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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Asus PG27AQN offers superior performance with an excellent refresh rate and response time, making it a strong choice for fast-paced games. However, if you value high-resolution image quality for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Nubia RedMagic with its 4K resolution and impressive color performance will provide a more immersive experience. Although the Nubia RedMagic also excels in productivity and media consumption due to its higher resolution and contrast, the Asus still presents a solid option for general use but may fall short for tasks requiring the most accurate color reproduction. The choice ultimately depends on whether your focus leans more towards competitive gaming with the Asus or a versatile, high-quality display for media and productivity with the Nubia RedMagic. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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