Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs GamePower Lucid S40

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
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Monitor · GamePower

GamePower Lucid S40

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel66
Response time99
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and GamePower Lucid S40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 310 Hz).
  • Response time: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

GamePower Lucid S40

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSGamePower Lucid S40
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
310 HzRefresh rate400 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time0.2 ms
≈ $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 GamePower Lucid S40 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and GamePower Lucid S40 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 310 Hz). Response time: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (0.2 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: GamePower Lucid S40 leads (400 Hz vs 310 Hz).