ASUS ROG is expanding its lineup of 24.5-inch FHD OLED gaming monitors with three new models that push refresh rates up to 720Hz. These monitors are designed for competitive first-person shooter gamers who require the highest possible frame rates to gain a performance advantage. The new displays provide refresh rates that exceed current market standards while retaining the deep blacks and rapid response times typical of OLED technology.
ASUS ROG expands its 24.5-inch FHD OLED lineup with three new models reaching up to 720Hz refresh rates for competitive gaming.
The lineup includes the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, the ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace, and the ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace. The Swift model utilizes an LG Display Tandem OLED panel, while the Strix variants rely on Samsung RGB Stripe QD-OLED technology. All three monitors maintain a consistent 1920×1080 resolution optimized for high frame rate gaming.
Spec comparison
| Spec | PG259QWS Ace | XG259QDPG Ace | XG259QDNS Ace |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | LG Tandem OLED | Samsung QD-OLED | Samsung QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 720Hz | 560Hz | 360Hz |
| HDR Brightness | 1700 nits | 1800 nits | 1800 nits |
| Response Time | 0.02ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| Price | $1,099 | $699 | $699 |
The flagship PG259QWS Ace achieves a 720Hz refresh rate with 1700 nits of HDR brightness and 99.5% DCI-P3 color coverage. It features a 0.02ms grey-to-grey response time and supports Dolby Vision and DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR20 bandwidth. The Strix XG259QDPG Ace offers a 560Hz refresh rate with 1800 nits of peak brightness and 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The entry-level Strix XG259QDNS Ace runs at 360Hz with the same 1800 nits peak brightness and 0.03ms response time.
ASUS has designated the PG259QWS Ace as the official monitor for the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026 tournament. All models carry the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certification to ensure accurate dark scene rendering. The Swift model is priced at 1,099 USD (around $1,099), while the Strix models are available for 699 USD (around $699). We looked at ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace in our earlier coverage of similar high-refresh displays.
ASUS ROG plans to release these three new OLED monitors in the fourth quarter of 2026. The 2026 release date indicates a development period extending several years beyond the product announcement. Buyers seeking immediate upgrades will need to wait for this late-2026 launch window to access these specific 720Hz and 560Hz OLED options.
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