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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher refresh rate and better performance in competitive gaming while saving money, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is an excellent choice. It also offers a respectable size and good quality for casual gaming and media consumption. However, for expansive screen real estate and immersive experiences, especially for HDR gaming and media with richer colors, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) might be worth the extra investment. Note that the wider format of the PG49WCD can impact productivity; texts and images may not appear as sharp due to its size and resolution, and the glossy finish can be distracting in well-lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$899
$1,026
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) costs $1,026.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
413 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,026 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 413 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 468 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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