The race for ever-higher refresh rates in gaming monitors continues to accelerate, with manufacturers pushing beyond what seemed possible just a few years ago. At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, Asus has raised the bar significantly with its latest offering that breaks new ground in gaming display technology.
The New Speed Champion
Asus has officially unveiled the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, a 24.1-inch Full HD monitor that boasts an unprecedented 610 Hz refresh rate when operating in overclocked mode. This makes it the world's fastest gaming monitor, edging out competitors like Acer's recently announced 600 Hz display. The monitor achieves this remarkable speed through what Asus calls a Super TN panel—an evolution of Twisted Nematic technology that has traditionally been favored by professional gamers for its exceptional speed characteristics.
Technical Specifications and Performance
Beyond its headline-grabbing refresh rate, the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG offers impressive technical specifications designed specifically for competitive gaming. The monitor features a lightning-fast 0.1 ms response time and an input lag as low as 0.8 milliseconds, crucial metrics for professional gamers where split-second reactions can determine victory or defeat. It supports both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync technologies to ensure smooth gameplay without screen tearing.
Asus ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG Key Specifications
- Display: 24.1-inch Super TN panel
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Refresh Rate: 600 Hz native, 610 Hz overclocked
- Response Time: 0.1 ms
- Input Lag: 0.8 ms
- Color Coverage: 90% DCI-P3
- Maximum Brightness: 370 nits
- Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync compatible
- Connectivity: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, headphone jack, USB-C (firmware updates only)
- Adjustability: Height (0-160mm), Swivel (±45°), Tilt (+35° to -5°)
Super TN Panel Technology
Traditional TN panels have long been known for trading color accuracy and viewing angles for superior speed. Asus claims its Super TN technology bridges the gap between TN and other panel types like IPS, VA, and OLED. According to Asus, the panel delivers enhanced color output with 90 percent DCI-P3 coverage and improved brightness (up to 370 nits). However, early impressions from the Computex show floor suggest that while picture quality has improved over traditional TN panels, some color accuracy issues remain, with observers noting a yellowish tinge to white colors.
Gaming-Focused Features
The monitor comes equipped with several technologies aimed at competitive gamers. Extreme Low Motion Blur 2 (ELMB 2) technology works alongside a dual backlight design to reduce motion blur, while ROG's AI technology provides visual enhancements including dynamic shadow improvements and crosshair boosts. These features are designed to help professional gamers quickly identify and react to on-screen elements during fast-paced gameplay.
Design and Connectivity
Unlike many products in Asus' ROG lineup, the Strix Ace XG248QSG features a relatively understated design without RGB lighting. The all-black monitor offers practical adjustability with height adjustment (0 to 160 mm), swivel (+/- 45 degrees), and tilt (+35 to -5 degrees) capabilities. For connectivity, users get two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 port, a headphone jack, and a USB-C port—though the latter is only for firmware updates rather than video input or power delivery.
Market Position and Availability
This monitor clearly targets the professional esports segment where every millisecond counts, rather than casual gamers or content creators who might prioritize resolution and color accuracy over raw speed. While Asus has not yet announced pricing or availability details for the ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, it's reasonable to expect a premium price point given its class-leading specifications and positioning as a flagship esports display.
The Refresh Rate Arms Race
The introduction of this 610 Hz monitor represents the latest development in what has become something of an arms race among display manufacturers. With Samsung and MSI recently announcing 500 Hz OLED gaming monitors, the push toward ever-higher refresh rates shows no signs of slowing down. However, it's worth noting that such extreme refresh rates require equally powerful graphics hardware to fully utilize, and the practical benefits beyond certain thresholds remain a subject of debate among gaming enthusiasts.