Buying Guide
The Best 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitors
Five monitors compared, from the G25F2A to the XQ2566X, with the trade-offs of each named.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
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
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Also Consider
GIGABYTE G25F2AA 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz240Hz at a budget price tier.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier.
Check price for Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
AOC 25G51ZThe largest screen size here (25 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Check price for AOC 25G51Z on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A240Hz at 1080p.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p.
Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Fastest Refresh
BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566XThe highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Check price for BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. | Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. | Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A on Amazon (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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (25 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for AOC 25G51Z on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz at 1080p. | Buyers who want 240Hz at 1080p. | Check price for ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest refresh rate here (360Hz). | Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most. | Check price for BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
GIGABYTE G25F2A
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 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
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 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.
Key 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 XQ2566X (360Hz)
The catch
The main gap: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XQ2566X (360Hz). If that matters, the XQ2566X offers 360Hz.
Strong Alternative2 of 5
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz
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, it has a fast IPS panel, while the XQ2566X uses a fast TN panel. Like the VG259QM5A, 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 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)
The catch
The trade-off is screen size; for more, the 25G51Z comes in at 25 inches.
Largest Screen Size3 of 5
AOC 25G51Z
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 XQ2566X (360Hz) 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 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
Worth a Look4 of 5
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM5A
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 XQ2566X offers 360Hz.
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 on screen size (24.5 inches).
It shares a fast IPS panel with the SE2426HG; the G25F2A goes with a SuperSpeed IPS panel. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the SE2426HG; 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 XQ2566X at the time of writing.
Key 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 XQ2566X (360Hz)
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on refresh rate, where the XQ2566X offers 360Hz.
Fastest Refresh5 of 5
BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X
The XQ2566X uses a Fast TN panel at 1440p with BenQ's DyAc 3 blur reduction, aimed purely at esports.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the G25F2A was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
Its 360Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the 25G51Z comes next at 260Hz. Its 24.1 inches screen size ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the 25G51Z (25 inches) and ahead of the SE2426HG (23.8 inches). You get a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution here, which sets it apart from the VG259QM5A and its a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
You get a fast TN panel here, which sets it apart from the VG259QM5A and its a fast IPS panel. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Only the VG259QM5A came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.
Key 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
- Screen size of 24.1 inches, ahead of the SE2426HG
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
How We Chose These 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitors
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- 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, and response and color gamut are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the G25F2A to the XQ2566X, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The SE2426HG, the VG259QM5A and the XQ2566X give no response; the 25G51Z and the XQ2566X give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the G25F2A ($50 to $100) to the XQ2566X ($500 to $1000).
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
The XQ2566X tops refresh rate at 360Hz and the VG259QM5A sits lowest at 240Hz. For less, the 25G51Z is the runner-up at 260Hz ($100 to $150 tier).
Screen size
Across these 5 picks screen size spans 23.8 inches (the SE2426HG) to 25 inches (the 25G51Z). The G25F2A comes second at 24.5 inches, in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 for the 25G51Z.
A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk Panel
The G25F2A lists SuperSpeed IPS; the SE2426HG and the VG259QM5A list Fast IPS; the 25G51Z lists IPS; the XQ2566X lists Fast TN. Sort out panel before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
Response
The G25F2A lists 1ms; the 25G51Z lists 0.5ms.
A gaming desk with a monitor, a racing-style chair and shelves of figures Features beyond the spec table
The 25G51Z: an overclocked 260Hz refresh rate. The VG259QM5A: a 3-year warranty. The XQ2566X: DyAc 3 motion blur reduction for esports.
How to Choose a 24-Inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing | G25F2A | A 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing |
| 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 | XQ2566X | The highest refresh rate here (360Hz) |
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Key specs side by side
The XQ2566X leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, 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 |
| XQ2566X | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 24.1 inches | Fast TN |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the G25F2A, sat in the $50 to $100 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the XQ2566X at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G25F2A, SE2426HG |
| About $100 to $150 | 25G51Z, VG259QM5A |
| About $500 to $1000 | XQ2566X |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest refresh rate: the XQ2566X or the 25G51Z?
Between the top two, it is 360Hz on the XQ2566X against 260Hz on the 25G51Z, a 38% difference. The spread runs down to the VG259QM5A at 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 XQ2566X worth paying more than the G25F2A?
The spec sheets show refresh rate (360Hz against 240Hz) in its favour. It does not win everywhere: the G25F2A still leads on screen size (24.5 inches). The G25F2A sat in the $50 to $100 tier and the XQ2566X in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if refresh rate decides your purchase.
What makes the 25G51Z the Largest Screen Size?
The label rests on the largest screen size here (25 inches). The G25F2A is next on screen size at 24.5 inches, so this pick's 25 inches is 2% further out. The G25F2A, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $100 to $150 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who puts screen size first.
Do the G25F2A and the XQ2566X differ on resolution?
The G25F2A, the SE2426HG, the 25G51Z and the VG259QM5A use 1920x1080 (1080p); the XQ2566X uses 2560x1440 (1440p).
Beyond the specs, what sets the G25F2A and the SE2426HG apart?
The G25F2A: a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. The SE2426HG: 240Hz at a budget price tier. The 25G51Z: an overclocked 260Hz refresh rate.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the G25F2A, chosen for a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. 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.
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