If you're into competitive gaming and appreciate a large widescreen experience, the AOC AG456UCZD offers a broader display but at a higher cost. However, if your focus is on vibrant colors and crisp image quality for HDR gaming and media, yet on a smaller screen, the Asus PG27AQDM provides great performance for a lower price. Keep in mind, the larger AOC might not be as suitable for everyday productivity or HDR video editing due to its lower brightness and color volume. Choose the Asus if spending less without compromising on visual quality for gaming and media is your goal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
Very good for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0/10
8.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
3.8/10
5.8/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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