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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are looking to save money, go for the Asus PG27AQDM. It has a high refresh rate and low response time which are critical for fast-paced games, and it costs less. On the other hand, if you're more into media consumption and creative tasks like digital photo editing and are willing to spend more, the LG 27EQ850 might be preferable due to its higher screen resolution and color accuracy. However, the LG's lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for competitive gaming. Both have OLED technology, meaning you'll get deep blacks and impressive contrast, but might fall short in brightness compared to non-OLED monitors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 1 | |
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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