ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP vs LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz
It is a toss-up, take the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP takes...
The Ruling
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP or LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz? It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP takes Refresh Rate, the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $535 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need screen space — get the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 4.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 5/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5.9/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
High-end 27-inch QHD OLED esports monitor with ultra-high refresh performance.
On paper the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP takes refresh rate (480Hz, +240Hz). It gives up resolution to the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz. It is the cheaper of the two, by $535.00.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +240Hz480Hz240Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz takes resolution (4K). It gives up refresh rate to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP. That costs $535.00 more than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP.
Leads on
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Resolution4K2560x1440
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
The Record
7 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz?
The largest gap is resolution, where the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz leads — 4K against 2560x1440. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. Two monitors from ASUS and LG, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP or LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz?
It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP takes Refresh Rate, the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $535 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is the cheaper side of it.
Is the LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz worth the extra $535 over the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP?
The LG 32GQ950-B UltraGear 32" 4K 240Hz costs $1,300.00 against $765.00, a difference of $535. The premium buys resolution (4K). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.