Buying Guide
The Best 144Hz OLED 4K Monitors
From the AW2725Q to the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH: four monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read4 products evaluated
A 144Hz panel only pays off when your GPU can hold frame rates near that figure. Every monitor here refreshes at 144Hz or more, is 4K and uses an OLED panel, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by refresh rate, resolution and size, working from the makers' own data; nothing here was tested in-house, and if a maker skips response, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 4 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
GIGABYTE MO27U2
A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE MO27U2 (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch
A Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Best for: Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch
DisplayHDR True Black 500 at the highest price in the group.
Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The lowest price of the group at our last check. | Keeping the budget tight. | Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. | Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. | Check price for GIGABYTE MO27U2 (opens in a new tab) |
| A Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. | Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch (opens in a new tab) |
| DisplayHDR True Black 500 at the highest price in the group. | Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 4
Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Alienware's AW2725Q is a 26.7-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with USB-C and a height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It has one of the most adjustable stands among the OLED models here. Its 26.7 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the Odyssey G8 G81SF leads at 32 inches. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the Odyssey G8 G81SF; the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH goes with a DisplayHDR True Black 500.
It also comes with Dolby Vision support, 166 PPI at 4K and USB-C with 15W power delivery. Reaching 240Hz 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It cost the least of the 4 picks at the time of writing, with the MO27U2 the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 26.7 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Stand: height, tilt, swivel and pivot
- USB-C: Yes
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the Odyssey G8 G81SF (32 inches)
Also Consider2 of 4
GIGABYTE MO27U2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MO27U2 uses a QD-OLED panel at 4K and 240Hz, the fastest here, with 99% DCI-P3.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It needs a top-end card to use it fully. Its 27 inches screen size ranks third of 4 here, behind the Odyssey G8 G81SF (32 inches) and ahead of the AW2725Q (26.7 inches). Reaching 240Hz 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.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. Another plus is a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion. Worth noting too: 4K resolution for sharp text and detail. When we checked, only the AW2725Q cost less, and the Odyssey G8 G81SF cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 4
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's G81SF puts a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K into a 32-inch screen.
Best for
- Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its Glare Free coating cuts reflections that glossy OLEDs show in bright rooms, and it detects logos and taskbars to dim them. It matches the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH on screen size (32 inches). It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the AW2725Q; the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH goes with a DisplayHDR True Black 500.
It also comes with a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film and logo and taskbar detection to dim static elements. Reaching 240Hz 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the MO27U2 and cheaper picks cost less, and the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Premium Pick4 of 4
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's G80SH is a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 500, USB-C and a three-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its stand adjusts for height, pivot, tilt and swivel. On screen size it ties with the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 32 inches. It also comes with OLED Safeguard+ burn-in protection.
Reaching 240Hz 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the Odyssey G8 G81SF. If refresh rate is your priority, the AW2725Q (240Hz) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 500
- Stand: height, pivot, tilt and swivel
- USB-C: Yes
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
How We Chose These 144Hz OLED 4K Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared four monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 4, from the AW2725Q to the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 3840x2160 (4K) resolution and QD-OLED panel.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH gives no response; the MO27U2 gives no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the AW2725Q ($500 to $1000) to the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a 144Hz OLED 4K Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 26.7 inches on the AW2725Q to 32 inches on the Odyssey G8 G81SF. The Odyssey G8 G81SF is the pick for screen size.
Features beyond the spec table
The MO27U2: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: logo and taskbar detection to dim static elements. The Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH: USB-C with up to 98W.
Budget
$500 to $1000 buys the AW2725Q, the MO27U2 and the Odyssey G8 G81SF; $1000 to $1500 buys the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH at our last check.
Match the pick to your priority
Keeping the budget tight: the AW2725Q. Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor: the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH.
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.
How to Choose a 144Hz OLED 4K Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | AW2725Q | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K | MO27U2 | A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K |
| Buyers who want Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film | Odyssey G8 G81SF | A Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film |
| Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | DisplayHDR True Black 500 at the highest price in the group |
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Key specs side by side
The Odyssey G8 G81SF leads on screen size at 32 inches, ahead of the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH at 32 inches.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW2725Q | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.7 inches | QD-OLED |
| MO27U2 | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G8 G81SF | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The AW2725Q was the lowest-priced pick and the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | AW2725Q, MO27U2, Odyssey G8 G81SF |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH worth paying more than the AW2725Q?
On paper it adds screen size (32 inches against 26.7 inches). The AW2725Q was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the AW2725Q the Lowest Price Here?
It earns the label for the lowest price of the group at our last check. It suits keeping the budget tight.
Do the AW2725Q and the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH differ on HDR?
The AW2725Q and the Odyssey G8 G81SF use DisplayHDR True Black 400; the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH uses DisplayHDR True Black 500. The maker of the MO27U2 doesn't say.
Beyond the specs, what sets the AW2725Q and the MO27U2 apart?
The AW2725Q: Dolby Vision support. The MO27U2: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film.
Who should choose the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH?
The Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH carries our Premium Pick label for DisplayHDR True Black 500 at the highest price in the group. It ranks fourth of 4 here.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the AW2725Q, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the MO27U2 for a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K, the Odyssey G8 G81SF for a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film and the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH for DisplayHDR True Black 500 at the highest price in the group if those matter more to you.
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