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| ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM | Predator XB253Q U1 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2025, January 2 (ahead of CES 2025) | 2026, September 2 |
| Released | 2025-01-21 | Expected Q1 2027 |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected Q1 2027 |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | Full 4K 240Hz over DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 needs a DP 2.1-capable GPU; 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) for consoles | — |
| Environmental | FSC MIX certified packaging | — |
| In the Box | DisplayPort 2.1 (DP80) cable, DisplayPort cable, HDMI Ultra High Speed cable, USB 3.2 cable, USB-C cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch, microfiber cloth, ROG sticker, quick start guide, warranty card | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,099 (US MSRP per ASUS availability press release) | $1,099.99 (US launch price) |
| Models | PG27UCDM | XB253Q U1 |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,538,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,540,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Brightness Measured | 445 nits SDR, 25% window (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Input Lag | 18 ms total input lag (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Response Time Measured | 4 ms screen draw time at 240Hz (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| DESIGN AND BUILD | ||
| Dimensions (with stand) | 61.03 x 54.95 x 21.88 cm (24.03" x 21.63" x 8.61") | — |
| Dimensions (without stand) | 61.03 x 36.92 x 7.05 cm (24.03" x 14.54" x 2.78") | — |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED (4th-generation, listed by ASUS as Tandem QD-OLED) | IPS |
| Screen Size | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) | 24.5 inches |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt +20° ~ -5°, Swivel +30° ~ -30°, Pivot +90° ~ -90°, Height 0~110mm | Tilt, height, swivel, pivot |
| VESA Mount | 100x100mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 7.62 kg (16.80 lbs) | — |
| Weight (without stand) | 4.97 kg (10.96 lbs) | — |
| DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Brightness | 1,000 cd/m² (HDR, peak) | 400 nits |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1073.7M colors) | 8-bit + FRC (1.07 billion colors) |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 145% sRGB | 90% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (typical) | 100,000,000:1 (ACM) |
| Factory Calibration | ΔE < 2, with Color Calibration E-report | — |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black, HDR10, Dolby Vision | VESA DisplayHDR 400 (450 nits peak in HDR) |
| Pixel Density | 166 ppi (pixel pitch 0.153 mm) | — |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 1000Hz (native) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GTG) | 0.3ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Anti-reflection | Semi-glossy, circular polariser |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° (CR≧10) | 178° / 178° |
| GAMING FEATURES | ||
| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 240Hz | AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
| Gaming Aids | GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) | — |
| Low Input Lag Mode | GameFast Input technology | — |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Audio Out | Earphone jack | — |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20, up to 80Gbps) | 1x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| Ethernet / KVM | Built-in KVM switch | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Hub | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | — |
| USB-C | 1x USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W Power Delivery | — |
| POWER | ||
| Power Consumption | <80W (power saving mode <0.5W, power off <0.3W) | — |
| Voltage | 100-240V, 50/60Hz | — |
| EXTRAS AND FEATURES | ||
| Eye Care | Flicker-free; TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) certified; OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 | — |
| Other Features | ASUS OLED Care Pro with Neo Proximity Sensor, Aura Sync lighting, DisplayWidget Center, tripod socket (1/4"), Kensington lock | Visual Response Boost (VRB) Pro |
| Warranty | 3 years (including panel burn-in) | — |