LG Display Launches World’s First 720Hz Gaming OLED Panel, Powers ASUS ROG Swift for Esports

September 21, 2026
LG Display Launches World’s First 720Hz Gaming OLED Panel, Powers ASUS ROG Swift for Esports
  • LG Display unveiled the world’s first 24.5-inch 720Hz Gaming OLED panel for esports monitors, delivering a 0.02ms response time to minimize motion blur and ghosting in fast-paced games.

  • The panel is designed with an end-to-end solution that integrates panel design and driving system to sustain stable, high refresh rates.

  • ASUS has integrated the panel into the ROG Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace, which is the official monitor for the PGL CS2 Major Singapore 2026, signaling mainstream esports adoption.

  • LG did not disclose additional product specifics or availability beyond the statements in the release.

  • Pricing for the ASUS model is quoted at $1,099 in the United States, with sales slated for later this year.

  • The article corrects an earlier assumption by noting the ASUS panel was not supplied by BOE.

  • LG says the panel has entered mass production, indicating a transition from a launch phase to manufacturing, though no sales figures were provided.

  • The article includes corporate context and contact details for LG Display, with a link to their website for more information.

  • The information is drawn from LG’s announcement and industry coverage, with discussion on OC3D’s forums.

  • LG reported a W975 billion H1 2026 net loss, framing the OLED push as part of a broader investment in OLED infrastructure and strategic expansion rather than near-term profits.

  • The company did not disclose pricing, retail availability, or launch regions for the panel or ASUS monitor, and announced production start on September 20, 2026, in Seoul.

  • Despite the high refresh rate, the article notes diminishing returns for gamers and that achieving 720fps requires specific, less demanding games and compatible GPUs.

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