Asus ROG Strix XG259CM 25" FHD Gaming Monitor (2021)
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Asus ROG Strix XG259CM is a mainstream 25-inch FHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel with 240Hz max refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to HDR10, DisplayHDR 400. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- HDR10, DisplayHDR 400
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
- Low resolution
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB 1.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x USB 3.1 (Type-A; downstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
110 mm / 4.3307 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-0° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-25° ~ 25°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
88.82% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.32 in / 59 mm w/o stand, 6.22 in / 158 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
13.07 in / 332 mm w/o stand, 18.94 in / 481 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
21.97 in / 558 mm
Weight
3.6 kg / 8 lbs w/o stand , 6.1 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 120000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
25" (24.5 in / 622.3 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
78% NTSC, 99% sRGB
Pixel Density
89 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.283 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 240 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Asus display Widget, Extreme Low Motion Blue Sync (ELM Sync), Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology, Game Visual, Shado wBoost, GamePlus, Fast IPS, Adaptive-Sync technology, Trace Free Technology, HDR Mode, KVM Switch
Performance
Power Consumption
18.7 W (average) / 0.3 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
Color pre-calibration report, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable, USB-C cable
Debut
2021
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