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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: DisplayPort connectivity and Screen coating clarity versus reflection handling and value for money. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W for DisplayPort connectivity and Screen coating clarity.
Choose LG 27GX700A-B for reflection handling and value for money.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Brightness and additional image settings remain adjustable in HDR when the appropriate option is enabled, allowing useful control over the effect.
Tweaking HDR settings can improve tracking, yet even after adjustments some dark details and highlights remain inaccurate.
Default HDR modes can track content closely, but turning brightness up can overbrighten highlights, while other modes roll off or darken details.
HDR tracking is among the biggest drawbacks: modes often brighten the whole image or crush shadows, and adjustments can trade accuracy against spectacular highlights.
ASUS DisplayWidget gives convenient control of monitor options from the computer and avoids repeated trips through the on-screen menu.
Menus and current firmware seem functional, though a critical tester felt substantial updates were needed to improve the picture.
The glossy finish preserves clear images but can mirror windows and lamps directly facing the screen. Placement matters more than with matte monitors.
The matte treatment significantly reduces mirror-like reflections and preserves black depth in bright rooms. The tradeoff is occasional diffuse haze or grain.
Small highlights can look unusually bright and impactful, although brighter settings may exaggerate their luminance or lose some intended tonal balance.
Some tested modes under-track highlights or sacrifice detail for brightness, so HDR precision does not always match the panel’s impressive peak capability.
The tripod-style feet make a design statement but occupy more room than a compact monitor base.
One take appreciates the compact flat base for small desks, while another finds the heavy stand disproportionate. Placement depends on available space.
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.
The matte coating is divisive: some see a surprisingly clean image with low glare, while others find its grain and softened highlights highly distracting.
Very high frame rates take exceptional hardware, so an ordinary PC may not exploit the advertised refresh.
The 1440p resolution is easier to drive at high frame rates than 4K, though taking full advantage of 280Hz still calls for a capable gaming PC.
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.
Some modes lift shadows to improve visibility while others crush them and lose detail. Calibrating the monitor does not always fully solve the issue.
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.
Off-axis quality is generally decent, though one direct comparison found colors wash out faster than on an older LG OLED.
ROG lighting is configurable and visually distinctive, although some consider the projected desk logo unnecessary.
Rear accent lighting adds some flair and was reported working correctly during hands-on testing.
The wide color gamut helps with images, although Adobe RGB specialists must profile the display rather than rely on a built-in mode.
It can handle routine photos after appropriate adjustments, but serious editing is less certain because of gamma, white-balance, and color-accuracy concerns.
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.
PlayStation support is generally strong, including high-refresh operation from accepted 4K signals. Xbox Dolby Vision is absent, and some console setups require changing HDMI compatibility settings.
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.
Judgments vary sharply: several testers call it a favorite gaming OLED or an excellent sale purchase, while one strongly rejects its HDR tuning and grainy coating.
The panel produces outstanding OLED blacks and retains more depth under ambient lighting than many competing panel and coating combinations.
Per-pixel OLED blacks make dark environments exceptionally deep, including under ambient lighting. Some picture modes lift or crush near-black tones.
OLED Care settings and the responsive proximity sensor help reduce static-image exposure. They are useful precautions rather than guarantees against burn-in.
Pixel-shifting protection is useful, but long periods of static taskbars and editing interfaces still warrant care with OLED ownership.
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 1440p picture looks sharp for gaming while remaining easier to run than 4K, though it is not the best match for ultra-fine text.
Height, tilt, swivel and pivot give flexible viewing positions, though some reviewers would welcome more height travel.
Height, tilt, and swivel flexibility are praised; one comparison finds a glossy LG sibling slightly more ergonomic.
There are no built-in speakers, so console and other external-device users need headphones or separate audio equipment.
There are no integrated speakers, so audio needs to come from a headset or separate speakers.
Native 1440p at 540Hz is exceptionally smooth for high-frame-rate games. The optional 720Hz mode adds smaller improvements and cuts resolution to 720p.
At 280Hz, gaming feels notably smoother and motion is clearer than at mainstream refresh rates. A few premium alternatives go even faster.
The native 1440p image looks crisp in games, especially through the glossy coating. It cannot match 4K pixel density for small text.
Game imagery looks crisp, although fine desktop print and the matte coating can reduce perceived detail versus 4K or glossy alternatives.
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.
Deep blacks and bold light effects make atmospheric adventures immersive, but lower-frame-rate games do not exploit the 280Hz ceiling and HDR can be inaccurate.
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.
The 280Hz refresh, exceptionally quick pixel response, and low lag make competitive games feel immediate and clear. Even faster esports models exist for players prioritizing refresh above image quality.
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.
Fast movement stays sharp and readable at high refresh rates, with the near-instantaneous OLED response a consistent gaming highlight.
White uniformity is generally fine, but dark-gray backgrounds can show vertical banding or faint dirty-screen texture.
Gray bands and dirty-screen patterns can be visible, particularly in dim scenes and on dark-mode backgrounds; experiences differ notably across panels.
The wide gamut gives games vivid colors and substantially improves on older WOLED generations. Native SDR colors can oversaturate without an appropriate gamut clamp.
The expanded gamut brings richly saturated colors and strong HDR color coverage, representing a clear improvement over older WOLED generations.
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.
The new subpixel arrangement reduces intrusive color edges around text, but small type can still look softer than on a high-resolution LCD.
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.
Two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort, USB-A hub ports, and headphones cover straightforward gaming. USB-C and a KVM are missing for more elaborate desks.
OLED pixel-level illumination avoids the halos and backlight bleed that can affect locally dimmed LCDs.
Bright objects appear against deep blacks without the glowing halos commonly seen around LCD backlight zones.
Near-instant transitions leave very little ghosting, trailing or overshoot even at extreme refresh rates.
Near-instant OLED response leaves fast motion unusually free of trailing and ghosting in action games.
Input lag works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
Low input lag makes both PC and console controls feel highly responsive, matching the quick OLED pixel transitions.
The monitor offers exceptional 1440p performance, wide PC sync support and usable full-speed connectivity even with some older graphics cards.
High-refresh PC play is a clear strength, combining GPU-variable-refresh support with low lag and crisp motion.
Around 110 pixels per inch is sensible for 27-inch gaming, though text and fine desktop details look less crisp than on 4K displays.
1440p is practical at 27 inches and less taxing for games than 4K, but fine text is visibly softer than on similarly sized 4K monitors.
The unique finish and high-end presentation feel special, with a minor caveat about the plastic rear housing.
The clean UltraGear styling and stable stand help it look and feel like a high-end gaming display.
Near-instant OLED pixel transitions provide clean, responsive motion across refresh rates with little overshoot.
Near-instantaneous OLED pixel changes are consistently praised for clear, immediate gameplay.
The substantial stand keeps the display stable with minimal wobble.
The heavy metal stand keeps the screen firmly planted even during competitive play, despite its somewhat bulky appearance.
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.
Several testers noticed brightness flicker when frame rates fluctuated, particularly in dark games. One sample had little obvious flicker, so severity varies.
Three-year coverage including burn-in offers peace of mind for such an expensive OLED display; regional terms should still be checked.
The shorter two-year warranty is a disadvantage beside commonly available three-year OLED alternatives.
Reliability over time is useful in some scenarios, but there are compromises to consider depending on how the display is used.
Near-black banding can change after the first weeks of ownership, with some panels improving and others still showing it. Unit variation is an important uncertainty.
The cutting-edge screen earns praise, but several tests suggest 280Hz or 500Hz OLED alternatives can provide much of the experience for less.
At around the strongest sale prices, fast Tandem OLED performance looks compelling. At launch-like pricing, the omitted docking features and picture compromises are much harder to forgive.
The two HDMI 2.1 inputs provide high-refresh and downscaled-4K console flexibility.
HDMI 2.1 supports modern console and high-refresh connections, but one hands-on setup needed an input compatibility change before 120Hz worked.
Dolby Vision is missing, even though HDR10 works over supported console inputs.
The lack of Dolby Vision limits Xbox HDR flexibility compared with monitors that support that format.
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.
DisplayPort 1.4 handles the native high-refresh mode but lacks the newer 2.1 connectivity found on some premium alternatives.
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.
Accessing 120Hz over HDMI can require manually selecting the proper AV compatibility mode before the option appears.
Uniform Brightness mode can stop distracting window-size-related luminance changes, but maximum brightness or certain features can reintroduce noticeable shifts.
Brightness behavior varies by scene and setting. Some gaming tests found little distracting dimming, though switching bright windows and larger HDR highlights can expose limits.
Dynamic shadow boost can raise dark-area visibility without brightening the entire image as aggressively as a simple fixed boost.
Black Stabilizer can lift visibility or help adjust shadow tones in dark games, although it cannot completely repair underlying HDR tracking errors.
Tandem OLED delivers impressive HDR contrast and highlight brightness, often ahead of older OLED models. The highest-brightness configurations can sacrifice accurate tone tracking.
There is strong HDR impact and deep contrast, but major disagreement about real-game brightness and accuracy. Very bright settings sometimes overexpose the image or crush dark detail.
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.
SDR sRGB accuracy earns praise from some testers, while others report substantial white-balance and gamma errors. HDR accuracy is especially contentious without careful adjustments.
The Tandem OLED panel brings vivid colors, strong brightness, and inky blacks that make games look striking. Even at 1440p, the overall picture impresses.
Rich color, perfect blacks, and unusually sharp motion make games visually impressive. Grading inaccuracies, gray bands, and a grainy matte finish can take away some of that impact.
Per-pixel lighting makes bright and dark objects coexist without halos, lending games a dramatic sense of depth.
True OLED blacks deliver striking image depth and contrast without blooming. Some inaccurate presets alter perceived black detail despite that panel strength.
The joystick-driven menu is fast and extensive, though its styling is ordinary and a few settings require learning their interactions.
The OSD remains familiar and reasonably approachable, with accessible brightness, picture, and OLED-care settings.
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.
The fourth-generation Tandem OLED panel often looks brighter than older WOLED monitors, especially in SDR and very small HDR highlights. Not every tested game or HDR setting delivers the expected peak.
There is no built-in KVM switch, limiting convenient sharing between two connected computers.
There is no integrated KVM to share keyboard and mouse between computers. Hybrid desk setups need external hardware or a different monitor.
VRR support works across a broad refresh range, with consistently fast OLED response; its main caveat is possible flicker during frame-rate swings.
FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility keep motion fluid across supported PCs. Large frame-rate swings can still produce visible flicker in dark scenes.
Greyscale tracking is acceptable overall but varies with preset and factory settings.
Gamma is a recurring weakness: brighter-than-intended midtones and some poorly matched presets can require full calibration to correct.
The sturdy stand feels premium, although the transparent rear shell flexes more than conventional ROG designs.
The chassis feels sturdy and thoughtfully built, with substantial support behind the display.
A low-blue-light menu is provided, but those modes cannot be used alongside every brightness setting.
The coating, improved text presentation, and stable white appearance make longer reading and office sessions less tiring than on some earlier OLED designs.
Silver styling, cutouts, translucent rear housing and blue lighting stand out from typical gaming screens, attracting enthusiastic praise.
The UltraGear styling is smart and premium-looking, with restrained lines and accent lighting; the substantial base may look oversized to some.
Most menus are familiar, but console users may need a less-than-obvious HDMI input-mode adjustment to unlock 120Hz.
AI picture tools are available as helpful extras for players who like assistance adjusting game visuals.
A large cutout in the stand provides a simple path for routing cables behind the monitor.
Device compatibility works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
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.
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.
There is a generous range of controls for esports play, picture adjustment and screen care.
Gaming picture modes offer useful flexibility, but their gamma, saturation, and HDR accuracy vary substantially. Choosing the wrong preset can compromise shadow detail.
Several HDR presets offer different compromises between output and accuracy; Console HDR receives particular praise for balancing them.
The headphone jack with DTS processing earned a positive listening impression; a separate headset is still needed for sound.
The 720p boosted mode looks soft, while some pixel-mapping choices behave inconsistently with Windows timing.
The internal power supply avoids an extra desk or floor power brick and simplifies cable clutter.
Fourth-generation Tandem WOLED improves brightness, gamut and ambient-black performance over older WOLED designs while retaining extremely fast response times.
Running pixel-clean cycles may soften gray-band artifacts on some Tandem OLED panels, but they are not a guaranteed cure.
Electricity use compares reasonably with other extreme-refresh OLEDs, though 280Hz Tandem models use less.
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.
No combined USB-C video-and-power laptop solution means extra cables and separate charging.
DTS Headphone:X processing is appreciated as a useful option for headphones connected to the display.
The uniform-brightness setting keeps the image steadier when content changes, at the cost of limiting maximum output.
Tandem OLED makes bright, saturated colors more convincing than older WOLEDs, but QD-OLED alternatives can still deliver stronger color luminance.
A simulated 24.5-inch screen helps players who prefer a compact competitive field of view.
Local dimming performance works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.
Precision color and gamut adjustments can yield very accurate sRGB performance.
Smaller simulated screen areas and 4:3 or square ratios offer practical flexibility for esports and retro titles.
The stand assembles through a straightforward slot-and-secure process.
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
