ASUS ROG Announces 720Hz OLED Gaming Monitor at Gamescom 2026
ASUS ROG unveiled four OLED monitors at Gamescom 2026, headlined by the PG259QWS Ace — a Tandem WOLED at 720Hz, the fastest OLED panel ever announced.
At Gamescom 2026 on August 25, ASUS ROG announced four new 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors alongside updated gaming peripherals. The headline product is the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace: a Tandem WOLED panel at 720Hz with a 0.02ms response time, which ASUS describes as the fastest OLED monitor ever made.
What ROG is claiming for the 720Hz flagship
The PG259QWS Ace uses a Tandem WOLED panel rated at 1,700 nits peak brightness with Dolby Vision HDR support. A built-in position sensor displays the monitor's tilt, height, and swivel angles on-screen in real time. ASUS confirmed it as the official esports display of the 2026 PGL CS2 Major. No pricing or ship date has been disclosed.
Three more OLED tiers in the same lineup
Below the 720Hz flagship, ROG announced the XG259QDPG Ace (24.5-inch, QD-OLED, 560Hz, 0.02ms) and the XG259QDNS Ace (24.5-inch, QD-OLED, 360Hz, 0.02ms). A fourth model, the 27-inch XG27ACNS, uses Fast IPS and supports three resolution modes: 1440p at 475Hz, 1080p at 620Hz, and 720p at 920Hz. None of the four have confirmed prices.
What to do if you are shopping for a gaming monitor now
For a high-refresh OLED available today, the LG 27GS95QE OLED (QHD, 240Hz, QD-OLED) is the current OLED pick in this catalog. For competitive 1080p play with an existing ROG option, the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN is available now. Expect ASUS to reveal pricing on the new OLED lineup in Q4 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest OLED gaming monitor as of August 2026?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, announced at Gamescom 2026, is a 24.5-inch Tandem WOLED panel running at 720Hz with a 0.02ms response time. ASUS describes it as the highest-refresh OLED display ever made. It is confirmed as the official esports monitor of the 2026 PGL CS2 Major. Pricing and availability have not been disclosed.
Should I wait for the ROG Swift OLED 720Hz before buying a gaming monitor?
Only if you have no immediate need. ASUS has not announced a price or ship date for any of the Gamescom 2026 OLED monitors. If you need a monitor now, current OLED gaming monitors remain the best options available. Watch for ASUS pricing announcements in Q4 2026 before making a decision.
What is the difference between Tandem WOLED and QD-OLED for gaming?
Tandem WOLED stacks two OLED layers to achieve higher peak brightness. The PG259QWS Ace reaches 1,700 nits peak, significantly brighter than most QD-OLED panels. QD-OLED uses a quantum dot layer to widen color gamut. Both technologies share 0.02ms response times and self-emissive pixel control. The brightness advantage of Tandem WOLED is most relevant in HDR content.