ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
BenQ EW2880U
28″ · 4K IPS HDR
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM lands at 92 and BenQ EW2880U at 84. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 BenQ EW2880U if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDMColor accuracy and HDR performance
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 62).
Value for money
BenQ EW2880USpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
BenQ EW2880U more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | BenQ EW2880U |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 27″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Panel | — | 4K IPS HDR |
| Size | — | 28" |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
- +QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- +Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- +USB-C 90W power delivery
- −QHD only, not 4K
- −Reflective screen
- −OSD joystick fiddly
BenQ EW2880U
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs BenQ EW2880U
Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or BenQ EW2880U? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 BenQ EW2880U worth the price? +
At $499, BenQ EW2880U delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.
Does ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or BenQ EW2880U 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 BenQ EW2880U? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or BenQ EW2880U? +
BenQ EW2880U — more score per dollar ($499 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.