Buying Guide
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors to Buy
Six 27-inch 1440p monitors from 200Hz to 360Hz, on IPS and QD-OLED panels, compared on the specs their listings state.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
1440p is the resolution most gaming PCs can drive at high frame rates while staying visibly sharper than 1080p at 27 inches. Every monitor here is a 27-inch 2560x1440 screen with a refresh rate and panel type, so the choice comes down to IPS or QD-OLED and how fast a refresh rate your card can feed.
We researched these six from their Amazon listings and prices at the time of writing. We did not test them, and where a listing leaves out a figure such as HDR certification or stand adjustment, we leave it out too.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best IPS Pick
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5AA 300Hz Fast IPS panel with a 3-year warranty.
Best for: Players who want high refresh without OLED burn-in risk.
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Best OLED Value
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming MonitorA 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand.
Best for: Dark-room games and mixed PC and console play.
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Fastest Refresh
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)The highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
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Best Budget 240Hz
CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White)240Hz on a 1440p IPS panel at a budget price at the time of writing.
Best for: Fast games on a limited budget.
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Best Color on a Budget
KTC H27T22C-3131% sRGB listed coverage with an HDR 400 label.
Best for: Players who also edit photos or watch films.
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Lowest Price Here
MSI MAG 274QF E20200Hz Rapid IPS at the lowest price here.
Best for: A first 1440p monitor.
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Our Picks
Best IPS Pick1 of 6
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
ASUS's TUF VG27AQM5A runs a 27-inch 1440p Fast IPS panel at 300Hz, the fastest IPS refresh rate among these six.
Best for
- Players who want high refresh without OLED burn-in risk.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the MAG 274QF, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
ASUS offers 95% DCI-P3 coverage, built-in speakers and a 3-year warranty, which suits a main gaming screen you plan to keep for years. Its 300Hz refresh rate ranks second of 6 here, behind the Odyssey OLED G6 (360Hz) and ahead of the MAG 274QF (200Hz). It is the only pick here with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut; the CRUA 27 QHD has a 120% sRGB color gamut instead.
To see 300Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. Its price falls between the H27T22C and the Q27GAZDV, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 300Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- Fast IPS
- Response
- 0.3ms
- Color gamut
- 95% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC, ELMB Sync
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- a 300Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 95% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the MAG 274QF at the time of writing
Best OLED Value2 of 6
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
AOC's Q27GAZDV pairs a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a 0.03ms response time and a stand that adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot.
Best for
- Dark-room games and mixed PC and console play.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Why we like it
HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs cover a PC and a current console on one screen, and a USB 3.2 hub sits in the monitor. It matches the CRUA 27 QHD on refresh rate (240Hz). Like the Odyssey OLED G6, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the H27T22C uses an IPS panel.
No other pick in this guide offers a 110% DCI-P3 color gamut; compare the VG27AQM5A, which has a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. You get a G-SYNC Compatible here, which sets it apart from the CRUA 27 QHD and its a FreeSync. It also offers a USB 3.2 hub and VESA mount compatibility.
To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. On price it sat fifth of 6, between the cheaper VG27AQM5A and the pricier Odyssey OLED G6, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- Color gamut
- 110% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible
- Stand
- height, tilt, swivel and pivot
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 110% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the MAG 274QF at the time of writing
Fastest Refresh3 of 6
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G6 is a 27-inch QD-OLED screen at 360Hz, the highest refresh rate here.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It suits competitive players whose graphics card can push very high frame rates at 1440p, and its HDMI 2.1 inputs also serve consoles. On refresh rate it leads this guide at 360Hz, ahead of the VG27AQM5A (300Hz). It shares a QD-OLED panel with the Q27GAZDV; the MAG 274QF goes with a rapid IPS panel.
It is the only pick here with a FreeSync Premium Pro; the Q27GAZDV has a G-SYNC Compatible instead. It also offers an anti-glare finish and a built-in cooling system. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. Only the Q27GAZDV came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 6 picks.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 360Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- Warranty
- 3-year
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the MAG 274QF at the time of writing
Best Budget 240Hz4 of 6
CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White)
CRUA's 27-inch QHD monitor reaches 240Hz on an IPS panel at a budget price at the time of writing.
Best for
- Fast games on a limited budget.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the MAG 274QF, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also adds 120% sRGB coverage, built-in speakers and a white finish for a light-coloured desk. It matches the Q27GAZDV on refresh rate (240Hz). Like the H27T22C, it has an IPS panel, while the VG27AQM5A uses a fast IPS panel.
It is the only pick here with a 120% sRGB color gamut; the H27T22C has a 131% sRGB color gamut instead. A FreeSync is unique to it among these picks, while the Odyssey OLED G6 uses a FreeSync Premium Pro. It also comes with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and a white finish with 75x75mm VESA mounting.
To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Its price falls between the MAG 274QF and the H27T22C, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Color gamut
- 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the MAG 274QF at the time of writing
Best Color on a Budget5 of 6
KTC H27T22C-3
KTC's H27T22C runs 1440p at 220Hz on an IPS panel with an HDR 400 label and 131% sRGB listed coverage.
Best for
- Players who also edit photos or watch films.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the MAG 274QF cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
Built-in speakers and DisplayPort 1.4 plus HDMI 2.0 inputs round out a mid-budget screen. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 220Hz: the Odyssey OLED G6 offers 360Hz, and the MAG 274QF comes in at 200Hz. It shares an IPS panel with the CRUA 27 QHD; the MAG 274QF goes with a rapid IPS panel.
You get a 131% sRGB color gamut here, which sets it apart from the CRUA 27 QHD and its a 120% sRGB color gamut. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the CRUA 27 QHD and below the VG27AQM5A at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 220Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Response
- 1ms
- HDR
- HDR 400
- Color gamut
- 131% sRGB
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync, G-SYNC
Pros
- 220Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 131% sRGB colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the MAG 274QF at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here6 of 6
MSI MAG 274QF E20
MSI's MAG 274QF runs a Rapid IPS panel at 200Hz with a 0.5ms response time and FreeSync Premium.
Best for
- A first 1440p monitor.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the Odyssey OLED G6 offers 360Hz.
Why we like it
It was the lowest-priced monitor here at the time of writing. MSI's AI Vision mode lifts detail in dark scenes and boosts brightness and saturation. Its 200Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the Odyssey OLED G6 leads at 360Hz.
It is the only pick here with a rapid IPS panel; the CRUA 27 QHD has an IPS panel instead. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. Another plus: 200Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the CRUA 27 QHD was the next step up.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 200Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- Rapid IPS
- Response
- 0.5ms
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
Pros
- 200Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a Rapid IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the Odyssey OLED G6 (360Hz)
How We Chose These 1440p Gaming Monitors to Buy
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side six monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 8 fields compared are stated for every pick, while response and color gamut have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the VG27AQM5A to the MAG 274QF, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The CRUA 27 QHD gives no response; the Odyssey OLED G6 and the MAG 274QF give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the MAG 274QF ($150 to $250) to the Odyssey OLED G6 ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 1440p Gaming Monitor to Buy
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 200Hz on the MAG 274QF to 360Hz on the Odyssey OLED G6, an 80% spread. For less, the VG27AQM5A is the runner-up at 300Hz ($250 to $500 tier).
Response
The VG27AQM5A lists 0.3ms; the Q27GAZDV and the Odyssey OLED G6 list 0.03ms; the H27T22C lists 1ms; the MAG 274QF lists 0.5ms. Sort out response before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk Features beyond the spec table
The Odyssey OLED G6: an anti-glare finish and a built-in cooling system. The H27T22C: DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs. The MAG 274QF: a 200Hz refresh rate at 1440p.
Budget
$150 to $250 buys the MAG 274QF, the CRUA 27 QHD and the H27T22C; $250 to $500 buys the VG27AQM5A and the Q27GAZDV; $500 to $1000 buys the Odyssey OLED G6 at our last check.
A gaming desk with a monitor, a racing-style chair and shelves of figures Match the pick to your priority
Players who want high refresh without OLED burn-in risk: the VG27AQM5A. Dark-room games and mixed PC and console play: the Q27GAZDV. Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most: the Odyssey OLED G6.
How to Choose a 1440p Gaming Monitor to Buy
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Players who want high refresh without OLED burn-in risk | VG27AQM5A | A 300Hz Fast IPS panel with a 3-year warranty |
| Dark-room games and mixed PC and console play | Q27GAZDV | A 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand |
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | Odyssey OLED G6 | The highest refresh rate here (360Hz) |
| Fast games on a limited budget | CRUA 27 QHD | 240Hz on a 1440p IPS panel at a budget price at the time of writing |
| Players who also edit photos or watch films | H27T22C | 131% sRGB listed coverage with an HDR 400 label |
| A first 1440p monitor | MAG 274QF | 200Hz Rapid IPS at the lowest price here |
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Key specs side by side
The Odyssey OLED G6 leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, ahead of the VG27AQM5A at 300Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG27AQM5A | 300Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| Q27GAZDV | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G6 | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| CRUA 27 QHD | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| H27T22C | 220Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| MAG 274QF | 200Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Rapid IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the MAG 274QF, sat in the $150 to $250 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the Odyssey OLED G6 at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | MAG 274QF, CRUA 27 QHD, H27T22C |
| About $250 to $500 | VG27AQM5A, Q27GAZDV |
| About $500 to $1000 | Odyssey OLED G6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the VG27AQM5A compare with the Odyssey OLED G6 on refresh rate?
Between the top two, it is 360Hz on the Odyssey OLED G6 against 300Hz on the VG27AQM5A, a 20% difference. The spread runs down to the MAG 274QF at 200Hz.
Is the Odyssey OLED G6 worth paying more than the MAG 274QF?
On paper it adds refresh rate (360Hz against 200Hz). The MAG 274QF sat in the $150 to $250 tier and the Odyssey OLED G6 in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 4 other picks between them; pay the difference only if refresh rate decides your purchase.
What makes the VG27AQM5A the Best IPS Pick?
It carries the badge for a 300Hz Fast IPS panel with a 3-year warranty. The MAG 274QF, the cheapest pick, sat in the $150 to $250 tier against $250 to $500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who wants high refresh without OLED burn-in risk.
Do the VG27AQM5A and the Q27GAZDV differ on panel?
The VG27AQM5A uses Fast IPS; the Q27GAZDV and the Odyssey OLED G6 use QD-OLED; the CRUA 27 QHD and the H27T22C use IPS; the MAG 274QF uses Rapid IPS.
Beyond the specs, what sets the VG27AQM5A and the Q27GAZDV apart?
The VG27AQM5A: 1440p at 300Hz. The Q27GAZDV: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Odyssey OLED G6: HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Bottom Line
The ASUS TUF VG27AQM5A is the IPS pick at 300Hz with a 3-year warranty. The AOC Q27GAZDV brings QD-OLED contrast at 240Hz with a fully adjustable stand and HDMI 2.1, and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 reaches 360Hz for competitive play.
On a tighter budget, the CRUA monitor offers 240Hz on IPS, the KTC H27T22C adds an HDR 400 label and wide sRGB coverage, and the MSI MAG 274QF delivers 200Hz for the lowest price here.
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