ASUS Unveils ROG STRIX OLED XG27AQDMG, The World’s First Glossy WOLED Gaming Monitor: 26.5″ QHD & 240Hz

ASUS Unveils ROG STRIX OLED XG27AQDM, The World's First Glossy WOLED Gaming Monitor: 26.5" QHD & 240Hz 1

ASUS has introduced what it's calling the world's first glossy WOLED gaming monitor, the ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG.

Glossy finishes have become a rare sight in the gaming monitor segment with matte finishing being the choice for several display brands but ASUS wants to keep this tradition alive and has just introduced the world's first WOLED gaming monitor which comes with a glossy OLED panel which is called the ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG.

26.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) glossy WOLED gaming monitor with 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms response time for immersive gaming

Highly efficient custom heatsink, advanced airflow design, and ASUS OLED Care functions to reduce the risk of burn-in

ROG-exclusive OLED Anti-flicker technology helps reduce the flicker during refresh-rate fluctuations

Third-generation WOLED technology provides brighter full white windows, clearer text, and improved motion clarity

Optional uniform brightness setting ensures consistent luminance levels

DisplayWidget Center software allows users to easily access OLED Care functions and adjust monitor settings using a mouse

The ASUS ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG WOLED gaming monitor is a 26.5" flat-panel design that comes with a 1440P (QHD) resolution, a refresh rate of 240Hz, & a response time of 0.03ms. This panel is designed for high-end gamers, especially the eSports segment since they can benefit from such RR numbers. The gaming monitor is both NVIDIA G-Sync compatible and AMD Freesync certified and it also comes with VESA Certified AdaptiveSync Display 240 certification.

In terms of design, the third-generation WOLED technology is said to provide brighter white windows, clearer text, and improved motion clarity while the Glossy WOLED design ensures deep black hues and supersharp visuals under any lighting condition. The monitor is also DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 compliant.

As for the protection aspects, the ASUS ROG STRIX XG27AQDMG comes with ASUS's OLED care tech and OLED Anti-Flicker design. ASUS has also incorporated a custom heatsink which is fully passive in design. The monitor also carries a compact stand design and a futuristic back plate which adds to the cyberpunk aesthetics that this monitor is going for. I/O on the monitor includes a single DP1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 outputs along with two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports and an earphone jack.

As of right now, the ASUS ROG WOLED has an MSRP of $749 with a promotional pricing of $699 US at launch. Launch is expected in early Q3.