Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 210 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate79
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 210 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNSASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A
82Gear score82
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
380 HzRefresh rate210 Hz
IPSPanelFast IPS
0.3 msResponse time0.3 ms
≈ $280Estimated 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 XG259QNS or ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 210 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 210 Hz).