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ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X

24.1″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X leads (360 Hz vs 310 Hz).
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BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X

If you care most about resolution, refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSBenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size24.1″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
310 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
IPSPanelTN
1 msResponse time—
≈ $229Estimated 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 XG259CMS or BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X leads (360 Hz vs 310 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X leads (360 Hz vs 310 Hz).