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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're primarily focused on competitive gaming and are sensitive to refresh rate and response time, the Asus XB273U F (IPS) would be the superior option as its strengths lie in minimizing ghosting and offering smooth motion. However, for the best HDR gaming and media consumption experience, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) stands out with its higher contrast and superior color depth, delivering richer and more life-like visuals, despite being somewhat less responsive. Keep in mind that while the PG27AQDM (W-OLED) excels in image quality for casual gaming and media, it might not be the best for tasks requiring a lot of text handling due to fair text quality. The XB273U F (IPS), with good text quality and more versatile USB port options, might serve better for general productivity alongside its gaming prowess. If budget allows and image quality for immersive gaming and media is a priority, the PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is a compelling choice, but for a more balanced gaming-productivity mix, the pricier XB273U F (IPS) could be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.4 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1242:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
488 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
468 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$899
$1,100
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Asus XB273U F (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Asus XB273U F (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1242:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 488 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 5.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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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