ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz vs Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide
It is a toss-up, take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K...
The Ruling
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz or Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide? It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz.
Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz takes Screen Space, the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide takes Refresh Rate. With the trade even, $650.99 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
Unless…
- You need refresh rate — get the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide.
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 PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz | Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 5/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz takes resolution (4K). It gives up refresh rate to the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide. It is the cheaper of the two, by $650.99.
Leads on
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Resolution4K5120x1440
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
On paper the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide takes refresh rate (240Hz, +96Hz). It gives up resolution to the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz. That costs $650.99 more than the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +96Hz240Hz144Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
Where they’re identical
These 4 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
- Panel Type IPS
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 PG27AQN 27" 4K 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 PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz and Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide leads — 240Hz against 144Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 2 specs. They match on 4 specs, including connection type, HDMI ports and displayport ports. Two monitors from ASUS and Samsung, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz or Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide?
It is a toss-up — take the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz. Neither one leads on more of the chart than the other: the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz takes Screen Space, the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide takes Refresh Rate. With the trade even, $650.99 is the tiebreaker, and the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
What do the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz and Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide have in common?
Both share 4 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), HDMI ports (2), displayport ports (1) and panel type (IPS). None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide worth the extra $651 over the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
The Samsung Odyssey G9 49" 240Hz Ultrawide costs $1,299.99 against $649.00, a difference of $651. The premium buys refresh rate (240Hz). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.