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Asus’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is a stunning entry into the competitive OLED monitor market. It stands out from the competition with a long list of features that are either unique to the PG27AQWP-W or work better than on competitive monitors. These features include: a tandem OLED display, 540Hz/1440p and 720Hz/720p modes, Aura Sync RGB-LED lighting, a tripod mount, and an ultra-glossy TrueBlack panel finish, among other things. It might seem hard to justify paying $1,100 for a 1440p monitor, and to be clear, most people will be just as happy with a 4K/240Hz QD-OLED purchased at a lower price.
Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W monitor review: The apex of motion clarityGigabyte’s MO27Q28G is a great new entry into the affordable OLED monitor arena. Bringing an LG tandem WOLED panel into the sub-$600 price bracket immediately makes the monitor appealing. The Gigabyte is particularly strong in SDR brightness and provides solid color performance alongside good-enough HDR and motion clarity. I would have liked a slightly more stylish design and a USB-C port with at least 65 watts of Power Delivery, but I can happily excuse those downsides at this price. Gamers looking to buy a less expensive OLED monitor should give this one a look.
Tested: Gigabyte's MO27Q28G is a great entry-level OLED monitor… The latest QD-OLED monitors can offer performance in the same ballpark as tandem WOLED, but the tandem WOLED panel has a small edge in DCI-P3 color gamut and SDR brightness. Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W HDR image quality Tandem OLED technology is also meant to help with brightness in HDR. …
… But new monitors with a tandem WOLED panel, like the MO27Q28G and Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W , make up the difference. Modern tandem WOLED monitors are basically tied with modern QD-OLED monitors. …
… Samsung reps told me that the next-gen penta tandem QD-OLED panel's stacked pixel setup means a peak brightness of up to 1,300 nits, though its more typical brightness rating wasn't on the spec list. The 4K panel is also certified for DisplayHDR True Black 500, a first for OLED monitors. …
… The display technology is also innovative: the MPG OLED 322URDX36 features a 5th-generation QD-OLED panel from Samsung with Penta-Tandem technology. …
… Together, these features make the Evo GX9 a unique monitor. You’ll find other 39-inch OLED ultrawides, and others with 5120×2160 resolution, and others with a tandem WOLED panel, but the Evo GX9 is the only monitor that currently combines them. …
… Other notable gaming monitors we've reviewed The KTC 27M1 is a do-it-all budget monitor that’s suitable for both gaming and productivity; the Acer Predator X34 X0 is a Mini-LED ultrawide for less than $500; the Alienware AW2725Q is an excellent 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor, and less expensive t… …
… But Alienware’s new monitor could be good for more than gaming – a rarity in the OLED world. It’s powered by an LG panel with the company’s new “5K RGB stripe tandem OLED” technology. …