Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A vs iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 310 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 80.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate92
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · iiyama

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81.

  • Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5Aiiyama GB2870UHSU-B1
80Gear score81
24.5″Screen size28″
1920×1080Resolution3840×2160
310 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 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 VG259QMR5A or iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81. Resolution: iiyama GB2870UHSU-B1 leads (3840×2160 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (310 Hz vs 165 Hz).