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ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP

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
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 540 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time99
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).
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ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size24.1″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate540 Hz
IPSPanelTN
1 msResponse time0.2 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 Pro PG248QP better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP leads (540 Hz vs 240 Hz).