Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM vs Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97

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 · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97

54.6″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 78.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CMSamsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97
78Gear score78
23.8″Screen size54.6″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
270 HzRefresh rate165 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 Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM and Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 78 and 78. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark S55CG97 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG249CM leads (270 Hz vs 165 Hz).