The Best Gaming Monitors Under $200

It is rare to see that combination at this price. Its 240Hz refresh rate ranks third of 6 here, behind the VG259QMR5A (310Hz) and ahead of the G2725D (180Hz). On screen size it ties with the MAG 274QF, the VG27AQ3A, the AW2726DL and the G2725D at 27 inches.

Like the AW2726DL, it has an IPS panel, while the VG259QMR5A uses a fast IPS panel. You get a G-SYNC Compatible here, which sets it apart from the G2725D and its a FreeSync. It also offers DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 inputs.

To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. On price it sat fourth of 6, between the cheaper VG259QMR5A and the pricier VG27AQ3A, at the time of writing.

It is a balanced step down from the AOC. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 200Hz: the VG259QMR5A offers 310Hz, and the G2725D comes in at 180Hz. It matches the Q27G41ZE, the VG27AQ3A, the AW2726DL and the G2725D on screen size (27 inches).

You get a rapid IPS panel here, which sets it apart from the VG259QMR5A and its a fast IPS panel. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It also brings 200Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen. It was priced above the G2725D and below the VG259QMR5A at the time of writing.

It suits a desk used for games and video alike. On refresh rate it ties with the G2725D at 180Hz. It matches the Q27G41ZE, the MAG 274QF, the AW2726DL and the G2725D on screen size (27 inches).

It shares a fast IPS panel with the VG259QMR5A; the AW2726DL goes with an IPS panel. A 130% sRGB color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the VG259QMR5A uses a 99% sRGB color gamut. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the Q27G41ZE and cheaper picks cost less, and the AW2726DL cost more.

The maker publishes few details, so check the stand and ports on Dell's spec page. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 280Hz: the VG259QMR5A offers 310Hz, and the G2725D comes in at 180Hz. It matches the Q27G41ZE, the MAG 274QF, the VG27AQ3A and the G2725D on screen size (27 inches).

It shares an IPS panel with the Q27G41ZE; the MAG 274QF goes with a rapid IPS panel. To see 280Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. At our last price check it topped the group, with the VG27AQ3A the nearest cheaper option.

Dell doesn't name the panel type. On refresh rate it ties with the VG27AQ3A at 180Hz. It matches the Q27G41ZE, the MAG 274QF, the VG27AQ3A and the AW2726DL on screen size (27 inches).

It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the VG259QMR5A; the VG27AQ3A goes with a 130% sRGB color gamut. No other pick in this guide offers a FreeSync; compare the Q27G41ZE, which has a G-SYNC Compatible. It also comes with 1440p at 180Hz at one of the lowest prices here at the time of writing.

No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the MAG 274QF was closest. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the VG259QMR5A covers it better at 310Hz.

Its 310Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the AW2726DL comes next at 280Hz. On screen size it trails the group at 24.5 inches, while the Q27G41ZE comes in at 27 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution; compare the VG27AQ3A, which has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.

Like the VG27AQ3A, it has a fast IPS panel, while the Q27G41ZE uses an IPS panel. Like the G2725D, it has a 99% sRGB color gamut, while the VG27AQ3A uses a 130% 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. On price it sat third of 6, between the cheaper MAG 274QF and the pricier Q27G41ZE, at the time of writing.