ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" vs LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"
26.5" · 2560×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"
44.5" · 5120×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 70cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"111 PPI #45
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"125 PPI #44
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"1300 nits #3
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"1300 nits #3
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"99% #2
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"480 Hz
LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"165 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" gets there at 70cm vs 79cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27".
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (250 vs 275 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 125 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 70cm |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" 2024 | LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 44.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 5120×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 125 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 70cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz (Better) | 165 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 275 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" or LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45"?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" has 125 PPI compared to 111 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A 45" requires 70cm vs 79cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 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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