Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q vs MSI Optix G251F

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix G251F

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 70.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and MSI Optix G251F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG248QMSI Optix G251F
70Gear score70
23.8″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $279Estimated price—

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 ROG Strix XG248Q or MSI Optix G251F better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q and MSI Optix G251F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 70 and 70. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG248Q leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).