Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM vs Rampage Cyclops CY34R180

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 · Rampage

Rampage Cyclops CY34R180

34″ · 3440×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution88
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and Rampage Cyclops CY34R180 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY34R180 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Rampage Cyclops CY34R180

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMRampage Cyclops CY34R180
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
240 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $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 Rampage Cyclops CY34R180 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM and Rampage Cyclops CY34R180 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY34R180 leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CM leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

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