Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

27″ · 3840×2160 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
240 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time4 ms
≈ $309Estimated 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 XG259CM or ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (1 ms vs 4 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 144 Hz).