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Alienware AW3226Q vs ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3226Q

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · WOLED · 2026
GEAR SCORE 89.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel100
Response time100
Recency100
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 87.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Alienware AW3226Q and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 87.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3226Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: Alienware AW3226Q leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Alienware AW3226Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3226QASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
89Gear score87
31.5″Screen size27″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
165 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
WOLEDPanelIPS
0.03 msResponse time1 ms
2026Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $640

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Alienware AW3226Q or ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN better?

Alienware AW3226Q and ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 89 and 87. Resolution: Alienware AW3226Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: Alienware AW3226Q leads (0.03 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).