Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW3425DWM vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3425DWM

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Alienware AW3425DWM and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW3425DWM

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3425DWMASUS ROG Strix XG259CM
76Gear score76
34″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
—Estimated price≈ $309

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 Alienware AW3425DWM or ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM better?

Alienware AW3425DWM and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: Alienware AW3425DWM leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).