ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace are closely matched overall (within 4 points).
  • Key differences: resolution, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W has 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px; refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W has 720 vs 540 Hz; peak brightness (HDR), where ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace is 200 nits brighter.
  • Best value: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace (from $699) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace are closely matched
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W · 77 overall, #16 of 81
70
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace · 82 overall, #5 of 81
66
Key differences
  • ResolutionASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W 720 vs 540 Hz
  • Peak BrightnessASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace 200 nits brighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG AceROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-WLead
Performance
+10
Image Quality
Tie
Panel
+17
Connectivity
+7
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
+12

Physical Comparison

3.2 kg4.54 kg
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG AceROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W

ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is 1.34 kg (42%) heavier than ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace.

Value for Money

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

ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace

ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace

No notable compromises found.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W

  • No USB-C — no single-cable laptop connection.

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
Screen Size
24.5 in
26.5 in8% more
Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
2560 × 1440 px
Panel Type
Pixel Density
N/A
111

Image Quality

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
Brightness (typical)
390 nits
N/A
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
N/A
99

Performance

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
Refresh Rate
540 Hz
720 Hz33% more
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms
0.02 ms

HDR

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits13% more
1,500 nits

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
1
1
USB-C
N/A
No

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes

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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