The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W boasts Asus' fourth-generation WOLED technology. In terms of specs, the panel offers a QHD 2560×1440 resolution, paired with a blistering 540Hz refresh rate. However, it features a dual-mode option for 720Hz at 720p. Obviously, that resolution is pretty underwhelming in 2026, but it could serve as a draw for hyper-competitive gamers playing shooters where every frame counts. More likely, you'll be playing at QHD with an eye-watering refresh rate of up to 540Hz, which many high-end GPUs will struggle to saturate.
The monitor is G-Sync and Free-Sync compatible, and has a snappy GTG response time of 0.02ms. HDR brightness is rated up to 1,500 nits, and around the back, there are ports aplenty.
As you can see, this monitor features some of the best pixel response and input lag we've ever tested in this category.
(Image credit: Tom's Hardware) (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Our brightness testing also yielded some of the highest maximum white luminance scores we seen on an OLED display, and very strong HDR White Luminance scores. You can read our full Asus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W 27-inch review for more details, but to sum things up, our review landed it a coveted five-star rating. Our only con was that the monitor has no internal speakers, which, if you're spending this much on a monitor, probably isn't a concern.
Highlights include its category-leading brightness, colorful and accurate panel, unique 720Hz mode, excellent build quality, and even some LED lighting for show. We also appreciated the high-end build quality and unique styling.
So if you want to secure one of these for yourself, you can now pre-order at Newegg for $1,099 . January 30 is the listed release date, and Newegg's low price guarantee means that if the price goes down at all before launch, it will honor that lower price.
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