LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz? Evenly matched — take the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz.
Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $700 is the real difference, and the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
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 | LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3/10 |
The Split
How closely these line up
LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It is the cheaper of the two, by $700.00.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
That costs $700.00 more than the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 7 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- Resolution 4K
- Refresh Rate 144Hz
- HDMI Ports 2
- DisplayPort Ports 1
- Dimensions 27-inch
- 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 LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 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 LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
On the specifications the catalog records, these two are near-identical: they match on 7 specs and nothing measurably separates them. Two monitors from LG and ASUS, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
Evenly matched — take the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz. Nothing on the chart above separates them: on every axis the catalog can score, the two land close enough that calling a winner would be reading noise. With the specs level, $700 is the real difference, and the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz is the cheaper side of it.
What do the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz have in common?
Both share 7 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), resolution (4K), refresh rate (144Hz) and HDMI ports (2), among others. None of those is a reason to pick one over the other.
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz worth the extra $700 over the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz costs $999.99 against $299.99, a difference of $700. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the LG 27GN950-B UltraGear 27" 4K 144Hz anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.