Today I will be reviewing my first OLED monitor the ASUS ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor (PG27AQDM). Since the first time OLED displays were introduced on mobile phones I was hooked. I absolutely loved the deep blacks and the vibrant colours that OLED displays produced. Ever since then, I’ve always dreamed of having OLED displays on everything, from my TV’s to computer monitors.
In this review I’ll be talking about the monitor’s design, ergonomics, connectivity, panel, gaming performance, and of course sharing my final thoughts.
ASUS ROG Swift monitor design
Out of the box it’s clear that the ROG Swift OLED is made for gamers. ASUS has a specific design aesthetic for all of its gaming peripherals. They have bold, sharp angles, ROG logos, and eye-catching LEDs.
In the case of the ROG Swift OLED, one of the first things you’ll notice after you set it up is the bright red ROG logo that’s projected onto your desk from the bottom of the monitor stand. On the monitor itself you’ll find more LEDs. The first is on the bottom center of the monitor where you’ll see another red LED ROG logo.
Finally, when you turn your attention to the back of the monitor you will find another large ROG logo. This logo is backlit with RGB LEDs that have customizable behaviours. Along the back of the monitor stand you will also see the word “SWIFT” lit up in red.
ROG Swift monitor ergonomics and adjustments
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED has fantastic ergonomics that you would expect from a premium monitor like this. With the monitor stand you can adjust height, pivot, and tilt forwards and backwards as well as swivel left and right. You can also rotate the monitor 90 degrees into portrait mode.
The ROG Swift OLED can easily be removed from the monitor stand thanks to the quick release latch. For those that like to mount their monitors, the ROG Swift is also VESA compatible.
Overall, I found the ASUS ROG Swift OLED ergonomics to be perfect for my gaming, media, and day-to-day productivity needs.
Intuitive controls
On the bottom front of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED behind the ROG logo you will find three buttons. These buttons are the back button, navigation joystick, and the power button. The back button and navigation joystick are the primary buttons used to control the monitor’s On-Screen Display (OSD).
Within the OSD ASUS offers a number of gaming related features. This includes an on-screen FPS counter, crosshairs for first person shooter games, and monitor presets based on the type of game played.
Looking further into the monitor’s OSD you will also find controls for the monitor’s LEDs. Like I mentioned earlier, only the back panel of the monitor has RGB LEDs. You can use the OSD to customize the RGB behaviour to your liking. Controls for the other LEDs are limited. You’re only able to customize the brightness of the downward facing LED at the base of the monitor stand.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED connectivity
When it comes to connectivity ASUS made sure that users would have plenty of options. Along the bottom of the monitor you will find 1x display port, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x earphone jack, and 2x USB-A 3.2 ports.
During my testing this was more than enough ports for me to connect multiple laptops to the monitor. If I could make one request to ASUS, it would be to add a USB-C thunderbolt port. All of my laptops use USB-C and being able to connect to a monitor via USB-C would eliminate the need for dongles.
ROG Swift’s gorgeous OLED panel
The panel on the ASUS ROG Swift OLED is one of the best I’ve seen. OLED panels are known for their deep blacks and superbly vibrant colours. My test unit has a 26.5” panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Gamers won’t be disappointed in the ROG Swift’s incredible speed, the panel has a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds.
Visibility on this panel is equally as impressive. According to ASUS’ website, the ROG Swift OLED has a viewing angle up to 178 degrees. I tested this claim and was impressed, I was able to clearly see the text and images displayed regardless of what angle I was viewing at.
ROG Swift gaming and media performance
Gaming on the ASUS ROG Swift OLED is incredible. This is due to the OLED technology which produces a higher contrast ratio and more vibrant colours. In my testing I played some of my favourite games including Call of Duty Warzone 2 and Halo Infinite. The fast refresh rate and response time of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED is perfect for these fast paced games.
During my testing I didn’t experience any screen tearing or stuttering. This is because the ROG Swift OLED is compatible with NVIDIA’s G-Sync and AMD FreeSync. This technology allows the monitor to match the frames per second (FPS) displayed from my computer’s graphics performance unit (GPU). The result is a clear image without any distortions.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED is also HDR10 certified and can achieve up to 1000 nits of brightness. This is another certification that amplifies your gaming and media performance. The reason for this is that HDR10 enhances the visual quality of games and media by providing a wider range of colors, higher contrast, and brightness.
Overall, playing games and consuming media on the ASUS ROG Swift OLED is fantastic. The large 26.5″ screen is also a good size for total immersion while playing games and consuming media. I couldn’t be more impressed with the monitor’s visuals and performance.
Productivity on the ROG Swift OLED monitor
Over my time testing the ASUS ROG Swift OLED I used it as my primary monitor for my day-to-day work. Like playing games and watching media, doing work on the monitor was equally as captivating. Icons, images, and text seemed to have a new life and popped out at me as I worked. When I had video calls, all of a sudden the typically bland looking quality images had amazing contrast and saturated colours.
As mentioned earlier, the ROG Swift OLED monitor is capable of rotating 90 degrees into portrait mode. This mode is great for designers, artists, programmers, or anyone else that finds themselves needing more vertical visibility. In my case, I used this mode for photo editing and reading documents.
Final thoughts on the ASUS ROG Swift OLED gaming monitor
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) is by far my favourite gaming monitor. It’s fast, responsive, has great ergonomics, plentiful connectivity, an eye catching design, and of course a gorgeous OLED display. The high resolution and ability to rotate into portrait mode also means that this monitor is great for creative and productivity professionals. For those of you looking for something a little larger the ASUS ROG Swift OLED also comes in a 47.5″ variant. Personally, I find the 26.5″ panel to be perfect as an all-round monitor.
If you’re looking for a gaming monitor I highly recommend checking out the ASUS ROG Swift OLED. This monitor has everything you need to enjoy your games, movies, and even casual web browsing or work.
If you’d like to see what other gaming peripherals are made by ASUS you can have a look here.
Note: The ASUS ROG Swift OLED monitor is currently on pre-order until June 9th when it can be purchased both online and in store. For anyone purchasing in store, the monitor will come with a ROG pillow (while quantities last).
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The screen size and fresh rate is the key!
The fast refresh rate would be amazing
The ergonomics and the refresh rate is a no brainer for top features! The resolution and viewing angles are other great features.
The large 26.5″ screen is a what I need for sure!
As a person who needs to work hard to afford any good items to add into their gaming setup, just the whole monitor itself would really benifit with it being a better display. Even with me having saved up for a cheap end 3060 ti (PNY branded which is a cheaper graphics card) I still opt out to use 1280 by 720 because thats what I can use. A 240hz with a high quality monitor being at 1440p would be amazing for more beautiful scenary then just at 720p.
The OLED and response time would be awesome for grinding some marking for my students, making and editing YouTube videos for my students, and then when finally finishing – switching over to LOL and absolutely inting every game!
I don’t know what stands out more for me through this article. Between the 240 Hz refresh rate, the clarity of the resolution, or the sheer vibrancy of this product it puts itself and presents so well. Unfortunately my monitor currently has a fairly washed colour palette. This monitor also goes in any angle needed as seen even vertically which is a small bonus yet goes a long way for many people with duel monitor set ups.
Overall seems through this article and videos provides this appears to be a very quality monitor.
I was gonna say the impressive refresh rate had me won over, but the ergonomics and adaptability of the monitor stand are just so much better then what’s such an industry standard, so I simply have ti give it up to ROG and their awesome design.
Ergonomics! After working for 8hrs in front of my monitor, I rarely want to keep sitting here and playing games. Apreciate the extra ergo features!
This monitor looks amazing. Thanks for the in depth review. The biggest reason I would love to win this bundle is the awesome image quality the OLED produces. Blazing fast response and refresh times and all the versatile features this monitor can do make it that much sweeter.
Refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds.
Fast action gaming would definitely benefit.
The refresh rate of 240Hz and response time of 0.03 milliseconds are most important to me
The OLED would benefit me the most because of the better colour depth and actual displaying of true black.
The 240 Hz refresh rate would be an upgrade from my old monitor
The OLED will make my gaming experience much better because of the high contrast colours!
Asus has always put together a perfect mix of peak design, quality and durability. This monitor is a perfect example, plus a bit of “playfulness”. If I have to pick one feature, it would have to be the OLED display. The response speed, (no ghosting, even on super-fast action) colour gamut (close to 100%), and the lower eye fatigue after watching a screen for hours make the OLED panel the most important feature for me. After all, it’s what happens on the screen that makes gameplay.
The most important feature for me would be the response time of 0.03 milliseconds. As a long time fighting game player, and with the release of Street Fighter 6, this would benefit me as the fast response time would help with combo timing and reacting to other player attacks.
I think the ergonomics and adjustability of this monitor would be the most important feature that would affect my gaming performance. It is important to be able to watch the action easily and comfortably.
Pretty hard to beat an OLED screen at 240Hz.
To me, the most important feature that Marcus discussed is the 240Hz OLED screen. Visuals on this monitor would greatly improve my gaming experience.
Refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds, that is the most important feature to improve my gaming.
I like that the ROG Swift OLED monitor is capable of rotating 90 degrees into portrait mode, which is great for my graphic art projects.
The Intuitive controls is the best part for me
The OLED panel is the most important feature of this monitor for me.
Best feature – OLED @ 240HZ. Phenominal picture AND speed!
The monitor is adjustable so the perfect angle can be made for viewing.
The large 26.5″ screen is a good size for my total gaming experience while playing games and viewing media.
I think the most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED deep blacks which would benefit gaming performance by providing the most realist visuals possible.
OLED WILL REALLY MAKE MY GAMES POP!
The 240Hz refresh rate is the best, since high contrast ratio and vibrant colours would make my gaming more realistic and enjoyable to play.
The 240 Hz refresh rate and g-sync feature would motion while gaming so much clearer over my current lcd.
adjustable screen for a great experience
The refresh rate is incredible and has great color to be used for gaming and video
I think the most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED deep blacks which would benefit gaming performance by providing the most realist visuals possible.
for me it is the ROG Swift monitor ergonomics and adjustments because I always have neck issues when I game for some time thanks to a stiff neck
This is incredible – The large 26.5″ screen is also a good size for total immersion while playing games and consuming media. I am playing on a small screen so this would be so amazing for me.
great resolution makes gaming so much better
Monitor is adjustable in so many ways, the perfect angle can be attained.
large crisp OLED picture for the best visual effects
G-Sync combined with the refresh rate are game changers. It allows you to be more immersed into the game world without fleeting thoughts about screen tearing.
The large screen with OLED picture quality makes this a must buy! Thanks for the awesome review
The fast refresh rate will help me defeat my competitors.
I would go with the resolution because I want to see what I play in crystal clear way
the resolution and the 178° viewing angle are great features
For me the resolution and the 178° viewing angle are great features
My son who would use this is taller so the fact that this monitor can adjust height, pivot, and tilt forwards and backwards as well as swivel left and right is a selling feature for me. This would make gaming easier to see at eye level.
240Hz because it gives an advantage vs opponents.
The 240 Hz refresh rate, high contrast ratio and vibrant colours would make my gaming more realistic and enjoyable to play.
I like the 240hz refresh rate, I think that’s super important for gaming and videos!
Most important feature is being able to rotate the screen 90 degrees, sometimes i would like to use in portrait mode
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