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 most important feature is the quick release latch to remove the monitor and mount it on the wall. I would love this because of the space restriction that I have. Maybe the extra space will enable me to improve my game!
Soo many to choose from, 0.03 response time, OLED, lots of connectivity. Big one for me is the response time, no ghosting is huge.
For me the most important feature is not one feature but a combination of features, the rotating monitor and the multiple inputs. These make the monitor quite flexible. I could use it for gaming in one mode with one input and then use it for programming by rotating it and using the other input.
The response time/refresh rate is super important for me for gaming!
I love the huge amount of connectivity features! USB! HDMI! All of it!
The refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds, this is what sets this monitor apart.
This ASUS ROG gaming monitor sounds amazing ! The looks of it are
one thing but the total adjustability of it, colors, angles , the extra ports allow more hook ups , the size, the gaming aspects are anyone who
enjoys playing games everything they have only hoped for one day..
Love the 240hz refresh rate – it would be great for FPS gaming and the OLED display with HDR10 certified would be great for watching movies or shows!
This is amazing. My son wants an upgrade so bad from the TV monitor he is using now. The visuals on the Tv are hotrible and so the OLED technology would one if the most important features for him.
the OLED technology with a higher contrast ratio and more vibrant colours along with the refresh rate of 240HZ and response time of 0.03 ms makes this a very desirable device.
I love the 3 inputs; could plug my pc, switch and playstation on the monitor
This aspect of the monitor would suit me fabulously: “The high resolution and ability to rotate into portrait mode also means that this monitor is great for creative and productivity professionals.”
refresh rate and response time 0.03 ms is incredible and beyond useful
I think the most important feature reviewed is the OLED panel capable of 1000nits and 240Hz!
An OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate is the best feature! That would be great for racing games,
Such a fast refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds makes this the perfect gaming monitor for me to finally upgrade to! No more waiting and waiting..to refresh! What an improvement..
The fast refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds makes this the perfect gaming monitor for me. I have upgraded my system a lot but I was holding out for a top-notch gaming monitor to take my gaming to the next level. I want to be better and faster than all the rest.
You can be the best player but if you cannot keep up it is meaningless. Refresh rate and response time is the key it being the victor when all things talent wise are equal.
An important feature that Marcus spoke of is-ROG Swift monitor ergonomics and adjustments
These upgrades could be a big benefit for me because I have mobility issues, so ergonomic is a plus!
Lots of great features, but the versatility of mounting and orientation options take the monitor to a higher level.
Higher contrast ratio, more vibrant colors, faster refresh rate and response time are key and definitely going to make my gaming experience fun and entertaining
OLED best screen display ever! Like the stand looks very convenient. Refresh rate is awesome.
This OLED monitor’s high resolution and 240Hz refresh rate are the most important for me – it’ll let me to experience my games with smoother visuals than before (currently running a 120Hz system).
Ergonomics and response time would be the things that I see will probably enhance my gaming experience!
I would love to have one of those in my gaming setup!
ROG Swift monitor ergonomics and adjustments because I sit at computer all day so to be comfortable while gaming can only help improve experience
the OLE for deeper darker blacks is my high interest.
The oled panel would really bring my viewing experience to the next level and really bring the immersion up.
The response time is of 0.03 milliseconds is extremely impressive, and will really help eliminate ghosting when I’m playing Halo Inifinite and other fast FPS games!
The monitor stand is the most important to me because it’s ergonomic and can tilt to 90 degrees. It serves a production monitor as well for me with this feature.
Having the ergonomic adjustment options would be the most beneficial feature so that you can make sure the monitor is at the right height for you whether you are using a standing or sit-style desk. Gaming for long hours can cause serious neck pain and this seems like a great solution.
The refresh rate and latency is crucial for competitive gaming, I’d love to get my hands on one!
Many great features, but the versatility of mounting and orientation options take the monitor to a higher level.
The quick release latch would benefit me a lot, as I would be able to VESA mount the monitor.
0.03 response time I use a LG 60hz ultra wide on my ASUS G16 165hz a 240hz is a new dimension plus the adjustment that’s what I look for in a monitor to be flexible with ports and inclinable
I dont know if it is just the settings but whenever I see an asus monitor compared to the others I notice there is a stark difference in color vibrancy. The framerate and sharpness look really good.
47.5″ variant…….
Play World of Warcraft or anything on that & OH MY…
Absolute awesomeness…
The viewing angle is important to me – as eyesight has recently become an issue, screen time needs to be optimal and I need to clearly see the text and images.
I think the best feature of this monitor is the awesome OLED display which provides really deep blacks, something that would greatly enhance my PS5 gaming experience.
The quick release sounds like a great way to customize mounting and improve options for gaming.
Thanks for the info and review Marcus, I too would need more usb-c connections for my setup plus linking the rig into my daily work desk. However I can still see a work around while enjoying all of the other great features too!
There are of course great performance benefits. But the ergonomics features are super great because comfort during those long gaming sessions makes a big difference!
To me the most important features in the review are: Refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03 milliseconds.
Any reduction in in any delay when online gaming can be the difference in a win or loss.
After reading the informative review of the ASUS ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) an important feature pointed out is the refresh rate and response time noted.
Wow! A refresh rate of 240HZ and response time of 0.03 ms is phenomenal. Plus I’m a sucker for some of the lighting features it has.
I like to wall mount my monitor so the fact that the ROG Swift OLED can easily be removed from the monitor stand thanks to the quick release latch sounds perfect for me. And it is also VESA compatible.
What I think is the most important feature that Marcus discussed is the ergonomics and adjustments. With the amount of time we spend on our computers for work and play, it’s important to have our workspace and gaming space adjusted properly. That feature will benefit your gaming performance ensuring I’m not straining my body, tiring myself out and causing injury allowing me to play longer.
Not mentioned in here, but the 240Hz refresh rate COMBINED with VRR will provide the smoothest possible playback of images on the fantastic OLED screen.
The 26.5 in would be perfect for my setup!
An important feature that Marcus discussed is the connectivity (1x display port, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x earphone jack, and 2x USB-A 3.2 ports). Having earphones would benefit so I can mute outside noises.
Been gaming on the Strix, if I could pair it with this OLED – 240 HZ and the 0.03MS, that’s going to be BLAST OFF. I will be able to spot Mr. Sneaky clearly!
The response time is of 0.03 milliseconds is extremely impressive, and will really help eliminate ghosting when I’m playing Halo Inifinite and other fast FPS games!
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