LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz
LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 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 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz? Get the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz, narrowly.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz wins Screen Space — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $999.99, so the LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz stays the pick if $700 matters more than those specs.
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 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 4.4/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Connectivity | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up resolution to the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz. 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.
On paper the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz takes resolution (4K). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. That costs $700.00 more than the LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz.
Leads on
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Resolution4K1440p
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
Where they’re identical
These 6 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Connection Type hdmi, displayport
- 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 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 LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
The largest gap is resolution, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz leads — 4K against 1440p. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 6 specs, including connection type, refresh rate and HDMI ports. Two monitors from LG and ASUS, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz?
Get the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz, narrowly. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz wins Screen Space — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is the pricier of the two at $999.99, so the LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz stays the pick if $700 matters more than those specs.
What do the LG 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz have in common?
Both share 6 specifications in the catalog, including connection type (hdmi, displayport), refresh rate (144Hz), HDMI ports (2) and displayport ports (1), 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 27GP850-B UltraGear 27" 144Hz?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz costs $999.99 against $299.99, a difference of $700. The premium buys resolution (4K). Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.