Monitors / Comparison

AOC AGON AG256FS vs ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

Monitor · AOC

AOC AGON AG256FS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 390 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

AOC AGON AG256FS and ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 280 Hz).
Pick this

AOC AGON AG256FS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

AOC AGON AG256FSASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS
81Gear score81
24.5″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
390 HzRefresh rate280 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 AOC AGON AG256FS or ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS better?

AOC AGON AG256FS and ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 280 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: AOC AGON AG256FS leads (390 Hz vs 280 Hz).