If you're focused on competitive gaming, the Asus PG27AQDM with its excellent refresh rate and response time provides an edge for fast-paced games. Conversely, for digital photo editing and enjoying HDR content, the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED's superior color gamuts make it a better choice. Both monitors have OLED technology, offering great contrast and colors for general media consumption, but for productivity tasks involving text and fine details, neither monitor excels due to their fair text quality. The ViewSonic also offers more connectivity with additional USB ports and USB Power Delivery if that's important for your setup. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$899
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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