ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF

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

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF are closely matched overall (within 3 points).
  • 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; brightness (typical), where ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is 130 nits brighter; resolution, where Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF has 3840 × 2160 vs 1920 × 1080 px; screen size, where Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF has 32 vs 24.5 in.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF are closely matched
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace · 83 overall, #2 of 81
69
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF · 72 overall, #29 of 81
66
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
  • BrightnessASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace 130 nits brighter
  • ResolutionSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 3840 × 2160 vs 1920 × 1080 px
  • Screen SizeSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32 vs 24.5 in

Scores by Category

Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF wins 3 of 6 categories · ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace wins 2

CategoryROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceOdyssey OLED G8 G81SFLead
Performance
+48
Image Quality
+22
Panel
+25
Connectivity
+10
Ergonomics
Tie
HDR
+100

Physical Comparison

3.6 kg5.3 kg
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS AceOdyssey OLED G8 G81SF

Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF is 1.7 kg (47%) 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

Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF

Watch-outs

Compromises to know before you buy

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace

No notable compromises found.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF

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

Detailed Specifications

Panel

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
Screen Size
24.5 in
32 in31% more
Resolution
1920 × 1080 px
3840 × 2160 px
Panel Type
Pixel Density
N/A
140

Image Quality

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
Brightness (typical)
390 nits50% more
260 nits
Color Gamut (DCI-P3)
N/A
99

Performance

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
Refresh Rate
720 Hz200% more
240 Hz
Response Time (GtG)
0.02 ms33% less
0.03 ms

HDR

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
Peak Brightness (HDR)
1,700 nits
N/A

Connectivity

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
HDMI Ports
2
2
DisplayPort
N/A
1
USB-C
N/A
No

Ergonomics

Feature
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace
Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF
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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