ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs Alienware AW2725DF
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM (#1, best overall) vs Alienware AW2725DF (#2, best premium): in our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM totals 9.7/10 and the Alienware AW2725DF 9.6/10, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leading on Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | Alienware AW2725DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR10, 1000 nits peak | HDR400 True Black |
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How they differ in real use
Built from our 240hz monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and the Alienware AW2725DF made our Top 5 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #2 (best premium). The OLED speed king combines 240Hz with 0.03ms response time. Motion clarity that makes traditional LCDs look like they're smearing. True blacks and 1000+ nit HDR. QD-OLED at 360Hz pushes refresh rates to new heights. The smoothest motion possible with Samsung's QD-OLED technology for superior color volume.
We score 240hz+ gaming monitors on Speed (35%), Input Lag (25%), Panel Quality (20%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM totals 9.7 out of 10 and the Alienware AW2725DF 9.6. The widest gap is Value, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 8 against 7 for the Alienware AW2725DF: performance per dollar.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 360Hz on the Alienware AW2725DF; Panel: WOLED on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus QD-OLED on the Alienware AW2725DF; HDR: HDR10, 1000 nits peak on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus HDR400 True Black on the Alienware AW2725DF. They match on Resolution and Response Time.
Check current pricing at the merchant links below. Owners praise the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM for 240Hz OLED and 0.03ms GtG response; the most common complaint is risk of burn-in. Owners praise the Alienware AW2725DF for 360Hz QD-OLED and 0.03ms response; the most common complaint is extremely expensive.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
- 240Hz OLED
- 0.03ms GtG response
- 1000+ nits HDR peak
- True blacks
- Risk of burn-in
- Only 1440p
- Expensive
Alienware AW2725DF
- 360Hz QD-OLED
- 0.03ms response
- Excellent color accuracy
- QD-OLED color volume
- Extremely expensive
- 1440p only
- Burn-in concerns
Which should you buy?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM is the better fit for competitive FPS players and motion clarity purists; it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Value. The Alienware AW2725DF is the better fit for esports professionals and refresh rate enthusiasts. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM is a poor fit for static content users; the Alienware AW2725DF is a poor fit for casual gamers.
Choose the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM if
- Competitive FPS players
- Motion clarity purists
- Those accepting burn-in risk
Skip it if
- Static content users
- 4K seekers
Choose the Alienware AW2725DF if
- Esports professionals
- Refresh rate enthusiasts
- Those wanting best motion clarity
Skip it if
- Casual gamers
- Budget conscious
Common questions
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM better than the Alienware AW2725DF?
In our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9.6, with the biggest advantage in Value. The Alienware AW2725DF does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and the Alienware AW2725DF?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 360Hz on the Alienware AW2725DF. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (8 vs 7 in our scoring): performance per dollar.