Buying Guide
The Best OLED Gaming Monitors Under $700
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the AW2725DF has the highest refresh rate, and the GO27Q24G costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
OLED prices have dropped enough for mid-range buyers. Every pick is an OLED that cost $700 or less, 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 HDR is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G
Undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Best for: Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Our take Check price for AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab)
Fastest Refresh
Alienware AW2725DF
The highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW2725DF (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED
The largest screen size here (32 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
LG UltraGear 27GS95QE OLED
The top of this price range, adding a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS95QE OLED (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab) |
| HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. | Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. | Check price for AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest refresh rate here (360Hz). | Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates. | Check price for Alienware AW2725DF (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (32 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS95QE OLED (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The GO27Q24G is the cheapest way to a 240Hz OLED panel here.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element 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 Q27GAZDV and the 27GS95QE on refresh rate (240Hz).
On screen size it ties with the Q27GAZDV and the 27GS95QE at 27 inches. No other pick in this guide offers a W-OLED panel; compare the MAG 321UP, which has a QD-OLED panel. 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. It undercut the Q27GAZDV and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the AW2725DF (360Hz). If that matters, the AW2725DF offers 360Hz.
Key dimensions & 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
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the AW2725DF (360Hz)
Also Consider2 of 5
AOC Q27GAZDV 27-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
AOC's Q27GAZDV pairs a 240Hz QD-OLED panel with a 0.03ms response time and a stand that adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot.
Best for
- Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs cover a PC and a current console on one screen, and a USB 3.2 hub sits in the monitor. On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G and the 27GS95QE at 240Hz. It matches the GO27Q24G and the 27GS95QE on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the AW2725DF and MAG 321UP; the 27GS95QE goes with an OLED panel. No other pick in this guide offers a G-SYNC Compatible; compare the MAG 321UP, which has a FreeSync Premium Pro. It also comes with a USB 3.2 hub and VESA mount compatibility.
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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the GO27Q24G cost less, and the AW2725DF cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Color gamut: 110% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible
- Stand: height, tilt, swivel and pivot
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 110% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Fastest Refresh3 of 5
Alienware AW2725DF on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The AW2725DF pushes a QD-OLED panel to 360Hz at 1440p.
Best for
- Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
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 suits competitive players with a graphics card that can hold very high frame rates. Nothing else here matches its 360Hz refresh rate; the GO27Q24G comes closest at 240Hz. On screen size it trails the group at 26.7 inches, while the MAG 321UP comes in at 32 inches.
Like the Q27GAZDV and MAG 321UP, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the GO27Q24G uses a W-OLED panel. It shares a FreeSync Premium Pro with the MAG 321UP; the 27GS95QE goes with a FreeSync Premium. To see 360Hz 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. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper Q27GAZDV and the pricier MAG 321UP, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 26.7 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
- Stand: swivel and pivot
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the MAG 321UP (32 inches)
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size4 of 5
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MSI MAG 321UP is a 32-inch QD-OLED that stops at 165Hz, which keeps its price below the 240Hz models.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its HDMI 2.1 port carries full 48Gbps bandwidth for 4K at 165Hz from a console or PC. Its 165Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the AW2725DF leads at 360Hz. Nothing else here matches its 32 inches screen size; the GO27Q24G comes closest at 27 inches.
No other pick in this guide offers a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution; compare the AW2725DF, which has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. Like the Q27GAZDV and AW2725DF, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the GO27Q24G uses a W-OLED panel. It shares a FreeSync Premium Pro with the AW2725DF; the 27GS95QE goes with a FreeSync Premium.
It also comes with an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. Reaching 165Hz 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. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper AW2725DF and the pricier 27GS95QE, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 165Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the AW2725DF (360Hz)
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GS95QE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 27GS95QE is a 27-inch 1440p OLED at 240Hz on a height, tilt and swivel stand.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It costs more than the 27GS93QE for the better stand. On refresh rate it ties with the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV at 240Hz. It matches the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV on screen size (27 inches).
An OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the Q27GAZDV uses a QD-OLED panel. No other pick in this guide offers a FreeSync Premium; compare the Q27GAZDV, which has a G-SYNC Compatible. You also get a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio and an HDMI 2.1 input.
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 MAG 321UP the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
- Stand: height, tilt and swivel
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
How We Chose These OLED Gaming Monitors Under $700
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the GO27Q24G to the 27GS95QE, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 0.03ms response.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV and the MAG 321UP give no HDR; the GO27Q24G, the MAG 321UP and the 27GS95QE give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the GO27Q24G ($250 to $500) to the 27GS95QE ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an OLED Gaming Monitor Under $700
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 165Hz on the MAG 321UP to 360Hz on the AW2725DF. The GO27Q24G comes second for less money.
How much screen size you need
Here screen size runs from 26.7 inches on the AW2725DF to 32 inches on the MAG 321UP. For less, the GO27Q24G is the runner-up at 27 inches.
Panel
The GO27Q24G lists W-OLED; the Q27GAZDV, the AW2725DF and the MAG 321UP list QD-OLED; the 27GS95QE lists OLED.
Extras that separate them
The AW2725DF: a 360Hz QD-OLED panel at 1440p. The MAG 321UP: a console mode. The 27GS95QE: an HDMI 2.1 input.
Where your budget lands
$250 to $500 buys the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV; $500 to $1000 buys the AW2725DF, the MAG 321UP and the 27GS95QE at our last check.
How to Choose an OLED Gaming Monitor Under $700
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | GO27Q24G | Undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X | Q27GAZDV | HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X |
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | AW2725DF | The highest refresh rate here (360Hz) |
| Buyers who put screen size first | MAG 321UP | The largest screen size here (32 inches) |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | 27GS95QE | The top of this price range, adding a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio |
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Key specs side by side
The AW2725DF leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, ahead of the GO27Q24G at 240Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GO27Q24G | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | W-OLED |
| Q27GAZDV | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| AW2725DF | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.7 inches | QD-OLED |
| MAG 321UP | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| 27GS95QE | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The GO27Q24G was the lowest-priced pick and the 27GS95QE the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | GO27Q24G, Q27GAZDV |
| About $500 to $1000 | AW2725DF, MAG 321UP, 27GS95QE |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the GO27Q24G compare with the AW2725DF on refresh rate?
The AW2725DF leads at 360Hz, with the GO27Q24G at 240Hz. The MAG 321UP is at the other end of this group with 165Hz.
Which has the largest screen size: the MAG 321UP or the GO27Q24G?
The MAG 321UP leads at 32 inches, with the GO27Q24G at 27 inches. The AW2725DF is at the other end of this group with 26.7 inches.
Why is the MAG 321UP 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 GO27Q24G and the MAG 321UP differ on resolution?
The GO27Q24G, the Q27GAZDV, the AW2725DF and the 27GS95QE use 2560x1440 (1440p); the MAG 321UP uses 3840x2160 (4K).
What extras do the GO27Q24G and the Q27GAZDV include?
The GO27Q24G: a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing. The Q27GAZDV: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X. The AW2725DF: a 360Hz QD-OLED panel at 1440p.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the GO27Q24G, chosen for undercutting the Q27GAZDV on price when we checked. Look at the Q27GAZDV for HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X, the MAG 321UP for the largest screen size here (32 inches) and the 27GS95QE for the top of this price range, adding a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio if those matter more to you.
Check the warranty; some cover burn-in and some do not.