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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM vs Dell Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q)

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ASUSROG Swift OLED PG27UCWMDellAlienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2026January 2025
Display
Screen size26.5″26.7″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness166 pixels per inch165 pixels per inch
PanelOLED (Tandem RGB-stripe WOLED; Dual mode: 1080p at 480 Hz)QD-OLED
Refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits250 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits1,000 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB99% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99%99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
Screen finishGlossyGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSyncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync
Subpixel layoutRGB stripe (no white subpixel)–
Colour depth10-bit (1073.7M colours)1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage130%–
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2Delta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, DCI-P3)
Colour modesGameVisual: Scenery, Racing, Cinema, RTS/RPG, FPS, sRGB, MOBAStandard, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, Creator (DCI-P3 or sRGB, gamma 1.8 to 2.6), Game 1–3, Warm, Cool, Custom Color
HDR detailASUS notes the 1,000 cd/m² HDR peak may vary due to colour pre-calibrationPeak 1000 cd/m² at 3% APL; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black (400 cd/m²) and HDR Peak 1000
Motion blur reductionExtreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)–
Viewing angles178° / 178° (CR ≥ 10)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.153 mm0.153 mm x 0.153 mm
Eye careTÜV-certified Flicker-free, OLED Anti-FlickerComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protectionASUS OLED Care Pro (pixel cleaning, screen move, boundary detection, logo and taskbar detection, outer and global dimming, target mode); Neo Proximity Sensor with five sensitivity levels and a 1–15 minute auto-away timer; custom heatsink; GaNFET power supplyPixel refresh, pixel shift and panel health indicator; graphite heat-sink sheet; 3-year warranty includes burn-in
CalibrationFactory pre-calibrated; calibration report via DisplayWidget Center–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WNone
USB ports3 × USB-AUSB-C, 3 × USB-A
KVM switchYes–
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL, 48 Gbps)2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz with HDR and VRR; HDMI 1 has eARC/ARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through
DisplayPort detailFull 80 Gbps bandwidth (listed as DisplayPort 2.1a in ASUS's press release)1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz with DSC
USB-C detailDisplayPort Alt Mode1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (no video)
USB hub detail3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 V / 0.9 A), USB-B upstreamUSB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 3 x Type-A downstream (one with 10 W charging); 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picturePIP and PBPPicture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Audio outEarphone jackHDMI eARC/ARC (Dolby Atmos pass-through)
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand8.1 kg6.79 kg
Height adjustment0–110 mm110 mm
Tilt+20° to −5°-5° to 21°
Swivel+30° to −30°-20° to 20°
Pivot+90° to −90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand60.6 × 54.8 × 25.6 cm (W × H × D, highest position)609.51 x 210 x 406.01–516.01 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand60.6 × 36.9 × 6.3 cm (W × H × D)609.51 x 72.63 x 355.97 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand5.4 kg4.30 kg
Controls5-way control button and close button on the back; hotkeys for Dual Mode, GamePlus, GameVisual, volume and pixel cleaningJoystick with Menu Launcher on-screen menu
ColoursBlackInterstellar Indigo
Power and support
Power useUnder 50 W on; under 0.5 W power saving; under 0.3 W off39.4 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximum
Energy classF (SDR), G (HDR)–
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.2 A (typical)
SoftwareDisplayWidget Center; ASUS Display Control CLI and Agent SkillAlienware Command Center 6.6
CertificationsTÜV Flicker-free; VESA AdaptiveSync Display (240 Hz and 480 Hz)ENERGY STAR 8.0, TCO Certified, TÜV Rheinland low blue light (hardware)
Warranty3 years (including panel burn-in)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service, including burn-in (UK)
In the boxDisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) cable, HDMI Ultra High Speed cable, USB-C cable, USB 3.2 cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, microfiber cloth, ROG pouch, ROG sticker, quick start guide, warranty cardStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth

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