Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A vs Philips 25M2N5200U

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
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Monitor · Philips

Philips 25M2N5200U

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 390 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and Philips 25M2N5200U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81.

  • Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 310 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A

If you care most about response time.

Pick this

Philips 25M2N5200U

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5APhilips 25M2N5200U
80Gear score81
24.5″Screen size24.5″
1920×1080Resolution1920×1080
310 HzRefresh rate390 Hz
Fast IPSPanelFast IPS
0.3 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 TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A or Philips 25M2N5200U better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A and Philips 25M2N5200U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 80 and 81. Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 310 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMR5A leads (0.3 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Philips 25M2N5200U leads (390 Hz vs 310 Hz).