Buying Guide
The Best 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitors
Five monitors compared, from the G25F2A to the VG259QMRL5A, with the trade-offs of each named.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
24-25 inch 240Hz panels are the esports standard. Every pick fits that, 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 response, 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.
SuperSpeed IPS Panel
GIGABYTE G25F2A
A superSpeed IPS panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a superSpeed IPS panel.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz
240Hz at a budget price tier.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier.
Our take Check price for Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
AOC 25G51Z
The largest screen size here (25 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Strong Alternative
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A
240Hz at 1080p.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A (opens in a new tab)
Fastest Refresh
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMRL5A
The highest refresh rate here (310Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Our take Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMRL5A (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A superSpeed IPS panel. | Buyers who want a superSpeed IPS panel. | Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz at a budget price tier. | Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier. | Check price for Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (25 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for AOC 25G51Z (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz at 1080p. | Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest refresh rate here (310Hz). | Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMRL5A (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
SuperSpeed IPS Panel1 of 5
GIGABYTE G25F2A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G25F2A runs a 24.5-inch IPS panel at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium at a price that used to buy 144Hz.
Best for
- Buyers who want a superSpeed IPS panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It is the pick for fast games. It matches the SE2426HG and the VG259QM5A on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the VG259QM5A and the VG259QMRL5A at 24.5 inches.
It is the only pick here with a SuperSpeed IPS panel; the SE2426HG has a fast IPS panel instead. It is the only pick here with a 120% sRGB color gamut; the SE2426HG has a 99% sRGB color gamut instead. A FreeSync Premium is unique to it among these picks, while the 25G51Z uses a G-SYNC Compatible.
It also offers a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. The main gap: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the VG259QMRL5A (310Hz). If that matters, the VG259QMRL5A offers 310Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Panel: SuperSpeed IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a SuperSpeed IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the VG259QMRL5A (310Hz)
Also Consider2 of 5
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The SE2426HG is Dell's 23.8-inch 240Hz Fast IPS model with 99% sRGB coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the 25G51Z offers 25 inches.
Why we like it
It costs about $100 at the time of writing. It matches the G25F2A and the VG259QM5A on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it trails the group at 23.8 inches, while the 25G51Z comes in at 25 inches.
Like the VG259QM5A and VG259QMRL5A, it has a fast IPS panel, while the G25F2A uses a SuperSpeed IPS panel. Like the VG259QM5A and VG259QMRL5A, it has a 99% sRGB color gamut, while the G25F2A uses a 120% sRGB color gamut. You also get 240Hz at a budget price tier and a 23.8-inch size for close desks. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 23.8 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- 240Hz at a budget price tier
Cons
- Screen size trails the 25G51Z (25 inches)
Largest Screen Size3 of 5
AOC 25G51Z on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The 25G51Z reaches 260Hz overclocked on a 25-inch IPS panel, the highest refresh here.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the G25F2A was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its 260Hz refresh rate ranks second of 5 here, behind the VG259QMRL5A (310Hz) and ahead of the VG259QM5A (240Hz). Nothing else here matches its 25 inches screen size; the G25F2A comes closest at 24.5 inches. A G-SYNC Compatible is unique to it among these picks, while the G25F2A uses a FreeSync Premium.
At 1080p, 260Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. Its price falls between the SE2426HG and the VG259QM5A, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 260Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 25 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 0.5ms
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
Pros
- a 260Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
- Largest screen size of the picks (25 inches)
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The VG259QM5A drops TUF's 24.5-inch panel to 240Hz and keeps 99% sRGB coverage and a three-year warranty.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the VG259QMRL5A offers 310Hz.
Why we like it
It costs less than the 310Hz versions. On refresh rate it ties with the G25F2A and the SE2426HG at 240Hz. It matches the G25F2A and the VG259QMRL5A on screen size (24.5 inches).
It shares a fast IPS panel with the SE2426HG and VG259QMRL5A; the 25G51Z goes with an IPS panel. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the SE2426HG and VG259QMRL5A; the G25F2A goes with a 120% sRGB color gamut. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the 25G51Z and below the VG259QMRL5A at the time of writing. It gives ground on refresh rate, where the VG259QMRL5A offers 310Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the VG259QMRL5A (310Hz)
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
Fastest Refresh5 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QMRL5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ASUS's VG259QMRL5A runs a 24.5-inch 1080p Fast IPS panel at 310Hz and adds DisplayHDR 400 and a height-adjustable stand.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the G25F2A, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is the esports model in the TUF line. Its 310Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the 25G51Z comes next at 260Hz. On screen size it ties with the G25F2A and the VG259QM5A at 24.5 inches.
Like the SE2426HG and VG259QM5A, it has a fast IPS panel, while the G25F2A uses a SuperSpeed IPS panel. Like the SE2426HG and VG259QM5A, it has a 99% sRGB color gamut, while the G25F2A uses a 120% sRGB color gamut. At 1080p, 310Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
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 VG259QM5A.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 310Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- HDR: DisplayHDR 400
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible
- Stand: height adjustment
Pros
- a 310Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
How We Chose These 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the G25F2A to the VG259QMRL5A, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The SE2426HG, the VG259QM5A and the VG259QMRL5A give no response; the SE2426HG, the 25G51Z and the VG259QM5A give no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the G25F2A ($50 to $100) to the VG259QMRL5A ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 240Hz on the VG259QM5A to 310Hz on the VG259QMRL5A. For less, the 25G51Z is the runner-up at 260Hz.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 23.8 inches on the SE2426HG to 25 inches on the 25G51Z. The G25F2A comes second for less money.
Response
The G25F2A lists 1ms; the 25G51Z lists 0.5ms.
Setup checks
At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
Features beyond the spec table
The 25G51Z: an overclocked 260Hz refresh rate. The VG259QM5A: a 3-year warranty. The VG259QMRL5A: DisplayHDR 400 certification.
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 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want a superSpeed IPS panel | G25F2A | A superSpeed IPS panel |
| Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier | SE2426HG | 240Hz at a budget price tier |
| Buyers who put screen size first | 25G51Z | The largest screen size here (25 inches) |
| Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p | VG259QM5A | 240Hz at 1080p |
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | VG259QMRL5A | The highest refresh rate here (310Hz) |
Scroll sideways to see every column.
Key specs side by side
The VG259QMRL5A leads on refresh rate at 310Hz, ahead of the 25G51Z at 260Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G25F2A | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | SuperSpeed IPS |
| SE2426HG | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | Fast IPS |
| 25G51Z | 260Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 25 inches | IPS |
| VG259QM5A | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | Fast IPS |
| VG259QMRL5A | 310Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | Fast IPS |
Scroll sideways to see every column.
By price at the time of writing
The G25F2A was the lowest-priced pick and the VG259QMRL5A the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G25F2A, SE2426HG |
| About $100 to $150 | 25G51Z, VG259QM5A |
| About $150 to $250 | VG259QMRL5A |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest refresh rate: the VG259QMRL5A or the 25G51Z?
The VG259QMRL5A leads at 310Hz, with the 25G51Z at 260Hz. The VG259QM5A is at the other end of this group with 240Hz.
How does the G25F2A compare with the 25G51Z on screen size?
The 25G51Z leads at 25 inches, with the G25F2A at 24.5 inches. The SE2426HG is at the other end of this group with 23.8 inches.
Is the VG259QMRL5A worth paying more than the G25F2A?
On paper it adds refresh rate (310Hz against 240Hz). The G25F2A was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the VG259QMRL5A the Fastest Refresh?
It earns the label for the highest refresh rate here (310Hz). It suits competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Do the G25F2A and the SE2426HG differ on panel?
The G25F2A uses SuperSpeed IPS; the SE2426HG, the VG259QM5A and the VG259QMRL5A use Fast IPS; the 25G51Z uses IPS.
What should I check before buying the SE2426HG?
At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. In this guide it ranks second of 5.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the G25F2A, chosen for a superSpeed IPS panel. Look at the SE2426HG for 240Hz at a budget price tier, the 25G51Z for the largest screen size here (25 inches) and the VG259QM5A for 240Hz at 1080p if those matter more to you.
Lower settings to reach 240fps.