An esports screen is useful only when its strengths match the games you play. ASUS PG259QWS Ace reaches a stated 720Hz, while its sibling offers 540Hz. Those figures make the model names worth checking twice before you compare a price, a cable or a graphics-card upgrade.
Quick Answer
The 28 October availability announcement covers two 24.5-inch FHD OLED monitors, with 720Hz reserved for the Swift PG259QWS Ace. Check the precise model and your PC's performance first. For a separate local budget reference, Evetech listed the Dahua LM24-A221Y144Hz monitor at R1699 on 29 October; that is not an ASUS OLED quote.
🖥️ Choose the screen class deliberately
These models target the compact esports display class. A smaller screen may suit someone who wants the playing area within a limited field of view, but it is a preference to test at the desk. It does not automatically make a large spreadsheet, timeline or text-heavy workspace more comfortable.
Both announced models use 1920x 1080 resolution. Decide whether that is the resolution you want for your other activities as well as your main game. Moving from a larger or higher-resolution monitor can change how much information fits on screen. Browse gaming monitors with size and resolution as separate requirements, rather than filtering only by the highest refresh rate.

⚡ Frame delivery is a separate measurement
A720Hz display does not make the computer produce 720frames per second. Measure your actual game at the settings you intend to use. Look at consistency as well as the highest figure reached in an empty scene. The useful comparison is the experience during normal play, including busy moments, rather than a menu counter.
Before buying another GPU, consider whether the game is limited elsewhere in the system. A graphics setting change and a processor limit can produce different outcomes. Compare complete all nvidia gaming pcs only after you understand what the current machine is doing. The monitor announcement contains no benchmark for your particular build.
🔗 Keep the two connection tables separate
The Swift and Strix products are related, but their input specifications are not interchangeable. The specific Strix US table lists DisplayPort 1.4 DSC, while the Swift announcement calls out DisplayPort 2.1. Verify the port, cable and supported display mode for the exact combination you will connect.
This matters particularly when a dock, adapter or laptop sits between the screen and the graphics hardware. A connector's shape is not the complete signal specification. Work through the whole path and check the settings exposed by the operating system after connection. Do not assume that a cable already carrying an ordinary desktop signal supports every advertised mode.
💡 Judge the upgrade against a working baseline
The separate R1699 catalogue reference is an ordinary 144Hz option, not a like-for-like OLED competitor. It gives a Rand anchor for the broader monitor budget while leaving the announced ASUS models' local price and timing open. Avoid converting a foreign price and calling the result a South African offer.
The 28 October news is availability, not proof of a new panel technology appearing for the first time that day. If your current screen already serves your games well, wait for the exact regional listing and specification you need. Choose the premium option when its display characteristics answer a clear requirement, with enough budget left for the rest of the setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are both new monitors 720Hz?
No. PG259QWS Ace is the 720Hz model; XG259QWPG Ace is 540Hz.
Does 720Hz mean my game reaches 720fps?
No. Refresh rate describes the display. Achieved frame rate depends on the game and the PC.
Is this a 4K monitor announcement?
No. The announced 24.5-inch pair uses FHD1920x 1080 panels.
Is the 28 October announcement the first reveal?
No. It is an availability milestone following earlier previews and announcements.
Should I copy the Strix port specification to Swift?
No. The two products have different connection specifications. Check the complete model name.
Is R1699 an ASUS OLED price?
No. R1699 was a separate Dahua 144Hz monitor listing in the local catalogue snapshot.
Ready to compare refresh rates sensibly?
Choose your target size and resolution, then compare the exact monitor inputs and supported modes in the Evetech range.