ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM

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ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV compared with ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
ASUSROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGVASUSROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2026February 2024
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (Ultrafast IPS)QD-OLED (3rd-gen QD-OLED)
Refresh rate360 Hz (better)240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)400 nits (better)250 nits
HDR peak brightness500 nits1,000 nits (better)
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range90% DCI-P399% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage90%99% (better)
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync, VESA AdaptiveSyncFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Colour depth10-bit, 1073.7M colours (ASUS's user guide lists 16.7M colours)10-bit (1.07 billion colours)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2ΔE < 2; colour calibration report via DisplayWidget Center
HDR detail–HDR10, Dolby Vision; 1,000 cd/m² peak
Colour modesGameVisual: Scenery, Racing, Cinema, RTS/RPG, G-SYNC Esports, sRGB–
Response time detailOverdrive modes: Extreme, Esports, Normal, Off–
Motion blur reductionNVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar (variable-frequency backlight strobing with VRR), Pulsar Low FPS; ULMB 2 when G-SYNC is offExtreme Low Motion Blur
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)
Pixel pitch0.233 mm0.1814 x 0.1814 mm
Eye careTÜV-certified Flicker-free and Low Blue Light (hardware solution); G-SYNC Ambient Adaptive brightness and colour temperature via a built-in light sensorFlicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light (hardware)
Burn-in protection–ASUS OLED Care, custom heatsink with graphene film, proximity sensor
CalibrationColour pre-calibration report in the box–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 90 W (better)
USB ports3 × USB-A3 × USB-A
KVM switchNoYes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL); 50–120 Hz vertical range2 x HDMI 2.1 (FRL)
DisplayPort detailDisplayPort 1.4 with DSC; 59–360 Hz vertical range1 x DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC
USB-C detail–1 x USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 90 W Power Delivery
USB hub detail3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream3 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB-B upstream
Picture by picture–PiP and PbP
Audio outEarphone jackEarphone jack, S/PDIF optical out
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.5 kg8.8 kg
Height adjustment0–110 mm0–80 mm
Tilt+20° to −5°-5° to 20°
Swivel+45° to −45°-15° to 15°
Pivot+90° to −90°–
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand61.4 × 50.3 × 18.8 cm (W × H × D)718 x 499–579 x 274 mm (W x H x D)
Size without stand61.4 × 36.7 × 8.6 cm (W × H × D)718 x 430 x 74 mm (W x H x D)
Weight without stand4.3 kg6.0 kg
Controls5-way button, close button, two shortcut buttons (GamePlus and GameVisual by default) and power button1/4-inch tripod socket, Aura Sync lighting
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power useUnder 38 W on; under 0.5 W standby; under 0.3 W offLess than 42 W on (200 nits), less than 0.5 W standby, less than 0.3 W off
Energy classF (SDR), G (HDR)–
Power supplyExternal AC adapter, 20 V 9 AExternal adapter, AC 100–240 V; DC 20 V 14 A
Software–DisplayWidget Center
CertificationsG-SYNC Pulsar, TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light
Warranty–3 years, including panel burn-in
In the boxDisplayPort cable, power adapter, power cord, colour pre-calibration report, ROG pouch, quick start guide, warranty cardPower adapter and cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI Ultra High Speed cable, USB-C cable, USB 3.2 cable, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch

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