ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor vs Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor (2026)
Which is better? We compared both on score, owner ratings, pros and cons.
ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor
24.5" FHD 360Hz IPS, 1ms, G-Sync Ultimate, NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer. Built for esports.
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Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor
27" 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED, 0.03ms, Infinity Core lighting. The ultimate competitive OLED.
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| ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor | Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| 247Verdict Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner Rating | 4.5★ (2,400) | 4.6★ (2,400) |
| Verdict | Excellent | Outstanding |
| Refresh | 360Hz | 360Hz |
| Response | 1ms | 0.03ms |
Quick Verdict
Both are strong choices, but the Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor edges ahead with a 9.5/10 vs 9.1/10. 27" 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED, 0.03ms, Infinity Core lighting. The ultimate competitive OLED. That said, the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor is worth considering if 24.5" FHD 360Hz IPS, 1ms, G-Sync Ultimate, NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer. Built for esports..
Pros & Cons Side by Side
ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor
- 360Hz refresh rate at 1080p FHD — maximum frames per second for competitive play
- NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer built into the display hardware measures system latency directly
- G-Sync Ultimate certification is the highest tier — full variable refresh plus HDR400
- 1080p FHD at 24.5-inch is the esports standard — professional tournament specifications
- ASUS ROG Armory Crate software controls display settings from the same software as keyboard and mouse
- 1080p in 2026 — 1440p is more future-proof for non-competitive use
- 24.5-inch limits immersion for single-player games versus 27-inch alternatives
- Premium pricing for an FHD monitor when QD-OLED alternatives approach at similar cost
Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor
- QD-OLED delivers infinite contrast ratio
- 360Hz refresh rate — highest of any OLED gaming monitor
- 0.03ms response — physically fastest pixel response
- 99% DCI-P3 with perfect black levels
- Alienware AlienFX lighting
- £700+ — premium OLED pricing
- QD-OLED burn-in risk with static HUD
- 27-inch 1440p slightly lower pixel density than 24-inch 1080p
FAQ
Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz or Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED?
Both are strong choices, but the Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor edges ahead with a 9.5/10 vs 9.1/10. 27" 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED, 0.03ms, Infinity Core lighting. The ultimate competitive OLED. That said, the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz Esports Monitor is worth considering if 24.5" FHD 360Hz IPS, 1ms, G-Sync Ultimate, NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer. Built for esports..
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN 360Hz worth the extra cost?
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF QD-OLED Monitor matches or exceeds it at a potentially lower price point.
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