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Conclusion

For price-no-object gaming monitors, you now have a number of choices for the highest frame rates and lowest input lag. There is the Asus’ dual mode PG32UCDP which is super quick but sacrifices resolution to put up fast numbers. Then there are 25-inch FHD monitors running at 360, 500 and 540 Hz. There are quite a few examples, and they deliver incredible frame rates and low input lag. But they also sacrifice resolution and contrast. Lastly, there are 240 Hz OLEDs which have the best of everything. Their motion resolution is perfect, they have low input lag, and their images are stunning with deep contrast and saturated color.

The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP sits at the pinnacle of the premium gaming monitor category. It has an honest and reliable 480 Hz refresh rate at QHD resolution. Not only is the pixel density an ideal 109ppi, but it also has Asus’ Clear Pixel Edge tech making a visible difference in clarity. Adaptive-Sync is free of artifacts, and if you hitch it to a slower video card, ELMB retains high motion resolution at 120 and 240 Hz.

Like all the OLEDs I’ve reviewed, the image is peerless. The best Mini LED panels do a good job, but they don’t surpass OLED. The PG27AQDP’s black levels are true and dynamic range is as broad as is possible. There are some OLEDs with greater color volume, such as the Quantum Dot models, but the PG27AQDP covers over 97% of DCI-P3, which is well above the average for wide-gamut monitors.

The PG27AQDP doesn’t skimp in the feature department in any way. It has every Asus ROG add-on to aid gameplay and ensure convenient and easy use. There is nothing it cannot do well. Unless you want a larger screen, there is no better OLED gaming monitor at present than this. If you have the budget and the desire for ultimate performance, you should definitely check it out.

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Christian Eberle is a Contributing Editor for Tom's Hardware US. He's a veteran reviewer of A/V equipment, specializing in monitors. Christian began his obsession with tech when he built his first PC in 1991, a 286 running DOS 3.0 at a blazing 12MHz. In 2006, he undertook training from the Imaging Science Foundation in video calibration and testing and thus started a passion for precise imaging that persists to this day. He is also a professional musician with a degree from the New England Conservatory as a classical bassoonist which he used to good effect as a performer with the West Point Army Band from 1987 to 2013. He enjoys watching movies and listening to high-end audio in his custom-built home theater and can be seen riding trails near his home on a race-ready ICE VTX recumbent trike. Christian enjoys the endless summer in Florida where he lives with his wife and Chihuahua and plays with orchestras around the state.