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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: KVM switch performance and port selection versus viewing angles and adaptive sync performance. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose TCL 32R84 for KVM switch performance and port selection.
Choose ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W for viewing angles and adaptive sync performance.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
An external power brick adds an extra item and cable to hide behind the desk.
The internal power supply avoids an extra desk or floor power brick and simplifies cable clutter.
Very even luminance is an impressive strength, with subtle changes near the edges difficult to notice during normal content.
White uniformity is generally fine, but dark-gray backgrounds can show vertical banding or faint dirty-screen texture.
The core gaming performance is strong, but specialized extras such as advanced dark boosting and motion-reduction options are sparse.
There is a generous range of controls for esports play, picture adjustment and screen care.
VA off-axis fade is a persistent drawback: image contrast and color noticeably weaken as you move away from center.
OLED viewing remains wide with little loss of image quality at ordinary off-axis positions, though one test noted a green tint at more extreme angles.
The compact pedestal saves some desktop space despite the large 32-inch panel.
The tripod-style feet make a design statement but occupy more room than a compact monitor base.
The design offers appealing details, but plastic-heavy materials can fall short of the luxurious finish expected at this price.
The unique finish and high-end presentation feel special, with a minor caveat about the plastic rear housing.
The matte anti-glare treatment controls reflections but divides opinion over its visible grain or pearly sheen, especially up close.
TrueBlack Glossy removes coating grain and gives games a crisp, vivid look. Its exceptional clarity is the main reason to prefer this screen finish over matte alternatives.
Multiple HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C and USB ports make it well equipped for a mixed gaming and productivity desk.
Full-bandwidth DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.1 inputs are strong gaming choices, but the missing USB-C and KVM reduce its appeal for laptop and dual-computer users.
Four-kilopixel detail across 32 inches keeps text exceptionally crisp and game worlds finely detailed.
Native 1440p looks good for 27-inch gaming and makes extreme frame rates more achievable than 4K. The 720p boost mode is much blurrier, and 4K remains sharper for fine text.
The matte surface reduces everyday glare, but direct sunlight can still distract and the anti-glare grain bothers some users.
The glossy finish preserves clear images but can mirror windows and lamps directly facing the screen. Placement matters more than with matte monitors.
VA smearing is substantially better controlled than on older panels, although dark transitions and some motion-test trails remain visible.
Near-instant transitions leave very little ghosting, trailing or overshoot even at extreme refresh rates.
Dark scenes can show distracting brightness flutter when frame rates vary, sometimes prompting a choice between VRR and a stable image.
Dark scenes can flicker when frame rates swing. The anti-flicker option reduces the problem but does not completely remove it and may limit the top refresh rate.
An option to disable display-stream compression gives enthusiasts flexibility for specialized custom-resolution workflows, at the cost of lower refresh limits.
The 720p boosted mode looks soft, while some pixel-mapping choices behave inconsistently with Windows timing.
Fast VA combines better native blacks than typical IPS with unusually quick response, while retaining the narrow viewing angles of VA.
Fourth-generation Tandem WOLED improves brightness, gamut and ambient-black performance over older WOLED designs while retaining extremely fast response times.
Smooth 165Hz motion and low input lag work well for shooters, but 240–320Hz competitors offer greater speed for dedicated esports play.
Elite competitive players get ultra-clear motion and extremely low latency, especially when they can exceed 300fps. The 720Hz mode is an optional niche tradeoff.
Integrated stereo sound is useful for calls, videos and temporary gaming audio, even if it cannot replace a dedicated setup.
There are no built-in speakers, so console and other external-device users need headphones or separate audio equipment.
The vivid rear glow adds character and can illuminate a wall, but it may need dimming or switching off for quieter setups.
ROG lighting is configurable and visually distinctive, although some consider the projected desk logo unnecessary.
This fast VA panel approaches IPS-like response behavior and handles moving games well, though it does not quite match the best OLEDs.
Near-instant OLED pixel transitions provide clean, responsive motion across refresh rates with little overshoot.
The VA panel produces convincingly deep blacks; default shadow crushing and occasional blooming keep it short of OLED precision.
The panel produces outstanding OLED blacks and retains more depth under ambient lighting than many competing panel and coating combinations.
The stand holds its chosen position well, with smooth movement and only a slightly stiff initial height adjustment.
The substantial stand keeps the display stable with minimal wobble.
The 1,400-zone backlight largely suppresses halos when viewed straight on, though small bright objects against black can still glow.
OLED pixel-level illumination avoids the halos and backlight bleed that can affect locally dimmed LCDs.
Fast pixel transitions and 165Hz refresh keep gameplay fluid, though the very darkest trails are not as clean as the best OLEDs.
Fast-moving targets and fine details remain remarkably legible, especially at 540Hz. The 720Hz setting raises clarity further for players willing to give up sharpness.
A 165Hz ceiling looks notably smoother than 60Hz for games and ordinary desktop tasks, but is slower than esports-focused rivals.
Native 1440p at 540Hz is exceptionally smooth for high-frame-rate games. The optional 720Hz mode adds smaller improvements and cuts resolution to 720p.
Unlike certain competitors, this display cannot switch to a lower-resolution 320Hz esports mode, limiting flexibility for speed-focused players.
Switching to 720Hz is convenient and appealing for niche esports scenarios, but the 720p image is soft, with a larger loss of detail than the speed improvement can usually justify.
Deep dark scenes, spectacular HDR highlights and vivid color make story-driven and visually rich games especially compelling.
Vivid OLED color, contrast and HDR make cinematic games attractive, but players staying at lower frame rates may get similar picture quality from cheaper OLED monitors.
USB-C docking and KVM functionality help keep the desk neat, but an external power brick adds clutter.
A large cutout in the stand provides a simple path for routing cables behind the monitor.
The 4K, 165Hz panel and modern inputs work well across demanding and older PC games, although maximum frame rates depend on GPU power.
The monitor offers exceptional 1440p performance, wide PC sync support and usable full-speed connectivity even with some older graphics cards.
Broad color coverage and fine detail suit photo editing, but accurate professional results may require further calibration.
The wide color gamut helps with images, although Adobe RGB specialists must profile the display rather than rely on a built-in mode.
Strong backlight headroom helps clouds, flames and sunlit areas retain structure instead of merging into featureless white.
Small highlights can look unusually bright and impactful, although brighter settings may exaggerate their luminance or lose some intended tonal balance.
The monitor has abundant high-refresh 4K headroom, but getting modern games near 165fps requires a powerful graphics card.
Very high frame rates take exceptional hardware, so an ordinary PC may not exploit the advertised refresh.
Quantum-dot color makes games and video notably vivid while offering broad coverage suitable for many creative tasks.
The wide gamut gives games vivid colors and substantially improves on older WOLED generations. Native SDR colors can oversaturate without an appropriate gamut clamp.
High pixel density keeps interface text, photos and game details crisp at normal viewing distance.
The native 1440p image looks crisp in games, especially through the glossy coating. It cannot match 4K pixel density for small text.
The overall experience is strongly positive for combined gaming and office use, tempered by matte-coating, VRR-flicker and pricing concerns.
An ambitious OLED gaming monitor that earns strong praise for pairing exceptional speed with a rich image. Its high price and specialist refresh rates limit its appeal.
PS5, Switch 2 and Xbox use cases work well, with 4K 120Hz and VRR available where supported by the console and game.
HDMI supports downscaled 4K/120Hz and key console gaming features; ELMB at 120Hz is a bonus. Lack of speakers and Dolby Vision may require compromises.
LCD Mini LED avoids the OLED-style burn-in concern associated with stationary taskbars, documents and long desktop sessions.
OLED Care settings and the responsive proximity sensor help reduce static-image exposure. They are useful precautions rather than guarantees against burn-in.
Height, swivel, tilt and pivot adjustments are broad and generally smooth, letting the screen fit many desk positions.
Height, tilt, swivel and pivot give flexible viewing positions, though some reviewers would welcome more height travel.
Measured control-to-display latency is exceptionally low at both 120Hz and 165Hz, keeping the screen responsive.
Input lag works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
The built-in KVM makes sharing a keyboard and mouse between a desktop and laptop convenient without swapping peripherals.
There is no built-in KVM switch, limiting convenient sharing between two connected computers.
Unlike some OLED alternatives, very bright scenes can remain luminous without strong automatic dimming.
Uniform Brightness mode can stop distracting window-size-related luminance changes, but maximum brightness or certain features can reintroduce noticeable shifts.
Shadow controls are useful for recovering crushed detail in SDR and HDR, but the dedicated dark-boost effect is weaker than some rivals.
Dynamic shadow boost can raise dark-area visibility without brightening the entire image as aggressively as a simple fixed boost.
FreeSync and G-SYNC-compatible operation can reduce tearing, but dark-scene flicker makes results less consistent than the feature list suggests.
VRR support works across a broad refresh range, with consistently fast OLED response; its main caveat is possible flicker during frame-rate swings.
DisplayPort 1.4 handles 4K at the full 165Hz refresh rate, making it a practical option for high-refresh PCs.
High-bandwidth DisplayPort is useful for high-refresh PC setups, and older DP 1.4 graphics cards can still drive the full mode with DSC.
Deep native VA contrast and well-controlled Mini LED zones produce striking depth, although OLED still owns the darkest pixel-level scenes.
Per-pixel lighting makes bright and dark objects coexist without halos, lending games a dramatic sense of depth.
The 1,400-zone backlight brings excellent black depth and bright highlights. A moderate setting can avoid unwanted desktop darkening.
Local dimming performance works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
Factory color is not universally neutral: the SDR default can look blue and HDR can be warm. Careful calibration produces much better results.
Colors can look highly accurate in calibrated or sRGB modes, but default wide-gamut SDR settings can oversaturate. Fine tuning helps with serious color work.
Vibrant colors, sharp 4K detail and brilliant HDR earn high marks; viewing-angle washout and matte grain are its clearest visual compromises.
The Tandem OLED panel brings vivid colors, strong brightness, and inky blacks that make games look striking. Even at 1440p, the overall picture impresses.
This is an unusually bright monitor, delivering spectacular HDR peaks and strong SDR output. Some settings can be uncomfortably intense at close range.
The newer Tandem OLED panel is among the brightest high-refresh OLEDs tested, in both SDR and HDR. Some modes sacrifice peak output for steadier or more accurate brightness.
Exceptionally bright highlights and effective Mini LED dimming are its signature strengths. OLED retains the edge for absolute pixel-level black.
Tandem OLED delivers impressive HDR contrast and highlight brightness, often ahead of older OLED models. The highest-brightness configurations can sacrifice accurate tone tracking.
A responsive five-way joystick and organized menus make adjustments straightforward, with some limits on shortcuts and settings memory.
The joystick-driven menu is fast and extensive, though its styling is ordinary and a few settings require learning their interactions.
The construction is practical but distinctly plastic-heavy, making the hardware feel less luxurious than its specifications.
The sturdy stand feels premium, although the transparent rear shell flexes more than conventional ROG designs.
A low minimum brightness and very high-frequency backlight modulation support more comfortable viewing at night, despite separate VRR flicker concerns.
A low-blue-light menu is provided, but those modes cannot be used alongside every brightness setting.
The white styling and illuminated back are attractive to some, while others find the plastic construction underwhelming for a premium monitor.
Silver styling, cutouts, translucent rear housing and blue lighting stand out from typical gaming screens, attracting enthusiastic praise.
The stated three-year warranty is reassuring, but one source describes only one year of LCD panel coverage and uncertain dead-pixel handling.
Three-year coverage including burn-in offers peace of mind for such an expensive OLED display; regional terms should still be checked.
Its combination of 4K Mini LED HDR and desk-friendly features looks particularly good on sale, though full price draws more scrutiny.
The cutting-edge screen earns praise, but several tests suggest 280Hz or 500Hz OLED alternatives can provide much of the experience for less.
Full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 enables high-refresh 4K signals and VRR, including useful 120Hz console modes.
The two HDMI 2.1 inputs provide high-refresh and downscaled-4K console flexibility.
Tool-free stand assembly, simple connections and clear labeling make getting started remarkably fast.
The stand assembles through a straightforward slot-and-secure process.
Standard HDR presets perform relatively well, while the DCI-P3 preset and some alternate HDR modes stray from accurate gamma or tone response.
Greyscale tracking is acceptable overall but varies with preset and factory settings.
HDR reproduction is impressive overall, but preset tone curves differ substantially and some options exaggerate highlights or wash out the image.
Default HDR modes can track content closely, but turning brightness up can overbrighten highlights, while other modes roll off or darken details.
Fine RGB, shadow and HDR controls make it possible to correct a cold SDR default and warm HDR presets without much difficulty.
Precision color and gamut adjustments can yield very accurate sRGB performance.
Clearly labeled ports and well-organized controls simplify setup, although optimal HDR and game modes may require individual adjustment.
AI picture tools are available as helpful extras for players who like assistance adjusting game visuals.
The standard 16:9 shape fills modern console games without the side bars common on ultrawide screens.
Device compatibility works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
Black-frame insertion improves motion clarity at 120Hz or 270Hz, but requires fixed refresh, disables VRR and HDR, and can add inconvenience or latency.
Firmware updateability is useful in some scenarios, but there are compromises to consider depending on how the display is used.
A range of SDR and HDR profiles offers useful flexibility, but certain presets overcook contrast or highlights and benefit from manual tuning.
Default settings can crush near-black gradations, requiring shadow adjustments to bring back subtle dark detail.
Several HDR presets offer different compromises between output and accuracy; Console HDR receives particular praise for balancing them.
The headphone socket sounds surprisingly clear and gets loud enough for demanding headphones, though bass is limited.
Useful video, USB and power cables come in the box, reducing the extras needed for a first-time setup.
The fast overdrive setting produces excellent response without obvious errors, but the highest setting creates unacceptable artifacts.
One unboxing found unusually plain packaging, while another praised the extra protective foam around the screen.
Around 110 pixels per inch is sensible for 27-inch gaming, though text and fine desktop details look less crisp than on 4K displays.
Electricity use compares reasonably with other extreme-refresh OLEDs, though 280Hz Tandem models use less.
The large 4K screen, KVM and USB-C docking allow it to move comfortably from office work to PC gaming.
The Neo Proximity Sensor is praised for blanking the screen when you leave and restoring the image promptly when you return, reducing idle static-image exposure.
In the Japanese market discussed, availability was narrow enough that waiting for an Amazon promotion was recommended.
Switching modes generally works, but some user settings can unexpectedly carry from SDR into HDR.
Near-black shades can be crushed in several gaming and HDR presets, even though other testing found dark-scene detail pleasing. Adjustments improve visibility but can alter the whole image.
Speaker sound earns mixed reactions: sufficient for casual content, with some clear mids, but modest bass and limited volume.
The updated subpixel arrangement makes text clearer than on older WOLEDs, but small fonts can still look soft or show colored edges compared with LCDs.
USB-C charging is a major productivity perk, with 90W measured in one test; one account instead cites 65W, so power-sensitive buyers should check their regional unit.
USB-A and upstream connectivity make everyday peripherals easier to share between connected computers.
Standard 100 × 100mm mounting and manageable panel weight make using an ordinary monitor arm straightforward.
The lack of near-24Hz input modes limits convenience with certain legacy video sources.
Console and PC adaptive-refresh connections are supported, but using VRR in dark, variable-frame-rate games can reveal flicker.
The uniform-brightness setting keeps the image steadier when content changes, at the cost of limiting maximum output.
The 720Hz mode is conveniently accessible from a dedicated control and can return to native operation without complicated setup, though some pixel-mapping configurations need attention.
A simulated 24.5-inch screen helps players who prefer a compact competitive field of view.
Side-by-side input viewing helps make the monitor practical when two computers are attached.
Smaller simulated screen areas and 4:3 or square ratios offer practical flexibility for esports and retro titles.
Dolby Vision is missing, even though HDR10 works over supported console inputs.
Reliability over time is useful in some scenarios, but there are compromises to consider depending on how the display is used.
Brightness and additional image settings remain adjustable in HDR when the appropriate option is enabled, allowing useful control over the effect.
ASUS DisplayWidget gives convenient control of monitor options from the computer and avoids repeated trips through the on-screen menu.
The 32-inch diagonal is a pleasing match for 4K gaming and work, offering scale without taking over a typical desk.
This 360Hz QD-OLED ultrawide delivers exceptional gaming motion, vibrant HDR and dramatically cleaner text. Its high price, less-than-perfect bright-room blacks and occasional HDR dimming are the main reasons to hesitate.
Pros: color gamut, contrast
Cons: value for money, Resolution
Lightning-fast 360Hz OLED gaming, rich color and an unusually flexible USB-C/KVM setup are the big draws. Strong room lighting, limited full-screen HDR brightness and static-content burn-in concerns keep it from...
Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction
Cons: reflection handling, VRR flicker
The 27-inch 4K OLED picture is exceptionally crisp and responsive, with useful USB-C and KVM extras. Its high price, oversized stand, and bright-room compromises limit its appeal.
Pros: sharpness, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, VRR flicker
Best for exceptional 4K HDR, accurate color, fast 240Hz gaming, and strong work connectivity. Skip it if you need built-in speakers, ultrawide immersion, television-level HDR brightness, or a budget-friendly upgrade.
Pros: brightness, reflection handling
Cons: cable management
