Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · iiyama

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

28″ · 3840×2160 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSiiyama GB2870UHSU-B1
81Gear score81
31.5″Screen size28″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
280 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—

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 XG32WCMS or iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).