Buying Guide
The Best 144Hz Monitors
Six monitors at 144Hz to 180Hz, from a 24-inch 1080p screen to 4K at 144Hz, for players moving up from 60Hz.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read6 products evaluated
Moving from 60Hz to 144Hz is the most noticeable refresh upgrade for most players. This list covers 144Hz to 180Hz screens, where most mid-range graphics cards can keep up.
We compared listed specifications; we did not test these monitors.
Quick Picks
Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best 4K at 144Hz
Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K
27-inch 4K at 144Hz with DisplayHDR 400.
Best for: High-end graphics cards.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K (opens in a new tab)
Best 1440p Value
Dell G2725D
1440p at 180Hz with 99% sRGB.
Best for: Most mid-range builds.
Best 1080p Pick
LG UltraGear 24G414B-B
144Hz IPS with 99% sRGB and HDR10 input.
Best for: Entry graphics cards.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 24G414B-B (opens in a new tab)
Solid Alternative
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
The VG27AQ3A pairs 1440p at 180Hz with wide colour coverage and speakers.
Best for: Buyers who want 180hz for smoother motion than a 60hz office screen.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A (opens in a new tab)
Best 32-Inch
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B
A 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz.
Best for: Deeper desks.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price
Dell SE2426H
The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing.
Best for: The tightest budget.
Our Picks
Best 4K at 144Hz1 of 6
Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Odyssey G7 gives 4K at 144Hz on a 27-inch IPS panel.
Best for
- High-end graphics cards.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the SE2426H, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It suits a high-end graphics card and players who value sharpness over maximum refresh. On refresh rate it ties with the 24G414B and the SE2426H at 144Hz. It matches the G2725D and the VG27AQ3A on screen size (27 inches).
A 3840x2160 (4K) resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the G2725D uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. It shares an IPS panel with the 24G414B and SE2426H; the VG27AQ3A goes with a fast IPS panel. A DisplayHDR 400 is unique to it among these picks, while the 32GS60QC uses an HDR10.
It also offers Samsung's smart-monitor features listed alongside gaming modes. Reaching 144Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. At our last price check it topped the group, with the 32GS60QC the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 144Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 400
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium
- Stand: swivel
Pros
- 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the SE2426H at the time of writing
Best 1440p Value2 of 6
Dell G2725D on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G2725D offers 1440p at 180Hz with 99% sRGB at a very low price.
Best for
- Most mid-range builds.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the SE2426H was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Dell doesn't name the panel type. On refresh rate it ties with the VG27AQ3A and the 32GS60QC at 180Hz. It matches the Odyssey G7 27 and the VG27AQ3A on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the VG27AQ3A and 32GS60QC; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the 24G414B and 32GS60QC; the VG27AQ3A goes with a 130% sRGB color gamut. It also comes with 1440p at 180Hz at one of the lowest prices here at the time of writing. When we checked, only the 24G414B and cheaper picks cost less, and the VG27AQ3A cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the SE2426H at the time of writing
Best 1080p Pick3 of 6
LG UltraGear 24G414B-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The 24G414B stays at 144Hz but offers 99% sRGB and HDR10 support, a good fit for mixed use.
Best for
- Entry graphics cards.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey G7 27 and the SE2426H at 144Hz. Its 24 inches screen size ranks fifth of 6 here, behind the 32GS60QC (32 inches) and ahead of the SE2426H (23.8 inches). It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the SE2426H; the 32GS60QC goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It shares an IPS panel with the Odyssey G7 27 and SE2426H; the VG27AQ3A goes with a fast IPS panel. It shares an HDR10 with the 32GS60QC; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with a DisplayHDR 400. You also get 99% sRGB colour coverage.
At 1080p, 144Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the SE2426H and below the G2725D at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 144Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync
Pros
- 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Costs more than the SE2426H at the time of writing
Solid Alternative4 of 6
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The VG27AQ3A pairs 1440p at 180Hz with wide colour coverage and speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who want 180hz for smoother motion than a 60hz office screen.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the SE2426H, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It suits a desk used for games and video alike. On refresh rate it ties with the G2725D and the 32GS60QC at 180Hz. It matches the Odyssey G7 27 and the G2725D on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the G2725D and 32GS60QC; the SE2426H goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. A fast IPS panel is unique to it among these picks, while the 24G414B uses an IPS panel. A 130% sRGB color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the G2725D uses a 99% sRGB color gamut.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the G2725D and cheaper picks cost less, and the 32GS60QC cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Response: 1ms
- Color gamut: 130% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 130% sRGB colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the SE2426H at the time of writing
Best 32-Inch5 of 6
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 32GS60QC is a 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz with a tight 1000R curve.
Best for
- Deeper desks.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It costs a fraction of the 4K models and asks far less of the graphics card. On refresh rate it ties with the G2725D and the VG27AQ3A at 180Hz. Nothing else here matches its 32 inches screen size; the Odyssey G7 27 comes closest at 27 inches.
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the G2725D and VG27AQ3A; the 24G414B goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. It shares an HDR10 with the 24G414B; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with a DisplayHDR 400. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the G2725D and 24G414B; the VG27AQ3A goes with a 130% sRGB color gamut.
It also comes with two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. When we checked, only the VG27AQ3A and cheaper picks cost less, and the Odyssey G7 27 cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 32 inches
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Costs more than the SE2426H at the time of writing
Lowest Price6 of 6
Dell SE2426H on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The SE2426H is Dell's 144Hz IPS monitor at the lowest price in this list.
Best for
- The tightest budget.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the G2725D offers 180Hz.
Why we like it
It covers the basics without extras. It runs at 144Hz with a 1ms MPRT response and carries TÜV Rheinland's 3-star eye comfort certification. The 178-degree viewing angles keep colour consistent off-axis.
It matches the Odyssey G7 27 and the 24G414B on refresh rate (144Hz). On screen size it trails the group at 23.8 inches, while the 32GS60QC comes in at 32 inches. Like the 24G414B, it has a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, while the Odyssey G7 27 uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
Like the Odyssey G7 27 and 24G414B, it has an IPS panel, while the VG27AQ3A uses a fast IPS panel. At 1080p, 144Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the 24G414B was the next step up. If refresh rate is your priority, the G2725D (180Hz) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 144Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 23.8 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
- 144Hz IPS panel at the lowest price in this list at the time of writing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the G2725D (180Hz)
- Screen size trails the 32GS60QC (32 inches)
How We Chose These 144Hz Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Resolution and refresh
- We compared listed resolution and refresh rate against the graphics power each needs.
- Connectivity and stand
- We checked ports, USB-C and stand adjustment where the listing states them.
- Panel
- We noted panel type and the trade-offs it brings for motion, contrast and burn-in.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
What to Look for in a 144Hz Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Choose a refresh rate you can reach
A higher refresh rate only helps when your PC delivers matching frame rates. 144Hz to 180Hz suits most players; 240Hz and above rewards competitive shooters.
Match resolution to your graphics card
1080p suits entry and mid-range cards and high refresh rates. 1440p is the balance for most gaming PCs. 4K needs a high-end card to hold high frame rates.
Pick the resolution your card can drive before looking at refresh rate.
Size for your desk distance
24 to 25 inches suits 1080p and competitive play at a typical desk. 27 inches pairs well with 1440p and 4K; 32 inches suits 4K at a deeper desk.
Pick the panel type
IPS offers wide viewing angles and good colour. VA has higher contrast but slower dark transitions. OLED has perfect blacks and very fast response but carries a burn-in risk with static content.
Read HDR labels carefully
HDR10 means the monitor accepts an HDR signal, not that it displays it well. DisplayHDR 600 or True Black 400 certifications say more about real HDR performance.
Consider the stand
A stand with height, tilt and swivel adjustment saves buying a monitor arm. Check VESA mounting if you plan to use one anyway.
How to Choose a 144Hz Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| High-end graphics cards | Odyssey G7 27 | 27-inch 4K at 144Hz with DisplayHDR 400 |
| Most mid-range builds | G2725D | 1440p at 180Hz with 99% sRGB |
| Entry graphics cards | 24G414B | 144Hz IPS with 99% sRGB and HDR10 input |
| Deeper desks | 32GS60QC | A 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz |
| The tightest budget | SE2426H | The lowest price among these picks at the time of writing |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey G7 27 | 144Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
| G2725D | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Not listed |
| 24G414B | 144Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24 inches | IPS |
| VG27AQ3A | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| 32GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 32 inches | Not listed |
| SE2426H | 144Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | SE2426H |
| About $100 to $150 | 24G414B, G2725D |
| About $150 to $250 | VG27AQ3A, 32GS60QC |
| About $250 to $500 | Odyssey G7 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use HDMI or DisplayPort?
On a PC, DisplayPort usually supports the highest refresh rates. HDMI 2.1 is equivalent and needed for consoles.
Does a 1ms response time rating matter?
Makers measure response time differently, so compare panel type and independent reviews rather than the headline figure.
Is 1080p fine on a 27-inch monitor?
It works, but text and detail look softer. 1440p is sharper at 27 inches; 1080p is best at 24 to 25 inches.
Does a FreeSync monitor work with an NVIDIA card?
Most do as G-SYNC Compatible over DisplayPort. Check the product page or NVIDIA's compatibility list for the model.
Is OLED burn-in still a problem?
It is a risk with static elements over many hours. Current OLED monitors use pixel-refresh routines to reduce it; check the maker's warranty for burn-in coverage.
Is HDR worth it on a budget monitor?
Rarely. Budget HDR10 monitors accept HDR but lack the brightness and contrast to show it well. OLED or DisplayHDR 600 models do it better.
Bottom Line
Samsung's Odyssey G7 is the pick for 4K at 144Hz, and Dell's G2725D is the best-value 1440p screen. The AOC 24G414B and Dell SE2426H cover 1080p for less.