Samsung Odyssey G9
49″ · 5120x1440 QLED · 240Hz
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
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
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 $1,699).
Score breakdown
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
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
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
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.
Which is better for picture quality, Samsung Odyssey G9 or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Samsung Odyssey G9 or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.