24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review

With the AMD FreeSync support, this monitor is compatible with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. For the extremely fast frame rates, the Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has a maximum refresh rate of 240 Hz that allows smoother gameplay. For the average response rate, the Asus RoG Strix XG258Q scores 4 ms, which ensures effective synchronization with the high refresh rate. Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has a total input lag of 13.5 ms, which is excellent among the competition. To compensate for graphically demanding games, the Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has a very good low end adaptive refresh rate of 24 Hz that can adapt to more lower frame rate drops. The brightness of Asus RoG Strix XG258Q is significantly better than other monitors. In terms of pixel density, the Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has an excellent density of 89 pixels-per-inch, resulting in sharper text and picture quality. The Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has the Display Port and this is essential for NVIDIA cards to work with AMD FreeSync. The monitor has a VESA mount. The minimum response rate of Asus RoG Strix XG258Q is 1 ms, which is eliminates ghosting effects. The Asus RoG Strix XG258Q is a relatively new monitor. The monitor uses a TN panel which suffers from color shifting when viewed from horizontal and vertical angles and has slightly washed colors compared to IPS and VA panels. The monitor has an unimpressive contrast ratio of 1000 : 1. For graphics color quality, the Asus RoG Strix XG258Q has an average color depth of 6 -bit, resulting in dithered gradients and more slightly less accurate colors.

 24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q gaming monitor performance benchmarks: response, input and full specs review
Brand Asus
Year 2017
Model RoG Strix XG258Q
Size 24.5"
Minimum Refresh Rate 24Hz
Maximum Refresh Rate 240Hz
AMD FreeSync Yes
NVIDIA G-Sync No
Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel Type TN
Pixel Density 89 ppi
Minimum Response Time 1ms
Average Response Time 4ms
Total Response + Input Lag 13.5ms
Maximum Brightness 400 cd/m^2
Price $ 400.0
VESA Mount Yes
Native Color Depth 6 bit
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Display Port Yes
Overall Combination Score 78.8/100 Very Good

Specifications

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q 3D

3DNo

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Accessories

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable , HDMI cable

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Additional features

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Brand, series, model

BrandAsus
ModelRoG Strix XG258Q

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Camera

CameraNo

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Certificates, standards and licenses

Certificates, standards and licensesBSMICBCCCCECEL level 1cTickCUeStandbyENERGY STARFCC Class BJ-MOSSKCCPSERCMRoHSTÜV Flicker-freeTÜV Low Blue LightUL/cULVCCIWEEEWHQL (Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 7)

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Connectivity

Connectivity1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Dimensions, weight and color

ColorsBlack
Depth72.5 mm (millimeters) 7.25 cm (centimeters) 2.8543 in (inches) 0.2379 ft (feet)
Depth with stand253.7 mm (millimeters) 25.37 cm (centimeters) 9.9882 in (inches) 0.8323 ft (feet)
Height330.6 mm (millimeters) 33.06 cm (centimeters) 13.0157 in (inches) 1.0846 ft (feet)
Height with stand383.7 mm (millimeters) 38.37 cm (centimeters) 15.1063 in (inches) 1.2589 ft (feet)
Weight3 kg (kilograms) 6.61 lbs (pounds)
Weight with stand5.5 kg (kilograms) 12.13 lbs (pounds)
Width564.1 mm (millimeters) 56.41 cm (centimeters) 22.2087 in (inches) 1.8507 ft (feet)
Width with stand564.1 mm (millimeters) 56.41 cm (centimeters) 22.2087 in (inches) 1.8507 ft (feet)

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Display

Aspect ratio1.778:116:9
Average response time4 ms (milliseconds) 0.0040 s (seconds)
BacklightW-LED
Brightness400 cd/m² (candela per square meter)
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte
Colors16777216 colors 24 bits
Diagonal622.3 mm (millimeters) 62.23 cm (centimeters) 24.5 in (inches) 2.0417 ft (feet)
Display area88.23 % (percent)
FRCYes
Height302.616 mm (millimeters) 30.2616 cm (centimeters) 11.914 in (inches) 0.9928 ft (feet)
Horizontal viewing angle170 ° (degrees)
Minimum response time1 ms (milliseconds) 0.0010 s (seconds)
NTSC (1953)72 % (percent)
Panel bit depth8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
Panel typeTN
Pixel density89 ppi (pixels per inch) 35 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Pixel pitch0.283 mm (millimeters) 0.0283 cm (centimeters) 0.0111 in (inches) 0.0009 ft (feet)
Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p
Size class24.5 in (inches)
Static contrast1000 : 1
Vertical viewing angle160 ° (degrees)
Width543.744 mm (millimeters) 54.3744 cm (centimeters) 21.4072 in (inches) 1.7839 ft (feet)

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Ergonomics

Backward tilt20 ° (degrees)
Forward tilt5 ° (degrees)
Forward/backward tiltYes
Height adjustmentYes
Height adjustment range100 mm (millimeters) 10 cm (centimeters) 3.937 in (inches) 0.3281 ft (feet)
Landscape/portrait pivotYes
Left pivot0 ° (degrees)
Left swivel50 ° (degrees)
Left/right swivelYes
Removable standYes
Right pivot90 ° (degrees)
Right swivel50 ° (degrees)
VESA interface100 x 100 mm
VESA mountYes

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Features

Features5-way OSD joystickAMD FreeSync technology, Flicker-free technology, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer) GameVisualHDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) Low Blue lightTrace Free Technology

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Frequencies

Horizontal frequency (digital)30 kHz - 255 kHz (kilohertz)
Vertical frequency (digital)24 Hz - 240 Hz (hertz)

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Operating and storage conditions

Operating temperature0 °C - 40 °C (degrees Celsius) 32 °F - 104 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)
Storage temperature-20 °C - 60 °C (degrees Celsius) -4 °F - 140 °F (degrees Fahrenheit)

24.5" Asus RoG Strix XG258Q Power supply and consumption

110V100 V - 120 V (volts)
220V220 V - 240 V (volts)
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz (hertz)
Power consumption (average)30 W (watts)
Power consumption (maximum)65 W (watts)
Power consumption (off)0.5 W (watts)
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W (watts)

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