Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS vs ViewSonic XG250

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

27″ · 2560×1440 · 180 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate72
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic XG250

25″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 75.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and ViewSonic XG250 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG250 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

ViewSonic XG250

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCSViewSonic XG250
75Gear score75
27″Screen size25″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
180 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
≈ $278Estimated 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 XG27WCS or ViewSonic XG250 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS and ViewSonic XG250 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 75 and 75. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG27WCS leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG250 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ViewSonic XG250 leads (240 Hz vs 180 Hz).