Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX25AQ vs Samsung U32D970Q

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX25AQ

25″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time50
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Monitor · Samsung

Samsung U32D970Q

31.5″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · PLS
GEAR SCORE 51.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel65
Response time30
Verdict

ASUS MX25AQ and Samsung U32D970Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51.

  • Resolution: Samsung U32D970Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Response time: ASUS MX25AQ leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).
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ASUS MX25AQ

If you care most about response time.

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Samsung U32D970Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX25AQSamsung U32D970Q
51Gear score51
25″Screen size31.5″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelPLS
5 msResponse time8 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 ASUS MX25AQ or Samsung U32D970Q better?

ASUS MX25AQ and Samsung U32D970Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 51 and 51. Resolution: Samsung U32D970Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Response time: ASUS MX25AQ leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).