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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED are competing 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED monitors. While they perform similarly for the most part, the ASUS has a few advantages in terms of features. The ASUS supports Dolby Vision, which is useful if you have a source that uses Dolby Vision, like an Xbox. The ASUS also does a better job at minimizing glare and gets brighter, so it's the better choice for a well-lit room.
Variants
- ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM (27")
- MPG 272URX QD-OLED (27")
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ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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27"
MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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Main Differences for
PC Gaming
PC Gaming
Threshold
PC Gaming
9.1
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
8.5
8.8
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
17.0" (43.2 cm)
16.3" (41.5 cm)
Tilt Range
-15° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
21.2" (53.8 cm)
12.2" (30.9 cm)
Base Depth
10.4" (26.3 cm)
9.5" (24.2 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
8.3" (21.0 cm)
7.3" (18.5 cm)
Weight (With Display)
16.6 lbs (7.5 kg)
18.1 lbs (8.2 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.1" (61.1 cm)
24.0" (61.0 cm)
Housing Height
14.1" (35.8 cm)
14.1" (35.8 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.6" (6.5 cm)
2.8" (7.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
12.1 lbs (5.5 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.5" (1.2 cm)
0.5" (1.3 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
10
10
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
Inf : 1
Inf : 1
Local Dimming
10
10
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
No Backlight
No Backlight
SDR Brightness
7.8
6.8
Real Scene
317 cd/m²
239 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
444 cd/m²
264 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
443 cd/m²
262 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
357 cd/m²
261 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
303 cd/m²
260 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
254 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
441 cd/m²
263 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
442 cd/m²
260 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
356 cd/m²
259 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
302 cd/m²
258 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
252 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.036
0.001
Minimum Brightness
14 cd/m²
31 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
6.8
6.8
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
DisplayHDR TRUE BLACK 400
Real Scene
412 cd/m²
417 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
1,016 cd/m²
1,013 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
460 cd/m²
461 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
367 cd/m²
368 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
310 cd/m²
309 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
261 cd/m²
257 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
1,009 cd/m²
1,007 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
455 cd/m²
456 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
364 cd/m²
365 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
308 cd/m²
307 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
259 cd/m²
254 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.078
0.078
Gray Uniformity
9.0
8.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
0.790%
0.653%
50% DSE
0.115%
0.129%
Black Uniformity
10
10
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
0.313%
0.234%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
9.2
9.1
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB Cal Mode
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
103.6%
97.6%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
1.22
1.90
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,384 K
6,313 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.14
Color dE (Avg.)
1.13
1.27
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
80
15
Measured Brightness
113 cd/m²
76 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
8.6
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
User
sRGB Gamut Area xy
108.9%
102.0%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.82
0.74
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,510 K
6,390 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
1.08
0.56
Contrast Setting
80
70
RGB Settings
96-99-99
96-99-100
Gamma Setting
2.2
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
27
24
Measured Brightness
102 cd/m²
99 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.8
9.7
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Color Mode (User)
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
94.7%
91.9%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Adobe RGB
HDR Color Gamut
9.6
9.6
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
99.4%
99.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Console HDR
User, EOTF Boost
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
77.3%
74.8%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Console HDR
User, EOTF Boost
HDR Color Volume
8.8
8.7
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
96.2%
82.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Console HDR
User, EOTF Boost
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
45.6%
44.2%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Console HDR
User, EOTF Boost
Viewing Angle
9.9
10
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
70°
70°
Color Washout From Right
70°
70°
Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
68°
70°
Color Shift From Right
64°
70°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
70°
70°
Brightness Loss From Right
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Right
70°
70°
Text Clarity
9.0
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
QD-OLED
QD-OLED
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
Triangular RGB
Triangular RGB
Direct Reflections
7.8
6.7
Ring Light Picture
Direct Reflections Graph
Peak Direct Reflection Intensity
18.1%
29.1%
Screen Finish
Glossy
Glossy
Ambient Black Level Raise
5.5
5.0
Black Level Raise Picture
Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Black Luminance @ 0 lx
0.00 cd/m²
0.00 cd/m²
Black Luminance @ 1000 lx
2.50 cd/m²
2.83 cd/m²
Total Reflected Light
9.2
9.0
Bright Room Off Picture
Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Total Reflected Light Intensity
3,632% ⋅ pixel
6,056% ⋅ pixel
Diffraction Artifacts
No
No
Gradient
9.8
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.0
8.0
Native Refresh Rate
240 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
240 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
240 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
240 Hz
240 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
240 Hz
240 Hz
DSC Toggle
Yes
Yes
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP
240 Hz
240 Hz
DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
120 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
VRR Maximum
240 Hz
240 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
No
Avg. CAD
11
12
Best CAD
11
12
Worst CAD
12
13
Refresh Rate Compliance
9.7
9.7
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
92%
92%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
95%
95%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
97%
96%
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
11
12
Best 10% CAD
5
7
Worst 10% CAD
29
22
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
0.2 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
1 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
24 RGB
12 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.5 ms
0.7 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
2.0 ms
1.5 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 120Hz
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
12
13
Best 10% CAD
5
6
Worst 10% CAD
30
27
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.5 ms
0.6 ms
RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
1 RGB
Total Response Time
0.4 ms
0.4 ms
First Response Time
0.2 ms
0.3 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Worst 10% Total Response Time
1.4 ms
1.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
23 RGB
14 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
CAD @ 60Hz
9.9
9.9
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD noodmode
0 to 31
OD noodmode
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
Avg. CAD
11
16
Best 10% CAD
5
7
Worst 10% CAD
29
29
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No OD Mode
No OD Mode
First Response Time
0.2 ms
0.3 ms
Total Response Time
0.3 ms
0.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
2 RGB
1 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
1.4 ms
1.6 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
0.5 ms
0.7 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
22 RGB
13 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
120 Hz
N/A
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
127 cd/m²
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
127 cd/m²
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
Yes
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No
No BFI
VRR Flicker
5.7
5.6
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
4.8 RGB
5.9 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
1.6 RGB
0.9 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.1 RGB
0.2 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
No
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.9
9.1
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
2.7 ms
2.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.1 ms
5.1 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
14.8 ms
9.8 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
10.6 ms
N/A
Resolution
8.8
8.8
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
166 PPI
166 PPI
PS5 Compatibility
10
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
10
10
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
DisplayPort
1 (DP 2.1)
1 (DP 2.1)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
UHBR20 (80.00 Gbps)
UHBR20 (80.00 Gbps)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Ethernet
No
No
HDR10
Yes
Yes
Dolby Vision
Yes
No
USB
USB-A Ports
3
2
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
1
1
USB-C Upstream
Yes
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
90W
90W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Yes
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
No
RGB Illumination
Controllable
Presets
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
Yes
Yes
Smart OS
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Check Price
27"
ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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27"
MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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Amazon.com
27"
ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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BestBuy.com
27"
MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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BestBuy.com
27"
ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
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B&H
27"
MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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B&H
27"
ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
27"
MPG 272URX QD-OLED
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Comments
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM vs MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED: Main Discussion
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Well, I can see room for improvement then
Unfortunately, we don’t measure the temperature of the display so we don’t know which one is cooler.
Which one is the least hot? Coming from a LG 27GN950, that thing is an oven itself and I’d like to prevent a ‘free’ heating source in the future, lmao