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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for the highest quality in color depth and contrast for tasks like HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel is a superior choice, but it falls short in productivity due to its lower brightness levels. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a more balanced experience for various uses including casual and competitive gaming as well as digital photo editing, and it comes at a lower price point. However, it doesn't perform as well for HDR content due to its lower contrast and peak brightness. The choice depends on whether you prioritize exceptional visual quality for entertainment or a more versatile monitor that performs well across different activities. 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 Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$899
$365
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $365 | ||
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 | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 6.8 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 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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