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ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ vs LG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
Product A: ASUS
78 of 172 known
Change ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
Product B: LG
97 of 172 known
Change LG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
85 of 164 fields differ
- 40 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 58 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 1msLG is 3 ms lower.
- Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 217.6ppiLG is 54.4 ppi higher.
- Peak brightness (HDR)A: 1,000nitsB: 1,250nitsLG is 250 nits higher.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 600nitsB: 750nitsLG is 150 nits higher.
- Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 165HzLG is 21 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B165Hz
4736 × 2664
ANot listed
B165Hz
3840 × 2160Native for A
A144Hz
BNot listed
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B330Hz
2368 × 1332
ANot listed
B330Hz
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A9.2kg
B8.5kg
Box weight
A12.8kg
B11.9kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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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
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Colours
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Display
5 of 12 differ
Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
163.2ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Not available
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel
14 of 31 differ
Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Quantum-dot IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg27uq-144hz-4k-g-sync-hdr-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Backlight
Local dimming
Dimming zones
2,3042Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Local Dimming Zone row 2304, independently primary release. Physical mini LEDs total 9216 and are not zone count.8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 separately states 9216 physical mini LEDs and 2304 local dimming zones. Original U.S. sheet agrees.
Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
17 of 22 differ
Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 × 2160Native | 60Hz | 144Hz10-bit, 4:2:2 |
Source4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg27uq-144hz-4k-g-sync-hdr-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Maker feature directly describes DP bandwidth ceilings: native 4K 144 Hz with OC, YCbCr 4:2:2 10-bit, 120 Hz 4:4:4 8-bit, and 98 Hz 4:4:4 10-bit. It calls this a compression scheme without identifying DSC, which remains unknown. HDMI 4K 60 Hz ceiling is explicitly corroborated by TFTCentral. HDMI bit depth/chroma remain unstated.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_rog_swift_pg27uq.htmRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly states external HDMI devices 60 Hz maximum, native 4K panel and DP native 120/OC144. It corroborates the maker format-specific DP ceilings. No maximum is inferred merely from accepted timing rows.
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 | USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2880Native | 165Hz | 165Hz | 144Hz |
| 4736 × 2664 | 165Hz | 165Hz | 144Hz |
| 2560 × 1440 | 330Hz | 330Hz | 288Hz |
| 2368 × 1332 | 330Hz | 330Hz | 288Hz |
Max refresh rate
144Hz
330Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
144Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
144Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
60Hz
165Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
144Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
144Hz
Not available
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own exact named G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium. Original U.S. sheet names VESA Adaptive Sync and VESA Dual-Mode. No FreeSync Premium Pro or native G-SYNC module inherited from erroneous reviewer table.
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Off, Normal, Extreme2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available
Measured
None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 1 |
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 2.1 UHBR20 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 |
| USB-C | DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode | 1 |
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1 UHBR20
HDMI features
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.0 | 1 |
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 2 |
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
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
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
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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
3 of 5 differ
Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available
Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Not available
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 9-10 show joystick and dedicated Dual Mode button. Page 18 LG Switch Personalized Picture Wizard and calibrated profiles operate display settings. PCWorld separately confirms LG Switch has the same display controls.9Reviewpcworld.com/article/3215049/lg-ultragear-evo-ai-gm9-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact control paragraph explicitly LG Switch accesses the same monitor controls. Manual joystick and dedicated button evidence is separate.
Desktop software
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
Not available
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter, AI Upscaling, AI Scene Optimization, AI Sound1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Own AllInfo expressly names Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter. AI Upscaling and AI Sound are own page key features, with full AI Boost menu names and conditions separately sourced to manual pages 18-19 and primary release.3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 18-19 name three AI Boost controls and gaming controls, independently own U.S. table for Dynamic Action Sync. Crosshair and FPS Counter are mutually exclusive. AI Scene Optimization requires Personalized Picture, Gamer 1, Gamer 2, FPS, RTS, Vivid or Max Brightness. AI Sound applies to internal speakers and connected headphones. AI Upscaling minimum input is unresolved: April 7 release footnote 12 and current product-page footnote 3 claim at least WFHD, while current own-page footnote 2 recommends 1080p at 60 Hz and PCWorld directly observed 1080p Nintendo Switch upscaling. Stored feature names do not assert a minimum input resolution.
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width634Height (lowest)437Height (highest)557Depth268mm(25 × 17.2 to 21.9 × 10.6 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete assembled dimensions expressly lowest 437 and highest 557 mm, agreeing with 120 mm travel. Without-stand body and stand-base footprint remain unproved.
Width615Height (lowest)405Height (highest)535Depth249mm(24.2 × 15.9 to 21.1 × 9.8 in)4Maker product pagelg.com/jp/monitors/gaming-monitors/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own original base-model table directly states 615 x 405-535 x 249 mm with stand. All dimensions retain this whole-mm source precision and explicitly published minimum/maximum height endpoints. Own U.S. manual and UK 614.5 x 535.3 x 249.1 mm corroborate the rounded upper position. Minimum height is not computed from stand travel. Regional warranty, package cables and Japanese JAN are not inherited.
Dimensions without stand
Not available
Width614.5Height360.1Depth70mm(24.2 × 14.2 × 2.8 in)3Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 5 October 2026Printed page 23 direct body metrics, independently exact UK table. Rounded inches in early U.S. sheet are not converted.
Stand footprint
Not available
Not available
Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Not available
Box dimensions
Width731Height275Depth495mm(28.8 × 10.8 × 19.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual labels W x H x D as 731 x 275 x 495 mm.
Width811Height166Depth491mm(31.9 × 6.5 × 19.3 in)5Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming-monitor/27gm950b-bRead 5 October 2026Own exact shipping W x H x D table, matching original Japanese base model. Flat-packed box orientation retained.
Box weight
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
Input voltage
Power use (typical)
Not available
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Power use (max)
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Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
Not available
Standby power
Not available
Off-mode power
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
EU energy class HDR
Not available
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
Not available
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
Not available
TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026
TÜV Rheinland Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED8Press releaselg.com/us/press-release/ultragear-gx9-gm9-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact GM9 paragraph PDF page 2 expressly TÜV Rheinland-certified Anti-blooming Hyper Mini LED. Certificate number unstated. Not a low-blue-light or flicker certificate.
Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
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EPEAT
Not available
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
2 of 2 differ
In the box
LCD monitor, Monitor base, Driver and manual disc, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, LED projection cover and changeable films, Input/output port cover, Wall mount screws2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, USB-C cable1Maker product pagelg.com/us/monitors/lg-27gm950b-b-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Exact U.S. AllInfo. Own U.S. three cable rows and manual stand/power assembly. Regional cable lengths, report, remote and paper extras are unstated.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
| Type |
|---|
| Power cord |
| DisplayPort cable |
| HDMI cable |
| USB cable |
BLG UltraGear evo GM9 27GM950B
Not availableWarranty
1 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Dead pixel policy
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg27uq-144hz-4k-g-sync-hdr-gaming-monitor1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg27uq-144hz-4k-g-sync-hdr-gaming-monitorRead 5 October 2026Original detailed August 22, 2018 maker feature and full specification table remain readable. Current model product/spec pages return 404, so this exact maker profile is retained.
Spec sheet
Not available
files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/us0GylSyMfdsH3lLWlUJkg%3D%3D/61b2cd5e-fa69-47de-b2ad-7c5c7163a994.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original one-page LG Electronics USA 27GM950B-B.AUS sheet dated March 29, 2026, publicly hosted by Best Buy. Visually read exact identity and table. Old generic copyright 2024 does not change printed model/date. Current manual overrides any later input limits.
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdf2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27UQ/PG27U_English_1120.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker support download PG27U_English_1120.pdf covers the PG27U series. Exact PG27UQ maker profile and detailed review corroborate its physical and interface specifications.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
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