Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF

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 · Samsung

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · OLED
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel100
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82.

  • Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNSSamsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF
82Gear score82
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
380 HzRefresh rate180 Hz
IPSPanelOLED
0.3 msResponse time—
≈ $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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS and Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 82. Resolution: Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 G50SF leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS leads (380 Hz vs 180 Hz).