Research-based guide with Analyzed Dinho Scores. Prices and specs are sourced and dated. How we score is explained on the How We Score page.

The short answer

For most players the best value is the LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B at $379.99: it has the most complete port list of the two budget models, including a USB hub. The Alienware AW2726DM at $349.99 is the cheapest way into 1440p OLED and has the best-documented input lag of the budget pair. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP at $799 scores highest and is the one to buy if 480Hz and the brightest highlights matter to you. The Dinho Score measures the monitor itself, not its price.

What each monitor costs

Monitor	Price	Refresh rate	Price per Hz	Read on
Alienware AW2726DM	$349.99	240Hz	$1.46	7 November 2026
LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B	$379.99	240Hz	$1.58	7 November 2026
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP	$799.00	480Hz	$1.66	7 November 2026

The numbers that decide it

Measure	Alienware AW2726DM	LG 27GX704A-B	ASUS PG27AQDP
Panel	QD-OLED	WOLED, glossy	WOLED, anti-glare
Input lag, measured	13.6 ms	Rated 0.03 ms GtG by LG; RTINGS rates the lag low at every refresh rate	15 ms
Brightness, 25% window	404 nits (about 200 full field)	275 nits typical, 400 in HDR mode, up to 1,300 rated peak; RTINGS rates overall brightness good	709 nits
Colour (DCI-P3)	99%	98.5%	99%
Ports	2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, no USB	HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB hub	DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x USB-A
Warranty	3 years including burn-in	2-year Premium Care plan for $1	3 years including burn-in

The PG27AQDP is 75.5% brighter than the AW2726DM in a small window (709 against 404 nits), yet its measured input lag is 1.4 ms higher. Doubling the refresh rate to 480Hz matters most in fast esports titles on a PC that can produce those frame rates; see the monitors by budget list for cheaper screens.

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP: pros and cons

+ Pros	– Cons
480Hz at 1440p	$799 is more than double the budget models
709 nits in a 25% window	Full-screen scenes still dim, as on every OLED
3-year warranty that includes burn-in	Input lag of 15 ms is no better than the cheaper Alienware
USB-A ports and two HDMI 2.1	Some reviews report VRR flicker

LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B: pros and cons

+ Pros	– Cons
$379.99 with HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort and a USB hub	Glossy panel shows reflections in bright rooms
G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro	The 1,300-nit peak is a small-window HDR rating
DisplayHDR True Black 400	275 nits typical in normal use

Alienware AW2726DM: pros and cons

+ Pros	– Cons
Lowest price at $349.99	No USB ports
13.6 ms measured input lag	HDMI ports limited to 1440p at 120Hz
3-year warranty including burn-in	About 200 nits full-field brightness
Height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand	Blacks look purple in bright rooms

Which one to buy

If you…	Choose
Want the lowest price for 1440p OLED	Alienware AW2726DM
Connect a console and a PC, or need a USB hub	LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B
Play fast shooters at very high frame rates	ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP
Play in a bright room	ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (anti-glare, 709 nits)
Want a longer warranty on a budget	Alienware AW2726DM (3 years including burn-in)

Last checked 7 November 2026. More in Guides.

Sources

• Best Buy: Alienware AW2726DM (price, 7 November 2026)
• Dell: Alienware AW2726DM (specifications)
• Best Buy: LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B (price, 7 November 2026)
• LG USA: UltraGear 27GX704A-B (specifications)
• RTINGS: LG 27GX704A-B review (input lag and brightness verdicts)
• ASUS ROG: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP (specifications, warranty and price)
• Tom’s Hardware reviews of the Alienware AW2726DM and ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (input lag and brightness)