Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs Lenovo Y27gq-25

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 · Lenovo

Lenovo Y27gq-25

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel50
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Lenovo Y27gq-25 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: Lenovo Y27gq-25 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: Lenovo Y27gq-25 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Lenovo Y27gq-25

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMLenovo Y27gq-25
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
270 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelTN
1 msResponse time0.5 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 XG249CM or Lenovo Y27gq-25 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Lenovo Y27gq-25 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: Lenovo Y27gq-25 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: Lenovo Y27gq-25 leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 240 Hz).