ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
27″ QHD OLED · 240Hz · True 10-bit
LG DualUp 28MQ780
28″ · 16:18 Nano IPS
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM lands at 92 and LG DualUp 28MQ780 at 82. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDMColor accuracy and HDR performance
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads on hdr (92 vs 62).
Value for money
LG DualUp 28MQ780Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
LG DualUp 28MQ780 more score per dollar ($699 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | LG DualUp 28MQ780 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 27″ QD-OLED | — |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | — |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Response time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | — |
| Connectivity | 2× HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, USB-C 90W | — |
| Panel | — | 16:18 Nano IPS |
| Size | — | 28" |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
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
LG DualUp 28MQ780
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs LG DualUp 28MQ780
Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 worth the price? +
At $699, LG DualUp 28MQ780 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.
Does ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or LG DualUp 28MQ780 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — leads on hdr (92 vs 62). Color accuracy and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM or LG DualUp 28MQ780? +
LG DualUp 28MQ780 — more score per dollar ($699 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.