ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 2025
ASUS
68 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
82 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" | MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz | 288 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3: 95%, sRGB: 130% | 130% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 20W★ | — |
| Weight | 5.90 kg★ | 8.73 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong ergonomic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong feature (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average portability (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 20250.722score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 20250.204score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 2025 offers 3.5x better value for money
ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 2025
MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27" Metallic Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: MSI MAG 275UPD E14 27"
Scores 82 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 28 specs.
