Buying Guide
The Best 360Hz Gaming Monitors
Six 1440p esports monitors at 360Hz and above, QD-OLED, WOLED and TN, compared on panel, HDR, warranty and motion features.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read6 products evaluated
At 360Hz and above, monitors are built for competitive shooters where motion clarity matters. Most now use OLED panels at 1440p, with TN still used by esports specialists.
We compared six monitors on refresh rate, panel, HDR, warranty and motion features. We relied on maker specifications and did not test them ourselves.
Quick Picks
Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best 360Hz Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG
360Hz QD-OLED with a 3-year warranty.
Best for: Most competitive players.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab)
Solid Alternative
Alienware AW2725DF
The AW2725DF matches that 360Hz QD-OLED spec with FreeSync Premium Pro and a swivel and pivot stand.
Best for: Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2725DF (opens in a new tab)
Worth Considering
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
The Odyssey OLED G6 is Samsung's 360Hz QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Best for: Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) (opens in a new tab)
Best for Two PCs
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
A built-in KVM switch at 360Hz.
Best for: Sharing the screen between two computers.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
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)
Best TN Pick
BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X
DyAc 3 motion blur reduction on a 360Hz TN panel.
Best for: Esports players who prefer TN clarity.
Our take Check price for BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360Hz QD-OLED with a 3-year warranty. | Most competitive players. | Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab) |
| The AW2725DF matches that 360Hz QD-OLED spec with FreeSync Premium Pro and a swivel and pivot stand. | Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion. | Check price for Alienware AW2725DF (opens in a new tab) |
| The Odyssey OLED G6 is Samsung's 360Hz QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 inputs. | Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) (opens in a new tab) |
| A built-in KVM switch at 360Hz. | Sharing the screen between two computers. | Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| 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) |
| DyAc 3 motion blur reduction on a 360Hz TN panel. | Esports players who prefer TN clarity. | Check price for BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best 360Hz Monitor1 of 6
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XG27ACDNG runs a QD-OLED panel at 360Hz with True Black 400 HDR and a 3-year warranty.
Best for
- Most competitive players.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It is the balanced pick for competitive play. It matches the AW2725DF, the Odyssey OLED G6, the MPG 271QRX and the XQ2566X on refresh rate (360Hz). On screen size it ties with the PG27AQDP at 26.5 inches.
It shares a G-SYNC Compatible with the PG27AQDP; the Odyssey OLED G6 goes with a FreeSync Premium Pro. To see 360Hz 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. Its price falls between the Odyssey OLED G6 and the PG27AQDP, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
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 MPG 271QRX at the time of writing
Solid Alternative2 of 6
Alienware AW2725DF on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The AW2725DF matches that 360Hz QD-OLED spec with FreeSync Premium Pro and a swivel and pivot stand.
Best for
- Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It matches the XG27ACDNG, the Odyssey OLED G6, the MPG 271QRX and the XQ2566X on refresh rate (360Hz). On screen size it sits mid-pack at 26.7 inches: the Odyssey OLED G6 comes in at 27 inches, and the XQ2566X comes in at 24.1 inches. It shares a FreeSync Premium Pro with the Odyssey OLED G6; the PG27AQDP goes with a G-SYNC Compatible.
To see 360Hz 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. On price it sat second of 6, between the cheaper MPG 271QRX and the pricier Odyssey OLED G6, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.7 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
- Stand: swivel and pivot
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 MPG 271QRX at the time of writing
Worth Considering3 of 6
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Odyssey OLED G6 is Samsung's 360Hz QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Best for
- Buyers who want a 360hz refresh rate for fast motion.
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 matches the XG27ACDNG, the AW2725DF, the MPG 271QRX and the XQ2566X on refresh rate (360Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 271QRX at 27 inches. It shares a FreeSync Premium Pro with the AW2725DF; the PG27AQDP goes with a G-SYNC Compatible.
It also comes with an anti-glare finish and a built-in cooling system. To see 360Hz 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. Its price falls between the AW2725DF and the XG27ACDNG, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the MPG 271QRX at the time of writing
Best for Two PCs4 of 6
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
- Sharing the screen between two computers.
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. It matches the XG27ACDNG, the AW2725DF, the Odyssey OLED G6 and the XQ2566X on refresh rate (360Hz). On screen size it ties with the Odyssey OLED G6 at 27 inches.
You also get HDMI 2.1 inputs. To see 360Hz 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 undercut the AW2725DF and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: refresh rate of 360Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz). If that matters, the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
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
- Refresh rate of 360Hz, behind the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
Fastest Refresh5 of 6
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
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it leads this guide at 480Hz, ahead of the XG27ACDNG (360Hz). On screen size it ties with the XG27ACDNG at 26.5 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a WOLED panel; compare the XQ2566X, which has a fast TN panel.
It shares a G-SYNC Compatible with the XG27ACDNG; the Odyssey OLED G6 goes with 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.
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
- Costs more than the MPG 271QRX at the time of writing
Best TN Pick6 of 6
BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The XQ2566X uses a Fast TN panel at 1440p with BenQ's DyAc 3 blur reduction, aimed purely at esports.
Best for
- Esports players who prefer TN clarity.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
Why we like it
It matches the XG27ACDNG, the AW2725DF, the Odyssey OLED G6 and the MPG 271QRX on refresh rate (360Hz). On screen size it trails the group at 24.1 inches, while the Odyssey OLED G6 comes in at 27 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a fast TN panel; compare the MPG 271QRX, which has a QD-OLED panel.
To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. It was the highest-priced of the 6 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the PG27AQDP and the rest. The trade-off is refresh rate; for more, the PG27AQDP offers 480Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 24.1 inches
- Panel: Fast TN
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- DyAc 3 motion blur reduction for esports
- Fast TN panel, the only one here
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the PG27AQDP (480Hz)
- Screen size trails the Odyssey OLED G6 (27 inches)
- Costs more than the MPG 271QRX at the time of writing
How We Chose These 360Hz Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
- Connectivity and stand
- We checked ports, USB-C and stand adjustment where the listing states them.
- Panel
- We noted panel type and the trade-offs it brings for motion, contrast and burn-in.
- Resolution and refresh
- We compared listed resolution and refresh rate against the graphics power each needs.
What to Look for in a 360Hz Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Choose a refresh rate you can reach
A higher refresh rate only helps when your PC delivers matching frame rates. 144Hz to 180Hz suits most players; 240Hz and above rewards competitive shooters.
Pick the panel type
IPS offers wide viewing angles and good colour. VA has higher contrast but slower dark transitions. OLED has perfect blacks and very fast response but carries a burn-in risk with static content.
Check ports and cables
High refresh rates at 1440p and 4K need DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Consoles need HDMI 2.1 for 4K at 120Hz.
Size for your desk distance
24 to 25 inches suits 1080p and competitive play at a typical desk. 27 inches pairs well with 1440p and 4K; 32 inches suits 4K at a deeper desk.
Read HDR labels carefully
HDR10 means the monitor accepts an HDR signal, not that it displays it well. DisplayHDR 600 or True Black 400 certifications say more about real HDR performance.
Consider the stand
A stand with height, tilt and swivel adjustment saves buying a monitor arm. Check VESA mounting if you plan to use one anyway.
How to Choose a 360Hz Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Most competitive players | XG27ACDNG | 360Hz QD-OLED with a 3-year warranty |
| Sharing the screen between two computers | MPG 271QRX | A built-in KVM switch at 360Hz |
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | PG27AQDP | The highest refresh rate here (480Hz) |
| Esports players who prefer TN clarity | XQ2566X | DyAc 3 motion blur reduction on a 360Hz TN panel |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG27ACDNG | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| AW2725DF | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.7 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G6 | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 271QRX | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| PG27AQDP | 480Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | WOLED |
| XQ2566X | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 24.1 inches | Fast TN |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1080p fine on a 27-inch monitor?
It works, but text and detail look softer. 1440p is sharper at 27 inches; 1080p is best at 24 to 25 inches.
Does a FreeSync monitor work with an NVIDIA card?
Most do as G-SYNC Compatible over DisplayPort. Check the product page or NVIDIA's compatibility list for the model.
Is OLED burn-in still a problem?
It is a risk with static elements over many hours. Current OLED monitors use pixel-refresh routines to reduce it; check the maker's warranty for burn-in coverage.
Should I use HDMI or DisplayPort?
On a PC, DisplayPort usually supports the highest refresh rates. HDMI 2.1 is equivalent and needed for consoles.
Do I need a GPU that matches the refresh rate?
To benefit fully, yes. A 240Hz monitor still feels smoother at 150fps than a 144Hz one, but the gains shrink when frame rates are far below the refresh rate.
Does a 1ms response time rating matter?
Makers measure response time differently, so compare panel type and independent reviews rather than the headline figure.
Bottom Line
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG is the pick, the Alienware AW2725DF and Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 are close alternatives, and the MSI MPG 271QRX adds a KVM switch.
The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP goes to 480Hz, and the BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X is the TN choice for esports.