Monitors / Comparison

Acer VG240YU Mbiipx vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

Monitor · Acer

Acer VG240YU Mbiipx

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Acer VG240YU Mbiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: Acer VG240YU Mbiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: Acer VG240YU Mbiipx leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

Acer VG240YU Mbiipx

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Acer VG240YU MbiipxASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS
79Gear score79
23.8″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate310 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.5 msResponse time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $229

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Acer VG240YU Mbiipx or ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS better?

Acer VG240YU Mbiipx and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Acer VG240YU Mbiipx leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: Acer VG240YU Mbiipx leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz).