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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
VS
Alienware AW3225QF wins by 1
Alienware AW3225QF — 32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved
Alienware

Alienware AW3225QF

32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · Curved

93
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Alienware AW3225QF takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM lands at 92 and Alienware AW3225QF at 93. That puts Alienware AW3225QF ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…

  • ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
  • ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
  • ✓USB-C 90W power delivery

Pick Alienware AW3225QF if…

  • ✓4K 240Hz QD-OLED
  • ✓Dolby Vision HDR
  • ✓Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
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Winner by scenario

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

Picture quality

Alienware AW3225QF

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Alienware AW3225QF leads on hdr (94 vs 92).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 92
vs
93 Alienware AW3225QF

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
92
display 95
motion 95
hdr 92
gaming 96
ergonomics 88
value 84
color 0
features 0
Alienware AW3225QF
93
display 0
motion 98
hdr 94
gaming 0
ergonomics 0
value 0
color 96
features 92

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus Alienware AW3225QF — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM Alienware AW3225QF
Display
27″ QD-OLED
—
Resolution
2560×1440
▲ 3840×2160
Refresh rate
240 Hz
—
Response time
0.03 ms (GtG)
—
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
—
Connectivity
2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W
DP 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W
Panel
—
QD-OLED
Refresh
—
240Hz

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

Alienware AW3225QF

Pros
  • +4K 240Hz QD-OLED
  • +Dolby Vision HDR
  • +Excellent HDR brightness for OLED
Cons
  • −Curve isn’t for everyone
  • −OLED burn-in risk
  • −Stand large

FAQ: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs Alienware AW3225QF

Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Alienware AW3225QF? +

Alienware AW3225QF scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +

At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.

Is Alienware AW3225QF worth the price? +

At $1,199, Alienware AW3225QF delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in motion.

Does ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Alienware AW3225QF 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, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Alienware AW3225QF? +

Alienware AW3225QF — leads on hdr (94 vs 92). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Alienware AW3225QF? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.