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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for good performance in competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is a solid choice. The larger Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED), however, offers a higher resolution and better image clarity, which enhances media consumption and productivity, but it comes at a higher cost. The PG32UCDM's glossy screen could also reflect more light compared to the matte finish on the PG27AQDM, potentially affecting viewing comfort in bright environments. For HDR gaming and content, both provide excellent experiences, but if you value a larger screen and higher resolution for detailed work and immersive media, and are willing to invest more, the PG32UCDM is the preferable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
6.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$899
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) costs $1,300.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 250 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 250 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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