Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs HP X27q

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 · HP

HP X27q

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and HP X27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: HP X27q leads (2560×1440 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

HP X27q

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMHP X27q
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $309Estimated price≈ $229

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 HP X27q better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and HP X27q are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: HP X27q leads (2560×1440 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, HP X27q ≈ $229. Current prices vary by store.