Buying Guide
The Best Large 240Hz Gaming Monitors
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the AW3425DW has the largest screen size, and the SE2726HG costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
At 27 inches and up, 240Hz needs a strong GPU to stay near the refresh rate. Every pick is 27 inches or larger at 240Hz or more, ordered by size.
The order reflects refresh rate, resolution and size from maker specifications; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and a missing response is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Largest Screen Size
Alienware 34 QD-OLED AW3425DW
The largest screen size here (34.2 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for Alienware 34 QD-OLED AW3425DW (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
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)
Strong Alternative
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
A 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Best for: Buyers who want 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz
A lower price than the Q27G41ZE and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab)
IPS Panel
AOC Q27G41ZE
An IPS panel.
Best for: Buyers who want an IPS panel.
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The largest screen size here (34.2 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for Alienware 34 QD-OLED AW3425DW (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) |
| A 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage. | Buyers who want 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage. | Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM (opens in a new tab) |
| A lower price than the Q27G41ZE and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| An IPS panel. | Buyers who want an IPS panel. | Check price for AOC Q27G41ZE (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Largest Screen Size1 of 5
Alienware 34 QD-OLED AW3425DW on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Alienware's AW3425DW puts a 34.2-inch QD-OLED ultrawide at 240Hz with 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
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 pairs OLED contrast with a wide field of view. On screen size it leads this guide at 34.2 inches, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF (32 inches). You get a 3440x1440 resolution here, which sets it apart from the Q27G41ZE and its a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the Odyssey G8 G81SF and PG32UCDM; the Q27G41ZE goes with an IPS panel. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the PG32UCDM; the SE2726HG goes with a 99% sRGB color gamut. It also comes with 1000 nits peak HDR brightness.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was priced above the Q27G41ZE and below the Odyssey G8 G81SF at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3440x1440
- Size: 34.2 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
- 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the SE2726HG at the time of writing
Also Consider2 of 5
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
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for 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. On screen size it ties with the PG32UCDM at 32 inches. Like the PG32UCDM, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the Q27G41ZE uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
Like the AW3425DW and PG32UCDM, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the SE2726HG uses a fast IPS panel. You also get 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. Its price falls between the AW3425DW and the PG32UCDM, based on our last check.
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 SE2726HG at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM pairs a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel at 240Hz with a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who want 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It also carries 90W USB-C power delivery for a laptop. It matches the Odyssey G8 G81SF on screen size (32 inches). It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the Odyssey G8 G81SF; the SE2726HG goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the AW3425DW and Odyssey G8 G81SF; the Q27G41ZE goes with an IPS panel. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the AW3425DW; the SE2726HG goes with a 99% sRGB color gamut. 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.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- 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 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the SE2726HG at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here4 of 5
Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Dell's SE2726HG runs a 27-inch 1080p Fast IPS panel at 240Hz with 99% sRGB coverage.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when screen size of 27 inches, behind the AW3425DW (34.2 inches is a problem.
Why we like it
It is a big-screen route to 240Hz for less. FreeSync Premium and HDMI VRR cover both PC and console play. It lists 240Hz, a 0.5ms response, FreeSync Premium with HDMI VRR and 99% sRGB coverage on a fast IPS panel.
On screen size it ties with the Q27G41ZE at 27 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution; compare the PG32UCDM, which has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a fast IPS panel; compare the PG32UCDM, which has a QD-OLED panel.
No other pick in this guide offers a 99% sRGB color gamut; compare the AW3425DW, which has a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. It undercut the Q27G41ZE and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: screen size of 27 inches, behind the AW3425DW (34.2 inches). If that matters, the AW3425DW comes in at 34.2 inches.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- 240Hz on a 27-inch 1080p panel
Cons
- Screen size of 27 inches, behind the AW3425DW (34.2 inches)
IPS Panel5 of 5
AOC Q27G41ZE on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Q27G41ZE runs 1440p at 240Hz natively, with an overclocked 260Hz mode, on an IPS panel.
Best for
- Buyers who want an IPS panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the AW3425DW offers 34.2 inches.
Why we like it
It is rare to see that combination at this price. On screen size it ties with the SE2726HG at 27 inches. It is the only pick here with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution; the AW3425DW has a 3440x1440 resolution instead.
It is the only pick here with an IPS panel; the AW3425DW has a QD-OLED panel instead. It also offers DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs. To see 240Hz 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 SE2726HG and the AW3425DW, based on our last check. If refresh rate is your priority, the AW3425DW (240Hz) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 0.3ms
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Screen size trails the AW3425DW (34.2 inches)
- Costs more than the SE2726HG at the time of writing
How We Chose These Large 240Hz Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the AW3425DW to the Q27G41ZE, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The SE2726HG gives no response; the SE2726HG and the Q27G41ZE give no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the SE2726HG ($100 to $150) to the PG32UCDM ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a Large 240Hz Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 27 inches on the Q27G41ZE to 34.2 inches on the AW3425DW. Start with the AW3425DW if screen size decides it.
Panel
The AW3425DW, the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the PG32UCDM list QD-OLED; the SE2726HG lists Fast IPS; the Q27G41ZE lists IPS. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Response
The AW3425DW, the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the PG32UCDM list 0.03ms; the Q27G41ZE lists 0.3ms. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Extras that separate them
The PG32UCDM: 90W USB-C power delivery. The SE2726HG: PC and console tear-free play. The Q27G41ZE: DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs.
Budget
$100 to $150 buys the SE2726HG; $150 to $250 buys the Q27G41ZE; $500 to $1000 buys the AW3425DW, the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the PG32UCDM at our last check.
How to Choose a Large 240Hz Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who put screen size first | AW3425DW | The largest screen size here (34.2 inches) |
| 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 who want 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage | PG32UCDM | A 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage |
| Spending as little as possible | SE2726HG | A lower price than the Q27G41ZE and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want an IPS panel | Q27G41ZE | An IPS panel |
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Key specs side by side
The AW3425DW leads on screen size at 34.2 inches, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 32 inches.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW3425DW | 240Hz | 3440x1440 | 34.2 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G8 G81SF | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| PG32UCDM | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| SE2726HG | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| Q27G41ZE | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
The SE2726HG was the lowest-priced pick and the PG32UCDM the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | SE2726HG |
| About $150 to $250 | Q27G41ZE |
| About $500 to $1000 | AW3425DW, Odyssey G8 G81SF, PG32UCDM |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Odyssey G8 G81SF compare with the AW3425DW on screen size?
The AW3425DW leads at 34.2 inches, with the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 32 inches. The Q27G41ZE is at the other end of this group with 27 inches.
What does the PG32UCDM add over the SE2726HG?
On paper it adds screen size (32 inches against 27 inches). The SE2726HG was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the Q27G41ZE our IPS Panel pick?
It earns the label for an IPS panel. It suits anyone who wants an IPS panel.
Do the AW3425DW and the Odyssey G8 G81SF differ on resolution?
The AW3425DW uses 3440x1440; the Odyssey G8 G81SF and the PG32UCDM use 3840x2160 (4K); the SE2726HG uses 1920x1080 (1080p); the Q27G41ZE uses 2560x1440 (1440p).
What extras do the AW3425DW and the Odyssey G8 G81SF include?
The AW3425DW: an 1800R QD-OLED ultrawide. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. The PG32UCDM: a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the AW3425DW, chosen for the largest screen size here (34.2 inches). Look at the Odyssey G8 G81SF for a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film, the PG32UCDM for a 3-year warranty that lists burn-in coverage and the SE2726HG for a lower price than the Q27G41ZE and the rest when we checked if those matter more to you.
Cap frame rates just below refresh to avoid tearing without vsync.