ROG SWIFT PG27AQDM: The OLED Gaming Monitor That Changes Everything?

Here we have something very special for you today- it's the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM. It is a 27 inch OLED monitor that is using LG panel with 1000 nit brightness, running at 240 hertz and it's actually very colour accurate. Seems too good to be true? Well, let's open it up and have a look.
To test this monitor for colour accuracy we used Portrait Displays Calman color calibration software.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Unboxing + First Impressions
5:18 - Visuals in Games
6:20 - Brightness
6:38 - Anti-Glare Coating
6:48 - Slim Profile
6:57 - Colour Accuracy
8:07 - Firmware Update for HDR Colour Accuracy
8:18 - Light/Camera Feature On The Stand
8:31 - Buttons + Joystick
8:57 - Light Features
9:29 - Vertical Screen
9:44 - Burn-In
10:05 - Downsides
10:22 - Summary

[@ChargerDawg]

Availability of the monitor is difficult. It not in stock anywhere but hopefully soon. Great vid!

[@cyanidex]

I would like to know more about the HDR color accuracy! 😊

[@RD48__48]

Is it possible to change the screen size on this monitor ?

[@justinmatias5142]

Any clue when this monitor will be available for purchase?

[@e234darkrock]

I recently bought a new pg27aqdm~ but I always feel that the two sides of the screen are much darker than the middle one on the desktop~ and take the left as an example~ the upper left corner is slightly darker than the lower left corner~ is this normal? Or its brightness The uniformity is not very good? Or is it a defective product? But it is not obvious when playing games

[@larrinho5664]

hi i recently bought this display and i have never updated software at any time.. How do I do it? I have downloaded the software from ASUS but am unsure how to do it and what is needed to perform this. I have the monitor connected by DisplayPort. Just get started? it says something about usb type B cable, should I only use it? and what is one key tool.. im unsure. Thanks

[@Aerobrake]

Anything regarding Black frame insertion or backlight strobing? ULMB 2?

[@Zack-wk8bx]

what mouse is that in the video?

[@Topknowledge_187]

What is the best settings for this monitor i use it on my ps5?

[@ANTGPRO]

Perfect monitor. Slick and strong design with the strong specs.

[@zergtoss1]

I got the LG… debating returning it and trying to get one of these but they cannot be found!!!!!!!

[@Shadowsmoke11]

I rather wait for next year for a glossy 27" QD-OLED/OLED 16:9 monitor with either 1440 or 4K 144hz-360hz

[@Snook_]

U don't even know they are coming?

[@mikeestes1076]

I’d rather buy this one and buy one next year if one comes out.

[@ReiBMK]

It's coming out soon haha

[@zaldam]

Nice review! One thing I do miss though: there was no info about its power consumption and how it compares to similar size non-oled monitors...

[@A2KMedia]

Thank you for the feedback. according to the specs power consuption is under 38W

[@tazboy1934]

​@A2KMedwat about at higher brightness and peak

[@tolgayurt2920]

I have ps5 should ı buy this monitör.

[@Thomas-fk6ep]

I just got this, but is there anyway to run 240hz 12-bit, like the LG 240hz Oled monitor?

[@A2KMedia]

Not sure actually, but why would you need 12 bit?

[@hineighbor]

0:35 it is running at TWO HUNDRED FORTY HERTZ

[@doodlerdsl]

Impressive review! Seems like that first time ROG has a product priced similarly to a competitor brand, they usally go for higher. However I do think that the lack of speaker is a miss. The lack of HDMI 2.1 port isn't a big deal for me since it should be hooked up to DP when paired with PC. For console gamers, I'm unsure if there are games that can take advantage of the 240Hz refresh rate at 2K resolution so not that much of a deal imo. I could be wrong though! Perhaps console gamers could shed light on this?

[@SpartanDeluxe]

Monitor speakers are the most unnecessary things I can imagine on a monitor. They are ALWAYS shite anyways….no loss here. HDMI 2.1 on the other hand…rather weird that this is missing

[@pitzkale]

@@SpartanDeluxe Agreed. Monitor speakers are the worst. Headset or real speakers are the only way.

[@reijhinru1474]

@@SpartanDeluxe no one needs speakers on a Monitor and even HDMI 2.1 is not really needed. You can use that monitor with 120hz VRR on consoles trough hdmi2.0. I dont know why ppl think hdmi2.1 is needed… currently using 240hz 1440p 10bit with dp1.4 dsc and i dont notice any changes. I have two of this Monitor and tested a lot. Its by far the best Monitor i have ever used!

[@SP-go6lj]

Who cares about speakers on a monitor. Whenever they're included they're horrible. If you can afford a 1k+ USD monitor you can probably buy some good headphones or speakers to go with it.

[@fredEVOIX]

if you ask for monitor speakers I imagine you think "gaming speakers" like logitechs and such are good..NO they are atrocious, really really bad I lost 10 years of bad sound with a 2.1 gaming setup until read the words "studio monitors" which I never found because they are sorted in the pro-audio category on most sites and kept separate I bought a pair, required many accessories a "noise killer" adapters and stuff as mine are pure analog and gpus generate a nuclear amount of noise but in the end the sound you get from studio monitors (2x150$ for my KRKs) is miles above "pc speakers" studio monitor sound so clear and good that even with eyes opend I'm wondering if someone isn't hiding behind my screen it's that good

[@lordtato]

When doing review to these monitors I always want to know how it performs as a working monitor (Outlook, Word, Excel) as well.

[@A2KMedia]

Heya, that is a great point! We will look to include that in the future workflows

[@leastE]

not too good. it has a different subpixel layout (RWBG) instead of standard RGB so text looks really off in most situations. there are many reviews about this issue

[@kazan6339]

which one to buy LG 27" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor LG 27GR95QE-B or This one ASUS ROG PG27AQDM ?

[@swa99a10]

I got both to try got the lg one 800 so I might just keep that. Asus is brighter and colors seem more saturated

[@tazboy1934]

Less chance of burn in with oled from lg

[@falcon4075]

What pc build can use the full potential of this monitor comfortably?

[@A2KMedia]

Hey. Depends on the games you play. If its Tripple A titles then 4070 or higher if more mainstream then 3060-3070 and above. Can go lower but expect to lower some settings

[@falcon4075]

@@A2KMedia it’s mostly fps games like call of duty,apex ext..

[@A2KMedia]

Ahh then maybe even lower end

[@tazboy1934]

We need more 1440p hdr mini led monitor be VA lcd or oled

[@kostasfabridis7290]

what cpu + gpu is the best for ROG SWIFT PG27AQDM ?

[@delightedbylight9893]

Minimum 5800x3d and 3060 Ti, minimum. Recomented Rtx 4070 or 4070ti as gpu for 1440p

[@ZippoManABH]

20 days, that's how long the monitor lasted before it had the Asus well KNOWN flickering problem! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/onyphpZ9iLR2d7s

[@Skiller7777]

Probably a nice little monitor, but for the price knowing ROG I rather go for a 42” 4K oled monitor or tv with 120hz

[@A2KMedia]

42 inch is great if you have the space

[@Skiller7777]

@@A2KMedia exactly 🙂

[@MitchMortenson-nu8bf]

how did you get one

[@A2KMedia]

a review loan from the manufacturer.

[@Circletakesthejake]

I had this monitor for a week - I really liked it BUT its a 26.5" monitor not a 27" so it was an annoying fit with my other 27" (come one why not just make it a 27"). It also only has a HDMI 2.0 not 2.1 and zero burn in warranty. I switched the the Alienware DWF and find its more closer to the oled experience of a LG oled C2. I think in general the QD old is just a bit better with less text blurriness. I didn't think I wanted a ultra wide but after 2 days im not going back!

[@JeffMen103]

This monitor’s max resolution is 1440p so there’s no need for an hdmi 2.1 port

[@LexLutha]

I wish this was 4K 32” 😢

[@A2KMedia]

I am certain that is coming :)

[@DoctorHades]

This would absolutely be my first choice of a monitor upgrade to my 27" 1440p G-SYNC ASUS ROG PG279Q monitor as I absolutely love OLED as an owner of a 55" LG B9 TV for the last (almost) 4 years. The only thing stopping me buying this is the fact that that I do browse a lot on my PC so that means things like the taskbar and browser menus and favourites would be displaying a static image for prolonged periods of time, something that isn't an issue on my TV where I only watch movies, shows and play games nor is it anything I have to think about on my current IPS panel. Yes, you can set Windows to hide the taskbar but you cannot really do that with the top favourites bar and menus (as far as I know) in a browser without losing functionality. Besides, having to keep tweaking things to prevent burn-in just seems like more hassle than anything else, preventing the monitor from just being used like any other non-OLED display. The second issue is that I've heard that text doesn't look very good on this monitor due to the pixel structure it uses. Again, this isn't an issue on my LG B9 TV because of this distance I am sat away from the screen but with a monitor I am sat much closer so any imperfections will be much more obvious. This isn't a cheap monitor so this kind of issue would really annoy me. It's a shame that this wasn't covered in the review along with a close up of on-screen text. Also, does this monitor have a purple sheen to it when turned off or when you view a black screen in a black room? I've heard that this is an issue with some OLED monitors and TVs? You also did not mention HDR but I assume that this display supports it?

[@Snook_]

All correct. Burn in, short warranties, initial price and sub pixel layout are all small issues that add up to 1 big issue. Probably best to stick to IPS and wait for a tried and tested OLED 1440p for 600 US$

[@Shadowsmoke11]

You could use a double monitor set-up. One IPS monitor for everything else and OLED monitor for movies/gaming.

[@Snook_]

@@Shadowsmoke11 nah that’s ridiculous. Way too much money. You could own a 65/77 inch lg c2 oled for that lol. 240hz ips is fine.

[@SilverJoystix]

I just returned this monitor because of the text issue. These 1440p OLED monitors are good for gaming, but for regular PC use, they kind of suck.

[@tazboy1934]

​@@Snook_I will just buy an odyssey g7 27 inch

[@peekright1299]

💙

[@FirstMomentsOf]

Man, remove the anti glare coatings already, they’re trash! 😠

[@IdiomsNTime]

that's a nice gut you have there sir

[@A2KMedia]

Thanks! Been working on it now for few years. Glad my work is paying off

[@Pipiezi]

@@A2KMedia hahaha legend

[@yossirihandle]

It is 2023 now. Why is this 27 inch monitor not 4K?

[@A2KMedia]

Cause 1440p is the new 1080p and most people don't have 4090 to play games

[@yossirihandle]

@@A2KMedia 4 years ago, my 1080 run perfectly at 4K.

[@reijhinru1474]

@@yossirihandle u say it „4 years ago“ last gen game with not the best graphics

[@A2KMedia]

My 1060 runs minesweeper at 4k without any problems too :)

[@peoplez129]

I would not use a 4K monitor at 27 inches. 1440p is basically the maximum resolution you'd want at that size and viewing distance.

[@tripieXXX]

Low nits ? 220!? Is very low ?

[@A2KMedia]

what do you mean?

[@tazboy1934]

Covid support

[@slothsarecool]

Wish they’d give up on the cringe gamery designs

[@oui6178]

I like it

[@tazboy1934]

It's rog

[@Monster-Abee]

It's awesome in the flesh.

[@sebasmg6]

Crine gamery design here is 1000$ exclusive

[@nossy232323]

Bad monitor stand. Could fall of the table.

[@A2KMedia]

only if you push it off, its pretty stable

[@nossy232323]

@@A2KMedia My monitor is standing on a table with no wall behind. I does not take much imagination that in the years you use a monitor it could one day just move a little bit too far away from you.

[@A2KMedia]

In that case yeah I can see that happening.

[@x-ray3431]

​@@nossy232323 sure if you rage quit and bang the table 😂 it surely will move

[@nossy232323]

@@x-ray3431 Exactly! I hope I keep calm, since I got this monitor now :)

[@SunNy-tk1rq]

Oled is good, but burn-in for 1k? Nah..

[@drpittbull]

Hey All - Quick Review of Asus PG27AQDM OLED (I own x 2) MP Verdict - Absolutely, Great Monitor! Response, Colours, Refresh rate and brightness are superb. SP Verdict - Absolutely No Way! Matte coating kills Immersion. It is way stronger and worse than anyone have said so far. Any white/light colours show very strong film of grainy, uneven coating. Advice - Unless you're playing colour intensive MP only, wait for Glossy finish and then 100% buy. I will sell both of mine as soon as that happens and do the same. I stopped all SP games because of how bad it really is. RDR2 starts in snowy mountains, and I had to stop on 3rd mission because of how bad the coating made overall quality of the game. You are welcome.

[@hom60600]

HDR ?

[@A2KMedia]

yep, hdr1000

[@eXXXtrema1]

Это худший монитор который я видел. Текст размытый из-за особенностей матрицы и с этим ничего не сделаешь. Сдал его, куплю нормальный.

[@kevinabanto]

Glossy 🥲