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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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Color accuracy and HDR performance

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 62).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599).

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.

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

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.