LG UltraGear 27GP850-B vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz compared — specs, features, and which one to buy for your setup. See the full breakdown on CreatorConfig.
The Ruling
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz? Get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B, narrowly.
The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $700.
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 UltraGear 27GP850-B | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Space | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| Refresh Rate | 10/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B
27-inch QHD Nano IPS gaming monitor with fast response and high refresh for fluid gameplay.
On paper the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B takes refresh rate (165Hz (180Hz OC), +21Hz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $700.00.
Leads on
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Refresh Rate +21Hz165Hz (180Hz OC)144Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
It gives up refresh rate to the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B. That costs $700.00 more than the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
These 2 specs are the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Resolution 2560x1440
- Dimensions 27-inch
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 UltraGear 27GP850-B 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 UltraGear 27GP850-B and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz?
The largest gap is refresh rate, where the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B leads — 165Hz (180Hz OC) against 144Hz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 2 specs, including resolution and dimensions. Two monitors from LG and ASUS, each taking a different approach to color accuracy and screen real estate.
Which is better for streaming, LG UltraGear 27GP850-B or ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz?
Get the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B, narrowly. The LG UltraGear 27GP850-B wins Refresh Rate — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $700.
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz worth the extra $700 over the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" OLED 144Hz costs $999.99 against $299.99, a difference of $700. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 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.