Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM vs Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 280 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time97
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Monitor · Rampage

Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

49″ · 3840×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution83
Panel66
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QMRampage Cyclops CY49R165
72Gear score72
24.5″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1080
280 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
0.5 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 TUF Gaming VG258QM or Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 leads (3840×1080 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM leads (280 Hz vs 165 Hz).