ROG Strix XG249CM vs TUF Gaming VG249QM5F
Two official 23.8-inch monitors with different official refresh rates.
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Best for: 23.8-inch, 16:9, Full HD, 270 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, Fast IPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: 23.8-inch, 16:9, Full HD, 260 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, Fast IPS
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | ROG Strix XG249CM | TUF Gaming VG249QM5F | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official refresh rateThe official refresh rate on the maker's specification table. When the table lists both a native rate and an overclock rate, we score the native figure. When only an overclock figure is published, we score that and say so. | 270 Hz | 260 Hz | 40% |
| Official resolution (megapixels, computed)Computed from the official pixel dimensions (width × height ÷ 1,000,000) and labelled computed. A 2560×1440 panel is 3.69 MP; a 3840×2160 panel is 8.29 MP; a 5120×2880 (5K) panel is 14.75 MP. | 2.07 MP | 2.07 MP | 25% |
| Official typical brightnessThe official typical or SDR typical brightness, not a peak HDR figure. If the table does not list a typical value, this field is Not listed. | 350 nits | 300 nits | 20% |
| Official panel sizeThe official panel size in inches. When a table lists a marketed size and a viewable size, we score the official viewable size. | 23.8 inches | 23.8 inches | 15% |
| Official resolution | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 | info |
| Megapixels (computed from official resolution) | 2.07 MP | 2.07 MP | info |
| Official refresh rate | 270 Hz | 260 Hz | info |
| Official typical brightness | 350 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | 300 nits (Brightness (Typ.)) | info |
| Official panel size | 23.8 inches | 23.8 inches | info |
| Official aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | info |
| Official panel type | Fast IPS | Fast IPS | info |
| Official sRGB coverage | 105% | 99% | info |
| Official typical contrast (not scored) | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | info |
| Official response time (not scored; methods vary) | 1ms(GTG) | 1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.) | info |
| Official display colors | 16.7M | 16.7M | info |
| Official VESA mount | 100x100mm | 100x100mm | info |
| Official height adjustment | 0~100mm | No | info |
| Official variable refresh | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) | info |
| Official I/O ports | USB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | Earphone Jack: Yes · HDMI: 30~225 KHz (H) / 48~255 Hz (V) | info |
| Source note | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 1920×1080. | Megapixels are computed from the official resolution 1920×1080. | info |
| Official HDR | Not listed | HDR10 | info |
| Official tilt | Not listed | Yes (+20° ~ -5°) | info |
| Official speakers | Not listed | Yes(2Wx2) | info |
| Official flicker-free | Not listed | Yes | info |
| Official certifications | Not listed | FSC MIX G-SYNC Compatible AMD FreeSync Premium VESA AdaptiveSync Display 260Hz TÜV Low Blue Light TÜV Flicker-free | info |
| PanelPick score | 2.6/10 | 2.2/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
ROG Strix XG249CM
Better published figure on: Official refresh rate, Official typical brightness.
What we like
- Official table lists a 270 Hz refresh rate
Watch out for
TUF Gaming VG249QM5F
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Official table lists a 260 Hz refresh rate
Watch out for
Verdict
Both official tables list a 23.8-inch panel; compare the official refresh rate and official resolution.
- ROG Strix XG249CM: ASUS official specifications: ROG Strix XG249CM
- TUF Gaming VG249QM5F: ASUS official specifications: TUF Gaming VG249QM5F