ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace vs ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG

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 XG27AQWMG overall by 5 points (71 vs 66 out of 100).
  • Key differences: refresh rate, where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 720 vs 280 Hz; response time (GtG), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has 0.02 vs 0.03 ms; resolution, where ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG has 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px; peak brightness (HDR), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is 200 nits brighter.
  • Best value: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG (from $599) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace leads overall
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace · 83 overall, #2 of 81
71
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG · 74 overall, #24 of 81
66
Key differences
  • Refresh RateASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 720 vs 280 Hz
  • Response TimeASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 0.02 vs 0.03 ms
  • ResolutionASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG 2560 × 1440 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • Peak BrightnessASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 200 nits brighter

Scores by Category

Evenly split — each wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMGLead
Performance
+46
Image Quality
Tie
Panel
+17
Connectivity
+10
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
+12

Physical Comparison

3.6 kg4.8 kg
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG

ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG 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 XG27AQWMG

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

No notable compromises found.

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG

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

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
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 Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
Brightness (typical)
390 nits
N/A
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
N/A
99

Performance

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
Refresh Rate
720 Hz157% more
280 Hz
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms33% less
0.03 ms

HDR

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits13% more
1,500 nits

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
N/A
1
USB-C
N/A
No

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
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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