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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM vs LG UltraGear 27GX790B
Product A: ASUS
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Product B: LG
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87 of 164 fields differ
- 52 different values
- 35 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 43 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 540HzLG is 300 Hz higher.
- Pixel densityA: 166.3ppiB: 110.8ppiASUS is 55.5 ppi higher.
- Peak brightness (HDR)A: 1,000nitsB: 1,500nitsLG is 500 nits higher.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 0.03msB: 0.02msLG is 0.01 ms lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 335nitsLG is 85 nits higher.
- Full-screen brightnessA: 250nitsB: 335nitsLG is 85 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
3840 × 2160Native for A
A240Hz
BNot listed
2560 × 1440Native for B
ANot listed
B540Hz
2368 × 1332
ANot listed
B540Hz
1920 × 1080
A480Hz
BNot listed
1280 × 720
ANot listed
B720Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AASUS: 606 × 369 mm
- BLG: 605.2 × 351 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A8.1kg
B6.8kg
Weight without stand
A5.4kg
B4.3kg
Box weight
A11.8kg
B9.8kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
27GX790B-B, 27GX790B-B.AUS, 27GX790B-B.AEU, 27GX790B-B.AEK, 27GX790B-B.AHK1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026Regional suffixes from the LG UK, DE, HK and US pages2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagelg.com/hk_en/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdfRead 30 September 2026
GTIN / EAN
195174137055, 8806096678008, 8806096736500, 88060966713131Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 20268806096736500 on this UK page (27GX790B-B.AEK). The DE, HK and US codes come from the other sources2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026EAN 8806096678008 for SKU 27GX790B-B.AEU3Maker product pagelg.com/hk_en/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026EAN 8806096671313 for SKU 27GX790B-B.AHK4Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdfRead 30 September 2026UPC 195174137055
Announced
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, DE, GB, HK1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026GB from this page, DE and HK from LG Germany and LG Hong Kong, US from the LG US spec sheet2Maker product pagelg.com/de/monitore/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagelg.com/hk_en/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Colours
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Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
166.3ppi
110.8ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Width589.97Height331.7mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Display Viewing Area (HxV) 589.97 x 331.70 mm, listed here as width x height. The manual's pixel format line says 26.5 inch (674.0 mm), which is a smaller diagonal than this area implies, so the area is stored as the maker page states it.
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Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
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Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
Panel part number
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Panel generation
Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
HDR peak test window
Not available
Full-screen brightness
HDR formats
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Certificate list VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black.
DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 240Hz | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| 1920 × 1080 | 480Hz | 480Hz | 480Hz |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 | USB-C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 540Hz | 540HzDSC | 540HzDSC |
| 2368 × 1332 | 540Hz | 540Hz | 540Hz |
| 1280 × 720 | 720Hz | 720Hz | 720Hz |
Max refresh rate
480Hz
720Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
540Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
540Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
540Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
240Hz
540Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026VRR Technology Yes (Adaptive-Sync). Certificate list names AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync Display. The ASUS US store page lists G-SYNC Compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz but not FreeSync Premium Pro.
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026Key Features explicitly says VESA certified AdaptiveSync, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. This proves the named VESA certification, separately from generic DP protocol support.5Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Adaptive-Sync/VRR section explicitly says supported interfaces DisplayPort(Adaptive-Sync), HDMI(VRR). This backs generic adaptive_sync and hdmi_vrr, not VESA certification.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|
| 48 | 240 |
| 48 | 480 |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Yes1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026Exact-model maker claim for FreeSync Premium Pro supplies the product tier. AMD official definition supplies its required LFC feature. Compatible GPU/mode conditions apply.13Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 30 September 2026Official tier definition explicitly includes LFC in FreeSync Premium Pro. Applies when a compatible AMD GPU and supported FreeSync mode are enabled. No all-input VRR-range claim is inferred.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB)3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UCWM/ASUS_PG27UCWM_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gaming menu ELMB Setup. The spec page names it Extreme Low Motion Blur.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Type | Version | Count | Max bandwidth (Gbps) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 2.1a UHBR20 | 1 | 80 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 48 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Not available |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
| Type | Version | Count | DSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available |
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 1 | Yes |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026HDMI YES(2ea), DisplayPort YES(1ea), DP Version 2.1, USB-C Yes. HDMI 2.1 from the accessory and US spec sheet. DSC per the manual timing table4Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDMI Yes x 2, Supports FRL as compliant with HDMI 2.1. DisplayPort Yes x 1, DP Version 2.1. USB Type-C Yes x 15Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026DisplayPort needs DSC for 2560x1440 at 540 Hz (Input Compatibility 1.4(DSC) or 2.1(DSC))
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1a UHBR20
2.1
HDMI features
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | Not available | 1 |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 2 |
KVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Optical out
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
Not available
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Bluetooth
Not available
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Removable stand
VESA mount
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
Frame Rate Boost, Variable Refresh Rate, ELMB, GamePlus, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Dynamic Crosshair, Sniper, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Shadow Boost, Aspect Control, AI Visual, Uniform Brightness, OLED Anti-Flicker2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwmRead 14 October 2026Names from the feature page and manual: Frame Rate Boost, GamePlus tools, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, AI Assistant (AI Visual, Dynamic Crosshair, Dynamic Shadow Boost), Aspect Control, Uniform Brightness and OLED Anti-Flicker.
Black Stabilizer, Crosshair, FPS Counter, Dynamic Action Sync, User-defined Key, Dual-Mode1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026FEATURES list. Dual-Mode and User-defined Key names from the manual5Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026
OLED care
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OLED care
Neo Proximity Sensor, Pixel Cleaning, Screen Move, Screen Saver, Auto Logo Brightness, Taskbar Detection, Outer Dimming Control, Global Dimming Control, Target Mode, Boundary Detection2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwmRead 14 October 2026OLED Care Pro section names Neo Proximity Sensor, Pixel Cleaning, Screen Move, Screen Saver, Logo brightness adjustment, Taskbar detection, Outer dimming control, Global dimming control, Target mode and Boundary Detection.
OLED Screen Saver, OLED Image Cleaning5Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width606Height (lowest)438Height (highest)548Depth256mm(23.9 × 17.2 to 21.6 × 10.1 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Spec page gives 60.6 x 54.8 x 25.6 cm. The manual gives 606 x 548 x 256 mm (highest) and 606 x 438 x 256 mm (lowest), so the manual is used for the height range. Maker marks all dimensions and weights as estimates that vary by region.
Width605.2Height (lowest)397.6Height (highest)527.6Depth220mm(23.8 × 15.7 to 20.8 × 8.7 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026605.2x527.6x220(Up)/605.2x397.6x220(Down)
Dimensions without stand
Width606Height369Depth63mm(23.9 × 14.5 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Spec page 60.6 x 36.9 x 6.3 cm. The manual gives 606 x 369 x 63 mm.
Width605.2Height351Depth51.2mm(23.8 × 13.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026
Stand footprint
Not available
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width860Height490Depth163mm(33.9 × 19.3 × 6.4 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Box Dimension (W x H x D) 86.0 x 49.00 x 16.3 cm. The manual gives 860 x 490 x 163 mm.
Width790Height182Depth496mm(31.1 × 7.2 × 19.5 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026Published as Dimension in Shiping (W x H x D) 790x182x496. Height and depth look swapped, stored as published
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
110W5Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFileRead 8 October 2026Printed page 23 names ADS-120QL-19A-3 190110E and MS-Z5790R190-110D0-E adapters with rated output 19 V at 5.79 A. These output ratings corroborate the reviewed adapter. The stored 110 W is the review explicitly published maximum adapter wattage. The monitor 19 V at 5.0 A input rating is separate and is not maximum consumption.14Reviewchimolog.co/lg-27gx790bRead 8 October 2026The reviewed supplied adapter is explicitly described as maximum 110 W with 19.0 V × 5.79 A output. The exact-model maker manual independently gives the same output rating for its two named adapter models. Japanese PSE registration and box contents are not transferred.
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Voltage 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026
Power use (typical)
Not available
Power use (max)
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Not available
Low blue light
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
UL Verified Perfect Black, UL Verified Perfect Color, UL Discomfort Glare Free, UL Eyesafe 3.0 CPF60, UL Eyesafe 3.0 RPF401Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gx790b-bRead 30 September 2026Product highlights and eye-comfort section name these UL verifications for the OLED panel. Discomfort Glare Free V563481 (UGR<22), Eyesafe CPF60 V745354, RPF40 V275741. Panel verifications, not a blanket system certification.
In the box
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In the box
OLED Monitor, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, ROG Pouch, ROG Sticker, Monitor Base, Wall Mount Kit, Microfiber Cloth, USB Type-C cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), DP cable (optional), USB cable (optional), Feature label (optional)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-oled-pg27ucwm/specRead 14 October 2026Accessories list on the spec page differs by region and names a DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) cable, HDMI Ultra High Speed Cable, USB 3.2 cable, USB-C cable and a VESA mount kit. The manual package list is stored verbatim.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Cord | 1 |
| DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) cable | Not available |
| HDMI Ultra High Speed Cable | Not available |
| USB 3.2 cable | Not available |
| USB-C cable | Not available |
BLG UltraGear 27GX790B
| Type |
|---|
| HDMI (ver 2.1) |
| DisplayPort (ver 2.1) |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/YZOOI7fCZc/T/bYmkv5jCA==/f3cd232b-3198-4b7a-9903-5aed19b96302.pdfRead 30 September 2026LG Electronics USA spec sheet for 27GX790B-B.AUS dated 12/15/2025, hosted by Best Buy. Its header says QHD (3440 x 1440), a typo: the table says 2560 x 1440
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UCWM/ASUS_PG27UCWM_UM_EN.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UCWM/ASUS_PG27UCWM_UM_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026ASUS English user guide for PG27UCWM, release date 2026/10/02 on the maker support page. Full specification, menu and timing chapters read.
EPREL registration number
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