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ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs Philips 34M2C5601QA

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 · Philips

Philips 34M2C5601QA

34″ · 3440×1440 · 200 Hz · Fast VA
GEAR SCORE 79.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate77
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and Philips 34M2C5601QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.

  • Resolution: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 200 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 34M2C5601QA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMSPhilips 34M2C5601QA
79Gear score79
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
310 HzRefresh rate200 Hz
IPSPanelFast VA
1 msResponse time1 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 Philips 34M2C5601QA better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and Philips 34M2C5601QA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Philips 34M2C5601QA leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 200 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 200 Hz).