Asus Unveils 24.5-Inch OLED Esports Monitor With 540Hz

ASUS has announced what it calls its first 24.5-inch OLED esports monitor with a 540Hz refresh rate, unveiling the new display as part of its latest gaming hardware lineup tied to Computex 2026.

The monitor is being positioned under ASUS’ Republic of Gamers branding as an esports-focused product built around a 24.5-inch OLED panel. ASUS’ announcement highlights a 540Hz refresh rate aimed at competitive play, where responsiveness and motion clarity are key selling points for players and tournament setups.

Multiple outlets covering the launch identified the model as the ROG Strix OLED XG259QWPG Ace. Reports describe it as a 1080p-class esports monitor designed to prioritize speed and fluidity over larger screen sizes or higher native resolutions that are common in mainstream OLED displays.

In the gaming monitor market, OLED panels have been more closely associated with larger formats and higher resolutions, especially in 27-inch and 32-inch categories. A 24.5-inch OLED built for esports marks a different approach, targeting the segment where 24-inch-class screens remain a standard due to desk space, viewing distance, and familiar competitive setups.

The 540Hz figure is notable because ultra-high refresh rates have historically been associated with fast LCD-based esports monitors. ASUS’ move brings OLED into that high-refresh territory, potentially broadening the range of panel technologies available to competitive players who have traditionally chosen LCD models for speed.

The announcement also underscores how display makers are continuing to differentiate gaming products by pushing refresh rates higher and pairing them with premium panel types. For ASUS and its ROG brand, it further adds to the slate of Computex-related display introductions as the company refreshes its gaming monitor lineup.

ASUS has not detailed availability timing or pricing in the information reflected by the initial reports. The company’s broader Computex 2026 display announcements suggest the monitor is part of a larger set of new products being introduced or previewed around the show.

Next steps will hinge on ASUS providing full specifications and a release plan, including regional launch details and final product configuration. As with other major monitor launches, additional information is expected to emerge as ASUS and its retail partners move from announcement to shipment.

For competitive gaming hardware, the introduction of a 24.5-inch OLED monitor at 540Hz signals that the race for esports-grade speed is now extending deeper into premium panel technology.