Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q vs Dell UltraSharp U4025QW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Dell

Dell UltraSharp U4025QW

39.7″ · 5120×2160 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate50
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and Dell UltraSharp U4025QW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U4025QW leads (5120×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Dell UltraSharp U4025QW

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QDell UltraSharp U4025QW
71Gear score71
24.5″Screen size39.7″
1920×1080Resolution5120×2160
180 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $173Estimated price≈ $1,550

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 XG256Q or Dell UltraSharp U4025QW better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and Dell UltraSharp U4025QW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: Dell UltraSharp U4025QW leads (5120×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (1 ms vs 5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 120 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q ≈ $173, Dell UltraSharp U4025QW ≈ $1,550. Current prices vary by store.