Asus has unveiled its latest gaming monitor, the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, at Gamescom 2025, boasting a 26.5-inch QHD OLED screen with a 540Hz refresh rate and dual-mode functionality.
The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W features a 2560 x 1440 QHD OLED screen with a refresh rate of 540Hz, setting a new benchmark for esports gaming. The monitor also incorporates a dual-mode panel capable of switching to an unprecedented 720Hz refresh rate when the resolution is lowered to 1080p. This technology is courtesy of LG Display’s dual-mode panel, which enables the high refresh rate. While other brands, such as Koorui and HKC, have announced 750Hz 1080p monitors, they utilize TN panels, which are inferior to OLED in terms of color, brightness, and viewing angles. Additionally, these alternatives lack the resolution-switching capability of the Asus model.
The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W incorporates a tandem OLED panel designed to enhance HDR brightness and extend the panel’s lifespan. A glossy coating further enhances color vibrancy and black levels, mitigating glare even in well-lit environments, according to Asus. The monitor’s design features silver and translucent plastic, differentiating it from standard black-framed monitors. Details regarding pricing and release date remain undisclosed, but given the advanced panel technology and design, the monitor is expected to be a premium offering.
In addition to the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, Asus is introducing the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, which also incorporates the tandem OLED technology but operates at a 280Hz refresh rate. The ROG Strix model relies on HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC compression, while the flagship model utilizes DisplayPort 2.1a with 80Gbps bandwidth. Both monitors are equipped with Asus’ “Neo Proximity Sensor,” designed to prevent burn-in by measuring the user’s distance and automatically switching to a black screen when the user is away. Asus typically provides a three-year warranty against OLED burn-in, and modern OLED panels from LG Display and Samsung Display include multiple burn-in protection mechanisms.
The 720Hz capability of the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W stems from LG Display’s dual-mode panel technology, confirmed to operate at 1080p at 720Hz, not 720p as some reports indicate. The inclusion of a tandem OLED panel is expected to provide better HDR performance and longevity. The monitor’s glossy screen coating aims to improve color and contrast. Other monitor manufacturers are expected to adopt LG Display’s 4th-gen WOLED tandem panel technology.
The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W stands out with its combination of high refresh rates, OLED technology, and design. The “Neo Proximity Sensor” represents another effort by Asus to prevent burn-in. The company also usually offers a three-year warranty against OLED burn-in, addressing a major concern for some users. The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG model is a 280Hz alternative that also includes tandem OLED technology and the “Neo Proximity Sensor.”
