The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is a premium OLED gaming monitor. Featuring a 480Hz refresh rate with a 27-inch screen and 1440p resolution, it competes against monitors with the same specs, like the Acer Predator X27U F3, the Sony INZONE M10S, and the AOC AG276QKD. Like some high-end TVs, it uses Micro Lens Array+ (MLA+) technology that lets it get brighter than other OLED monitors. It has features you'd expect to find in a premium gaming monitor, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and it has other perks to improve your gaming experience, like OLED Anti-Flicker and Extreme Low Motion Blur. It even has some OLED Care settings to reduce the risk of burn-in associated with OLEDs, and it has a custom heatsink.
Our Verdict
The ASUS PG27AQDP is remarkable for PC gaming. With a high 480Hz refresh rate, it's a fantastic choice for most PC gamers, and it supports any VRR format to reduce screen tearing. Motion looks incredibly sharp thanks to its fast response time, and it has low input lag with most refresh rates, except for 60Hz signals, where it increases. On top of that, it delivers incredible picture quality with deep blacks and bright highlights. However, there are some downsides, as it has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates. The monitor's software also has a lot of bugs, causing settings to change randomly or not work altogether.
Incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate.
Supports all common VRR formats.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
Low input lag with most signals.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Software has noticeable bugs.
Very high input lag with 60Hz signals.
Noticeable VRR flicker.
The ASUS PG27AQDP is fantastic for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, including supporting downscaled 4k signals. Its near-instant response time results in incredibly sharp motion, and it has low input lag with 120Hz signals. However, the input lag is a lot higher with 60Hz signals, which is disappointing for playing reaction-based games. On the plus side, games look realistic thanks to its incredible picture quality with deep blacks and bright highlights. It even gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
Low input lag with most signals.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Supports any signal from PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Software has noticeable bugs.
Very high input lag with 60Hz signals.
The ASUS PG27AQDP is good for office use. It gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms and has great reflection handling. Its wide viewing angles and versatile ergonomics are also useful for sharing your screen with someone next to you. However, there are other downsides, as it risks burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time. It also has some text clarity issues with some fringing around letters.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Great reflection handling.
Versatile ergonomics.
Software has noticeable bugs.
Text clarity issues.
Risk of burn-in.
The ASUS PG27AQDP is excellent for editing. The main benefit of using it for content creation is its incredible picture quality, as it displays deep blacks without any blooming, and highlights pop in HDR, too. It also gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms. It displays a wide range of colors and has an accurate sRGB mode, but you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy. Unfortunately, it has the risk of permanent burn-in with constant exposure to static elements over time, like from your editing programs. The software also has bugs that change settings at times, which can be problematic if you need specific settings for your editing.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Dedicated sRGB mode.
Software has noticeable bugs.
Risk of burn-in.
Larger highlights are somewhat muted.
Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
The ASUS PG27AQDP has decent brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms. Small highlights also pop in HDR, but it doesn't maintain that brightness with larger highlights.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Larger highlights are somewhat muted.
The ASUS PG27AQDP has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in exceptionally sharp motion.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
The ASUS PG27AQDP has incredible HDR picture quality. It displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming, and it also displays a wide range of colors. However, the biggest downside is that bright colors aren't very vivid.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
No blooming around bright objects.
Bright colors aren't very vivid.
The ASUS PG27AQDP has remarkable SDR picture quality. It displays deep blacks and a wide range of colors.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Wide range of colors.
The ASUS PG27AQDP has excellent color accuracy. It has a dedicated sRGB mode with great accuracy, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy, as it has white balance and gamma issues.
Dedicated sRGB mode.
Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Aug 11, 2025:
We changed the Screen Finish from 'Semi-Gloss' to 'Matte' to better reflect how its coating interacts with light.
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Updated Jul 24, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jul 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch ASUS PG27AQDP, which is the only size available. Although there are other 1440p OLEDs in the ROG gaming lineup, they're different monitors, and the results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | 27" | 1440p | 480Hz |
Our unit's label indicates that it was manufactured in August 2024. We tested it with firmware MCM103.
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The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is a 1440p OLED gaming monitor with a high 480Hz refresh rate. It's a great upgrade over other ROG Swift monitors, like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, if you want something with a high refresh rate. It also offers all the benefits of an OLED, like perfect contrast, and its MLA+ layer allows it to get bright. While it has fantastic hardware, its software has some drawbacks. It has bugs that can negatively impact your gaming experience, as settings randomly change or don't work at all, so it may be worth waiting until these get fixed with a firmware update before buying the monitor. That said, in terms of pure gaming performance, it's one of the best gaming monitors you can get.
Also, see our recommendations for the best 27-inch gaming monitors, the best high refresh rate monitors, and the best 1440p gaming monitors.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP are both 1440p OLED gaming monitors in the same lineup. They have many of the same features, but the main difference is that the PG27AQDP has a higher 480Hz refresh rate than the 240Hz refresh rate of the PG27AQDM, and the PG27AQDP has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards. On top of that, the PG27AQDP gets much brighter in SDR, so it's the better choice for well-lit rooms. However, the PG27AQDM is the better choice if you often play games at 60Hz, as it has lower input lag at 60Hz.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and the Sony INZONE M10S are both 1440p 480Hz WOLED competitive gaming monitors. The Sony has fewer bugs and is the better option if you want a hassle-free experience. However, the ASUS gets brighter and is a better choice if you're gaming in a brighter environment. It also has a black frame insertion feature to reduce persistence blur.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG are both 27-inch, 1440p OLED gaming monitors. The main difference is that the PG27AQDP has a higher 480Hz refresh rate compared to 240Hz on the XG27AQDMG, which is useful for competitive gaming. The PG27AQDP also has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards and gaming consoles. While the text clarity is similar between them, the PG27AQDP has less fringing, but the XG27AQDMG has a clearer image because of its glossy coating.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and the LG 27GX790A-B are both 1440p 480Hz WOLED competitive gaming monitors. The ASUS is a better choice if you're gaming in a brighter room, as it gets brighter in SDR. It also has a black frame insertion feature to reduce persistence blur. However, the LG has fewer bugs and is a better choice if you're looking for a monitor with fewer issues.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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