What does it feel like playing on a high refresh rate monitor? The commonly found gaming monitors are usually 144Hz, 165Hz, or best you can find commonly is 240Hz. But imagine 3X of that refresh rate. How insane would that be? Well, ASUS just launched this monitor that pushes way beyond what we thought was possible. This article will discuss everything about the latest ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W, including its rumored specifications and availability.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Overview
Display and Performance
Okay, so ASUS basically said “hold my drink” to the entire monitor industry. You’re getting a 26.5-inch OLED panel that hits 540Hz natively. And here’s where it gets nuts – it can push 720Hz at 1080p.
The thing is, we’ve seen Koorui and HKC announce 750Hz monitors recently. But here’s the catch – they’re using TN panels. Yeah, those old-school panels that look washed out and have viewing angles worse than your ancient laptop screen. More often than not, they just don’t cut it for serious gaming where colors actually matter.
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Why this OLED thing matters?
One thing that caught my attention was the fact that ASUS went with tandem OLED technology. Well, basically this means you’re getting enhanced HDR brightness and improved lifespan. So what about the burn-in issue that scared everyone away from OLED gaming monitors? Well, they’ve got a Neo Proximity Sensor that detects when you’re not there and turns off the screen. Plus, three-year warranty against burn-in.
But makes no sense to compare this directly with Samsung’s Odyssey OLED G6 at $999 with 500Hz. Sure, that’s cheaper, but we’re talking about a 40Hz jump here. And the Samsung uses regular OLED, not this tandem tech that ASUS is pushing.
Design and Connectivity
The design screams “I’m expensive” with that silver and translucent plastic skeletal look. Three-blade stand that probably weighs more than some laptops. All things considered, it’s rather funny that they went full transparent aesthetic when most people will be staring at the screen anyway.
DisplayPort 2.1a with 80Gbps bandwidth on the flagship model. Yeah, I think it makes sense to future-proof this hard when you’re already spending this much. The lower-tier ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG gets HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4 DSC with “only” 280Hz. Only 280Hz – what a world we live in.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Specifications
- Display: 26.5-inch OLED, 2560 x 1440 QHD
- Refresh Rate: 540Hz native, 720Hz at 1080p
- Panel: Tandem OLED with enhanced HDR brightness
- Response Time: Sub-1ms (estimated)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1a (80Gbps), HDMI 2.1
- G-Sync/FreeSync: Compatible (expected)
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W Price and Availability
From where we’re getting info, ASUS hasn’t announced official pricing yet. We don’t know if this will hit Nepal anytime soon, but considering Samsung’s 500Hz OLED costs $999, this beast will probably start at no less than NPR 180,000 when it eventually makes it here.
| Variant | Price in Global (Rumored) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W | $1,400+ | NPR 240,000+ |
