ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace Selected as Official Monitor for PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026
World’s fastest OLED gaming monitor takes center stage as competitive
Counter-Strike Major enters a new era of visuals
- ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has been named official monitor of PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026 — the first Counter-Strike Major to be played on OLED
- ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is a 24.5-inch TrueBlack Glossy™ Tandem WOLED monitor, with a design based on feedback from pro players
- Features Position Sensor, Quick OSD menu, 3 esports color modes, OLED Care Pro with Neo Proximity Sensor, and GaNFET cooling to prolong OLED lifespan
- Pro Setting to Share within DisplayWidget Center app lets players export, import, and share monitor settings
- ROG Esports OLED series spans four 24.5-inch models featuring QD-OLED and WOLED panel options that deliver 360, 540, 560, or 720Hz refresh rates
TAIPEI, Taiwan, August 25, 2026 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced that the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace has been selected as the official monitor of PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, making it the first Counter-Strike Major to be played on OLED. PGL is the home of some of the most-watched Majors in Counter-Strike history, and this is the first event of its kind to be hosted by the tournament organizer in Southeast Asia. For this special occasion, PGL is incorporating the next-generation ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace — the world’s fastest OLED monitor.
"PGL has produced some of the most-watched Majors in Counter-Strike history, and we are proud to bring a tournament of this magnitude to Singapore, the first Major ever held in Southeast Asia," said Silviu Stroie, CEO of PGL. "A stage this historic deserves a display to match, and ROG delivered it. Together, we are giving players and fans a Major of firsts."
New milestones for the Majors
PGL has produced some of the most-watched Counter-Strike Majors to date, including PGL Major Stockholm 2021, Antwerp 2022, and Copenhagen 2024. Running from November 24 to December 13, 2026, the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026 marks the first Counter-Strike Major to be held in Southeast Asia. It’s also the first Major to use OLED monitors on the main stage.
ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace – the world’s fastest OLED
The ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace is a 24.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 gaming monitor built for professional esports play. Its 720Hz refresh rate delivers smooth motion and responsive performance for fast-paced competition, while the TrueBlack Glossy™ Tandem WOLED panel delivers impeccable imagery. The monitor features a 99.5% DCI-P3 color gamut, true 10-bit color, and Delta E < 2 accuracy. Plus, it boasts the following key esports features.
- Position sensor: a real-time readout that helps players reproduce exact monitor placement at different venues
- Pro Setting to Share: lets players export, import, and share preferred settings through ASUS DisplayWidget Center; also helps sync visual preferences across different panel technologies (QD-OLED, WOLED) to ensure monitors with the same profile deliver consistent viewing experiences
- Quick OSD and three esports color modes: helps players adjust key display settings before matches
- OLED Care Pro with Neo Proximity sensor and GaNFET technology: helps reduce waste heat for longer OLED lifespan, backed by a 3-year burn-in warranty
Built in cooperation with the pros
ROG worked closely with PGL and the world’s top professional players to gather direct feedback during development of the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace monitor. That input helped shape competition-focused details ranging from stand and base measurement markings to Position Sensor and Esports Color modes.
“The Major is where the best in the world prove themselves — it deserves the best monitor in the world,” says Vincent Chiou, ASUS Corporate Vice President and General Manager of the Display Business Unit. “Bringing the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace to the Major stage is the moment competitive Counter-Strike moves to OLED. It’s the fastest display, on the biggest stage.”
ROG Esports OLED gaming monitor series
The ROG Esports OLED series spans four 24.5-inch models with QD-OLED and WOLED panel options, offering 360-720Hz refresh rates to cater to the needs of gamers.
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Model |
Panel type |
Refresh rate |
Response time |
Brightness |
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ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace |
24.5" TrueBlack Glossy™ Tandem WOLED |
720Hz |
0.02ms |
1700 nits |
|
ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace |
24.5" TrueBlack Glossy™ Tandem WOLED |
540Hz |
0.02ms |
1700 nits |
|
ROG Strix OLED XG259QDPG Ace |
24.5" RGB QD-OLED with anti-glare coating and BlackShield film |
560Hz |
0.03ms |
1800 nits |
|
ROG Strix OLED XG259QDNS Ace |
24.5" RGB QD-OLED with anti-glare coating and BlackShield film |
360Hz |
0.03ms |
1800 nits |

