Asus' world-first OLED esports monitor can hit 540Hz at 1080p — ROG Strix OLED model among four fresh offerings

The Asus ROG gaming monitor family is expanding greatly today with four new entries, including a new OLED esports monitor capable of 540 Hz at 1080p. Not surprisingly, given the overall direction the gaming monitor segment seems to be pivoting toward, three of the four use OLED panels.

The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM features a 32-inch panel using LG’s RGB Stripe OLED technology. The panel features two light-emitting layers combined with an RGB stripe subpixel arrangement, resulting in sharper text (which is a sticking point for some with popular QD-OLED monitors). You’ll also be on the receiving end of up to a 27 percent boost in color volume, while a gloss finish for the display should help those colors look even more vibrant.

The PG32UCWM has a native 4K resolution with a 240 Hz refresh rate, but it’s also dual-mode capable, allowing it to operate at 1080p resolution with a maximum refresh rate of 480 Hz. On the connectivity front, you’re covered with DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20 and HDMI 2.1 ports. You’ll also find USB-C connectivity with 90W PD.

Style-wise, the PG32UCWM has a stealth black finish with RGB lighting along the upright and base. There also appears to be an RGB display on the back that displays the ROG logo. Asus also employs a GAN in the monitor’s power supply to improve power efficiency and reduce heat.

For the eSports fanatics in the house, Asus presents the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace. While this segment is currently dominated by TN and IPS panels promising 500+ Hz refresh rates, Asus is looking to give gamers unparalleled color performance to go with those blistering speeds. The XG259QWPG Ace addresses this market with a Tandem OLED panel, making it what Asus calls the “world’s first OLED esports monitor.”

It features a 24.5-inch 1080p display with a maximum refresh rate of 540 Hz and a 0.02 ms response time. It delivers those specs with the color performance and accuracy that TN panels could only dream of achieving (99.5% DCI-P3, 10-bit color, VESA DisplayHDR 600 True Black). And since Asus is targeting eSports players first and foremost, the XG259QWPG Ace even includes a QuickOSD, giving you instant access to frequently adjusted monitor settings without opening the full OSD.

ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS(Image credit: Asus)

ROG Strix 5K XG27JCEG(Image credit: Asus)

The final two gaming-centric monitors announced today are the ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS and the ROG Strix 5K XG27JCEG. The XG32UQWMS is another 32-inch dual-mode that can operate at 240 Hz at 4K resolution and 480 Hz at 1080p. It features a Tandem WOLED panel with 99.5 percent DCI-P3 coverage and 1,500-nit peak brightness.

Finally, the XG27JCEG features a 27-inch “Fast IPS” panel that boasts a 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution. However, this is a dual-mode monitor operating at 75 Hz at native resolution (80 Hz with overclock) or 300 Hz at 2560 x 1440 (320 Hz with overclock). The XG27JCEG features one HDMI 2.1 port, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt mode support, along with 15W PD. It also includes built-in KVM functionality.

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