Between the PD2730S and ROG Swift PG34WCDM, the PD2730S comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery, while the ROG Swift PG34WCDM wins on refresh rate and peak brightness. Overall, the PD2730S scores 59 and the ROG Swift PG34WCDM scores 75.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG34WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery. The biggest gaps in its favor are usb-c power delivery.
Pick the ROG Swift PG34WCDM if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG34WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 300.00% more. 240 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Peak brightness — 225.00% more. 1300 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 99.40% less. 0.03 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 25.93% more. 34 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 34 "lead |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | QD-OLEDlead |
| Resolutionⓘ | 5Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | truelead |
Performance
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 60 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.03 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 400 nits | 1300 nitslead |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 % | 99 %lead |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | BenQ - PD2730S | ASUS - ROG Swift PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 96 Wlead | 90 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, PD2730S or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, PD2730S or ROG Swift PG34WCDM?+
ROG Swift PG34WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does PD2730S or ROG Swift PG34WCDM have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 96W on PD2730S, 90W on ROG Swift PG34WCDM.
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