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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Side by side
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | Alienware AW2725DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $643 |
| 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 |
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.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and $643 for the Alienware AW2725DF, a $156 difference in the Alienware AW2725DF's favor. 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. If the $156 saving matters more than Value, the Alienware AW2725DF is the better value. 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.
How much more does the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM cost than the Alienware AW2725DF?
$156 more as of February 1, 2026: $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM against $643 for the Alienware AW2725DF. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Value — 8 versus 7 in our scoring.
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.