ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace vs ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 overall by 6 points (71 vs 65 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 720 vs 240 Hz; response time (GtG), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 0.02 vs 0.03 ms; resolution, where ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 has 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px; peak brightness (HDR), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is 400 nits brighter.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads overall
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace · 83 overall, #2 of 81
71
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 · 77 overall, #16 of 81
65
Key differences
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 720 vs 240 Hz
  • Response TimeASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 0.02 vs 0.03 ms
  • ResolutionASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • Peak BrightnessASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 400 nits brighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2Lead
Performance
+48
Image Quality
Tie
Panel
+3
Connectivity
+25
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
+24

Physical Comparison

3.6 kg4.8 kg
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2

ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2 is 1.2 kg (33%) 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

ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
Screen Size
24.5 in
26.5 in8% more
Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
2560 × 1440 px
Panel Type

Image Quality

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
Brightness (typical)
390 nits
N/A
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
N/A
99

Performance

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
Refresh Rate
720 Hz200% more
240 Hz
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms33% less
0.03 ms

HDR

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits31% more
1,300 nits

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
N/A
1

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen2
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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