Asus ROG Swift PG259QN 1080p 240Hz vs LG 27GP850-B 27" QHD Nano IPS 165Hz
Specs compared
| Spec | Asus ROG Swift PG259QN 1080p 240Hz | LG 27GP850-B 27" QHD Nano IPS 165Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | nullGB | nullGB |
| Interface | DisplayPort | DisplayPort |
| Form Factor | 24-inch TN | 27-inch IPS |
| Read Speed | — | — |
| Write Speed | — | — |
| Endurance | — | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Value Score | 60.2 | 72.0 |
| Current Price | $499.00 | $379.99 |
Which one should you buy?
Asus ROG Swift PG259QN 1080p 240Hz
Choose the ASUS ROG PG259QN 360Hz if you play competitive esports titles (CS2, Valorant, Apex) at 1080p and prioritise the maximum frame rate advantage over resolution.
LG 27GP850-B 27" QHD Nano IPS 165Hz
Choose the LG UltraGear 27GP850 1440p if you want a monitor that serves gaming and productivity equally well — 1440p's pixel density makes text and images noticeably sharper outside of games.
What the spec table doesn't show
At 27 inches, 1440p delivers 108ppi pixel density vs 1080p's 82ppi — a 32% improvement in sharpness. In competitive esports this difference is mostly irrelevant since players run games at high framerates with low-quality settings. Outside of games — browser text, spreadsheets, video — 1440p's sharper rendering is a daily quality-of-life upgrade. The 360Hz advantage is specifically meaningful in titles where your GPU can sustain 300+ FPS, which requires a high-end GPU even at 1080p.
Verdict
For dedicated esports gaming at 1080p where 360Hz is a genuine frame-rate advantage, the ASUS ROG PG259QN is the correct tool. For everything else — including mixed gaming and work use — the LG 27GP850 at 1440p 180Hz is the better all-round monitor at a lower price.
Zoltan LukacsiUpdated June 23, 2026