ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" vs BenQ PD2725U 27"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"
26.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 53cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"166 PPI #16
BenQ PD2725U 27"163 PPI #20
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"1000 nits #7
BenQ PD2725U 27"400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"99% #2
BenQ PD2725U 27"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"240 Hz
BenQ PD2725U 27"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (166 vs 163 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" — Similar SDR brightness (250 vs 250 nits), but the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" leads in HDR peak (1000 vs 400 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" | BenQ PD2725U 27" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 54cm |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,200 |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% |
| Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 27" |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" 2025 | BenQ PD2725U 27" 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 27" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 (Better) | 163 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm (Better) | 54cm |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | None |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 400 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:1,200 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W (Better) | 65 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 100% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" or BenQ PD2725U 27"?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" has 166 PPI compared to 163 PPI for the BenQ PD2725U 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" requires 53cm vs 54cm for the BenQ PD2725U 27" to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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