{"id":3958,"date":"2026-05-04T01:44:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T01:44:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/monitorgarage-localwp-sql-2026-09-06.local\/?p=3958"},"modified":"2026-09-09T23:50:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T23:50:09","slug":"asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/en\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W: the most extreme OLED monitor I have tested, with 1440p at 540 Hz and up to 720 Hz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> takes 27-inch Tandem WOLED to 540 Hz at 1440p, with a 720 Hz alternative that drops resolution to 720p. Its appeal lies in motion clarity, although the experience also depends on the glossy finish, HDR settings, and a system capable of driving those refresh rates.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build quality and ergonomics complement a very fast panel. The price makes it important to consider how much you will use that speed and what switching modes actually gains you.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-diseno-ergonomia-y-conexiones\">Design, ergonomics, and connections<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before getting into measurements and unusual refresh-rate modes, we need to pause on the design, because this monitor is a looker. The <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> has a transparent rear panel that reveals some of the internal components and gives it a huge amount of personality. It is more than the usual aggressive gaming monitor design. There is a deliberate aesthetic here, and it shows.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus also brings back its metal tripod-style stand, updated with a gray finish and a perforated pattern that looks especially good. It also replaces the usual red accent lighting with blue, giving it a distinct look within the ROG range.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The small threaded camera mount remains, which is useful for streaming setups, video calls, or simply keeping everything neatly arranged.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ergonomics are very comprehensive. It offers:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Height adjustment<\/strong> over a wide range<\/li><li><strong>Forward and backward tilt<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Swivel<\/strong> without moving the base<\/li><li><strong>Portrait pivot<\/strong> in both directions<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This base does take up more space than some of the more compact ones the brand has used, but honestly, the balance between stability, functionality, and visual presence is very well executed here.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ports, the <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> is well equipped. Most importantly, it includes <strong>DisplayPort 2.1<\/strong> and <strong>HDMI 2.1<\/strong> with full bandwidth. That means connectivity is sufficient for both PC and console.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a PlayStation 5, for example, it supports:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>4K at 120 Hz<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>VRR<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>ALLM<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>HDR<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The OSD controls are the usual ones for this Asus range, with a joystick and a couple of physical buttons. There are no surprises, but none are needed. It is a convenient, quick system.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3050\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"PG27AQWP-W rear panel and design\" class=\"wp-image-3050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-trasera-transparente-iluminacion-azul.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PG27AQWP-W rear panel and design<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"3062\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Monitor connections\" class=\"wp-image-3062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/puertos-hdmi-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-conectividad.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Monitor connections<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-acabado-glossy-y-particularidades-del-woled\">Glossy finish and WOLED characteristics<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the best things about this model is that it retains the <strong>glossy<\/strong> finish of the 280 Hz model. And I will say it just as clearly again: this combination of a Tandem WOLED panel and glossy finish strikes me as one of the best desktop monitor options right now if image quality is your priority.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many QD-OLED panels also use a glossy finish, but they have a well-known problem: when direct light hits them, those deep blacks can take on a magenta tint that noticeably hurts the image. That practically does not happen here, and it is one of this panel&#8217;s major advantages.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, it is not all free of trade-offs. This glossy Tandem WOLED reflects a little more than a glossy QD-OLED. Even so, I still clearly prefer it to a matte finish.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why? Because a matte finish diffuses reflections better, yes, but adds a kind of haze or surface texture that makes everything look less clean, less sharp, and a little murkier. It also seems to take some vibrancy out of colors.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And since a desktop monitor usually stays in the same place, you can generally adjust the room lighting to avoid annoying reflections and enjoy the benefits of glossy.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond this particular monitor, the advance made by the new <strong>Tandem WOLED<\/strong> panel is quite interesting. In brightness, it is among the best OLED gaming monitors on the market. In color, it is already very close to what QD-OLED offers, so the overall balance is excellent.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important improvement is the <strong>subpixel layout<\/strong>. The order has changed, directly affecting text sharpness. Text looks much better than on earlier WOLED generations and now comes very close to QD-OLED.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If I am being picky, I would say that at the same pixel density, QD-OLED still looks a little better for text. But the difference is no longer large, and honestly, there is room for debate here.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is another recurring concern with these WOLED panels: <strong>gray banding<\/strong>. It is more noticeable here than on QD-OLED. With a static gray image, you may see a kind of grid effect or some unevenness, and in some cases even an odd gradient.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The positive side is that there is a very simple solution. Run pixel cleaning and it usually disappears completely or almost completely. If it does not fully go away, run it again, and that should do it. The effect should be greatly reduced; it is impossible to eliminate 100%, but in my view it becomes much less noticeable and therefore less annoying. If it still does not go away, your unit may be defective. We have more posts discussing this subject.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not a sign that the panel is defective. It can occur on WOLEDs, both earlier generations and these new Tandem models.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Reflections on the glossy panel\" class=\"wp-image-3265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-reflejos-acabado-glossy.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Reflections on the glossy panel<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-color-no-todos-los-recortes-de-gama-funcionan-igual\">Color: not all gamut clamps work the same way<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In terms of picture modes, the <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> largely mirrors what the 280 Hz model already offered. The best starting point for SDR remains <strong>Racing mode<\/strong> mode with color temperature set to <strong>6500K<\/strong> and gamma <strong>2.2<\/strong>, which is the default setup.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Factory calibration is not bad, but there is an important drawback here: <strong>it is somewhat worse than on the 280 Hz model<\/strong>. Gamma is less refined, grays are less accurate, and color and color temperature also have more room for improvement.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the <strong>Wide Gamut<\/strong>setting, which is enabled out of the box and is the most recommended for gaming, you use the panel&#8217;s full color range. The numbers are very good:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>99.6% of DCI-P3<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>94.4% of Adobe RGB<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><\/strong>The problem is that certain colors are oversaturated in DCI-P3. I think this is perfect for gaming, because the image becomes punchier and looks spectacular. But for video editing or color work, a more controlled mode is advisable.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asus includes a gamut clamp for <strong>DCI-P3<\/strong> that brings coverage to around <strong>94%<\/strong>. It could have been a little tighter, yes, but overall it improves calibration.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a clamp for <strong>sRGB<\/strong>, although here it cuts back too much and falls below <strong>90%<\/strong>. Calibration improves, but it is not the best possible result.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a <strong>calibrated for sRGB<\/strong> mode under GameVisual that is a little more interesting than limiting the gamut while keeping the Racing preset. You gain a little coverage and slightly better factory calibration.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group mg-review-evidence\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6232\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Coverage \u00b7 Racing sRGB\" class=\"wp-image-6232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-178.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage \u00b7 Racing sRGB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6235\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Coverage \u00b7 sRGB mode\" class=\"wp-image-6235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-181.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coverage \u00b7 sRGB mode<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Racing&#8217;s sRGB limiter and GameVisual&#8217;s sRGB preset are different settings. Comparing their coverage avoids confusing improved accuracy with retaining the entire gamut: the clamp can remove colors the panel can reproduce natively.<\/p><p class=\"mg-review-evidence-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/en\/monitor\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w\/#mg-fiche-4855-1galeria\">View all tests in the gallery \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Results improve after calibrating it with a colorimeter from Wide Gamut mode for DCI-P3 and adjusting color temperature in Custom mode. This matters especially if you care about accurate content playback or do color work, and less if your main use is competitive gaming.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-brillo-estable-y-ajustes-hdr\">Stable brightness and HDR settings<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you will be working with color, it is worth enabling the <strong>brightness uniformity<\/strong>setting. In this mode, the monitor delivers around <strong>335 nits<\/strong> consistently regardless of APL, because it disables ABL.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, a behavior also seen on the 280 Hz model remains: factory calibration can vary depending on whether you measure at 10% or 100% APL. At full screen, some colors deviate too much, and yellow is again one of the trickiest points.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For gaming, I recommend disabling that uniformity setting. This unlocks ABL, allowing the monitor to reach peaks of around <strong>550 nits<\/strong> in small windows, improving the overall sense of brightness.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HDR on the <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> works very similarly to the 280 Hz model. There are several presets, but by default they all behave more or less like a <strong>True Black 500<\/strong>mode. And the best-calibrated one remains exactly that: <strong>True Black 500<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Between 2% and 10% APL, calibration is acceptable, although there are some inaccuracies. As APL rises toward full screen, errors increase. This behavior is not exclusive to this monitor, but it is present and should be considered.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The other HDR modes do worse, so if you want the most reasonable balance between image quality and fidelity, the advice is simple: stick with <strong>True Black 500<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also unlock HDR to squeeze out more brightness. When you do, all presets except True Black 500 behave as peak-brightness modes. The monitor can then reach around <strong>1350 nits at 2% APL<\/strong>.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The problem is the usual one: that brightness increase comes with considerably worse calibration. At 10% APL, measurements show both the <strong>PQ EOTF<\/strong> curve and luminance running ahead, so detail is lost in dark scenes.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These peak modes also tend to make the panel look darker overall, particularly because of what is known as\u00a0<strong>panel dimming<\/strong>. Yes, you can get very bright flashes in specific areas, but the overall result is not always worthwhile.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no loss of color in HDR, and in <strong>BT.2020<\/strong> it comes in at around <strong>82%<\/strong>, practically in line with the 280 Hz model.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important conclusion emerges here: although this Tandem WOLED panel is currently among the brightest OLED gaming monitor options, <strong>this particular model has slightly worse calibration and slightly lower HDR peaks than the 280 Hz version<\/strong>. The difference is not huge, but it exists.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond this particular monitor, the advance made by the new <strong>Tandem WOLED<\/strong> panel is quite interesting. In brightness, it is among the best OLED gaming monitors on the market. In color, it is already very close to what QD-OLED offers, so the overall balance is excellent.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group mg-review-evidence\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6259\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"EOTF \u00b7 Gaming \u00b7 Brightness 100 \u00b7 10 %\" class=\"wp-image-6259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-202.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EOTF \u00b7 Gaming \u00b7 Brightness 100 \u00b7 10 %<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"6260\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"EOTF \u00b7 TrueBlack 500 \u00b7 Brightness 100 \u00b7 10 %\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w-prueba-203.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EOTF \u00b7 TrueBlack 500 \u00b7 Brightness 100 \u00b7 10 %<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With brightness unlocked at 100, Gaming lifts midtones substantially. TrueBlack 500 also has deviations, but the lift is smaller. Peak mode&#8217;s extra impact comes at this cost to accuracy; it cannot be judged solely by its maximum nits.<\/p><p class=\"mg-review-evidence-link wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/en\/monitor\/asus-rog-pg27aqwp-w\/#mg-fiche-4855-1galeria\">View all tests in the gallery \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-540-hz-elmb-y-el-compromiso-de-los-720-hz\">540 Hz, ELMB, and the 720 Hz trade-off<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now for the reason many people are interested in this <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong>. Response times are incredible. As you would expect from OLED, gray-to-gray transitions are practically instantaneous across the full refresh-rate range.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, that means an exceptionally clear image in motion. Some overshoot may appear in very specific tests, but it is completely imperceptible during normal use. The impression is one of total clarity.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared with 240 Hz, the leap is clearly noticeable. And although a direct photographic comparison with 360 Hz taken in the same way as the previous ones is not included, the improvement is there too.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The monitor can also be set to <strong>270 Hz<\/strong> and that mode supports Asus&#8217;s black frame insertion technology, <strong>ELMB<\/strong>. It can provide clarity similar to 540 Hz, which is especially useful if your PC cannot produce that many FPS.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That comes at a cost, though: you lose brightness, and there are other trade-offs typical of these techniques.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mode that makes the <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> famous is undoubtedly its <strong>Frame Boost<\/strong> that allows it to reach <strong>720 Hz at 720p<\/strong>. You can enable it through the OSD or a shortcut on the left button, which is very well implemented.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In motion clarity, yes, it is noticeable. UFO Test shows that 720 Hz produces an even clearer image than 540 Hz. It is not hype. The improvement exists.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But of course, the price is dropping to <strong>720p<\/strong> on a <strong>27 inches<\/strong>panel. And that is where the serious compromises begin.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scaling is not bad; in fact, it is somewhat reminiscent of some Dual Mode 4K\/1080p monitors. But 720p at 27 inches means extremely low pixel density. If some people already consider 1080p insufficient at this size, imagine 720p.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Windows also does not seem particularly well prepared for such a low resolution on such a large screen. Everything looks huge, and although desktop use is not the main purpose of this mode, it makes the limited pixel count very clear.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In competitive games, usable screen space matters less, but the lack of definition is obvious. Interfaces look fairly poor, some even seem poorly adapted, and distant enemies can look rough. That can actually hurt performance in competitive play, precisely where this mode should shine.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are the kind of extremely competitive player who changes aspect ratios, lowers resolution to the minimum, and only wants more FPS and clarity, you can probably adapt more easily. Even so, there is another detail: many of those people play on <strong>24 inches<\/strong>, and here we are at 27. That difference is noticeable too, because even low resolutions hold up a little better at 24 inches.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My personal opinion is fairly clear: <strong>I much prefer using the monitor at 1440p and 540 Hz<\/strong>. The loss of smoothness compared with 720 Hz is not that great, and the gain in sharpness is enormous. I completely understand that a very serious competitive player might want the 720 Hz mode, but for the vast majority, the sweet spot is 1440p 540 Hz.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Input lag is extremely low at both <strong>540 Hz<\/strong> and <strong>720 Hz<\/strong>. It was tested with Nvidia&#8217;s LDAT tool, and the overall result is excellent.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VRR performance is also very good. The <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> supports:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Adaptive Sync<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>G-Sync<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>FreeSync<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works as expected with an Nvidia graphics card, even though it is not listed as officially validated by Nvidia.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As is typical of OLED panels, there is a little VRR flickering. The good news is that it is not very noticeable here. The bad news is that Asus&#8217;s <strong>OLED Anti-Flicker<\/strong> mode can make the problem even more noticeable, at least in some tests and situations.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For that reason, my general advice would be to leave it disabled unless it helps in a specific case. These modes tend to have dead zones and rather unusual behavior.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Motion comparison: 270 Hz with ELMB versus 540 Hz\" class=\"wp-image-3888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/monitorgarage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ufo-test-asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w-270hz-elmb-vs-540hz.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Motion comparison: 270 Hz with ELMB versus 540 Hz<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-proteccion-del-panel-en-el-uso-diario\">Panel protection in everyday use<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For burn-in protection, Asus keeps the usual technologies:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Pixel Shift<\/strong>, with those small borders and periodic image shifts<\/li><li><strong>Pixel refresh<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Presence sensor<\/strong>, already seen on the previous model<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presence sensor works well and is another useful part of the full set of preventive measures, although of course zero risk does not exist with OLED.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"review-para-quien-compensa-pagar-por-este-modelo\">Who should pay extra for this model<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The big question. The <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> comes in at around <strong>1,100 euros<\/strong> in Spain according to the initial listings. That is a lot of money; there is no way to sugarcoat it.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can buy it here:<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That said, this is also a newly released high-end OLED gaming monitor with a unique proposition. LG makes this panel, and as of today there is no other monitor with this exact combination of features.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the conclusion depends heavily on what you want:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you want <strong>the highest refresh rates<\/strong> and the idea of experimenting with 540 Hz or even 720 Hz appeals to you, this is the monitor.<\/li><li>If you care more about <strong>a smart purchase<\/strong> than record-breaking specifications, then the <strong>280 Hz<\/strong> makes a lot of sense.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that cheaper model not only costs almost half as much, it also has <strong>better factory calibration<\/strong>, <strong>a little more brightness at low APL<\/strong> and retains the same <strong>True Black Glossy<\/strong>finish, which is currently available only on these two models if you want a Tandem WOLED panel.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W<\/strong> is a beast. It has a spectacular design, absurdly good motion clarity, a Tandem WOLED panel with a very strong balance of brightness, contrast, and color, and a 720 Hz mode that makes it a unique rarity in the market.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also has drawbacks: factory calibration is not as good as on the 280 Hz model, HDR is not always worth the trade-off when chasing maximum peaks, and the 720 Hz mode, although real and functional, sacrifices so much sharpness that it will not be the best way to use it for many people.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ask me where it really shines, the answer is simple: <strong>1440p at 540 Hz<\/strong>. That is where this monitor makes the most sense and shows why it is one of the most impressive monitors I have tested.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want the most extreme option, here it is. If you want the most sensible one, you would probably look at its 280 Hz sibling. 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