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Conclusion

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.

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W — (Image credit: Asus)

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 all QD-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.

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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.