ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
34″ ultrawide QD-OLED · 175Hz · DP 1.4
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM lands at 92 and Gigabyte MO34WQC2 at 90. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if…
- ✓QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- ✓Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- ✓USB-C 90W power delivery
Pick Gigabyte MO34WQC2 if…
- ✓34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- ✓Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- ✓Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testGaming
TieRefresh rate, response time, motion clarity
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Picture quality
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDMColor accuracy and HDR performance
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Gigabyte MO34WQC2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 more score per dollar ($749 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | Gigabyte MO34WQC2 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 27″ QD-OLED | ▲ 34″ QD-OLED, 1800R curve |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | ▲ 3440×1440 |
| Refresh rate | ▲ 240 Hz | 175 Hz native (350 Hz at 1080p dual mode) |
| Response time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Connectivity | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 18W |
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
- +QD-OLED with 1300-nit highlight peak
- +Built-in heatsink for sustained brightness
- +USB-C 90W power delivery
- −QHD only, not 4K
- −Reflective screen
- −OSD joystick fiddly
Gigabyte MO34WQC2
- +34″ QD-OLED ultrawide at $749
- +Dual-mode 1080p @ 350Hz
- +Glossy panel reduces grayish tint
- −No DisplayPort 2.1
- −1800R curve not for everyone
- −OSD joystick fiddly
FAQ: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs Gigabyte MO34WQC2
Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM worth the price? +
At $999, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Is Gigabyte MO34WQC2 worth the price? +
At $749, Gigabyte MO34WQC2 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in display.
Does ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Gigabyte MO34WQC2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 88). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or Gigabyte MO34WQC2? +
Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — more score per dollar ($749 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.