Comparison guide
BenQ EW2880U vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM: which should you choose?
BenQ EW2880U and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is DCI-P3 coverage: 99 % on the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM against 95 % on the BenQ EW2880U. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-08-04 · Updated: 2026-10-03
Monitors verdict
Undocumented scoring basis · overall score and upgrade ranking withheld. The table records stored representative configurations; confirm the configuration and price on the merchant page before buying.
- BenQ EW2880U: A 28-inch 4K for entertainment — HDRi and built-in speakers make movies and content easy to enjoy.
- ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM: A 27-inch QHD OLED 240Hz gaming monitor with a custom heatsink. ASUS rates its peak HDR brightness at 1000 nits for a 3% screen area.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between BenQ EW2880U and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | BenQ EW2880U | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 28 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 26.5 in AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -5.4% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 240 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +240% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1000 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +185.7% |
| Response time | 5 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 0.03 ms AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -99.4% |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 99 % AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +4.2% |
| Chipset | IPS panel | WOLED panel | Different |
| Color | Brown | Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, USB-C 65W | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4, USB 3.1 hub | Different |
| Hdr | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Different |
| Panel type | IPS | WOLED | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) | 2560x1440 (QHD) | Different |
10 of the 24 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
4 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- DCI-P3 coverage · ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 99 %, BenQ EW2880U 95 % (+4.2%)
- Peak brightness · ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 1000 nits, BenQ EW2880U 350 nits (+185.7%)
- Refresh rate · ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 240 Hz, BenQ EW2880U 60 Hz (+240%)
- Response time · ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 0.03 ms, BenQ EW2880U 5 ms (-99.4%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Monitors comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- BenQ EW2880U · BenQ · model number EW2880U · released 2022 · recorded fields 12/12
- ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM · ASUS · model number PG27AQDM · released 2023 · recorded fields 12/12
Fields the two products share
1 recorded field holds the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose BenQ EW2880U
BenQ EW2880U leads no field in the table, so choose it on price and purchase terms. A 28-inch 4K for entertainment — HDRi and built-in speakers make movies and content easy to enjoy.
Who should choose ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads the table on DCI-P3 coverage, Peak brightness, Refresh rate, Response time. A 27-inch QHD OLED 240Hz gaming monitor with a custom heatsink. ASUS rates its peak HDR brightness at 1000 nits for a 3% screen area.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- BenQ EW2880U · No verified purchase link currently available
- ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Monitors are documented on the Monitors comparison page.