Buying Guide
The Best 27-Inch 1440p Gaming Monitors
From the CRUA 27 QHD to the PG27AQDP: five monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
27-inch screens fit a standard desk depth, but resolution changes how close you can sit. Every monitor here measures about 27 inches, is 1440p and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: refresh rate, resolution and size come from each maker's published specs; nothing here was tested in-house, and a missing response is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Fastest Refresh
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP
The highest refresh rate here (480Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab)
QD-OLED Panel
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
A QD-OLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White)
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Our take Check price for CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White) (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Alienware AW2723DF
An overclocked 280Hz mode.
Best for: Buyers who want overclocked 280Hz mode.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2723DF (opens in a new tab)
OLED Panel
LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B
An OLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want an OLED panel.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The highest refresh rate here (480Hz). | Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most. | Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab) |
| A QD-OLED panel. | Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel. | Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The lowest price of the group at our last check. | Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build. | Check price for CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White) (opens in a new tab) |
| An overclocked 280Hz mode. | Buyers who want overclocked 280Hz mode. | Check price for Alienware AW2723DF (opens in a new tab) |
| An OLED panel. | Buyers who want an OLED panel. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Fastest Refresh1 of 5
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The PG27AQDP goes further to 480Hz on a WOLED panel, the fastest here, for players whose PCs can feed it.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its 480Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the MPG 271QRX comes next at 360Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the MPG 271QRX leads at 27 inches. You get a WOLED panel here, which sets it apart from the 27GX704A and its an OLED panel.
It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the MPG 271QRX and 27GX704A; the AW2723DF goes with a DisplayHDR 600. You get a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut here, which sets it apart from the AW2723DF and its a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. To see 480Hz 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 MPG 271QRX came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 480Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: WOLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 480Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a WOLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the MPG 271QRX (27 inches)
- Costs more than the CRUA 27 QHD at the time of writing
QD-OLED Panel2 of 5
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MPG 271QRX adds a KVM switch to a 360Hz QD-OLED panel with True Black 400.
Best for
- Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its built-in KVM switches a keyboard and mouse between two computers, and the stand adjusts for ergonomics. Its QD-OLED panel refreshes at 360Hz with a 0.03ms GtG response time. MSI rates its colour at Delta E 2 or below.
On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 360Hz: the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz, and the 27GX704A comes in at 240Hz. It matches the CRUA 27 QHD, the AW2723DF and the 27GX704A on screen size (27 inches). You get a QD-OLED panel here, which sets it apart from the 27GX704A and its an OLED panel.
It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the PG27AQDP and 27GX704A; the AW2723DF goes with a DisplayHDR 600. You also get HDMI 2.1 inputs and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. It was priced above the 27GX704A and below the PG27AQDP at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 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 CRUA 27 QHD at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CRUA's 27-inch QHD monitor reaches 240Hz on an IPS panel at a budget price at the time of writing.
Best for
- Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz).
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 AW2723DF and the 27GX704A on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 271QRX, the AW2723DF and the 27GX704A at 27 inches.
Like the AW2723DF, it has an IPS panel, while the 27GX704A uses an OLED panel. No other pick in this guide offers a 120% sRGB color gamut; compare the PG27AQDP, which has a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. You get a FreeSync here, which sets it apart from the AW2723DF and its a G-SYNC Compatible.
You also get HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and a white finish with 75x75mm VESA mounting. It undercut the AW2723DF and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz). If that matters, the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
Key dimensions & 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
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
Also Consider4 of 5
Alienware AW2723DF on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The AW2723DF is an IPS monitor with DisplayHDR 600, 95% DCI-P3 and a 280Hz overclock mode, on a fully adjustable stand.
Best for
- Buyers who want overclocked 280Hz mode.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the CRUA 27 QHD cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it ties with the CRUA 27 QHD and the 27GX704A at 240Hz. It matches the MPG 271QRX, the CRUA 27 QHD and the 27GX704A on screen size (27 inches). It shares an IPS panel with the CRUA 27 QHD; the 27GX704A goes with an OLED panel.
A DisplayHDR 600 is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 271QRX uses a DisplayHDR True Black 400. A 95% DCI-P3 color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the CRUA 27 QHD uses a 120% sRGB color gamut. 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. When we checked, only the CRUA 27 QHD cost less, and the 27GX704A cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 600
- Color gamut: 95% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Stand: height, swivel and pivot adjustment
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- DisplayHDR 600 certification
Cons
- Costs more than the CRUA 27 QHD at the time of writing
OLED Panel5 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The 27GX704A brings a 240Hz OLED panel to 1440p with near-instant response and True Black 400 HDR.
Best for
- Buyers who want an OLED panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
For most gaming PCs it is the best balance of motion clarity, contrast and price. On refresh rate it ties with the CRUA 27 QHD and the AW2723DF at 240Hz. It matches the MPG 271QRX, the CRUA 27 QHD and the AW2723DF on screen size (27 inches).
An OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 271QRX uses a QD-OLED panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the PG27AQDP and MPG 271QRX; the AW2723DF goes with a DisplayHDR 600. You also get HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles.
To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. When we checked, only the AW2723DF and cheaper picks cost less, and the MPG 271QRX cost more. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the PG27AQDP covers it better at 480Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
- Stand: swivel and pivot
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
- Costs more than the CRUA 27 QHD at the time of writing
How We Chose These 27-Inch 1440p 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 from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the PG27AQDP to the 27GX704A, 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 CRUA 27 QHD gives no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the CRUA 27 QHD ($150 to $250) to the PG27AQDP ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 27-Inch 1440p Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 240Hz on the 27GX704A to 480Hz on the PG27AQDP. For less, the MPG 271QRX is the runner-up at 360Hz.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the PG27AQDP to 27 inches on the MPG 271QRX. The CRUA 27 QHD comes second for less money.
Response
The PG27AQDP, the MPG 271QRX and the 27GX704A list 0.03ms; the AW2723DF lists 1ms.
Features beyond the spec table
The CRUA 27 QHD: built-in speakers. The AW2723DF: an overclocked 280Hz mode. The 27GX704A: a 240Hz OLED panel at a mid-range price at the time of writing.
How much to spend
$150 to $250 buys the CRUA 27 QHD; $250 to $500 buys the AW2723DF and the 27GX704A; $500 to $1000 buys the MPG 271QRX and the PG27AQDP at our last check.
How to Choose a 27-Inch 1440p Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | PG27AQDP | The highest refresh rate here (480Hz) |
| Buyers who want a QD-OLED panel | MPG 271QRX | A QD-OLED panel |
| Buyers who would rather put the savings elsewhere in the build | CRUA 27 QHD | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who want overclocked 280Hz mode | AW2723DF | An overclocked 280Hz mode |
| Buyers who want an OLED panel | 27GX704A | An OLED panel |
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Key specs side by side
The PG27AQDP leads on refresh rate at 480Hz, ahead of the MPG 271QRX at 360Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG27AQDP | 480Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | WOLED |
| MPG 271QRX | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| CRUA 27 QHD | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| AW2723DF | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| 27GX704A | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The CRUA 27 QHD was the lowest-priced pick and the PG27AQDP the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | CRUA 27 QHD |
| About $250 to $500 | AW2723DF, 27GX704A |
| About $500 to $1000 | MPG 271QRX, PG27AQDP |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the PG27AQDP ahead of the MPG 271QRX on refresh rate?
The PG27AQDP leads at 480Hz, with the MPG 271QRX at 360Hz. The 27GX704A is at the other end of this group with 240Hz.
Is the PG27AQDP worth paying more than the CRUA 27 QHD?
On paper it adds refresh rate (480Hz against 240Hz). It does not win everywhere: the CRUA 27 QHD still leads on screen size (27 inches). The CRUA 27 QHD was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the 27GX704A the OLED Panel?
It earns the label for an OLED panel. It suits anyone who wants an OLED panel.
Do the PG27AQDP and the MPG 271QRX differ on panel?
The PG27AQDP uses WOLED; the MPG 271QRX uses QD-OLED; the CRUA 27 QHD and the AW2723DF use IPS; the 27GX704A uses OLED.
Beyond the specs, what sets the PG27AQDP and the MPG 271QRX apart?
The PG27AQDP: a 480Hz refresh rate at 1440p. The MPG 271QRX: a built-in KVM switch. The CRUA 27 QHD: HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PG27AQDP. Look at the MPG 271QRX for a QD-OLED panel, the CRUA 27 QHD for the lowest price of the group at our last check and the AW2723DF for an overclocked 280Hz mode if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.