ASUS Republic of Gamers is bringing two 24.5-inch OLED esports monitors to the Philippines, with reported suggested prices starting at ₱55,000. The ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace reaches up to 720Hz, while the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace tops out at 540Hz.
According to Philippine technology publication TechPorn, the 720Hz Swift is expected in December 2026 at ₱90,000. The 540Hz Strix is expected in 2027 at ₱55,000, with no specific month given in the report. These are reported suggested retail prices, and buyers should check final retailer pricing and stock.
Price and launch
- ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace: up to 720Hz, reported at ₱90,000, expected December 2026.
- ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace: up to 540Hz, reported at ₱55,000, expected in 2027.
Two refresh rates, one 1080p panel size
Both monitors use 24.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 tandem WOLED panels, according to the local announcement reported by TechPorn. The Swift’s 720Hz maximum is the higher of the two, and it includes a position sensor intended to help players reproduce their monitor setup.
The Swift has DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 connectivity. The Strix uses DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression, or DSC. ASUS also lists a 0.02ms gray-to-gray response time for the panels. That manufacturer figure describes a pixel transition, not a measurement of total system input lag.
The reported price gap is ₱35,000. Alongside the refresh-rate difference, prospective buyers should check the exact features and connections they need rather than choosing solely by the larger number.
Can your PC use 720Hz?
A high-refresh monitor can update its image more frequently, but it does not make a game render more frames by itself. To benefit from the highest settings, players need a compatible graphics output, connection and display mode, plus a PC capable of producing suitably high frame rates in the games they play. Our explainer on refresh rate for gaming covers the basics.
At 720Hz, a display refresh lasts roughly 1.39 milliseconds. At 540Hz, it lasts roughly 1.85 milliseconds. Those figures describe the refresh interval only; they do not establish a player’s reaction time or the full input-to-display delay.
Both displays use 1080p resolution. That can suit players who prioritize competitive frame rates, though shoppers who prefer more screen space or sharper detail may favor a higher-resolution monitor. TechPipino has not tested either model. For another extreme-refresh display, see the Philips Evnia 1000Hz monitor.
Why it matters
The two displays bring unusually high OLED refresh rates to the local esports market, but their prices and PC requirements make them specialist options. Before ordering, check the exact model, supported refresh rate over your connection, local warranty and retailer stock.
Source: TechPorn, November 6, 2026.
