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Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 5
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — 27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Color accuracy and HDR performance

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 60).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599).

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

Apple Studio Display versus ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for picture quality, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 60). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.