ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM (#1, best overall) vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B (#4): in our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM totals 9.7/10 and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9/10, the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leading on Speed and Input Lag and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B on Features.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $746 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 480Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR10, 1000 nits peak | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
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 LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B made our Top 5 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #4. 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 world's fastest OLED at 480Hz with MLA+ technology for 1300 nit peak brightness. Anti-glare coating and DisplayPort 2.1 make it future-proof for competitive gaming.
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 LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9. The widest gap is Speed, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores 10 against 9.1 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B — response time and motion clarity. Input Lag also separates them: 10 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 9.1 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B claws back ground on Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; HDR — HDR10, 1000 nits peak on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. They match on Resolution, Panel and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, a $53 difference in the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B'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 LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B for 480Hz OLED refresh rate and 0.03ms response time; the most common complaint is only 1440p resolution.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
- 240Hz OLED
- 0.03ms GtG response
- 1000+ nits HDR peak
- True blacks
- Risk of burn-in
- Only 1440p
- Expensive
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
- 480Hz OLED refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- 1300 nit peak (MLA+)
- DisplayPort 2.1
- Only 1440p resolution
- Expensive
- No built-in speakers
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 Speed and Input Lag. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is the better fit for competitive esports players and motion clarity enthusiasts, and the stronger choice if Features matters more to you than the overall score. If the $53 saving matters more than Speed, the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is the better value. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM is a poor fit for static content users; the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a poor fit for 4K seekers.
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 LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B if
- Competitive esports players
- Motion clarity enthusiasts
- Those with high-end GPUs
Skip it if
- 4K seekers
- Productivity focus
Common questions
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM better than the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
In our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM scores higher overall, 9.7 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in Speed. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is stronger on Features, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM cost than the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
$53 more as of February 1, 2026: $799 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM against $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Speed — 10 versus 9.1 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM versus 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Speed (10 vs 9.1 in our scoring): response time and motion clarity.