Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM vs MSI Optix MAG251RX

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

29.5″ · 2560×1080 · 220 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate81
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · MSI

MSI Optix MAG251RX

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI Optix MAG251RX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 220 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

MSI Optix MAG251RX

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CMMSI Optix MAG251RX
76Gear score76
29.5″Screen size24.5″
2560×1080Resolution1920×1080
220 HzRefresh rate240 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms

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 XG309CM or MSI Optix MAG251RX better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM and MSI Optix MAG251RX are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG309CM leads (2560×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 220 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: MSI Optix MAG251RX leads (240 Hz vs 220 Hz).