ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
$999.99
Released 2024-09
Best Computer Monitors · head-to-head
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP vs Alienware AW2725D
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Alienware AW2725D is cheaper at $549.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Alienware
Alienware AW2725D
$549.99Cheaper
Released 2024-01
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP or Alienware AW2725D?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Alienware AW2725D is the cheaper at $549.99. Get the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP for the stronger spec sheet, the Alienware AW2725D to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | Alienware AW2725D |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $999.99 | $549.99 |
| Brand | ASUS | Alienware |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-01 |
| Size (in) | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Panel type | WOLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh (Hz) | 480 | 280 |
| Response ms | 0.03 | 0.03 |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Ports | 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C (DP Alt) |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| Release | 2024-09 | 2024-01 |
Sources — ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15). Alienware AW2725D: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and Alienware AW2725D?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Panel type: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP WOLED vs Alienware AW2725D QD-OLED
- Refresh (Hz): ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP 480 vs Alienware AW2725D 280
- Ports: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 vs Alienware AW2725D 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C (DP Alt)
- Adaptive sync: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible vs Alienware AW2725D AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
One whitelisted tester source (Tom's Hardware, lab-measured, published 2024-09-04) was verified for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP. All four quotes and all eight measured values were re-confirmed verbatim against the review. Tom's Hardware calls the PG27AQDP the pinnacle of premium gaming monitors, measuring a 400-nit SDR peak, 1,300-nit HDR highlights, 709-nit 25% HDR window, over 97% DCI-P3, and 15ms total input lag at a tested 480Hz QHD. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading motion clarity and gaming performance at 480Hz QHD; Wide color gamut, over 97% DCI-P3 coverage; Low total input lag (15ms) despite full QHD resolution.
Flagged: SDR peak brightness limited to a measured 400 nits, typical OLED ceiling; Input lag (15ms) does not match the record-setting 11ms of the FHD-mode PG32UCDP.
Alienware AW2725D
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, PCWorld) lab-tested the exact AW2725D and all recommend it: a roughly $500-550 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED with rich, accurate color, inky contrast and smooth 280Hz motion that rivals pricier OLEDs. Shared gripes: no speakers, sparse ports/no USB-C video, and modest 1440p sharpness. All quotes and measured values were confirmed verbatim in the fetched source text. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Rich, vibrant QD-OLED color with wide DCI-P3 gamut coverage; Excellent value for a QD-OLED at roughly $550; Inky blacks and effectively infinite OLED contrast.
Flagged: No built-in speakers or headphone jack; Limited I/O with no USB-C video input; 1440p sharpness is modest next to 4K QD-OLED rivals.