ASUS ROG Unveils Three Premium 1440p Gaming Monitors, including World’s First 1440p 480 Hz OLED Monitor with RWGB Subpixel Layout for Clearer Text

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The Swift OLED PG27AQDP, a new gaming monitor that is said to be the world’s first to boast a 1440p 480 Hz OLED display, featuring a 26.5-inch WOLED panel with anti-glare coating, 0.03 ms response time, and a new RWGB subpixel layout for clearer text, will be available at retailers for $999, ASUS has announced at Gamescom 2024. Joining it is the ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG and ROG Swift PG27AQNR (IPS), two additional 1440p monitors that are scheduled to release in Q4 2024 with refresh rates of up to 360 Hz.

The new monitors include:

  • 26.5″ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
    • “World’s first 1440p 480 Hz OLED gaming monitor, with new subpixel layout, ROG AI Assistant.”
  • 26.5″ ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
    • “360 Hz OLED gaming monitor with an upgraded heatsink and compact design.”
  • ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQNR
    • “27” gaming monitor with a 360 Hz QHD Ultrafast IPS panel, and features G-SYNC Pulsar for supersmooth visuals.”

A visual breakdown of their key features, including OLED Care+ and DisplayWidget Center software support:

Their full specifications:

DisplayPanel size (diagonal)26.5″ Widescreen
Panel backlight/ TypeWOLED
Display surfaceAnti-glare
Color saturationDCI-P3 99%
True resolution2560 x 1440
Refresh rate480 Hz
Pixel pitch0.229 mm
Brightness275 cd/m² (100 % APL SDR), 1300 cd/m² (peak, HDR) *
Contrast ratio1,500,000:1 (Typ.)
Viewing angle (CR≧10)178° (H) / 178° (V)
Display colors1073.7 million (10‑bit)
Response time0.03 ms (Gray‑to‑Gray)
HDR supportYes
VideoFeaturesFactory pre-calibrationYes
Uniform brightnessYes
HDCPYes
ASUS OLED Care PlusYes
Adaptive SyncYes, G-Sync® compatible and FreeSyncâ„¢ Premium
Input / Output2 x HDMI® (v2.1), 1x DisplayPortâ„¢ (v1.4) with DSC, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, earphone jack, 1x upstream USB 3.2 Type-B
Mechanical DesignSwivel -30° ~ +30° 
Tripod socketYes
Tilt+20° ~ -5°
Height adjustment0~110 mm
Pivot+90° ~ -90°
VESA mount100 x100 mm
Special FeaturesDisplayWidget Center, Aura Sync

A promo for the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP:

ASUS on its new monitors:

[ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP] The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP is the world’s first OLED gaming monitor that offers 1440p visuals at an ultrasmooth 480 Hz. It features a 26.5-inch WOLED panel with an anti-glare coating, 0.03 ms response time, and a new RWGB subpixel layout for clearer text. The Swift OLED PG27AQDP includes AI Assistant, which boasts a suite of features such as AI Visual, AI Crosshair, AI Sniper, AI ShadowBoost, and the MOBA Map Helper to enhance gaming experiences. It retails at MSRP $999.

[ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG] The ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG has a 26.5-inch, 2560 x 1440 QD-OLED panel that features an anti-reflection coating, 360 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms response time. It includes a new heatsink design that allows for effective heat dissipation and thermal management. The compact monitor base frees up desk space and it has a mobile phone slot. Additionally, the Strix OLED XG27ACDNG includes the Dynamic Brightness Boost feature that dials up luminance levels at low APL window sizes, as well as AI Visual that automatically detects what’s onscreen and adjusts to provide the best default or user-preset monitor settings. A USB-C® port with 90-watt Power Delivery enables versatile connections. The Strix OLED XG27ACDNG will be available on shelves in early Q4, 2024.

[ROG Swift 360 Hz PG27AQNR] The ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQNR heralds a new wave of LCD gaming monitors and is specifically designed to meet the needs of esports and competitive gamers. The monitor features a 27-inch QHD 360 Hz Ultrafast IPS panel and offers G-SYNC including new Pulsar technology for the ultimate motion clarity together with variable refresh rate (VRR) enabling supersmooth visuals and next-level gameplay. It has built-in DisplayPortâ„¢ 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB port for firmware updates. This exciting new gaming monitor will be available in Q4, 2024.

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