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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
69 Overall Score
Price £99
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong color (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong performance (82th percentile) 82th
- Strong compact (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 24.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 (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" | Dell S2725QC S2725QC | LG UltraGear 27G640A-B | SANSUI 27 inch | MSI Optix MAG342CQR | Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 24.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | VA | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 120 | 300 | 200 | 144 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | HDR | HDR10 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS 24.5" | 88.1 | 79.9 | 36.2 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 82.4 | 67.4 | 47.9 |
| Dell S2725QC S2725QC Compare | 73.8 | 82.4 | 88.4 | 72.4 | 72.2 | 44.2 | 87.7 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G640A-B Compare | 88.1 | 77.2 | 69.2 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 90.4 | 87.7 | 79.9 |
| SANSUI 27 inch Compare | 92.8 | 16 | 69.2 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 85.2 | 77.5 | 91.2 |
| MSI Optix MAG342CQR Compare | 72.8 | 82.4 | 78.9 | 97.3 | 72.2 | 73.8 | 96.8 | 86.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2724HF Compare | 84.3 | 55 | 51.3 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 89.7 | 95.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £99
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Jun 4, 2026 £99
Usage Scores
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