Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS vs Pixio PX27U Wave

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 · Pixio

Pixio PX27U Wave

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and Pixio PX27U Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Pixio PX27U Wave leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Pick this

Pixio PX27U Wave

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNSPixio PX27U Wave
82Gear score82
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
380 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $280Estimated price≈ $400

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 Pixio PX27U Wave better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and Pixio PX27U Wave are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Pixio PX27U Wave leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz). Response time: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 160 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS ≈ $280, Pixio PX27U Wave ≈ $400. Current prices vary by store.