Buying Guide
The Best 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitors
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the PG27AQDP has the highest refresh rate, and the MAG 271QPX costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
At 27 inches, pixel density decides how sharp text and games look from a normal seat. Every monitor here measures about 27 inches, uses an OLED panel and refreshes at 120Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.
The order reflects refresh rate, resolution and size from maker specifications; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and a missing HDR 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: Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
A built-in KVM switch.
Best for: Buyers who want built-in KVM switch.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2
A lower price than the 27GS93QE and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 (opens in a new tab)
OLED Panel
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED
An OLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want an OLED panel.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
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)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The highest refresh rate here (480Hz). | Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates. | Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP (opens in a new tab) |
| A built-in KVM switch. | Buyers who want built-in KVM switch. | Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| A lower price than the 27GS93QE and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 (opens in a new tab) |
| An OLED panel. | Buyers who want an OLED panel. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE 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) |
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
- Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: 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. On screen size it trails the group at 26.5 inches, while the MPG 271QRX comes in at 27 inches. It is the only pick here with a WOLED panel; the MPG 271QRX has a QD-OLED panel instead.
Like the MPG 271QRX and 27GS93QE, it has a DisplayHDR True Black 400, while the MAG 271QPX uses an HDR 400. A G-SYNC Compatible is unique to it among these picks, while the MO27U2 uses a FreeSync Premium Pro. 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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the MO27U2.
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 MAG 271QPX at the time of writing
Also Consider2 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 built-in KVM switch.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 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.
Its 360Hz refresh rate ranks second of 5 here, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz) and ahead of the MO27U2 (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MAG 271QPX, the 27GS93QE and the MO27U2 at 27 inches. Like the MAG 271QPX and MO27U2, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the PG27AQDP uses a WOLED panel.
Like the PG27AQDP and 27GS93QE, it has a DisplayHDR True Black 400, while the MAG 271QPX uses an HDR 400. It also offers 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. Its price falls between the 27GS93QE and the MO27U2, based on our last check.
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 MAG 271QPX at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MAG 271QPX pairs a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a height-adjustable stand.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is the complete OLED option at this refresh rate. It matches the 27GS93QE and the MO27U2 on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 271QRX, the 27GS93QE and the MO27U2 at 27 inches.
Like the MPG 271QRX and MO27U2, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the PG27AQDP uses a WOLED panel. It is the only pick here with an HDR 400; the 27GS93QE has a DisplayHDR True Black 400 instead. 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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the 27GS93QE was the next step up. 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: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: HDR 400
- Stand: height adjustment
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- a stand with height adjustment
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
OLED Panel4 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 27GS93QE is a 27-inch 1440p OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Best for
- Buyers who want an OLED panel.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is a lower-priced LG OLED with a two-year warranty. It is DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified with a 1.5 million to 1 contrast ratio, and the stand adjusts for height, tilt and pivot. Gamer, FPS and RTS modes tune the picture.
Its virtually borderless design saves space on a crowded desk. It matches the MAG 271QPX and the MO27U2 on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 271QRX, the MAG 271QPX and the MO27U2 at 27 inches.
It is the only pick here with an OLED panel; the PG27AQDP has a WOLED panel instead. Like the PG27AQDP and MPG 271QRX, it has a DisplayHDR True Black 400, while the MAG 271QPX uses an HDR 400. A FreeSync Premium is unique to it among these picks, while the MO27U2 uses a FreeSync Premium Pro. Its price falls between the MAG 271QPX and the MPG 271QRX, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
- Warranty: 2-year
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
- Costs more than the MAG 271QPX at the time of writing
Strong Alternative5 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
- 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. It matches the MAG 271QPX and the 27GS93QE on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 271QRX, the MAG 271QPX and the 27GS93QE at 27 inches.
It is the only pick here with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution; the PG27AQDP has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution instead. Like the MPG 271QRX and MAG 271QPX, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the PG27AQDP uses a WOLED panel. A FreeSync Premium Pro is unique to it among these picks, while the 27GS93QE uses a FreeSync Premium.
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. Its price falls between the MPG 271QRX and the PG27AQDP, based on our last check. If refresh rate is your priority, the PG27AQDP (480Hz) is the stronger choice.
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
- Refresh rate trails the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
- Costs more than the MAG 271QPX at the time of writing
How We Chose These 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- We compared five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PG27AQDP to the MO27U2, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 0.03ms response.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MO27U2 gives no HDR; the MPG 271QRX, the MAG 271QPX and the 27GS93QE give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the MAG 271QPX ($250 to $500) to the PG27AQDP ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate
Here refresh rate runs from 240Hz on the MO27U2 to 480Hz on the PG27AQDP. The MPG 271QRX comes second for less money.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the PG27AQDP to 27 inches on the MPG 271QRX. For less, the MAG 271QPX is the runner-up at 27 inches.
Panel
The PG27AQDP lists WOLED; the MPG 271QRX, the MAG 271QPX and the MO27U2 list QD-OLED; the 27GS93QE lists OLED. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Extras that separate them
The MAG 271QPX: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a height-adjustable stand. The 27GS93QE: a 2-year OLED warranty. The MO27U2: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the MAG 271QPX and the 27GS93QE; $500 to $1000 buys the MPG 271QRX, the MO27U2 and the PG27AQDP at our last check.
How to Choose a 27-Inch OLED Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | PG27AQDP | The highest refresh rate here (480Hz) |
| Buyers who want built-in KVM switch | MPG 271QRX | A built-in KVM switch |
| Spending as little as possible | MAG 271QPX | A lower price than the 27GS93QE and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want an OLED panel | 27GS93QE | An OLED panel |
| Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K | MO27U2 | A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K |
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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 |
| MAG 271QPX | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| 27GS93QE | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | OLED |
| MO27U2 | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The MAG 271QPX was the lowest-priced pick and the PG27AQDP the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | MAG 271QPX, 27GS93QE |
| About $500 to $1000 | MPG 271QRX, MO27U2, PG27AQDP |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest refresh rate: the PG27AQDP or the MPG 271QRX?
The PG27AQDP leads at 480Hz, with the MPG 271QRX at 360Hz. The MO27U2 is at the other end of this group with 240Hz.
What does the PG27AQDP add over the MAG 271QPX?
On paper it adds refresh rate (480Hz against 240Hz). It does not win everywhere: the MAG 271QPX still leads on screen size (27 inches). The MAG 271QPX was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the 27GS93QE our OLED Panel pick?
It earns the label for an OLED panel. It suits anyone who wants an OLED panel.
Do the PG27AQDP and the MO27U2 differ on resolution?
The PG27AQDP, the MPG 271QRX, the MAG 271QPX and the 27GS93QE use 2560x1440 (1440p); the MO27U2 uses 3840x2160 (4K).
What extras do the PG27AQDP and the MPG 271QRX include?
The PG27AQDP: a 480Hz refresh rate at 1440p. The MPG 271QRX: a built-in KVM switch. The MAG 271QPX: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a height-adjustable stand.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PG27AQDP. Look at the MPG 271QRX for a built-in KVM switch, the MAG 271QPX for a lower price than the 27GS93QE and the rest when we checked and the 27GS93QE for an OLED panel if those matter more to you.
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