ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
BenQ SW272U
27″ · 4K IPS AdobeRGB · 60Hz
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM lands at 92 and BenQ SW272U at 88. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 4 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 BenQ SW272U if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
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
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDMSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | BenQ SW272U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 AdobeRGB |
| Size | — | 27" |
| Refresh | — | 60Hz |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
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 SW272U
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs BenQ SW272U
Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or BenQ SW272U? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 SW272U worth the price? +
At $1,199, BenQ SW272U delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.
Does ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or BenQ SW272U 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 SW272U? +
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 SW272U? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.