Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs LG Ultragear 32GS85Q

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 · LG

LG Ultragear 32GS85Q

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and LG Ultragear 32GS85Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: LG Ultragear 32GS85Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG Ultragear 32GS85Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMLG Ultragear 32GS85Q
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
270 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
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 XG249CM or LG Ultragear 32GS85Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and LG Ultragear 32GS85Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: LG Ultragear 32GS85Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 180 Hz).