ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS vs Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS
24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · IPSSamsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.
55″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · Mini LED VAASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79.
- Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
- Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS
If you care most about refresh rate.
Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen.
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS | Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. | |
|---|---|---|
| 79 | Gear score | 79 |
| 24.5″ | Screen size | 55″ |
| 1920×1080 | Resolution | 3840×2160 |
| 310 Hz | Refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| IPS | Panel | Mini LED VA |
| 1 ms | Response time | 1 ms |
| ≈ $229 | Estimated price | ≈ $1,700 |
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 Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. better?
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS and Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 79 and 79. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Which has the higher refresh rate?
Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).
How much do they cost?
Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG259CMS ≈ $229, Samsung Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen. ≈ $1,700. Current prices vary by store.