ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM (#1, best overall) vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X (#3): in our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM totals 9.7/10 and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X 9/10, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leading on Panel Quality and Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $899 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 540Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | TN |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.5ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR10, 1000 nits peak | — |
| Features | — | DyAc 2, Black eQualizer |
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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X made our Top 5 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #3. 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. The esports tournament standard with DyAc 2 motion blur reduction at 540Hz. What CS2 pros demand when every frame matters.
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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X 9. The widest gap is Panel Quality, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 10 against 7 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X — colors and viewing angles. Value also separates them: 8 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 7 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 2560x1440 on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 1920x1080 on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X; Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 540Hz on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X; Panel — WOLED on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus TN on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X; Response Time — 0.03ms GtG on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 0.5ms GtG on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and $899 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X, a $100 difference in the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM'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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X for 540Hz refresh rate and dyAc 2 motion blur reduction; the most common complaint is TN panel with limited colors.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
- 240Hz OLED
- 0.03ms GtG response
- 1000+ nits HDR peak
- True blacks
- Risk of burn-in
- Only 1440p
- Expensive
BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X
- 540Hz refresh rate
- DyAc 2 motion blur reduction
- Tournament-proven
- Black eQualizer
- TN panel with limited colors
- Only 1080p
- Very expensive for TN
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 Panel Quality and Value. The BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X is the better fit for esports professionals and competitive CS2/Valorant. Since the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM is both the higher scorer and $100 cheaper, the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X only makes sense for esports professionals. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM is a poor fit for static content users; the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X is a poor fit for color accuracy needs.
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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X if
- Esports professionals
- Competitive CS2/Valorant
- Motion clarity absolute priority
Skip it if
- Color accuracy needs
- Content creators
Common questions
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM better than the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X?
In our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores higher overall, 9.7 to 9, with the biggest advantage in Panel Quality. The BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X cost than the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM?
$100 more as of February 1, 2026: $899 for the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X against $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 2560x1440 on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 1920x1080 on the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel Quality (10 vs 7 in our scoring): colors and viewing angles.