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 oled’s deep blacks would benefit me the most since right now my monitor doesn’t have it.
Great review Marcus! When it comes to gaming, my fav feature is the 240hz refresh rate! It would be a huge upgrade from my current setup and let me react so much better, improving my win rate hopefully hehe
I think the most important feature is the OLED display because of its brightness and 240Hz refresh rate that will enhance my gaming experience.
The most important feature of a gaming monitor for me is the super fast 240Hz refresh rate
For me the most important feature is the OLD tech itself with the higher contrasts. This would make images jump out better and more clearly to my eyes making gaming response and enjoyment better than ever.
That refresh rate would be really great!
Gaming and media performance is what matters the most from a monitor like this. I think the OLED screen with HDR and 240hz would like incredible, and would make playing games even more fun because it would look better and feel much more responsive.
The oled’s deep blacks would benefit me the most since right now my monitor doesn’t have it.
The 240Hz refresh rate is the most important feature to me as it smooths out the gaming experience, especially for fast-paced racing games.
The most important feature is the OLED screen itself. With its deep blacks and the vibrant colors that OLED displays produced, now that’s eye candy!
The ergonomics and adjustments are the most important feature for me, because i have a standing desk and would be able to adjust it as needed to get the best gaming experience.
The most important feature is the refresh rate which would help me respond faster during game playing
The 240Hz refresh rate is the most important feature for me as the smoother the better for playing complex games.
The most important feature is the OLED display due to its brightness and 240Hz refresh rate that enhance the gaming experience.
It is the 240hz refresh rate that is the most important feature for me. It would not only be a huge upgrade for me in terms of what I game on, it would enable me to improve my gaming performance and win more games!
The biggest feature upgrade for me would be the OLED with HDR10 certification. This would help my performance by making the colours on screen as accurate as possibly for gameplay
Absolutely love the connectivity where I have a PC and a Mac. With a good KVM I’m set!
“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.”
I think the most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED display, the feature will improve my gaming performance by making the colours and the contrast better while playing.
this monitor will take the whole gaming experience on another level….. 240 Hz refresh rate… awesome colors etc
The best feature is the OLED display, because it’s brightness and refresh rate would be amazing for gaming and watching/editing videos
the ergonomics and adjustments. I can’t find many monitors with this feature. With the ability to change the height and angle of the screen, you won’t need a bulky monitor stand!
Id say the most important feature is the amazing colours and deep blacks the monitor is capable of. Really helps you get immersed into a good game!
Great review Marcus! When it comes to gaming, my fav feature is the 240hz refresh rate! It would be a huge upgrade from my current setup and let me react so much better, improving my win rate hopefully hehe
The most important feature that Marcus discussed is the 240hz refresh rate the feature will improve my gaming performance by making the refresh rate better while playing.
My most important feature is that OLED panel. It might not improve my gaming performance, but it’d definitely improve the experience.
The large screen would total immerse me in the experience.
240hz at a 1440p resolution is pretty impressive. I splurged on a 4090 for my rig and it definitely seems like a good match for the oled monitor. 27” is the sweet spot for 1440p in my opinion.
The most important feature in my opinion would be the ergonomics and adjustments. I can’t find many monitors with this feature. With the ability to change the height and angle of the screen, you won’t need a bulky monitor stand!
The most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED display, the feature will improve my gaming performance by making the colours and the contrast better while playing.
The 240Hz refresh rate is the most important feature to me as the smoother the better for playing games.
The most important feature for me is that this OLED monitor is HDR10 certified. With up to 1000 nits of brightness everything I do will look much better. Gaming, watching videos and even work related tasks will be improved, due to the wider range of colours, higher contrast and brightness.
The most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED display, the feature will improve my gaming performance by making the colours and the contrast better while playing.
Not sure if anything would improve my gaming performance, but the OLED panel at 2K and 240Hz refresh rate would have everything looking good
I really like the monitor stand that you can adjust height, pivot, and tilt forwards and backwards as well as swivel left and right. Our current monitor we have propped up on things to be able to tilt it!
The OLED and graphics in story games are the best part
I would definitely appreciate the monitor ergonomics and adjustments.
this monitor will take the whole gaming experience on another level….. 240 Hz refresh rate… awesome colors etc
The fast refresh rate and response time, would be the most important feature for my gaming performance.
The best feature is the OLED display, because it’s brightness and refresh rate would be amazing for gaming and watching/editing videos 🙂
The most important feature that Marcus discussed is the OLED display, the feature will improve my gaming performance by making the colours and the contrast better while playing.
oled is the best for gaming and productivity! 🙂
Love that we can quickly alternate between landscape and portrait and 240 refresh hz refresh rate would be epic when GTA 6 comes out!
The fast refresh rate and response time, would be the most important feature for my gaming performance.
this monitor will take the whole gaming experience on another level….. 240 Hz refresh rate… awesome colors etc
The OLED and graphics in story games are the best part
This…is The Best …
most concise Review
I have Ever seen
for a Newly Released Product
It is detailed in every area of
Concern & then some.
I first looked into this monitor…just for The Novelty of it…as it’s kinda out of my budget right now…but the advancement in technology ESPECIALLY explained in such detail…has me thinking more intensely about it now too
The 240Hz refresh rate is the most important feature to me as the smoother the better for playing games.
The 240Hz refresh rate is the most important feature. If anything could help my pathetic game playing it might just be this feature. 🙂
I would definitely appreciate the monitor ergonomics and adjustments.
The most important feature for me is that this OLED monitor is HDR10 certified. With up to 1000 nits of brightness everything I do will look much better. Gaming, watching videos and even work related tasks will be improved, due to the wider range of colours, higher contrast and brightness.
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