Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B

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 TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanel—
1 msResponse time—
≈ $309Estimated price≈ $357

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 TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM ≈ $309, ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B ≈ $357. Current prices vary by store.