Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q vs KTC M27T20

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 · KTC

KTC M27T20

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · Mini LED
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel65
Response time69
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and KTC M27T20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: KTC M27T20 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

KTC M27T20

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QKTC M27T20
71Gear score71
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelMini LED
1 msResponse time3 ms
≈ $173Estimated price≈ $340

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 KTC M27T20 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and KTC M27T20 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: KTC M27T20 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (1 ms vs 3 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q ≈ $173, KTC M27T20 ≈ $340. Current prices vary by store.