ASUS ROG Introduces 27-inch 4K OLED & 500Hz OLED Gaming Monitors

ASUS ROG has unveiled two new 27-inch OLED gaming monitors: the Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the Strix OLED XG27AQDPG. Both monitors incorporate the latest fourth-generation ROG QD-OLED technology and ROG OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 for improved visuals and reduced onscreen flicker.

New ROG OLED Monitors

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is among the first 27-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate (as other display makers has introduced equivalent offerings) – its pixel density is now 166 PPI (pixels per inch), meaning sharper images and clearer text; the monitor also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification. Connectivity options include DisplayPort 2.1a (80Gbps), HDMI 2.1, USB-C with 90W Power Delivery, and a USB hub.

Meanwhile, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG is focusing on speed: this 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED panel can run at a blazing-fast 500Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response time. Refresh rates like this is no longer the privilege of TN panels (and its associated downsides), as it is capable of producing 10-bit color and 99% DCI-P3 gamut, along with Dynamic Brightness Boost for enhanced brightness in HDR mode. I/O includes DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (Display Stream Compression) and HDMI 2.1.

New OLED Features

As with all OLED panels, lifespan management is key to prevent premature burn-ins, so both monitors are equipped with new OLED Care Pro suite that includes the new “Neo Proximity Sensor” that automatically switches the display to a black screen when no user is detected. Meanwhile, the OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 technology utilizes a luminance compensation algorithm that boosts brightness during refresh rate fluctuations, which nets a 20% flicker reduction (shown above); there’s also the refresh rate cap feature to limit flickering as well.

Finally, ASUS Malaysia announced that the ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM will be available in Malaysia starting February 2025, while the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG is expected to launch in July 2025. No pricing has been announced at the time of this writing.

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