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ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR vs Gigabyte M27U
Side-by-Side Comparison
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ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR
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Max Refresh Rate160 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Max Refresh Rate160 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Native Resolution3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Variants
- ROG Swift PG27UQR (27")
- M27U (27")
Our Verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR
Gigabyte M27U
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR and the Gigabyte M27U are similar 4k gaming monitors, with a few differences. The ASUS has a slightly higher 160Hz refresh rate and better motion handling at lower refresh rates. However, the Gigabyte has a lower input lag at 60Hz for a more responsive feel. The ASUS comes with a more ergonomic stand that offers swivel adjustments, which the Gigabyte doesn't have; however, the Gigabyte has a few extra features like a KVM switch and USB-C port, so it's the slightly better choice for productivity.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forMixed Usage
Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
8.2
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
7.9
7.0
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
3.9" (10.0 cm)
5.0" (12.8 cm)
Min Height To Top Of Panel
15.0" (38.1 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Clockwise
No
Swivel Range
-25° to 25°
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
22.0" (55.8 cm)
14.5" (36.8 cm)
Base Depth
10.1" (25.6 cm)
7.1" (18.0 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
9.2" (23.3 cm)
5.7" (14.6 cm)
Weight (With Display)
16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
24.2" (61.4 cm)
Housing Height
14.4" (36.5 cm)
14.6" (37.1 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
3.5" (9.0 cm)
2.1" (5.4 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.2" (0.6 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
External Brick
Internal
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.1
6.3
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,067 : 1
1,072 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
1,074 : 1
1,656 : 1
Local Dimming
1.0
2.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
Yes
Yes
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
8.2
8.2
Real Scene
386 cd/m²
391 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
414 cd/m²
411 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
414 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
415 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
415 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
415 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
413 cd/m²
411 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
414 cd/m²
414 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
414 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
414 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
414 cd/m²
415 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.001
Minimum Brightness
27 cd/m²
62 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
8.2
7.8
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
DisplayHDR 600
DisplayHDR 600
Real Scene
670 cd/m²
591 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
664 cd/m²
643 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
728 cd/m²
680 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
730 cd/m²
680 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
732 cd/m²
684 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
733 cd/m²
441 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
663 cd/m²
640 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
728 cd/m²
677 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
730 cd/m²
678 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
732 cd/m²
682 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
733 cd/m²
438 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.006
0.026
Horizontal Viewing Angle
7.2
7.1
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
32°
31°
Color Washout From Right
32°
33°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
43°
35°
Color Shift From Right
51°
42°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
38°
38°
Brightness Loss From Right
40°
40°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
32°
30°
Gamma Shift From Right
31°
34°
Vertical Viewing Angle
7.4
7.7
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
29°
30°
Color Washout From Above
31°
31°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
35°
40°
Color Shift From Above
45°
47°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
31°
33°
Brightness Loss From Above
34°
34°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
39°
60°
Gamma Shift From Above
64°
62°
Gray Uniformity
8.1
7.8
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.148%
4.141%
50% DSE
0.136%
0.141%
Black Uniformity
6.8
5.0
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.661%
2.072%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
0.762%
6.513%
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.6
8.6
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
sRGB Mode
sRGB
sRGB Gamut Area xy
98.1%
103.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.22
2.30
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,974 K
6,852 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.13
2.32
Color dE (Avg.)
2.03
2.19
Contrast Setting
N/A
N/A
RGB Settings
Default
Default
Gamma Setting
Default
Default
Brightness Setting
N/A
60
Measured Brightness
190 cd/m²
184 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
Yes
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.7
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
User Mode
Custom 1
sRGB Gamut Area xy
99.1%
98.7%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.58
0.57
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,514 K
6,433 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.19
2.18
Color dE (Avg.)
0.50
0.45
Contrast Setting
80
50
RGB Settings
98-91-100
97-98-98
Gamma Setting
2.2
2.2
Brightness Setting
19
12
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
102 cd/m²
SDR Color Gamut
9.5
9.5
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
99.2%
99.3%
sRGB Picture Mode
User Mode
Custom 1
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
88.1%
88.3%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User Mode
Custom 1
HDR Color Gamut
8.5
8.4
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
93.0%
92.4%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
68.0%
68.3%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Mode
HDR Color Volume
8.3
7.9
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
84.7%
59.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Mode
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
65.2%
35.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Asus Gaming HDR
HDR Mode
Text Clarity
9.0
9.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Reflections
7.7
7.3
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.8%
5.6%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
3.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.1%
2.5%
Gradient
9.7
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
SDR Color Volume
9.6
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
User Mode
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
91.9%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
User Mode
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.5
7.5
Native Refresh Rate
160 Hz
150 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
160 Hz
160 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
160 Hz
160 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
160 Hz
150 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
160 Hz
160 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
160 Hz
150 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
160 Hz
160 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
VRR Motion Performance
7.8
Pursuit Photo VRR
OD Mode CAD Comparison
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Picture Quality
Variable Overdrive Advertised
Yes
Avg. CAD
167
Best CAD
154
Worst CAD
200
Refresh Rate Compliance
7.6
Fast GTG Sequence
VRR Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
51%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
61%
Compliance @ 60 FPS
78%
Response Time @ 60Hz
8.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Level 2
Off
Rise / Fall Time
3.8 ms
9.0 ms
Total Response Time
8.6 ms
9.0 ms
Overshoot Error
3.3%
0 RGB
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
5.2 ms
15.5 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
13.2 ms
15.5 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
14.0%
0 RGB
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
7.9
Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Balance
Avg. CAD
144
Best 10% CAD
80
Worst 10% CAD
245
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
First Response Time
3.8 ms
4.4 ms
Total Response Time
7.2 ms
7.0 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Level 2
Balance
Motion Blur Picture
RGB Overshoot
1.1%
4 RGB
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
8.8%
9 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
5.1 ms
8.2 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
10.8 ms
9.5 ms
Heatmap First Response
Heatmap Total Response
Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Response Time Table
CAD @ 120Hz
7.8
Pursuit Photo 120Hz
CAD Heatmap 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Picture Quality
Avg. CAD
156
Best 10% CAD
82
Worst 10% CAD
264
Response Time @ 120Hz
Worst 10% First Response Time
5.2 ms
8.5 ms
RGB Overshoot
3.4%
1 RGB
Total Response Time
8.7 ms
6.9 ms
First Response Time
3.8 ms
5.4 ms
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Level 2
Picture Quality
Worst 10% Total Response Time
13.4 ms
10.1 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
13.8%
6 RGB
120Hz First Response Heatmap
120Hz Total Response Heatmap
120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
CAD @ 60Hz
7.3
Pursuit Photo 60Hz
CAD Heatmap 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
OD balance
0 to 31
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Off
Avg. CAD
194
Best 10% CAD
98
Worst 10% CAD
312
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Level 2
Off
First Response Time
3.8 ms
9.0 ms
Total Response Time
8.6 ms
9.0 ms
RGB Overshoot
3.3%
0 RGB
Worst 10% Total Response Time
13.2 ms
15.5 ms
Worst 10% First Response Time
5.2 ms
15.5 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
14.0%
0 RGB
60Hz First Response Heatmap
60Hz Total Response Heatmap
60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
160 Hz
160 Hz
Minimum Frequency
80 Hz
60 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
407 cd/m²
243 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
283 cd/m²
243 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
Yes
No
Pulse Phase Control
Yes
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
No
VRR At The Same Time
Yes
Yes
VRR Flicker
9.4
VRR Flicker Video
VRR Flicker Graph
Dark Gray Flicker
0.3 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.7 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.7 RGB
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
8.8
8.9
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
3.4 ms
3.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
4.3 ms
4.8 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
24.6 ms
8.7 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
3.5 ms
7.5 ms
Resolution
9.0
8.8
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
164 PPI
163 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
26.9"
Screen Area
309 in²
PS5 Compatibility
10
10
PS5 Compatibility Photo
PS5 Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
10
10
XSX Compatibility Photo
XSX Compatibility Table
4k @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
2 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)
DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth
No DisplayPort 2.1
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.1)
2 (HDMI 2.1)
HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth
48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
24Gbps (FRL 6x4)
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
USB
USB-A Ports
2
3
USB-A Rated Speed
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-B Upstream Port
Yes
Yes
USB-C Ports
0
1
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
Yes
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
15W
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Yes
Thunderbolt
No
No
macOS Compatibility
macOS Screenshot
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
Controllable
No
Multiple Input Display
No
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
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