Apple
Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 5
ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
92
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…
- ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- ✓USB-C 90W power delivery
Apple Studio Display 87
vs 92 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Score breakdown
Apple Studio Display
87 color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
display 0
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
92 color 0
motion 95
hdr 92
features 0
display 95
gaming 96
ergonomics 88
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Studio Display | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution | ▲ 5120×2880 | 2560×1440 |
| Refresh | 60Hz | — |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W |
| Display | — | 27″ QD-OLED |
| Refresh rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Response time | — | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
Apple Studio Display
Pros
- +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- +Great color out of the box
- +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR
- −Webcam mediocre
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Pros
- +QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- +Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- +USB-C 90W power delivery
Cons
- −QHD only, not 4K
- −Reflective screen
- −OSD joystick fiddly
FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Which is better, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Is ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +
At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Does Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.