ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the availability of the Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, expanding the Ace esports monitor range with OLED options. Designed with direct input from professional players, these 24.5-inch monitors use a TrueBlack Glossy Tandem WOLED panel with a 0.02 ms (GTG) response time, 1700 nits peak brightness, 99.5% DCI-P3 color gamut and true 10-bit color, setting a new benchmark in the esports monitor category defined by TN panels for decades. Pro-focused features include measurement scales on the stand and base, a Quick OSD menu, Hue Optimizer and three Esports Color Modes to help dial in their setups. The flagship PG259QWS Ace, the official monitor of PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, pushes refresh rates to 720 Hz and includes the exclusive Position Sensor and DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR20) connectivity. Meanwhile, XG259QWPG Ace gives players an identical OLED esports experience at 540 Hz.

Changing the rules of the game
For decades, TN panels have been the default choice for competitive play, trading color, contrast and viewing angles for raw speed. With the Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace, ROG—the world's No.1 OLED gaming monitor brand—removes that compromise. Self-lit OLED pixels switch almost instantly, delivering motion clarity without sacrificing brightness or relying on backlight strobing technology. Because each pixel produces its own light, there is no backlight blooming, so contrast, color and black levels stay consistent across the entire panel, This reduces flicker for more comfortable viewing experiences versus traditional LCD monitors. The result is a new benchmark for esports professionals: faster, clearer, more consistent visuals that let players see more, react faster and unlock their full potential. In addition, the monitors include Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology to take motion clarity to the next level.

LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today its launch of a 24.5-inch 720 Hz Gaming OLED panel, leading the esports monitor market paradigm. The company's 24.5-inch 720 Hz Gaming OLED panel is the first-ever OLED panel tailored specifically for esports.

Standard monitors used for esports are primarily in the 24-inch class, enabling players to view the entire screen at a glance. By initiating mass production of its 24.5-inch 720 Hz Gaming OLED panel, LG Display aims to pioneer the mainstreaming of OLED technology across the esports monitor market.

Acer used IFA Berlin to show off the Predator XB253Q U1, a 24.5-inch monitor that hits 1000 Hz at its native 1920x1080 resolution. That's notable because most "1000 Hz" monitors so far have needed a resolution cut to get there. Acer's own XB273U F6 from CES 2026, for example, only reaches 1000 Hz at 720p, dropping down from its native 1440p resolution. The XB253Q U1, on the other hand, uses an IPS panel and skips that compromise, offering full FHD at the full refresh rate. It also comes with Acer's VRB Pro backlight strobing tech to cut down motion blur, along with a circular polarizer layer aimed at reducing eye strain during long sessions. It's also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.

It's not the first monitor to pull this off. LG's UltraGear 25G590B got there first, also at 25 inches and 1000 Hz native FHD, and launched at $999.99. Acer's asking $1,099.99 for the XB253Q U1, a $100 premium over LG's price. In Europe it's priced at €1,099, and in China at RMB 7,999. Availability is set for Q1 2027 across North America, EMEA, and China, so this isn't a monitor you can buy just yet. We'll have to wait for independent testing to confirm whether the panel's 0.3 ms response times can actually keep up with 1000 Hz in real gameplay, rather than just on a spec sheet

Alienware has added two new OLED gaming monitors to its lineup, with the 32-inch AW3226Q targeting high-end 4K gaming and the 24.5-inch AW2527HX going after the competitive gaming segment with a 560 Hz refresh rate. The Alienware 32 4K OLED (AW3226Q) uses a 3840 x 2160 RGB-stripe tandem OLED panel running at 165 Hz. Response time is rated at 0.03 ms gray-to-gray, while peak HDR brightness reaches 1,000 nits. The panel covers 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut and comes factory-calibrated to Delta E <2. It supports VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and Dolby Vision, along with NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync. For connectivity, it has two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and USB-A and USB-C downstream ports, with the latter supporting up to 15 W charging. Alienware is also backing the display with a three-year warranty that includes OLED burn-in coverage. The AW3226Q is scheduled to launch globally this fall for $699.99.

The Alienware 25 560 Hz QD-OLED (AW2527HX) uses a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 QD-OLED panel with a 560 Hz refresh rate and the same 0.03 ms response time. Alienware describes it as the fastest monitor it has built to date. Peak brightness reaches 1,500 nits, with a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 rating. The AW2527HX uses a matte AGLR coating and DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR13.5) with full bandwidth, no DSC. Alienware has also added graphite heat dispersion and an AI-based pixel-level algorithm, together with pixel shift and pixel refresh features for OLED burn-in protection. Developed in collaboration with Team Liquid esports players, the monitor is scheduled to launch in early Q1 2027. Pricing has not yet been announced.

Acer today announced a full lineup of monitors for high-powered gaming and content creation across the Predator, Acer Nitro, and Acer ProDesigner portfolios. Spanning ultrafast refresh rates, high-resolution panels, and adaptive display technologies, the new monitors are designed to meet the needs of a wide range of gamers and creators.

Predator XB253Q U1: Top-tier Responsiveness for Esports
The Predator XB253Q U1 monitor is a premium gaming display designed for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts seeking the ultimate speed and responsiveness for fast-paced titles and esports competitions. The 24.5-inch size is optimal for esports environments and delivers ultrafast visual response, motion clarity, and consistent performance, enabling gamers to react more quickly and maintain precision during fast-paced gameplay. It features a 1000 Hz refresh rate with FHD resolution, along with Acer's proprietary Visual Response Boost (VRB) Pro technology, which reduces motion blur and ghosting so that fast-moving objects on screen appear sharper and easier to track. The monitor is VESA DisplayHDR400 certified and includes Circular Polarizer technology to reduce glare and eye strain during longer gaming sessions. It also offers AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible for tear-free gaming visuals.

Samsung Display will showcase the gaming performance advantages of QD-OLED through collaborations with global game companies at gamescom 2026, the world's largest gaming exhibition. The company also announced plans to begin mass production of 24.5-inch QD-OLED panels optimized for eSports and FPS games by the end of this year, underscoring its technology leadership in the gaming monitor market.

Highly anticipated titles from CAPCOM, KRAFTON and CD PROJEKT RED take the stage at gamescom with QD-OLED displays
Samsung Display announced on August 27 that it will partner with global game companies including CAPCOM, KRAFTON, and CD PROJEKT RED at gamescom 2026, taking place in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to 30. New and flagship titles from each company will be showcased on gaming monitors featuring Samsung Display's QD-OLED panels, demonstrating the outstanding picture quality of QD-OLED to gamers from around the world.