Monitors / Comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B

27″ · 1920×1080 · 520 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 Hz vs 380 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1BASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS
82Gear score82
27″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
520 HzRefresh rate380 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.3 ms
≈ $280Estimated price≈ $280

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 ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B or ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS better?

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B and ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 Hz vs 380 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B leads (520 Hz vs 380 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG27FFX1B ≈ $280, ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS ≈ $280. Current prices vary by store.