Most PC gamers are happy with hitting 60 frames per second (or FPS) in games. In recent years, however, the arrival of high-refresh-rate monitors has ushered in a new era of super-slick PC gaming where gaming at refresh rates of 120Hz, 144Hz or, in the case of Asus ROG Swift PG258Q, a whopping...

An exclusive first review of the first 240Hz gaming screen from Asus, part of their popular ROG Swift range. With NVIDIA G-sync and ULMB support included.

Excellent pixel response times; high refresh rate; great motion clarity and low lag for gaming; ULMB available and with high brightness potential; Nice ROG Swift design and features

Limitations of TN Film technology when it comes to viewing angles particularly; Minimum brightness adjustment range is limited; G-sync module results in more limited connectivity and scaler options

Gaming monitors are clearly going through a bit of a growth spurt, and ASUS is a company particularly focusing on this area. The ROG SWIFT PG258Q is a 24.5in screen with a whopping 240Hz top refresh and NVIDIA G-Sync, plus a host of other features specifically tailored for serious gamers.

Incredible 240Hz refresh; NVIDIA G-Sync; Great colour fidelity for TN; Good brightness and colour uniformity; Healthy selection of gaming adjustments

Expensive; Slightly disappointing gamut; Only two downstream ports on USB hub; Only two video inputs

The Asus ROG Swift PG258Q is a 24.5-inch 1920 x 1080 TN LCD monitor. Now you may be thinking this collection of

240Hz refresh with G-Sync leads to extremely responsive, low latency gaming; Decent design with easy-to-use OSD; Surprisingly good color performance

Expensive for just a 24.5-inch 1080p display; Limited improvements over 144Hz displays

So I got this monitor to replace my Asus ROG Swift 27" 144 Hz PG278Q, mostly because I play close to my monitor and found 27" to be a bit too big but also because of the 240 Hz refresh rate.

-240 Hz; yes it does make a subtle difference; -Gsync working at 240; -Very thin outer bezel

-Colors slightly off (might be the gamma; -Stand is basically a tripod that takes up an obnoxious footprint; -Stand mount (bezel) on back of monitor has two nubs that makes using a wall mount by Ergotron impossible to use without modifying the wall mount

The Asus ROG Swift PG258Q is the second 240Hz gaming monitor I've looked at; the first was the AOC AG251FZ . Just like the previous model, this a 25-inch panel with a 1080p resolution, but whereas the AOC featured FreeSync technology, the PG258Q includes G-Sync, plus blur reduction too.

Decent overall image quality; Fantastic gaming performance; Stylish and versatile stand; G-Sync works well; Attractive design; Choice of 144Hz with blur reduction or 240Hz

240Hz of debatable benefit; Limited connectivity; Only 1080p; Expensive

The Asus ROG Swift PG258Q is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a midsize monitor with serious gaming chops, but at about $600, it doesn't come cheap. However, it offers the fastest refresh rate available, as well as a speedy pixel response and Nvidia's G-Sync technology.

Excellent gaming performance; Very fast refresh rate; Nvidia G-Sync enabled; Fully adjustable stand; Gamer-friendly features

Expensive; Slightly skewed greens; Limited I/O ports

ASUS are pushing limits once again, this time in the realm of gaming monitors. The 24.5-inch ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q is, at its core, a proud speed demon. A direct upgrade from its predecessor, this 1920 x 1080 TN panel now boasts a dreamy refresh rate of 240Hz paired to a 1-milisecond response rate,...

Asus has a really interesting alternative to the Benq XL2540 with the RoG Swift PG258Q. Not only is it compatible with a larger number of graphics card due to its G-Sync support, but above all Asus has managed to squeeze more performance out of the same panel compared to the subsidiary of the...

Mike's Computer Shop is AWESOME!!! Very fast and very professional service!!! OMG gaming is now on the level of the Pros!!!! I have my adjusted to max of 240 and picture perfect screen and pictures. My gaming has stepped up in leaps and bounds.