ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
92
/ 100
From $999
VS
Alienware AW3225QF wins by 1
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
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
| 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.