Samsung
Samsung Odyssey G9
49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
86
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 6
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, Samsung Odyssey G9 lands at 86 and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Odyssey G9 if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…
- ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- ✓USB-C 90W power delivery
Samsung Odyssey G9 86
vs 92 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Score breakdown
Samsung Odyssey G9
86 color 86
motion 96
hdr 62
features 84
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
| Spec | Samsung Odyssey G9 | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 5120x1440 QLED | — |
| Size | 49" | — |
| Refresh | 240Hz | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| 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 |
Samsung Odyssey G9
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
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: Samsung Odyssey G9 vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Which is better, Samsung Odyssey G9 or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Odyssey G9 worth the price? +
At $1,699, Samsung Odyssey G9 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in motion.
Is ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +
At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Does Samsung Odyssey G9 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.