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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution visuals for productivity tasks like photo editing or desire a monitor with excellent text clarity, the Apple Studio Display could be a great choice, although it comes with a higher price tag. However, if you're focused on gaming, particularly with a need for high contrast and responsiveness, the Asus PG27AQDM offers very good performance for both casual and competitive gaming, along with variable refresh rate support, at a lower price. The Asus doesn't match the Apple's clarity and color accuracy for professional photo editing, and if HDR gaming and media consumption is important, it provides a better experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
8.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 963 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"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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