Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

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 MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

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

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD 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

MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSMSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
310 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelVA
1 msResponse time—
≈ $229Estimated price≈ $600

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.

Free · no install

Which one adds more to your setup?

The scanner finds your graphics card, CPU, RAM, monitor, mouse and keyboard in under a minute. You get a score out of 100, estimated FPS in games, a bottleneck check and upgrade tips made for you.

FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS or MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD 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).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS ≈ $229, MSI MPG Artymis 273CQRX-QD ≈ $600. Current prices vary by store.