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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher refresh rate for smooth gameplay and better response times for competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel might be the better choice. However, it's less suited for productivity due to a smaller screen size and lower resolution compared to the Samsung S43CG70. The Samsung's larger screen and higher resolution make it better for productivity and media consumption, but it has lower gaming performance in terms of refresh rate and response times. Both offer good color accuracy for photo editing, but if you're into HDR video editing, neither is ideal, with the Samsung lacking the capability and the Asus not being optimal. If HDR gaming is important, the Asus stands out with its higher brightness and contrast. Choose the Asus for competitive gaming and HDR content, and the Samsung for productivity tasks and a larger viewing experience at a possibly higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$899
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 400 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 | No | |
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 | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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