Since they raised the flag and founded the Republic of Gamers (ROG) in 2006, Asus has been one of the pioneers of gaming hardware. Among many “world firsts”Asus released the world’s first 144Hz gaming monitor in 2012, the world’s first G-Sync monitor in 2014, and the world’s first mini-LED display in 2021; this gaming powerhouse has long been at the forefront of technological advancements in the industry and shows no signs of slowing down.
Now the Asus ROG range of OLED gaming monitors are here to set modern standards in the space, so we’ll talk about what really makes a great OLED panel. In addition to deep blacks and incredibly high refresh rates, you also need to consider resolutions, response times, refresh rates, and tons of other features, so join us as we partner with ASUS ROG to aid you find a ROG monitor that will last long into the future – whether you’re looking for blazing frame rates in first-person shooters or a massive screen for multitasking.
If you currently own an IPS or TFT monitor, you’re probably curious about what an OLED panel offers that your current one doesn’t. Unlike IPS, OLED monitors do not require backlighting, which makes them significantly thinner. Because every pixel of the OLED panel is illuminated, backlight bleeding is a thing of the past and black pixels don’t even turn on, saving energy while creating a “true” black for much richer, deeper contrast. Motion transparency on the OLED panel is also much higher, with almost imperceptible ghosting and blur (something you’ll really appreciate in racing simulators and other fast-paced 3D games). In fact, motion clarity on a 240Hz OLED panel is about the same as on a 360Hz IPS panel.
There’s a range of ROG OLED monitors to choose from QD-OLED AND WOLED displays. Both offer the same excellent blacks and deep contrast, but for the ultimate in brightness and color accuracy, it’s worth choosing a QD-OLED display like ROG Swift PG32UCDMthat combines time-honored OLED technology with quantum dots to deliver unrivaled image quality – perfect for gamers and creators demanding the best possible color accuracy.
The advantage of WOLED monitors is that they are cheaper and energy competent, while still offering excellent contrast ratios. So on that front, check it out ROG Swift PG27AQDPwhich is also the world’s first monitor to support a 480Hz refresh rate. This translates into incredibly silky movement and virtual elimination of screen tearing, especially when combined with G-SYNC and FreeSync (all ROG OLED monitors support FreeSync and are G-SYNC compatible). While we’re on the subject of refresh rates, the lowest you’ll get with the ROG Monitor is 240Hz, so you can be sure it’ll match any GPU you throw at it.
Asus ROG uses high-quality LG panels for its glossy and semi-glossy monitors, but if glare and reflections are a problem, they can be treated with specially designed semi-matte anti-reflective finishes. These surfaces cover the entire size range of ROG OLED monitors, starting with 27-inch options such as ROG Swift PG27AQDM up to the 49-inch giant that is the ultrawide ROG Swift PG49WCD— a monitor wide enough to give you huge, unrestricted workspace by day and unparalleled gaming immersion by night. This is the monitor that goes with a complete simulation setup, whether you want to watch drivers try to overtake you in Forza Horizon 5 or surround yourself with the huge space of Elite Dangerous.
Every ASUS ROG monitor is powered by an arsenal of powerful built-in technologies that further enhance your on-screen experience. Dual mode, currently available on ROG Swift PG32UCDPallows you to seamlessly switch between high refresh rate and high resolution, depending on the type of game you are playing. If you want the ultra-sharp image to fully reflect the Old West landscapes of Red Dead Redemption 2 or the mystical Nordic lands of God of War Ragnarok, set the dual mode to 4K/240Hz. For fast-paced online games like Call of Duty or Apex Legends that prioritize frames over pixels, choose FHD/480Hz resolution.
Exclusive ROG anti-flicker technology reduces flicker when the monitor changes refresh rate in G-Sync or FreeSync, reducing eye strain so you can continue working slow into the night. Then there it is OLED care packagewhich uses pixel shifting, logo dimming and other screen-wiping tools to extend the panel’s future life (with a three-year warranty on most OLED models).
With all the power that ASUS ROG offers, the only thing that will hold you back from peak gaming performance is your GPU. If you’re not content to admire the silky movement of your mouse cursor across the screen, there’s no point in having a monitor that runs in the 240-480 Hz range if you don’t have a graphics processor powerful enough to reach those heights. For 4K and ultrawide gaming you should probably look for something like this ASUS Dual Nvidia RTX 4070 card or ASUS TUF Gaming RX 7800 XTusing AI scaling technologies such as Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR, along with frame generation (RTX 40 series only) or AMD Fluid Motion Frames to achieve these high refresh rates. These cards also feature HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4/2.0 ports, which are necessary to support the resolutions and refresh rates supported by the ASUS ROG series of monitors.
So go to ASUS gaming equipment store Or Amazon and get ready. Currently, there is also a “Rate your equipment” promotion where you can benefit £50 cashback on select OLED monitors when you purchase and leave a review, but you’ll have to hurry because it’s only available until December 31, 2024.
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