Why you can trust 3DTested Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.
I’ve commented many times that OLEDs all exist in a small performance envelope. There are only subtle differences between their picture quality and gaming performance. Any refresh rate over 200 Hz is enough to deliver perfect motion resolution and super low input lag.
That said, I always applaud a company that continues to raise the bar. Asus does that with each new ROG Swift model, and the PG27AQWP-W is another winner.
At 540 Hz, it’s currently the fastest OLED you can buy. My tests showed it to have slightly more input lag than some others but not enough to make a visual difference to anyone but the most skilled players. And for users with slower PCs, the 720 Hz mode can deliver the same smoothness, albeit at lower resolution. My play sessions were nothing short of addictive thanks to its phenomenal performance.
My favorite part, though, was the picture. With a bit of extra brightness, it stood out among the many OLEDs I’ve reviewed as having just a tad more depth and impact. It’s subtle, but also worth paying extra for. And like most OLEDs, the PG27AQWP-W is super colorful. I had to calibrate for the absolute best picture, but it was well worth the effort. I also appreciated the unique styling with its silver finish, liberal use of metal, and the clear part in back showing some of the internals.
The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W is super cool in multiple ways and delivers the performance and image quality I’d expect from a premium display. It stands out among its OLED brethren with higher brightness and a faster refresh rate than anything currently available in the 27-inch QHD genre. If you’re looking for the very best, definitely check it out.
MORE: Best Gaming Monitors
MORE: How We Test PC Monitors
MORE: How to Buy a PC Monitor
