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Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins by 4
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — 27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
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 ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM at 92. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • Modern connectivity
  • Mature firmware

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 ViewFinity S9 88
vs
92 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Score breakdown

Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
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

Samsung ViewFinity S9 versus ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung ViewFinity S9 ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Panel
5K IPS
Size
27"
Release year
2023
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 ViewFinity S9

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • Stand ergonomics vary
  • HDR on IPS limited
  • 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 ViewFinity S9 vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Which is better, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

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 ViewFinity S9 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.