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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Price | Check price → | Check price → |
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.
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 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. 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.
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.