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ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

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ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Global manufacturer specification · ROG Strix XG256Q

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Exact model & source notes

ROG Strix XG256Q monitor, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the ROG Strix XG256Q for

Larger stated screen diagonal: 24.5 in vs 23.8 in

Choose the TUF Gaming VG249Q5A for

Higher stated maximum refresh rate: 200 Hz vs 180 Hz
Smaller stated screen diagonal: 23.8 in vs 24.5 in

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ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

UK manufacturer specification · TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

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Exact model & source notes

TUF Gaming VG249Q5A monitor, identified in the ASUS UK catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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“Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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Max refresh

Maximum manufacturer-listed refresh rate, not measured motion clarity. The port-specific limits below matter; HDMI and DisplayPort can support different modes.

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q180 Hz

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : HDMI:33KHz to 189KHz(H)/48HZ to 165Hz(V) DP: 33KHz to 206KHz(H)/48Hz to 180Hz(V)(OC)

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ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A200 Hz

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : DisplayPort: 240~240 KHz(H) / 48~200 Hz (V) HDMI: 30~240 KHz (H) / 48~200Hz (V)

Source 1

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Match the monitor to the connection. Refresh limits depend on the input, cable and source device. Confirm the exact regional ports, stand adjustment and mount. Manufacturer response-time methods such as MPRT and GtG are different; neither the image nor these figures establish an independent motion or colour-quality test.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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8 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 7 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q400 cd/m²

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A300 cd/m²

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 400cd/㎡

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 300cd/㎡

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications

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Input-specific signal modes

In Visual facts

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QDigital Signal Frequency: HDMI:33KHz to 189KHz(H)/48HZ to 165Hz(V) DP: 33KHz to 206KHz(H)/48Hz to 180Hz(V)(OC)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5ADigital Signal Frequency: DisplayPort: 240~240 KHz(H) / 48~200 Hz (V) HDMI: 30~240 KHz (H) / 48~200Hz (V)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications

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Dimensions with supplied configuration

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QPhys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 55.80 x 49.10 x 23.50 cm (21.97" x 19.33" x 9.25")

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5APhys. Dimension (W x H x D): 54.10 x 39.40 x 17.40 cm (21.30" x 15.51" x 6.85")

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration.

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (2)

Height adjustment

ASUS ROG Strix XG256QNot verified

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5ANo

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

No source recorded for this side.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Response-time claim

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q1ms(GTG)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)

Sources

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

Manufacturer specification

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Manufacturer specification

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q

What it brings

Published monitor interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
Manufacturer source

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

What it brings

Published monitor interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.
Manufacturer source

What to check

Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

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16 of 16 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q and ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A
Specification	ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q	ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A

Screen diagonalDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	24.5 in	23.8 in
Native resolution Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	1920x1080	1920x1080
Panel technology Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Fast IPS	Fast IPS
Aspect ratio Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	16:9	16:9
Panel coating Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Anti-Glare	Anti-Glare
Contrast-ratio claim Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	1000:1	1000:1
Display colours Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	16.7M	16.7M
Declared typical brightnessDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 400cd/㎡ ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer typical claim; not measured luminance or HDR peak. Original: 300cd/㎡ ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	400 cd/m²	300 cd/m²

Maximum refresh rateDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : HDMI:33KHz to 189KHz(H)/48HZ to 165Hz(V) DP: 33KHz to 206KHz(H)/48Hz to 180Hz(V)(OC) ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer-listed maximum; input-specific signal-frequency restrictions, overclocking and source/cable requirements remain as shown in the specifications. Digital Signal Frequency : DisplayPort: 240~240 KHz(H) / 48~200 Hz (V) HDMI: 30~240 KHz (H) / 48~200Hz (V) ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	180 Hz	200 Hz
Response-time claim Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	1ms(GTG)	1ms(GTG), 0.3ms(min.)
Input-specific signal modesDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Digital Signal Frequency: HDMI:33KHz to 189KHz(H)/48HZ to 165Hz(V) DP: 33KHz to 206KHz(H)/48Hz to 180Hz(V)(OC)	Digital Signal Frequency: DisplayPort: 240~240 KHz(H) / 48~200 Hz (V) HDMI: 30~240 KHz (H) / 48~200Hz (V)

Inputs and versionsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 HDMI (v2.0)x 2 Earphone jack: Yes	DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 (HBR2) HDMI(v2.0) x 2 Earphone Jack: Yes
Audio and speaker specificationDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Speaker:No	Speaker: Yes(2Wx2)

Dimensions with supplied configurationDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer estimated dimensions; original ordering, units and regional qualifications retained. See source for stand configuration. ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D): 55.80 x 49.10 x 23.50 cm (21.97" x 19.33" x 9.25")	Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 54.10 x 39.40 x 17.40 cm (21.30" x 15.51" x 6.85")
Stand and mounting detailsDifferent Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q Manufacturer specification ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q — official Global technical specifications ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	1/4" Tripod Socket: Yes Tilt: Yes (+20° ~ -5°) Swivel: Yes (+25° ~ -25°) Pivot: Yes (0° ~ 90° Clockwise) Height Adjustment: 0~110mm VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Kensington Lock: Yes	Tilt: Yes (+23° ~ -5°) Height Adjustment: No VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm Kensington Lock: Yes
Height adjustment Sources ASUS ROG Strix XG256Q No source recorded. ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A Manufacturer specification ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q5A — official UK technical specifications	Not provided	No

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