Buying Guide
The Best 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitors
Five monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, where the AW3425DW has the largest screen size; the GO27Q24G is the cheapest route in.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
240Hz is the line where motion starts to look noticeably smoother for this kind of setup. Every monitor here refreshes at 240Hz or more, uses an OLED panel and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered from the lowest price.
We ranked these monitors on refresh rate, resolution and size using manufacturer specifications; where a maker leaves out HDR, we say so rather than guess, since we have not benched them.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G
Undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Best for: Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Our take Check price for AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
A QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Best for: Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Our take Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
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)
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)
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The GO27Q24G is the cheapest way to a 240Hz OLED panel here.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
The maker publishes few details on ports and stand. It has a zero-bezel design on all four edges for multi-monitor rows, and a glossy WOLED coating keeps blacks deep in bright rooms. On screen size it ties with the Q27GAZDV and the MO27U2 at 27 inches.
Like the Q27GAZDV and AG276QZD2, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the MO27U2 uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a W-OLED panel; compare the MO27U2, which has a QD-OLED panel. It also offers a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing.
To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. It undercut the Q27GAZDV 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: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: W-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a W-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size of 27 inches, behind the AW3425DW (34.2 inches)
Also Consider2 of 5
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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
- Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element 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 GO27Q24G and the MO27U2 on screen size (27 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the GO27Q24G and AG276QZD2; the AW3425DW goes with a 3440x1440 resolution.
A 110% DCI-P3 color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the AW3425DW uses a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. You also get 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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the GO27Q24G cost less, and the AG276QZD2 cost more.
Key dimensions & 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 GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The AG276QZD2 is AOC's 240Hz QD-OLED in its AGON PRO line.
Best for
- Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the AW3425DW leads at 34.2 inches. It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the GO27Q24G and Q27GAZDV; the AW3425DW goes with a 3440x1440 resolution. 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. When we checked, only the Q27GAZDV and cheaper picks cost less, and the MO27U2 cost more. Screen size is its weakest area, and the AW3425DW covers it better at 34.2 inches.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: HDR10
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Screen size trails the AW3425DW (34.2 inches)
Worth a Look4 of 5
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
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It needs a top-end card to use it fully. On screen size it ties with the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV at 27 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution; compare the AG276QZD2, which has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
Like the AW3425DW, it has a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, while the Q27GAZDV uses a 110% DCI-P3 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. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper AG276QZD2 and the pricier AW3425DW, at the time of writing.
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 GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size5 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
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It pairs OLED contrast with a wide field of view. Nothing else here matches its 34.2 inches screen size; the GO27Q24G comes closest at 27 inches. A 3440x1440 resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the Q27GAZDV uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the MO27U2; the Q27GAZDV goes with a 110% DCI-P3 color gamut. You also get 1000 nits peak HDR brightness. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk.
Worth noting too: DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the GO27Q24G covers it better at 240Hz.
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 GO27Q24G at the time of writing
How We Chose These 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We set side by side 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 GO27Q24G to the AW3425DW, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 0.03ms response.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the MO27U2 give no HDR; the GO27Q24G and the AG276QZD2 give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the GO27Q24G ($250 to $500) to the AW3425DW ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the AG276QZD2 to 34.2 inches on the AW3425DW. The GO27Q24G comes second for less money.
Panel
The GO27Q24G lists W-OLED; the Q27GAZDV, the AG276QZD2, the MO27U2 and the AW3425DW list QD-OLED. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Extras that separate them
The AG276QZD2: a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line. The MO27U2: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. The AW3425DW: 1000 nits peak HDR brightness.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the AG276QZD2; $500 to $1000 buys the MO27U2 and the AW3425DW at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Spending as little as possible: the GO27Q24G. Buyers who put screen size first: the AW3425DW.
How to Choose a 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | GO27Q24G | Undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X | Q27GAZDV | HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X |
| Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line | AG276QZD2 | A QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line |
| Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K | MO27U2 | A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K |
| Buyers who put screen size first | AW3425DW | The largest screen size here (34.2 inches) |
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Key specs side by side
The AW3425DW leads on screen size at 34.2 inches, ahead of the GO27Q24G at 27 inches.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO27Q24G | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | W-OLED |
| Q27GAZDV | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| AG276QZD2 | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MO27U2 | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| AW3425DW | 240Hz | 3440x1440 | 34.2 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The GO27Q24G was the lowest-priced pick and the AW3425DW the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | GO27Q24G, Q27GAZDV, AG276QZD2 |
| About $500 to $1000 | MO27U2, AW3425DW |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the GO27Q24G compare with the AW3425DW on screen size?
The AW3425DW leads at 34.2 inches, with the GO27Q24G at 27 inches. The AG276QZD2 is at the other end of this group with 26.5 inches.
What does the AW3425DW add over the GO27Q24G?
On paper it adds screen size (34.2 inches against 27 inches). The GO27Q24G was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the AW3425DW our Largest Screen Size pick?
It earns the label for the largest screen size here (34.2 inches). It suits anyone who put screen size first.
Do the GO27Q24G and the MO27U2 differ on resolution?
The GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the AG276QZD2 use 2560x1440 (1440p); the MO27U2 uses 3840x2160 (4K); the AW3425DW uses 3440x1440.
What extras do the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV include?
The GO27Q24G: a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing. The Q27GAZDV: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. The AG276QZD2: a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the GO27Q24G, chosen for undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked. Look at the Q27GAZDV for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X, the AG276QZD2 for a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line and the MO27U2 for a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K if those matter more to you.
Use the cable in the box; older cables can cap the refresh rate.