Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q vs NZXT Canvas 32Q

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
VS
Monitor · NZXT

NZXT Canvas 32Q

32″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and NZXT Canvas 32Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: NZXT Canvas 32Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

NZXT Canvas 32Q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QNZXT Canvas 32Q
71Gear score71
24.5″Screen size32″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $173Estimated 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 XG256Q or NZXT Canvas 32Q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and NZXT Canvas 32Q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: NZXT Canvas 32Q leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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