Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP Review

Asus also offers new OLED splendor. Following the fantastic PG32UCDP, the manufacturer’s 4K W-OLED display with 240/480 Hz dual-mode, the 27-inch PG27AQDP provides WQHD resolution at 480 Hz.

On the 4K display, 480 Hz is limited to Full HD resolution. The manufacturer’s specifications are very similar to the Sony M10S: Here too, a third-generation W-OLED display with MLA+ from LG is used, also offering DisplayHDR 400 True Black.

As with Sony’s M10S, the manufacturer specifies a maximum brightness of 1,300 cd/m². The price, with an MSRP, is on a similarly high level. As already mentioned: It seems plausible that both Sony and Asus use nearly identical or even the same panels from LG in their monitors.

While there are only minimal differences in the panels themselves – even our measurements are almost identical – the two monitors differ in terms of connectivity, features, and accessories. And this is exactly where Asus can score points, pushing ahead of Sony’s M10S thanks to slightly more generous extras and some additional features.

While Sony’s M10S offers a cleverly designed, pleasantly compact base on which the monitor can also rotate 360°, the Asus monitor also provides a secure stance with its wide base; more importantly, it offers a pivot function. This alone is useful for better access to the ports on the underside of the monitor. Here, Asus provides two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, with the former being preferable due to higher bandwidth. Sony, on the other hand, offers DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10 and also HDMI 2.1, which is a bit more advanced.

However, Asus generally offers a bit more overall. For instance, additional cables are included, neatly stored in a pouch. The Asus monitor’s design also appears slightly less plain, and if desired, RGB lighting on the back can be activated. The wide, expansive aluminum base not only provides stable support but also offers cable management; additionally, it can project a logo onto the desk surface. While Sony’s M10S can also please, offering a high-quality and stable stand, the external design of the Asus display is just a bit more attractive, less Spartan.

The same applies to features accessible via OSD or the Asus Display-Widget Center. While Sony also offers some “gaming aids,” including a selectable crosshair and a few profiles intended for competitive gaming in SDR mode, Asus goes a bit further. In addition to selectable profiles for SDR and HDR display, the PG27AQDP also features the Asus AI Assistant. In this menu, you can find an AI Sniper mode that highlights and enlarges targeted objects on the monitor.

The AI Crosshair changes color depending on the background to provide strong contrast. The AI MOBA Map-Helper analyzes movements on the map and draws attention to impending attacks with red flashing. The AI Shadow Boost increases contrast in dark scenes so that you can spot your opponents even in the darkness.

Away from these AI functions, the Asus PG27AQDP also offers a regular OSD crosshair, a “Night Vision” mode, a timer, and a stopwatch. Asus additionally provides OLED flicker protection and – when using a maximum of 240 Hz – Asus Ultra Low Motion Blur. In terms of equipment and features, the Asus monitor is simply a bit superior to Sony’s Inzone M10S.

These additional points in the rating of equipment and features secure the Asus ROG Swift PG27ADQP the victory in our OLED 480 Hz duel. In our measurements, both screens are as similar as their performance rating (9/10) suggests: The Asus monitor also shines with a measured maximum brightness of 1,173.3 cd/m², and color accuracy is at an average Delta E of 2.4. The maximum brightness deviation is six percent. In our measurement, the PG27AQDP displays 1,311,020 sRGB color units, covering 146 percent of the sRGB space and 100 percent of Adobe RGB. For uniform illumination, the PG27AQDP achieves up to 424.1 cd/m².

There is, however, a small difference: Although the Asus monitor’s latencies are also very good, here Sony’s M10S is slightly ahead. This applies especially to 60 Hz display. When measuring input lag with the Leo Bodnar device, which sends a 60 Hz signal via HDMI, the Asus monitor achieves 20.6 ms. Sony’s M10S is slightly lower at 16.3 ms. However, this will be pretty irrelevant for most users, because who wants to run a 480 Hz display at 60 Hz? In fact, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, with the Asus PG27ADQP it’s even more worthwhile to avoid 60 Hz and enjoy the high-frequency 480 Hz. Sony’s Inzone M10S is also slightly quicker in our test with Nvidia’s LDAT at 480 Hz.

More is better

Asus is the winner, though by a narrow margin. In terms of performance, the two vibrant, responsive, and brilliantly bright 480 Hz monitors differ hardly at all, offering fabulous OLED splendor with lightning-fast refresh rates and truly exceptional image stability. Both monitors earn a 9/10 rating in terms of performance – if we had tested only the panels, both would have been winners. But considering the entire monitor, its features, and accessories, Asus delivers a slightly more extensive, more lavish overall package.

In doing so, the AI cheat-sniper modes or glowing RGB owl eyes are not even truly decisive – or particularly useful. But a nice pouch with all the supported cables and a pivot function to easily connect them is both practically useful and crucial for our rating. The inclusion of a VESA adapter also counts, even if many users may not need it. Yes, Sony’s Inzone M10S is a bit quicker and more sporty with the “Low Latency” mode used in the test. But in everyday life, outside of e-sports competitions, that’s relatively negligible.

It’s a bit like sports cars:

Leaving out the back seat is mainly useful on the racetrack, less so in everyday life. And if that option is equally expensive or even costs extra, the model should at least exude a corresponding exclusivity. Compared to the Asus display, Sony’s Inzone M10S does not really manage that. Only the essentially outdated DisplayPort 1.4 connector, which is not really suitable for HDR at 480 Hz and WQHD, seems somewhat out of place on the Asus model, especially compared to Sony’s support for DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR10. It feels a bit like unreasonable penny-pinching.

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Conclusion

The digital DisplayPort 1.4 interface, which is technically completely insufficient in terms of bandwidth, is, alongside the costly price, almost the only point of criticism for Asus’ fantastic high-speed OLED display. The included extras and additional features secure the PG27AQDP the win in the 480 Hz monitor duel.

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