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ASUS TUF GAMING VG259Q vs ASUS VG278QR

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF GAMING VG259Q

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 144 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate62
Resolution55
Panel80
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Monitor · ASUS

ASUS VG278QR

27″ · 1920×1080 · 165 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 64.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate68
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS TUF GAMING VG259Q and ASUS VG278QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64.

  • Refresh rate: ASUS VG278QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS VG278QR

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF GAMING VG259QASUS VG278QR
64Gear score64
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
144 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelTN
—Response time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $570

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 VG259Q or ASUS VG278QR better?

ASUS TUF GAMING VG259Q and ASUS VG278QR are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 64 and 64. Refresh rate: ASUS VG278QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS VG278QR leads (165 Hz vs 144 Hz).

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