ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" vs BenQ RD280U
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 RD280U164 PPI #18
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"1000 nits #7
BenQ RD280U400 nits #51
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"99% #2
BenQ RD280U93% #59
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27"240 Hz
BenQ RD280U60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 65cm. With nearly identical pixel density (166 vs 164 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: advantage BenQ RD280U — The BenQ RD280U is 40% brighter in SDR (350 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 400 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" | BenQ RD280U |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 | 164 |
| 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 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 28.2" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2560 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 350 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" 2025 | BenQ RD280U 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 28.2" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2560 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 166 (Better) | 164 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 53cm | 53cm |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| 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 | 350 nits (Better) |
| 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 | 1x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 145% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 93% · Adobe RGB 87% |
| Year | 2025 (Better) | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" or BenQ RD280U?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 27" has 166 PPI compared to 164 PPI for the BenQ RD280U.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 53cm for 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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