The Asus ROG Swift PG258Q is a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 TN LCD monitor. Now you may be thinking this collection of specs isn’t hugely impressive, but there’s one key feature to this monitor that is very attractive for fans of high-paced esports…
The Asus ROG Swift PG258Q is a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 TN LCD monitor. Now you may be thinking this collection of specs isn’t hugely impressive – and by itself it certainly isn’t – but there’s one key feature to this monitor that is very attractive for fans of high-paced esports titles. The PG258Q sports a whopping 240 Hz refresh rate, combined with G-Sync, for the ultimate low latency, high refresh experience.
Most basic 24-inch 1080p displays clock in around $150, and these days you can even get 144 Hz monitors in the $200 to $300 range. The PG258Q, however, is significantly more expensive: for those that want 240 Hz and Nvidia’s variable refresh technology, you’ll need to hand over a massive $599.99 , which effectively restricts this display to all but enthusiast gamers.
So what do you get for your $600? Well, in true Asus ROG Swift fashion, the PG258Q features many gamer elements. The stand is a wide, three-pronged design with interesting copper vent highlights, while the rear of the monitor features aggressive shapes and a ‘tech’ pattern. Those that want a slim monitor should look elsewhere, because the display section is quite thick and the pillar that holds it up is quite hefty as well.
The benefit to such a large stand and design is its positional flexibility. The ROG Swift PG258Q supports height, tilt and pivot adjustments, allowing you to position the monitor exactly how you want without moving the stand. With the monitor in its highest possible position, you can also swivel it into a portrait orientation, which is a feature you’d expect from a high-end monitor of this size.
Perhaps the strangest part of this monitor’s design is its LED illuminated logo that’s projected onto your desk from the base of the stand. After a quick survey on social media, most of you seem to think this is a gimmick, and I agree. However, you can disable the LED logo in the monitor’s on screen display, or you can switch out the logo for a custom-made insert of your choosing.
