Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q vs Samsung C32HG70

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 · Samsung

Samsung C32HG70

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 144 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 71.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and Samsung C32HG70 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71.

  • Resolution: Samsung C32HG70 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung C32HG70

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QSamsung C32HG70
71Gear score71
24.5″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
180 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $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 Samsung C32HG70 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and Samsung C32HG70 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 71 and 71. Resolution: Samsung C32HG70 leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q leads (180 Hz vs 144 Hz).