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ASUS 720Hz OLED monitor: what it means for competitive gaming

ASUS 720Hz OLED monitor: what it means for competitive gaming

The refresh-rate race in gaming monitors has reached a new number. ASUS has announced the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, the company's first 720Hz OLED monitor, aimed clearly at pro players and competitive gaming fans. In this article we explain what is new about it, who it is for, and how to pick the right OLED monitor for you today.

What happened?

According to ASUS and tech press reports, the monitor is 24.5 inches at 1080p and uses a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel with a 720Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, up to 1,700 nits peak brightness, and DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) to run the full 720Hz.

The announced price is $1,099 in the US and £999 in the UK, and release dates differ by market. There is no official price or launch date for Saudi Arabia yet.

Why does it matter?

OLED monitors are known for very fast response times and true blacks, but very high refresh rates were for a long time the territory of TN and IPS panels. OLED reaching 720Hz means competitive players no longer have to choose between speed and image quality.

Be realistic, though: to benefit from 720Hz your PC needs to push a frame rate close to that number. That is usually only possible in lighter shooters like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant, with a strong graphics card, a fast CPU and a DisplayPort 2.1 output on the card.

Who is a 720Hz monitor for?

  • Esports players: if you play tournaments or ranked shooters, every millisecond counts.
  • Casual players: you probably won't feel a big difference versus a 240Hz or 360Hz monitor, so a higher resolution or bigger screen is a better investment.
  • Content creators and story-game players: a 4K 240Hz monitor gives a better balance of sharpness and speed.

OLED picks available now at Gamerzone

For competitive play at QHD

The Philips EVNIA 27-inch QD-OLED with 360Hz, 0.03ms response time and QHD resolution is a strong choice for players who want high speed with a sharper image than 1080p.

From the Gamerzone store: PHILIPS EVNIA 27-inch QD-OLED 360Hz monitor

For 4K quality with high speed

The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDMS is 31.5 inches with a 4K QD-OLED panel at 240Hz, 99% DCI-P3 coverage and DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification, a good fit if you game and create content on the same screen.

From the Gamerzone store: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDMS 4K 240Hz monitor

Check the current price and availability on the product page, especially during the 11.11 sale.

Tips before buying a high-refresh monitor

  1. Check the port: high refresh rates need the right DisplayPort version on both the monitor and the graphics card.
  2. Match it to your PC: a 360Hz monitor on a PC that makes 150 FPS won't give you its full value.
  3. Think about your games: fast shooters benefit from refresh rate, while story games benefit more from resolution and HDR.
  4. Look after your OLED: turn on the monitor's panel-care features to reduce the risk of burn-in over long use.

Conclusion

The ASUS 720Hz monitor is a new step for OLED in esports, but it is aimed at a specific group of players. Most players will get an excellent experience today from 240Hz or 360Hz OLED monitors. Need help choosing? Message us on WhatsApp at 0564121558, or visit our Olaya or Aqiq branch. Installments are available with Tamara and Tabby.

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