Monitors / Comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A vs ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

Monitor · ASRock

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A

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

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3AASUS ROG Strix XG259CM
76Gear score76
34″Screen size24.5″
3440×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
—Response time1 ms
≈ $326Estimated 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 ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A or ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM better?

ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A and ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A 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).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASRock Phantom Gaming PG34QRT3A ≈ $326, ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM ≈ $309. Current prices vary by store.