Buying Guide
The Best 4K OLED Gaming Monitors
Five 240Hz 4K OLED monitors from 26.5 to 32 inches, compared on HDR, stand and warranty.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
4K OLED pairs perfect blacks with sharp detail, and every model here runs at 240Hz. The differences are size, stand, HDR rating and warranty.
We compared each listing's figures and noted burn-in risk for static content.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best 27-Inch Pick
Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED
A pivot stand and USB-C on a 4K QD-OLED.
Best for: Desks that need adjustment.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best HDR Rating
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch
DisplayHDR True Black 500 with a three-year warranty.
Best for: HDR games and films.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch (opens in a new tab)
Best Compact 4K
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
4K on a 26.5-inch QD-OLED.
Best for: Shallow desks.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best 32-Inch Value
MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED
A 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz.
Best for: Bigger screens for less.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best Adaptive Sync
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED
FreeSync Premium Pro on a 32-inch OLED.
Best for: AMD graphics cards.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A pivot stand and USB-C on a 4K QD-OLED. | Desks that need adjustment. | Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| DisplayHDR True Black 500 with a three-year warranty. | HDR games and films. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch (opens in a new tab) |
| 4K on a 26.5-inch QD-OLED. | Shallow desks. | Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| A 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz. | Bigger screens for less. | Check price for MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| FreeSync Premium Pro on a 32-inch OLED. | AMD graphics cards. | Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best 27-Inch Pick1 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
- Desks that need adjustment.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: 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 screen size it sits mid-pack at 26.7 inches: the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH comes in at 32 inches, and the MPG 272URX comes in at 26.5 inches. It also offers Dolby Vision support, 166 PPI at 4K and USB-C with 15W power delivery.
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. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the MPG 272URX was the next step up.
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
- Screen size of 26.7 inches, behind the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH (32 inches)
Best HDR Rating2 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH) 32-inch on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's G80SH is a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 500, USB-C and a three-year warranty.
Best for
- HDR games and films.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its stand adjusts for height, pivot, tilt and swivel. It matches the 32GS95UE on screen size (32 inches). It also comes with OLED Safeguard+ burn-in protection.
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. Another plus is a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast.
Worth noting too: USB-C with up to 98W. It was priced above the MPG 321URXW and below the 32GS95UE at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 500
- Stand: height, pivot, tilt and swivel
- USB-C: Yes
- Warranty: 3-year
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 500 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Best Compact 4K3 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
- Shallow desks.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It packs 4K into a desk-friendly size. On screen size it trails the group at 26.5 inches, while the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH comes in at 32 inches. It also offers a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches, OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software and an HDMI 2.1 input.
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. Its price falls between the AW2725Q and the MPG 321URXW, based on our last check.
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 Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH (32 inches)
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Best 32-Inch Value4 of 5
MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MPG 321URXW is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Bigger screens for less.
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 32-inch step up from the 272URX. Its 31.5 inches screen size ranks third of 5 here, behind the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH (32 inches) and ahead of the MPG 272URX (26.5 inches). It also comes with up to 1000 nits peak brightness, a white finish and an HDMI 2.1 input.
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. Worth noting too: a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 31.5 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
- Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Best Adaptive Sync5 of 5
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 32GS95UE is a 32-inch 4K OLED at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro.
Best for
- AMD graphics cards.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is the most expensive 4K OLED here at the time of writing. It matches the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH on screen size (32 inches). An OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH uses a QD-OLED panel.
It also comes with a dual mode with 1080p at 480Hz and an HDMI 2.1 input. 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.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH the nearest cheaper option. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the AW2725Q covers it better at 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- 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 AW2725Q at the time of writing
How We Chose These 4K OLED Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Connectivity and stand
- We checked ports, USB-C and stand adjustment where the listing states them.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
- 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 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Choose a 4K OLED Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Desks that need adjustment | AW2725Q | A pivot stand and USB-C on a 4K QD-OLED |
| HDR games and films | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | DisplayHDR True Black 500 with a three-year warranty |
| Shallow desks | MPG 272URX | 4K on a 26.5-inch QD-OLED |
| Bigger screens for less | MPG 321URXW | A 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz |
| AMD graphics cards | 32GS95UE | FreeSync Premium Pro on a 32-inch OLED |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW2725Q | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.7 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 272URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 321URXW | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| 32GS95UE | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | AW2725Q, MPG 272URX, MPG 321URXW |
| About $1000 to $1500 | Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH, 32GS95UE |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
Is HDR worth it on a budget monitor?
Rarely. Budget HDR10 monitors accept HDR but lack the brightness and contrast to show it well. OLED or DisplayHDR 600 models do it better.
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.
Does a 1ms response time rating matter?
Makers measure response time differently, so compare panel type and independent reviews rather than the headline figure.
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.
Bottom Line
Alienware's AW2725Q is the most adjustable 27-inch model. Samsung's G80SH leads on HDR and warranty at 32 inches, and MSI's pair offers both sizes at a lower price.