Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs MSI MAG 32CQ6F

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 · MSI

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 32CQ6F

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMMSI MAG 32CQ6F
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size31.5″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time0.5 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 MSI MAG 32CQ6F better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and MSI MAG 32CQ6F are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 32CQ6F leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).