Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs HP OMEN 27c

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 · HP

HP OMEN 27c

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and HP OMEN 27c are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: HP OMEN 27c leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

HP OMEN 27c

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSHP OMEN 27c
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
310 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
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 HP OMEN 27c better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and HP OMEN 27c are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: HP OMEN 27c leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 240 Hz).