ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace vs Apple Studio Display (2026)

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads Apple Studio Display (2026) overall by 20 points (66 vs 46 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 720 vs 60 Hz; brightness (typical), where Apple Studio Display (2026) is 210 nits brighter; resolution, where Apple Studio Display (2026) has 5120 × 2880 vs 1920 × 1080 px; panel type, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has OLED (WOLED) vs IPS; screen size, where Apple Studio Display (2026) has 27 vs 24.5 in.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads overall
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace · 83 overall, #2 of 81
66
Apple Studio Display (2026) · 39 overall, #78 of 81
46
Key differences
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 720 vs 60 Hz
  • BrightnessApple Studio Display (2026) 210 nits brighter
  • ResolutionApple Studio Display (2026) 5120 × 2880 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • Panel TypeASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace OLED (WOLED) vs IPS
  • Screen SizeApple Studio Display (2026) 27 vs 24.5 in

Scores by Category

ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace wins 4 of 6 categories · Studio Display (2026) wins 2

CategoryROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceStudio Display (2026)Lead
Performance
+81
Image Quality
+36
Panel
+10
Connectivity
+7
Ergonomics
+92
HDR
+70

Physical Comparison

3.6 kg5.4 kg
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceStudio Display (2026)

Studio Display (2026) is 1.8 kg (50%) heavier than ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

Studio Display (2026)

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

No notable compromises found.

Apple Studio Display (2026)

  • 60 Hz — no high-refresh gaming.
  • No height adjustment — you may need a monitor arm.

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
Screen Size
24.5 in
27 in10% more
Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
5120 × 2880 px
Panel Type
Pixel Density
N/A
218

Image Quality

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
Brightness (typical)
390 nits
600 nits54% more

Performance

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
Refresh Rate
720 Hz1100% more
60 Hz
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms
N/A

HDR

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits183% more
600 nits

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
HDMI Ports
2
0
DisplayPort
N/A
0
USB-C
N/A
Yes
Power Delivery
N/A
96 W

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Studio Display (2026)
Height Adjustment
Yes
No

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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