Buying Guide
The Best CRUA Gaming Monitors
We weighed three monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the CRUA 27 QHD has the highest refresh rate, and the CRUA 24.5 Pivot costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
11 min read3 products evaluated
CRUA's monitor range is wide, so the model number decides what you get. Every monitor here is made by CRUA 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 gaps in the specs are flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 3 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Fastest Refresh
CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White)
The highest refresh rate here (240Hz).
Best for: Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Our take Check price for CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White) (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
CRUA 24.5-inch 200Hz Vertical Monitor
A lower price than the CRUA 27 QHD and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
Our take Check price for CRUA 24.5-inch 200Hz Vertical Monitor (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved
The largest screen size here (32 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The highest refresh rate here (240Hz). | Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates. | Check price for CRUA 27-inch QHD 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor (White) (opens in a new tab) |
| A lower price than the CRUA 27 QHD and the rest when we checked. | Keeping the budget tight. | Check price for CRUA 24.5-inch 200Hz Vertical Monitor (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (32 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
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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
- Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the CRUA 24.5 Pivot was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also adds 120% sRGB coverage, built-in speakers and a white finish for a light-coloured desk. Its 240Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the CRUA 24.5 Pivot comes next at 200Hz. Its 27 inches screen size ranks second of 3 here, behind the CRUA 32 4K (32 inches) and ahead of the CRUA 24.5 Pivot (24.5 inches).
A 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the CRUA 32 4K uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. It also offers HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and a white finish with 75x75mm VESA mounting. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.
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
- Costs more than the CRUA 24.5 Pivot at the time of writing
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CRUA 24.5-inch 200Hz Vertical Monitor on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CRUA's 24.5-inch 1080p screen pivots 90 degrees and runs at 200Hz over DisplayPort.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the CRUA 32 4K offers 32 inches.
Why we like it
It has 120mm of height adjustment. Its 200Hz refresh rate ranks second of 3 here, behind the CRUA 27 QHD (240Hz) and ahead of the CRUA 32 4K (160Hz). On screen size it trails the group at 24.5 inches, while the CRUA 32 4K comes in at 32 inches.
It is the only pick here with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution; the CRUA 27 QHD has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution instead. You also get a 90-degree pivot for portrait mode. At 1080p, 200Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. It was the cheapest of the group when we checked; the CRUA 27 QHD was the next step up.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 200Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Response: 3ms
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
- Stand: height, pivot, swivel and tilt
Pros
- 200Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
- a stand with height, pivot, swivel and tilt
Cons
- Screen size trails the CRUA 32 4K (32 inches)
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CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CRUA's 32-inch 4K screen curves at 1500R and runs at 160Hz with built-in speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the CRUA 27 QHD offers 240Hz.
Why we like it
The maker specifies an HDMI 2.1 input. On refresh rate it trails the group at 160Hz, while the CRUA 27 QHD offers 240Hz. On screen size it leads this guide at 32 inches, ahead of the CRUA 27 QHD (27 inches).
A 3840x2160 (4K) resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the CRUA 24.5 Pivot uses a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. 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. At our last price check it topped the group, with the CRUA 27 QHD the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the CRUA 27 QHD (240Hz)
- Costs more than the CRUA 24.5 Pivot at the time of writing
How We Chose These CRUA Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We compared three monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and color gamut as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 3, from the CRUA 27 QHD to the CRUA 32 4K, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 120% sRGB color gamut and FreeSync adaptive sync.
- Who each pick suits
- The CRUA 27 QHD for the highest refresh rate here (240Hz); the CRUA 24.5 Pivot for a lower price than the CRUA 27 QHD and the rest when we checked; the CRUA 32 4K for the largest screen size here (32 inches).
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the CRUA 24.5 Pivot ($100 to $150) to the CRUA 32 4K ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a CRUA Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate
Here refresh rate runs from 160Hz on the CRUA 32 4K to 240Hz on the CRUA 27 QHD. The CRUA 24.5 Pivot comes second for less money.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 24.5 inches on the CRUA 24.5 Pivot to 32 inches on the CRUA 32 4K. For less, the CRUA 27 QHD is the runner-up at 27 inches.
Extras that separate them
The CRUA 27 QHD: built-in speakers. The CRUA 24.5 Pivot: 120mm of height adjustment.
Budget
$100 to $150 buys the CRUA 24.5 Pivot; $150 to $250 buys the CRUA 27 QHD; $250 to $500 buys the CRUA 32 4K at our last check.
Start from what matters most
Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates: the CRUA 27 QHD. Keeping the budget tight: the CRUA 24.5 Pivot. Buyers who put screen size first: the CRUA 32 4K.
How to Choose a CRUA Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | CRUA 27 QHD | The highest refresh rate here (240Hz) |
| Keeping the budget tight | CRUA 24.5 Pivot | A lower price than the CRUA 27 QHD and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who put screen size first | CRUA 32 4K | The largest screen size here (32 inches) |
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Key specs side by side
The CRUA 27 QHD leads on refresh rate at 240Hz, ahead of the CRUA 24.5 Pivot at 200Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Color gamut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRUA 27 QHD | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | 120% sRGB |
| CRUA 24.5 Pivot | 200Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | 120% sRGB |
| CRUA 32 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | 120% sRGB |
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By price at the time of writing
The CRUA 24.5 Pivot was the lowest-priced pick and the CRUA 32 4K the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $100 to $150 | CRUA 24.5 Pivot |
| About $150 to $250 | CRUA 27 QHD |
| About $250 to $500 | CRUA 32 4K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest refresh rate: the CRUA 27 QHD or the CRUA 24.5 Pivot?
The CRUA 27 QHD leads at 240Hz, with the CRUA 24.5 Pivot at 200Hz. The CRUA 32 4K is at the other end of this group with 160Hz.
Is the CRUA 32 4K ahead of the CRUA 27 QHD on screen size?
The CRUA 32 4K leads at 32 inches, with the CRUA 27 QHD at 27 inches. The CRUA 24.5 Pivot is at the other end of this group with 24.5 inches.
What does the CRUA 32 4K add over the CRUA 24.5 Pivot?
On paper it adds screen size (32 inches against 24.5 inches). It does not win everywhere: the CRUA 24.5 Pivot still leads on refresh rate (200Hz). The CRUA 24.5 Pivot was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
Why is the CRUA 32 4K our Largest Screen Size pick?
It earns the label for the largest screen size here (32 inches). It suits anyone who put screen size first.
Do the CRUA 27 QHD and the CRUA 24.5 Pivot differ on resolution?
The CRUA 27 QHD uses 2560x1440 (1440p); the CRUA 24.5 Pivot uses 1920x1080 (1080p); the CRUA 32 4K uses 3840x2160 (4K).
What extras do the CRUA 27 QHD and the CRUA 24.5 Pivot include?
The CRUA 27 QHD: HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs. The CRUA 24.5 Pivot: a 90-degree pivot for portrait mode. The CRUA 32 4K: a 1500R curve.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the CRUA 27 QHD. Look at the CRUA 24.5 Pivot for a lower price than the CRUA 27 QHD and the rest when we checked and the CRUA 32 4K for the largest screen size here (32 inches) if those matter more to you.
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