Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN vs Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 380 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
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Monitor · Philips

Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L

48.9″ · 5120×1440 · 144 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate62
Resolution97
Panel100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN and Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNPhilips Evnia 49M2C8900L
82Gear score82
24.5″Screen size48.9″
1920×1080Resolution5120×1440
380 HzRefresh rate144 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
0.3 msResponse time—

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 XG259QN or Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN and Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Philips Evnia 49M2C8900L leads (5120×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN leads (380 Hz vs 144 Hz).