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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN vs ViewSonic XG2431

Product A: ASUS

ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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Product B: ViewSonic

XG2431

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  • 46 different values
  • 35 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 58 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 360HzB: 240HzASUS is 120 Hz higher.
  2. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 91.8ppiASUS is 17 ppi higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 350nitsASUS is 50 nits higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160
ANot listed
B60Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A360Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.4kg
B6.8kg
Weight without stand
A4.8kg
B3.5kg
Box weight
A11.8kg
B8.6kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
BViewSonic XG2431

General

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Series
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Elite8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news item groups the XG2431 in ViewSonic's Elite gaming line-up, from the CES 2021 announcement.
Model numbers
PG27AQN1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
XG2431, VS185333Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cover page: Model No. VS18533, P/N XG2431.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
11 January 20218Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news of 11 January 2021 reports the CES 2021 announcement via Business Wire.
Status
Not available
Available1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Current maker product page lists the model with its full specification table. No end-of-life notice on the page.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
US, CA4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review says it is released in the USA and Canada and not in the UK or Europe.
Colours
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker title: gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
24in(61 cm)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Display Size (in.): 24. Viewable area is 23.8 in.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
23.8in(60.5 cm)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewable Area (in.): 23.8. The user guide table also says 24.5 in, but its active area of 527.04 x 296.46 mm gives a 23.8 in diagonal.
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16:92Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
91.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.233mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker horizontal and vertical pitch 0.233 mm, rounded. No extra precision inferred.
0.2745mm3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: 0.2745 mm horizontal and vertical. The product page rounds it to 0.275 mm.
Active display area
Width595.968Height335.232mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker Display Viewing Area 595.968 x 335.232 mm. Published 0.233 mm pixel pitch is rounded and remains separately qualified.
Width527.04Height296.46mm(20.7 × 11.7 in)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Display Area, Full Scan (H x V).
Curved
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact model is a flat panel in the reviewed design and front photos.
No2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Curvature: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Matte2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment: Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H). Anti-glare is mapped to matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment, verbatim.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Fast IPS1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: Fast-IPS display. TFTCentral also calls it a Fast IPS panel.
Panel type (as published)
UltraFast IPS8Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-modelRead 5 October 2026Exact product feature page calls the panel UltraFast IPS.
IPS Technology2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Panel Type row, verbatim.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR technical capabilities section explicitly identifies simple edge-lit local dimming.
Edge-lit LED5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: IPS / W-LED, edge array. The maker states only a LED light source.
Local dimming
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026HDR Gaming section: no backlight local dimming.
Dimming zones
243Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact review identifies 24 zones. This is not inferred from the DisplayHDR tier.
Not available
Panel maker
AU Optronics3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
BOE4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section. PC Monitors also names the BOE MV238FHM-NG2.
Panel part number
M270DAN10.03Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact panel identification M270DAN10.0 from AU Optronics.
MV238FHM-NG24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: panel from BOE (MV238FHM-NG2).
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
RGB stripe3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Color Filter, RGB vertical stripe.
Colour depth
10bits3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR section explicitly identifies 10-bit colour support using an 8-bit panel with G-SYNC module FRC. This is distinct from the manual 12-bit input acceptance and maker 16.7 million native panel colours.
8bits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Color Space Support: 8 bit true.
Colour depth method
FRC3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Eight native panel bits plus FRC in the G-SYNC module provides 10-bit colour support. Accepted 12-bit input alone is not a native panel-depth claim.
Native2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker says 8 bit true. Tom's Hardware lists 8-bit (6-bit+FRC) and TFTCentral says an 8-bit panel with FRC for 10-bit input, so the panel method differs between sources.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors, true 8-bit.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16.7 million2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Colors: 16.7M.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
98%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Current global maker tech specs 98% DCI-P3. Separate 135% sRGB is volume and omitted. CIE reference not stated.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Yes5Press articlepcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqn-360hz-wqhd-ips-with-g-syncRead 5 October 2026Exact product report identifies factory sRGB calibration with Delta E < 2. Physical calibration-report format is separate.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Published Delta E < 2. Exact PC Monitors report identifies factory sRGB calibration.
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1,000:12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Static Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 (typ). The 80M:1 dynamic figure is not used.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
350nits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Brightness: 350 cd/m2 (typ).
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker HDR peak 600 nits. Stimulus, mode and duration not stated.
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
HDR102Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026High Dynamic Range: HDR10.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 6001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Key features: Fast-IPS display with VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 horizontal.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 vertical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz8-bit360Hz8-bit, 4:4:4, DSC
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 144 Hz at 8-bit. Manual 3-16 explicitly says native DP 360 Hz requires DSC, 8-bit RGB/YUV444 and a compatible Turing-generation GPU. HDMI chroma/DSC and 12-bit maxima remain unproved. Lower-resolution preset maxima are not inferred.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported operating modes 3-16 expressly confirms native DP 360 with DSC at 8-bit RGB/YUV444, compatible GPU requirement. This supplements independently explicit review native maxima.
BViewSonic XG2431
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 216060HzNot available
1920 × 1080Native240Hz240Hz
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Input Signal: vertical frequency 48 to 240 Hz on HDMI and DisplayPort. The user guide lists 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz as the recommended mode and Tom's Hardware says 240 Hz works over both inputs. TFTCentral says a virtual 4K input is accepted and limited to 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.
Max refresh rate
360Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
240Hz2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Hz): 240.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Native G-SYNC module, AMD-compatible DP Adaptive-Sync and console HDMI VRR are explicitly tested. FreeSync Premium certification is not inferred.
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Variable Refresh Rate Technology: FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible. TFTCentral and Tom's Hardware say it was not yet NVIDIA certified when reviewed in 2022, and G-Sync works over DisplayPort.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort1360
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives effective DP VRR 1-360 Hz.
BViewSonic XG2431
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48240
HDMI48240
Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Tom's Hardware: FreeSync runs from 48 to 240 Hz and works over either interface. TFTCentral confirms 48 to 240 Hz and FreeSync over HDMI.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review: range of 48 to 240 Hz supported with LFC. PC Monitors also lists a 48 to 240 Hz VRR range plus LFC.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1ms2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Response Time (Typical GTG): 1 ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
0.5ms1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: The <0.5ms MPRT response time. Published as less than 0.5 ms.
Overdrive settings
Off, Normal, Esports, Extreme3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Standard, Advanced, Ultra Fast3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD menu tree, Manual Image Adjust, Response Time.
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 was added by firmware in late May 2023. It operates at 360 Hz with a compatible NVIDIA GPU and was not part of original launch firmware.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026PureXP motion blur reduction feature, Blur Busters Approved 2.0.
Blur-reduction technology
NVIDIA ULMB 23Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
PureXP3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Setup Menu: PureXP with Light, Normal, Extreme and Ultra settings. TFTCentral calls it PureXP+.
Blur reduction works with VRR
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 section explicitly requires disabling G-SYNC. Tested AMD hardware does not support the feature.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section: PureXP+ cannot be used at the same time as VRR, and FreeSync must be switched off first.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Flicker-Free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness setting.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
1.17ms3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Lag section explicitly gives 1.17 ms total display lag, distinct from 0.60 ms estimated processing. The method includes half average oscilloscope GtG in total lag. Maximum/native 360 Hz is tested. Picture mode, firmware build and input connector are not stated. The review covers the firmware update that added ULMB 2.
2ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Lag section: total display lag 2.0 ms. The text does not name the refresh rate. TFTCentral tests the native refresh rate, here 240 Hz. Firmware and input are not stated.
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
4.3ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: average G2G of 4.3 ms in Ultra Fast overdrive at 240 Hz, against 5.2 ms in Advanced mode. TFTCentral's gamma-corrected method.
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
900:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 900:1 at default settings and maximum brightness.
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
356nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 356 cd/m2 at 100 percent brightness out of the box.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
1.14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: sRGB colour accuracy average dE 1.1 at factory settings, before calibration, ICC profiles disabled.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.03Not available
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BViewSonic XG2431
TypeVersionCount
HDMINot available2
DisplayPort1.41
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: HDMI x2 and DisplayPort x1. The page says HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. DisplayPort 1.4 is also listed by DisplayNinja, while Tom's Hardware says 1.2 and TFTCentral believes 1.2a. HDMI 2.0 is stated by TFTCentral, Tom's Hardware and DisplayNinja, and TFTCentral confirms there is no HDMI 2.1 feature. The HDMI version is left out because the maker and the reviewers conflict.
HDMI ports
3
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
Not available
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Type-C connector.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Design and Features: no USB type-C is provided.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.21
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type B Up Stream x1.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.22
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type A Down Stream x2.
KVM switch
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026General Usage: lists a KVM switch as a missing feature.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: 3.5mm Audio Out x1.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
Not available

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Number of speakers
Not available
22Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Speaker power per channel
Not available
3W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward15°3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Using the Monitor: tilt -5 to 15 degrees.
Swivel
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left90°Right90°5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: 90 degrees swivel to either side. The datasheet lists Swivel: 90.
Pivot
Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Pivot (Right/Left): 90 / 0.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: remove the monitor stand.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1003Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: 100 x 100 mm hole pattern, M4 x 10 mm screws, 14 kg maximum load.
VESA adapter needed
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No3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: the bracket attaches directly to the VESA holes after the stand is removed.
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Kensington Lock Slot: 1.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Buttons3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Five control keys and a power key on the lower bezel.
Desktop software
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ViewSonic Strobe Utility4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section quotes the optional ViewSonic Strobe Utility, a download for tuning PureXP+.
User firmware updates
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Owner-applied firmware update adds ULMB 2 and improves overdrive.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Aura Sync decorative RGB element independently described in exact-model reviews.
No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: no lighting feature.
Gaming menu features
GamePlus, GameVisual, Dark Boost, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, Esports Dual Format2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming and G-SYNC Processor menu sections. Esports Dual Format changes active image size/resolution without exceeding native 360 Hz, so no faster dual_mode is inferred.
FPS Game, RTS Game, MOBA Game, Black Stabilization3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026ViewMode presets and the Manual Image Adjust menu. TFTCentral says there are no crosshair or FPS counter options.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width614Height (lowest)408Height (highest)508Depth255mm(24.2 × 16.1 to 20 × 10 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 explicitly labels lowest 408 mm and highest 508 mm.
Width540Height (lowest)434.1Height (highest)520.1Depth239mm(21.3 × 17.1 to 20.5 × 9.4 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical (mm): 540 x 434.1~520.1 x 239. The user guide gives 539.8 x 520.1 x 239.2.
Dimensions without stand
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width540Height323Depth49mm(21.3 × 12.7 × 1.9 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical Without Stand (mm): 540 x 323 x 49.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
8.4kg(18.5 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Net 8.4 kg.
6.8kg(15 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight (metric) Net: 6.8 kg. The user guide also says 6.8 kg.
Weight without stand
4.8kg(10.6 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated body 4.8 kg.
3.5kg(7.7 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Net Without Stand: 3.5 kg.
Box dimensions
Width719Height512Depth267mm(28.3 × 20.2 × 10.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width698Height400Depth185mm(27.5 × 15.7 × 7.3 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Dimensions Packaging (mm): 698 x 400 x 185.
Box weight
11.8kg(26 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Gross 11.8 kg.
8.6kg(19 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight Gross: 8.6 kg.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Internal2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Power Supply: Internal Power Supply.
Adapter rating
180W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 AC adapter output 20 V, 9 A, exactly 180 W. Distinct from monitor consumption.
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual AC100-240V, maker tech specs separately supplies 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz (auto switch).
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
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52W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Consumption (max): 52 W.
Power use SDR (EU label)
26.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode SDR watts. Unlabelled manual PowerOn<42W is not stored as typical power.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
49.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode HDR watts, separate from rounded label energy.
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Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 standby < 0.5 W.
0.5W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Stand-by: 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 off < 0.3 W.
0.5W3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power saving modes, Off: < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
EU energy class SDR
F7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
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EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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Low blue light
Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual Blue Light Filter offers a selectable software picture filter. Generic TÜV Low Blue Light certification alone does not prove a hardware solution.
Software2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Low Blue Light: Software solution.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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Blur Busters Approved 2.0, cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, CEC, TUV S-Mark, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, RCM, GEMS, VCCI, PSE, KC, K-MEPS, BIS2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Regulations row, verbatim. Blur Busters Approved 2.0 comes from the maker product page, where it is listed as the first monitor to pass the program.

In the box

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In the box
Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Input/output port cover, Color calibration testing report, ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-12 accessories. The report is listed, but paper format is not independently proved.
XG2431 x1, 3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22) x1, DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male) x1, USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male) x1, Quick Start Guide x12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents, verbatim. The user guide says cables may vary by country.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessories list. Unknown quantities remain absent.
BViewSonic XG2431
TypeCount
3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22)1
DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male)1
USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male)1
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026US review spec table: 3 years. The maker page says the warranty differs from market to market.
Dead pixel policy
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