Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs MSI MAG 275QF

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 · MSI

MSI MAG 275QF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz).
  • Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

MSI MAG 275QF

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSMSI MAG 275QF
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
310 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $229Estimated price≈ $200

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 MSI MAG 275QF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and MSI MAG 275QF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: MSI MAG 275QF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz). Response time: MSI MAG 275QF leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 180 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS ≈ $229, MSI MAG 275QF ≈ $200. Current prices vary by store.