Buying Guide
The Best 1440p OLED Gaming Monitors
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the Gigabyte MO27Q2A has the highest refresh rate, and the PRO MAX 271QPX14G costs the least.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
1440p OLED pairs near-instant response with a resolution mid-range GPUs can drive. Every pick is a 1440p OLED, ordered from the lowest price.
The order reflects refresh rate, resolution and size from maker specifications; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and a missing response is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Lowest Price Here
MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLEDA lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money.
Check price for MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
W-OLED Panel
GIGABYTE GO27Q24GA W-OLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a W-OLED panel.
Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Fastest Refresh
GIGABYTE MO27Q2A QD-OLEDThe highest refresh rate here (280Hz).
Best for: Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Check price for GIGABYTE MO27Q2A QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2A QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Best for: Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGThe highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a third-generation glossy WOLED panel.
Best for: Buyers who want a third-generation glossy WOLED panel and can spend more than the AG276QZD2 costs.
Check price for ASUS ROG XG27AQDMG on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked. | Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money. | Check price for MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A W-OLED panel. | Buyers who want a W-OLED panel. | Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest refresh rate here (280Hz). | Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates. | Check price for GIGABYTE MO27Q2A QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line. | Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line. | Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a third-generation glossy WOLED panel. | Buyers who want a third-generation glossy WOLED panel and can spend more than the AG276QZD2 costs. | Check price for ASUS ROG XG27AQDMG on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
MSI PRO MAX 271QPX14G QD-OLED
The PRO MAX 271QPX14G is built around a 3-year burn-in warranty, with built-in speakers and Pantone validation on top.
Best for
- Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. On refresh rate it trails the group at 144Hz, while the Gigabyte MO27Q2A offers 280Hz. It shares a QD-OLED panel with the Gigabyte MO27Q2A and AG276QZD2; the XG27AQDMG goes with a WOLED panel.
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. Worth noting: 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the GO27Q24G was closest.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 144Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible
Pros
- 144Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync, G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the Gigabyte MO27Q2A (280Hz)
W-OLED Panel2 of 5
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G
The GO27Q24G is the cheapest way to a 240Hz OLED panel here.
Best for
- Buyers who want a W-OLED panel.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
The maker publishes few details on ports and stand. It has a zero-bezel design on all four edges for multi-monitor rows, and a glossy WOLED coating keeps blacks deep in bright rooms. It matches the AG276QZD2 and the XG27AQDMG on refresh rate (240Hz).
On screen size it ties with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the Gigabyte MO27Q2A at 27 inches. It is the only pick here with a W-OLED panel; the PRO MAX 271QPX14G has a QD-OLED panel instead. You also get a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing.
To see 240Hz 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 PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the Gigabyte MO27Q2A, based on our last check.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- W-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a W-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Fastest Refresh3 of 5
GIGABYTE MO27Q2A QD-OLED
What the Gigabyte MO27Q2A brings to the table is an AI-based OLED Care suite against burn-in.
Best for
- Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Why we like it
It also offers a 280Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. Its 280Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the GO27Q24G comes next at 240Hz. It matches the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the GO27Q24G on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and AG276QZD2; the XG27AQDMG goes with a WOLED panel. To see 280Hz 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. When we checked, only the GO27Q24G and cheaper picks cost less, and the AG276QZD2 cost more.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 280Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 280Hz 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 PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Also Consider4 of 5
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
The AG276QZD2 is AOC's 240Hz QD-OLED in its AGON PRO line.
Best for
- Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G and the XG27AQDMG at 240Hz. It matches the XG27AQDMG on screen size (26.5 inches). It shares a QD-OLED panel with the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and Gigabyte MO27Q2A; the XG27AQDMG goes with a WOLED panel.
To see 240Hz 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. You also get this: a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion. It was priced above the Gigabyte MO27Q2A and below the XG27AQDMG at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 26.5 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- HDR10
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
ASUS ROG XG27AQDMG
What the XG27AQDMG brings to the table is a third-generation glossy WOLED panel, plus a custom heatsink and ROG OLED Anti-flicker technology.
Best for
- Buyers who want a third-generation glossy WOLED panel and can spend more than the AG276QZD2 costs.
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 also offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 26.5 inches screen size. On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G and the AG276QZD2 at 240Hz. It matches the AG276QZD2 on screen size (26.5 inches).
A WOLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the GO27Q24G uses a W-OLED panel. To see 240Hz 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.
At our last price check it topped the group, with the AG276QZD2 the nearest cheaper option. Screen size is its weakest area, and the PRO MAX 271QPX14G covers it better at 27 inches.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 26.5 inches
- Panel
- WOLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a WOLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- Third-generation glossy WOLED panel
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the PRO MAX 271QPX14G (27 inches)
- Costs more than the PRO MAX 271QPX14G at the time of writing
How We Chose These 1440p OLED 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 lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house, and response and adaptive sync are missing for at least one pick.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the PRO MAX 271QPX14G to the XG27AQDMG, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the Gigabyte MO27Q2A give no response; the GO27Q24G, the AG276QZD2 and the XG27AQDMG give no adaptive sync.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the PRO MAX 271QPX14G ($250 to $500) to the XG27AQDMG ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 1440p OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Here refresh rate runs from 144Hz on the PRO MAX 271QPX14G to 280Hz on the Gigabyte MO27Q2A, a 94% spread. The GO27Q24G comes second at 240Hz, in the same price tier as the Gigabyte MO27Q2A.
Screen size
Across these 5 picks screen size spans 26.5 inches (the XG27AQDMG) to 27 inches (the PRO MAX 271QPX14G). The PRO MAX 271QPX14G is the pick for screen size.
Two monitors showing a dark game scene side by side Extras that separate them
The Gigabyte MO27Q2A: an AI-based OLED Care suite against burn-in. The AG276QZD2: a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line. The XG27AQDMG: a custom heatsink and ROG OLED Anti-flicker technology.
Budget
$250 to $500 buys the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the GO27Q24G, the Gigabyte MO27Q2A and the AG276QZD2; $500 to $1000 buys the XG27AQDMG at our last check.
A monitor on a stand in front of lit shelves Start from what matters most
Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money: the PRO MAX 271QPX14G. Buyers who want a W-OLED panel: the GO27Q24G. Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates: the Gigabyte MO27Q2A.
How to Choose a 1440p OLED Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Getting 3-year burn-in warranty for the least money | PRO MAX 271QPX14G | A lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want a W-OLED panel | GO27Q24G | A W-OLED panel |
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | Gigabyte MO27Q2A | The highest refresh rate here (280Hz) |
| Buyers who want QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line | AG276QZD2 | A QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line |
| Buyers who want a third-generation glossy WOLED panel and can spend more than the AG276QZD2 costs | XG27AQDMG | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a third-generation glossy WOLED panel |
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Key specs side by side
The Gigabyte MO27Q2A leads on refresh rate at 280Hz, ahead of the GO27Q24G at 240Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO MAX 271QPX14G | 144Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| GO27Q24G | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | W-OLED |
| Gigabyte MO27Q2A | 280Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| AG276QZD2 | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| XG27AQDMG | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | WOLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The PRO MAX 271QPX14G was the lowest-priced pick ($250 to $500) and the XG27AQDMG the highest ($500 to $1000) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | PRO MAX 271QPX14G, GO27Q24G, Gigabyte MO27Q2A, AG276QZD2 |
| About $500 to $1000 | XG27AQDMG |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the GO27Q24G compare with the Gigabyte MO27Q2A on refresh rate?
Between the top two, it is 280Hz on the Gigabyte MO27Q2A against 240Hz on the GO27Q24G, a 17% difference. The PRO MAX 271QPX14G is at the other end of this group with 144Hz.
What does the XG27AQDMG add over the PRO MAX 271QPX14G?
On paper it adds refresh rate (240Hz against 144Hz). It does not win everywhere: the PRO MAX 271QPX14G still leads on screen size (27 inches). On our last price check the PRO MAX 271QPX14G was in the $250 to $500 tier and the XG27AQDMG in the $500 to $1000 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if refresh rate decides your purchase.
Why is the Gigabyte MO27Q2A our Fastest Refresh pick?
The label rests on the highest refresh rate here (280Hz). On refresh rate it leads the GO27Q24G, 280Hz against 240Hz, a 17% margin. It is aimed at esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Do the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the GO27Q24G differ on panel?
The PRO MAX 271QPX14G, the Gigabyte MO27Q2A and the AG276QZD2 use QD-OLED; the GO27Q24G uses W-OLED; the XG27AQDMG uses WOLED.
What extras do the PRO MAX 271QPX14G and the GO27Q24G include?
The PRO MAX 271QPX14G: a 3-year burn-in warranty. The GO27Q24G: a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing. The Gigabyte MO27Q2A: an AI-based OLED Care suite against burn-in.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the PRO MAX 271QPX14G, chosen for a lower price than the GO27Q24G and the rest when we checked. Look at the GO27Q24G for a W-OLED panel, the AG276QZD2 for a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line and the XG27AQDMG for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with a third-generation glossy WOLED panel if those matter more to you.
Leave the panel's refresh cycle enabled to limit burn-in.
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