The largest number on this ASUS belongs to its lower-resolution mode. It runs at up to 540 Hz at 2560 × 1440, or 720 Hz at 1280 × 720. Knowing which of those pictures you want to play on is a better starting point than choosing the larger number.
In depth
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W review
Published
Best forEsports players who know their minimum frame rate and can put a 540 Hz monitor to work.
At a glance
- Screen size
- 26.5 inches
- Panel technology
- Tandem WOLED
- Native resolution
- 2560 × 1440
- Refresh rate
- 540 Hz
Pros
- 540 Hz at native QHD.
- Separate 720 Hz mode for games that can run exceptionally fast.
Cons
- 720 Hz cuts the pixel count to a quarter of native.
- Glossy coating rewards a desk with controlled lighting.
Display
- 26.5 inches
- Tandem WOLED
- Glossy finish
Native QHD is the more useful choice for reading distant names, checking a map or moving between a game and the desktop. The lower mode can make distant objects coarser, even though a fast-moving target updates more often.
Motion
- 540 Hz at QHD
- 720 Hz at HD
TFTCentral found excellent motion clarity in native mode and confirmed an Xbox Series X accepted 4K at 120 Hz. The Xbox signal is scaled to the display’s native pixels. The exceptional refresh ceilings belong to the PC side of the setup. 1
Connectivity & Setup
- DisplayPort 2.1
- HDMI 2.1
Check the output mode in the graphics driver after switching resolution. Then look at frame times in the game: moving from 540 to 720 Hz cuts less than half a millisecond from the interval between refreshes. A system that regularly takes several milliseconds longer to render a frame has a different bottleneck.
Alternatives
For a mix of slower games and creative work, the PG27UCDM offers 4K at 240 Hz in a similar physical size. A player already using a good 360 Hz monitor should try recording a demanding match before assuming the higher ceiling will help.
Verdict
This is a specialist display for competitive play. Buy it for the native 540 Hz mode you can actually drive, with 720 Hz as a deliberate detail-for-speed trade.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- TFTCentralAsus ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W Review - TFTCentral (opens in a new tab)https://tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqwp-w
Motion clarity in native 540 Hz mode and confirmed Xbox Series X 4K/120 Hz input.