Buying Guide
The Best 27-Inch 144Hz 4K Monitors
Five monitors compared, from the CUNPU 4K to the MPG 272URX, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 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, measures about 27 inches and is 4K, ordered from the lowest price.
We sorted these picks by refresh rate, resolution and size, working from the makers' own data; if a maker skips HDR, the guide says so, and no figure here comes from our own testing.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz
A lower price than the XG27UCSR and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR
A dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz.
Best for: Buyers who want dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR (opens in a new tab)
Swivel Stand
Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K
A swivel stand.
Best for: Buyers who want a swivel stand.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED
Dolby Vision support.
Best for: Buyers who want Dolby Vision support.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the XG27UCSR and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| A dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz. | Buyers who want dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz. | Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR (opens in a new tab) |
| A swivel stand. | Buyers who want a swivel stand. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey G7 (G70D) 27-inch 4K (opens in a new tab) |
| Dolby Vision support. | Buyers who want Dolby Vision support. | Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CUNPU's 27-inch 4K screen runs at 160Hz with an HDMI 2.1 input and 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the AW2725Q (240Hz).
Why we like it
It is one of the cheapest 4K high-refresh monitors here. On refresh rate it ties with the XG27UCSR at 160Hz. It matches the XG27UCSR and the Odyssey G7 27 on screen size (27 inches).
You get a fast IPS panel here, which sets it apart from the MPG 272URX and its a QD-OLED panel. You get an HDR400 here, which sets it apart from the Odyssey G7 27 and its a DisplayHDR 400. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the AW2725Q and MPG 272URX; the XG27UCSR goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
It also comes with 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles, a factory calibration of Delta E under 2 and 4K at a budget price tier. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the XG27UCSR the next step up. What it gives up: refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the AW2725Q (240Hz); by contrast, the AW2725Q offers 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- Refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the AW2725Q (240Hz)
Also Consider2 of 5
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XG27UCSR adds USB-C and a dual mode at 1080p 324Hz, with ASUS's 3-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers who want dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the CUNPU 4K cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it ties with the CUNPU 4K at 160Hz. It matches the CUNPU 4K and the Odyssey G7 27 on screen size (27 inches). It shares an IPS panel with the Odyssey G7 27; the MPG 272URX goes with a QD-OLED panel.
You get a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut here, which sets it apart from the AW2725Q and its a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. Reaching 160Hz 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. It was priced above the CUNPU 4K and below the Odyssey G7 27 at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 0.3ms
- Color gamut: 95% DCI-P3
- USB-C: Yes
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 95% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
Swivel Stand3 of 5
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
- Buyers who want a swivel stand.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the AW2725Q offers 240Hz.
Why we like it
It suits a high-end graphics card and players who value sharpness over maximum refresh. Its 144Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the AW2725Q leads at 240Hz. On screen size it ties with the CUNPU 4K and the XG27UCSR at 27 inches.
Like the XG27UCSR, it has an IPS panel, while the AW2725Q uses a QD-OLED panel. No other pick in this guide offers a DisplayHDR 400; compare the CUNPU 4K, which has an HDR400. It also comes with 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. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper XG27UCSR and the pricier AW2725Q, at the time of writing.
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
- Refresh rate trails the AW2725Q (240Hz)
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 of 5
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
- Buyers who want Dolby Vision support.
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. On refresh rate it ties with the MPG 272URX at 240Hz. Its 26.7 inches screen size ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the CUNPU 4K (27 inches) and ahead of the MPG 272URX (26.5 inches).
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the MPG 272URX; the XG27UCSR goes with an IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the MPG 272URX; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with a DisplayHDR 400. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the CUNPU 4K and MPG 272URX; the XG27UCSR goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
It also comes with Dolby Vision support, 166 PPI at 4K and USB-C with 15W power delivery. It was priced above the Odyssey G7 27 and below the MPG 272URX at the time of writing.
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
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MPG 272URX is a 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
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 packs 4K into a desk-friendly size. On refresh rate it ties with the AW2725Q at 240Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the CUNPU 4K leads at 27 inches.
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the AW2725Q; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with an IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the AW2725Q; the Odyssey G7 27 goes with a DisplayHDR 400. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the CUNPU 4K and AW2725Q; the XG27UCSR goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
You also get a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches, OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software and an HDMI 2.1 input. Only the AW2725Q came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 26.5 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
- 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 CUNPU 4K (27 inches)
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
How We Chose These 27-Inch 144Hz 4K Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared five 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 5, from the CUNPU 4K to the MPG 272URX, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The XG27UCSR gives no HDR; the Odyssey G7 27 gives no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the CUNPU 4K ($150 to $250) to the MPG 272URX ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 27-Inch 144Hz 4K Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Here refresh rate runs from 144Hz on the Odyssey G7 27 to 240Hz on the AW2725Q. The AW2725Q is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the MPG 272URX to 27 inches on the CUNPU 4K. Start with the CUNPU 4K if screen size decides it.
Response
The CUNPU 4K and the Odyssey G7 27 list 1ms; the XG27UCSR lists 0.3ms; the AW2725Q and the MPG 272URX list 0.03ms.
Features beyond the spec table
The Odyssey G7 27: Samsung's smart-monitor features listed alongside gaming modes. The AW2725Q: 166 PPI at 4K. The MPG 272URX: OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software.
Where your budget lands
$150 to $250 buys the CUNPU 4K; $250 to $500 buys the XG27UCSR and the Odyssey G7 27; $500 to $1000 buys the AW2725Q and the MPG 272URX at our last check.
How to Choose a 27-Inch 144Hz 4K Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | CUNPU 4K | A lower price than the XG27UCSR and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz | XG27UCSR | A dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz |
| Buyers who want a swivel stand | Odyssey G7 27 | A swivel stand |
| Buyers who want Dolby Vision support | AW2725Q | Dolby Vision support |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | MPG 272URX | The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches |
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Key specs side by side
The AW2725Q leads on refresh rate at 240Hz, ahead of the MPG 272URX at 240Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNPU 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| XG27UCSR | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
| Odyssey G7 27 | 144Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
| AW2725Q | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.7 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 272URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The CUNPU 4K was the lowest-priced pick and the MPG 272URX the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | CUNPU 4K |
| About $250 to $500 | XG27UCSR, Odyssey G7 27 |
| About $500 to $1000 | AW2725Q, MPG 272URX |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MPG 272URX worth paying more than the CUNPU 4K?
On paper it adds refresh rate (240Hz against 160Hz). It does not win everywhere: the CUNPU 4K still leads on screen size (27 inches). The CUNPU 4K was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the Odyssey G7 27 the Swivel Stand?
It earns the label for a swivel stand. It suits anyone who wants a swivel stand.
Do the CUNPU 4K and the XG27UCSR differ on panel?
The CUNPU 4K uses Fast IPS; the XG27UCSR and the Odyssey G7 27 use IPS; the AW2725Q and the MPG 272URX use QD-OLED.
Beyond the specs, what sets the CUNPU 4K and the XG27UCSR apart?
The CUNPU 4K: 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles. The XG27UCSR: a dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz. The Odyssey G7 27: Samsung's smart-monitor features listed alongside gaming modes.
Should I pick the CUNPU 4K or the MPG 272URX?
The CUNPU 4K suits spending as little as possible; the MPG 272URX suits spending more for the fullest feature set.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the CUNPU 4K, chosen for a lower price than the XG27UCSR and the rest when we checked. Look at the XG27UCSR for a dual mode that switches to 1080p at 324Hz, the Odyssey G7 27 for a swivel stand and the AW2725Q for Dolby Vision support if those matter more to you.
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