ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz vs BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor
It is a toss-up, take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"...
The Ruling
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz or BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor? It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz takes Refresh Rate, the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $334.99 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need screen space — get the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor.
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 PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz | BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 4.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 4.2/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 7/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz takes refresh rate (144Hz, +84Hz). It gives up resolution to the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor. It is the cheaper of the two, by $334.99.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +84Hz144Hz60Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor takes resolution (4K). It gives up refresh rate to the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz. That costs $334.99 more than the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz.
Leads on
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Resolution4K1440p
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
Where they’re identical
These 3 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- HDMI Ports 2
- DisplayPort Ports 1
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 PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz 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 PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz and BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz leads — 144Hz against 60Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 3 specs, including connection type, HDMI ports and displayport ports. Two monitors from ASUS and BenQ, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz or BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor?
It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz takes Refresh Rate, the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor takes Screen Space. With the trade even, $334.99 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
What do the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz and BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor have in common?
Both share 3 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), HDMI ports (2) and displayport ports (1). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor worth the extra $335 over the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz?
The BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Monitor costs $1,099.99 against $765.00, a difference of $335. The premium buys resolution (4K). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.