Alienware AW3226Q vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Alienware AW3226Q leads ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM overall by 6 points (61 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM has 240 vs 165 Hz; resolution, where Alienware AW3226Q has 3840 × 2160 vs 2560 × 1440 px; screen size, where Alienware AW3226Q has 31.5 vs 26.5 in; only Alienware AW3226Q has USB-C; pixel density, where Alienware AW3226Q has 140 vs 111.
Alienware AW3226Q leads overall
Alienware AW3226Q · 73 overall, #26 of 81
61
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM · 70 overall, #35 of 81
55
Key differences
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM 240 vs 165 Hz
  • ResolutionAlienware AW3226Q 3840 × 2160 vs 2560 × 1440 px
  • Screen SizeAlienware AW3226Q 31.5 vs 26.5 in
  • USB-CAlienware AW3226Q only
  • Pixel DensityAlienware AW3226Q 140 vs 111

Scores by Category

AW3226Q wins 3 of 6 categories · ROG Swift PG27AQDM wins 1

CategoryAW3226QROG Swift PG27AQDMLead
Performance
+12
Image Quality
+8
Panel
+4
Connectivity
+39
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
Tie

Physical Comparison

5.34 kg4.2 kg
AW3226QROG Swift PG27AQDM

AW3226Q is 1.14 kg (27%) heavier than ROG Swift PG27AQDM.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

Alienware AW3226Q

No notable compromises found.

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

  • No USB-C — no single-cable laptop connection.

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Screen Size
31.5 in19% more
26.5 in
Resolution
3840 × 2160 px
2560 × 1440 px
Panel Type
Pixel Density
14026% more
111

Image Quality

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Brightness (typical)
250 nits
N/A
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
99
99

Performance

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Refresh Rate
165 Hz
240 Hz45% more
Response Time (GtG)
0.03 ms
0.03 ms

HDR

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,000 nits
1,000 nits

Connectivity

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
1
1
USB-C
Yes
No
Power Delivery
15 W
N/A

Ergonomics

Feature
AW3226Q
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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