ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" Black 2025
The Fast IPS panel delivers a 180Hz refresh and 1ms response with ELMB SYNC, eliminating ghosting and tearing even with variable refresh rates. Its USB-C port with DP Alt mode and DisplayWidget software enable a clutter-free setup and easy mouse-driven monitor adjustments. This monitor best suits competitive FPS gamers who demand blur-free motion clarity and responsive controls over high resolution or portability.
Screen 24.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync G-Sync Compatible
HDR DisplayHDR 400
66 Overall Score
Price £99
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong color (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong performance (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong portability (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3: 95%, sRGB: 130% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 20 |
| Weight | 5.9 kg / 13.0 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | HP OMEN 27qs G2 | MSI MAG 321CUPDF | Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31.5 | 32 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | VA |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 160 | 240 | 280 | 160 | 180 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" | 88.1 | 79.7 | 37.5 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 82.5 | 67 | 47.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.5 | 78.7 |
| HP OMEN 27qs G2 Compare | 76.7 | 45.2 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 89.9 | 87.9 | 99.5 |
| MSI MAG 321CUPDF Compare | 92.1 | 55.3 | 83.9 | 97.1 | 66.7 | 91.1 | 82.1 | 68.8 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3225DM Compare | 88.1 | 15.1 | 73.8 | 91.6 | 66.7 | 82.5 | 58.3 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £99
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