ASUS ROG's New OLED Gaming Monitors Start At $599 And Go Up To 280Hz

ASUS is rolling out a trio of "premium value" gaming monitors with OLED panels, all three of which are 27-inch models built for 1440p gaming. All three fall under the Republic of Gamers banner and include the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 ($649 MSRP), ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS ($699 MSRP), and ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES ($599 MSRP).

"These premium value Strix OLED monitors serve as accessible entry points with absolutely no compromises on quality. Gamers can enjoy the high-end features more commonly found in top-tier ROG OLED monitors, including a custom heatsink, comprehensive OLED Care suite with Neo Proximity sensor, Extreme Low Motion Blue (ELMB) technology, intuitive ASUS DisplayWidget software, and more," ASUS says.

None of these are part of a newer crop of 5-layer tandem 4K OLED monitors, but they do boast some nice features for the money.

Starting with the least expensive of the bunch, the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMES is built around a semi-glossy QD-OLED panel with a 2560x1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits of peak brightness for HDR content.

This is a FreeSync Premium model that is also compatible with G-SYNC. Connectors include a pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG Gen 2 is also a 27-inch display with a 2560x1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, but it's built around a glossy WOLED panel with a much higher peak brightness rating at 1,300 nits. It's also VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified.

It also features two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 input, and a 3.5mm audio jack like the $599 model, and adds a USB hub to the mix with a pair of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.

This one is a FreeSync Premium Pro model and is G-SYNC compatible as well.

Finally, the 27-inch ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS occupies the top pricing spot among the three and features the same 2560x1440 resolution, but is the fastest of the bunch with a 280Hz refresh rate. Like the $599 model, it's built around a semi-glossy QD-OLED panel.

This one sits between the other two in terms of brightness with a peak 1,000 nits rating. It's also VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified.

Inputs on this one include 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, and 1x USB-C (15W power delivery).

It's another FreeSync Premium Pro model (only the $599 model doesn't have the Pro designation) and, like the other two, is compatible with NVIDIA G-SYNC.

No word yet on when these new ASUS ROG OLED monitors will reach retail, but we suspect they will show up at the usual spots soon.