ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM vs Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20
Between the ROG Swift PG39WCDM and ThinkVision P27u-20, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM comes out ahead in refresh rate and peak brightness, while the ThinkVision P27u-20 wins on usb-c power delivery. Overall, the ROG Swift PG39WCDM scores 79.8 and the ThinkVision P27u-20 scores 58.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.5 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 ThinkVision P27u-20 if you care most about usb-c power delivery. Its strongest claims are usb-c power delivery.
Both ship with comparable dci-p3 coverage, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
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) — 99.50% less. 0.03 ms vs 6 ms.
- ▲Screen size — 44.44% more. 39 " vs 27 ".
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
- ▲Panel type: QD-OLED (vs IPS).
Why Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 11.11% more. 100 W vs 90 W.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 39 "lead | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | QD-OLEDlead | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 1440p | 4Klead |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | truelead | false |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 240 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 0.03 mslead | 6 ms |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1300 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 99 % | 99 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | truelead | false |
| FreeSyncⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS - ROG Swift PG39WCDM | Lenovo - ThinkVision P27u-20 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 2lead | 1 |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 90 W | 100 Wlead |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM refreshes at 240Hz vs 60Hz.
Which has faster response time, ROG Swift PG39WCDM or ThinkVision P27u-20?+
ROG Swift PG39WCDM responds in 0.03ms vs 6ms.
Does ROG Swift PG39WCDM or ThinkVision P27u-20 have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 90W on ROG Swift PG39WCDM, 100W on ThinkVision P27u-20.
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