Between the ROG Swift PG39WCDM and PD2730S, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM comes out ahead in refresh rate and peak brightness, while the PD2730S wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 and the PD2730S scores 59 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.8 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 ROG Swift PG39WCDM if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, peak brightness, response time (gtg), among others.
Pick the PD2730S if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM 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 — 44.44% more. 39 " vs 27 ".
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why BenQ - PD2730S wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 6.67% more. 96 W vs 90 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | BenQ - PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 39 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 5Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | BenQ - PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 5 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 %lead | 98 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | BenQ - PD2730S |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 96 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or PD2730S?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or PD2730S?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 5ms.
Does ROG Swift PG39WCDM or PD2730S have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on ROG Swift PG39WCDM, 96W on PD2730S.
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