Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs Gigabyte G34WQC2

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

23.8″ · 1920×1080 · 270 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte G34WQC2

34″ · 3440×1440 · 200 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Gigabyte G34WQC2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQC2 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Gigabyte G34WQC2

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMGigabyte G34WQC2
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
270 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $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 XG249CM or Gigabyte G34WQC2 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Gigabyte G34WQC2 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: Gigabyte G34WQC2 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 200 Hz).