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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer valuing refresh rate and response time, choose the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) for an edge in fast-paced games. However, if high-resolution work and crisp text for productivity are priorities, the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) with its 4K screen is superior. For casual gaming and media consumption, both are suitable, but the Sony offers better image clarity and text quality, whereas the Asus excels in HDR gaming. For digital photo editing, both perform well, but keep in mind neither is optimal for HDR video editing. Decide based on whether gaming performance or work and media viewing is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) 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 Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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