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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

Apple · 2024 Best for ecosystem
15 PRO

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN

A17 Pro · 6.1″ Super Retina XDR · Titanium

0/100
From
$999
Samsung · 2024 PixlRun pick
S24 ULTRA

Dell UltraSharp U3224KB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X · Titanium

0/100
From
$1,299

Where each one wins.

Six pillars, scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Camera

S24 +0.6
ASUS8.6
Dell9.2

Performance

iPhone +0.3
ASUS9.5
Dell9.2

Battery

S24 +1.4
ASUS7.8
Dell9.2

Display

S24 +0.4
ASUS9.3
Dell9.7

Build & feel

iPhone +0.5
ASUS9.4
Dell8.9

Value

iPhone +0.4
ASUS8.6
Dell8.2

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

CAMERA PERF BATTERY DISPLAY BUILD VALUE
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN Dell UltraSharp U3224KB
Lab benchmark
+12%
Dell UltraSharp U3224KB vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN — sustained workload comparison.
Battery (video, real-world)
19h
Dell UltraSharp U3224KB vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN — battery rundown.
Charge to 50%
22min
Dell UltraSharp U3224KB fast-charge vs ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN.
Weight delta
−45g
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN vs Dell UltraSharp U3224KB — weight delta.

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

Display
Panel TypeFast IPS
Panel Type
Screen Size27 inches
Screen Size
Resolution2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
Resolution
Refresh Rate360Hz
Refresh Rate60Hz
Response Time1ms GtG
Response Time
Brightness600 nits (HDR)
Brightness600 nits, VESA DisplayHDR 600
Color Gamut95% DCI-P3
Color Gamut100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, Delta E < 2
HDRVESA DisplayHDR 600
HDR
Panel
Panel31.5" IPS Black, 6144x3456 (223 PPI)
Contrast
Contrast2,000:1 (IPS Black technology)
Body & Build
StandHeight, Tilt, Swivel, Pivot
Stand
VESA Mount100x100mm
VESA Mount
Weight6.8 kg (without stand)
Weight12.7 kg (with stand)
Ergonomics
ErgonomicsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot adjustable
Connectivity
Ports1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB 3.0
Ports
Thunderbolt 4
Thunderbolt 4140W power delivery, daisy chain
USB Hub
USB Hub5x USB-A 3.2, 1x USB-C 3.2
KVM
KVMBuilt-in KVM switch for 2 PCs
General
Adaptive SyncNVIDIA G-Sync (dedicated module)
Adaptive Sync
Webcam
Webcam4K Sony STARVIS, IR, Windows Hello
Audio
Audio2x 14W speakers

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN

What you'll love

The most polished daily-driver experience Apple has ever shipped.

  • Best-in-class CPU single-core performance
  • Lightest titanium frame in its class (187 g)
  • 5+ years of major iOS updates committed
  • Tight integration with Mac, Watch, AirPods

Watch out for

  • Slow 20 W charging
  • 3× telephoto only
  • No always-on tone-mapping
Dell UltraSharp U3224KB

What you'll love

A spec monster with the most versatile camera system on a phone.

  • 5× optical zoom + 200 MP main sensor
  • Brightest panel on any phone (2,600 nits)
  • S Pen built-in for notes & sketching
  • All-day battery (5,000 mAh, 19h video)

Watch out for

  • Heavy at 232 g
  • Steeper $1,299 entry price
  • One UI bloat out of the box

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · April 2026

If you do anything serious with the camera, get the S24 Ultra.

It is a close call. ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN: 360Hz IPS for the competitive elite. Dell UltraSharp U3224KB: The 6K monitor built for productivity.

See S24 Ultra review Read the full review
PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN92.4
Dell UltraSharp U3224KB94.1
Margin+1.7
ConfidenceHigh

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