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ASUS has officially introduced its first gaming monitors based on LG's RGB Tandem OLED panels, including the industry's fastest OLED display. With extreme refresh rates, vivid color coverage and a new tandem emission design, these screens aim to reshape high-refresh gaming and HDR performance.
What makes LG Tandem OLED different?
LG's RGB Tandem OLED stacks multiple emission layers to boost brightness and color fidelity. The result: stronger HDR highlights and richer colors without the trade-offs that sometimes plague older OLED designs. In practice, that means punchy SDR and HDR imagery across gaming and creative workloads.
Flagship speed: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
The headline model, ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W (previously shown in China as the ROG Super Kill 27 Pro), sets a new bar for OLED gaming. It offers a dual-mode configuration that swaps between 540Hz at 1440p and a blistering 720Hz at 720p — the fastest refresh rate seen on an OLED to date. That 720Hz mode is tailored for ultra-competitive players who prioritize frame pacing and responsiveness above all.
- Dual-mode: 540Hz @ 1440p or 720Hz @ 720p
- Connectivity: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20), plus USB Type-A ports
- Color & accuracy: 99.5% DCI-P3, ~135% sRGB, Delta E <2
- Brightness: peak HDR listed at 1500 nits; SDR expected ~300–350 nits
- Price: $1,099
Value pick: ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
For gamers who want top-tier visuals without flagship pricing, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG delivers the same LG Tandem OLED panel but focuses on a higher-resolution competitive sweet spot. It runs up to 280Hz at 1440p — more than enough for most esports pros — while trimming some connectivity compared to the flagship.
- Refresh rate: up to 280Hz @ 1440p
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4 (no DP 2.1); includes USB Type-A ports
- Color & accuracy: matches the same wide gamut and Delta E targets
- Brightness: peak HDR 1500 nits listed; SDR likely in the 300–350 nits range
- Price: $599
Who should consider these panels?
Are you chasing raw frame rates for competitive play or want OLED contrast with esports-level refresh? The ROG Swift OLED flagship is built for the smallest input lag and maximum speed — albeit with the caveat that the 720Hz mode runs at 720p. If you want a better balance between resolution and high refresh without breaking the bank, the ROG Strix 280Hz model is the practical pick.
Both monitors bring glossy panels, wide color gamuts and tight color accuracy, making them appealing to gamers and content creators who want vibrant, accurate displays. The flagship stands out for next-level speed and modern ports (DP 2.1 + HDMI 2.1), while the mid-range model offers most of the visual benefits at a much lower price point.
Curious when and where to buy? ASUS has posted full specs on its official site and listed the U.S. prices: $1,099 for the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and $599 for the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG.
Source: wccftech
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