Buying Guide
The Best OLED Gaming Monitors
Six OLED monitors from a 1440p WOLED near $350 to a 4K QD-OLED and an ultrawide.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read6 products evaluated
OLED prices have fallen, and 1440p 240Hz models now sit near $350. These six range from that entry point to 4K and ultrawide screens.
We compared HDR rating, resolution and warranty from each listing.
Quick Picks
Which of the 6 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Fastest Refresh
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNGThe highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
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Best 4K OLED
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inchA 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz.
Best for: High-end PCs.
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Best Ultrawide OLED
Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLEDA 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide.
Best for: Immersive games.
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Best LG OLED
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Best for: Mid-high budgets.
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Best QD-OLED Value
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2A 240Hz QD-OLED under $500.
Best for: OLED for less.
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Cheapest OLED
GIGABYTE GO27Q24GA 240Hz W-OLED near $350.
Best for: Entry OLED.
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Our Picks
Fastest Refresh1 of 6
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG
The XG27ACDNG runs a QD-OLED panel at 360Hz with True Black 400 HDR and a 3-year warranty.
Best for
- Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Why we like it
It is the balanced pick for competitive play. Its 360Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the Odyssey G8 G81SF comes next at 240Hz. It matches the AG276QZD2 on screen size (26.5 inches).
It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the Odyssey G8 G81SF and 27GS93QE; the AG276QZD2 goes with an HDR10. It is the only pick here with a G-SYNC Compatible; the 27GS93QE has a FreeSync Premium instead. 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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the 27GS93QE and below the AW3423DWF at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 360Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 26.5 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut
- 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible
- Warranty
- 3-year
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
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Best 4K OLED2 of 6
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch
Samsung's G81SF puts a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K on a 32-inch screen.
Best for
- High-end PCs.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements is a problem.
Why we like it
It has DisplayHDR True Black 400 and both G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro support. On refresh rate it ties with the 27GS93QE, the AG276QZD2 and the GO27Q24G at 240Hz. Its 32 inches screen size ranks second of 6 here, behind the AW3423DWF (34 inches) and ahead of the AG276QZD2 (26.5 inches).
A 3840x2160 (4K) resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the GO27Q24G uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the XG27ACDNG and 27GS93QE; the AG276QZD2 goes with an HDR10. You also get a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film and logo and taskbar detection to dim static elements.
Reaching 240Hz 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XG27ACDNG (360Hz)
The catch
What it gives up: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XG27ACDNG (360Hz); by contrast, the XG27ACDNG offers 360Hz.
Best Ultrawide OLED3 of 6
Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED
Alienware's AW3423DWF is a 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide at 165Hz with 99.3% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Immersive games.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and slant. On refresh rate it trails the group at 165Hz, while the XG27ACDNG offers 360Hz. Nothing else here matches its 34 inches screen size; the Odyssey G8 G81SF comes closest at 32 inches.
A 3440x1440 resolution is unique to it among these picks, while the XG27ACDNG uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. You also get an 1800R QD-OLED curve and switchable DCI-P3 and sRGB modes. 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 XG27ACDNG the nearest cheaper option. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the XG27ACDNG covers it better at 360Hz.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 165Hz
- Resolution
- 3440x1440
- Size
- 34 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.1ms
- Color gamut
- 99.3% DCI-P3
- Stand
- height, tilt, swivel and slant
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- 99.3% DCI-P3 colour coverage
- a stand with height, tilt, swivel and slant
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate trails the XG27ACDNG (360Hz)
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Best LG OLED4 of 6
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED
LG's 27GS93QE is a 27-inch 1440p OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Best for
- Mid-high budgets.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is a lower-priced LG OLED with a two-year warranty. It is DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified with a 1.5 million to 1 contrast ratio, and the stand adjusts for height, tilt and pivot. Gamer, FPS and RTS modes tune the picture.
Its virtually borderless design saves space on a crowded desk. On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the AG276QZD2 and the GO27Q24G at 240Hz. It matches the GO27Q24G on screen size (27 inches).
An OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the Odyssey G8 G81SF uses a QD-OLED panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the XG27ACDNG and Odyssey G8 G81SF; the AG276QZD2 goes with an HDR10. No other pick in this guide offers a FreeSync Premium; compare the XG27ACDNG, which has a G-SYNC Compatible. When we checked, only the AG276QZD2 and cheaper picks cost less, and the XG27ACDNG cost more.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- HDR
- DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium
- Warranty
- 2-year
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
Best QD-OLED Value5 of 6
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
The AG276QZD2 is AOC's 240Hz QD-OLED in its AGON PRO line.
Best for
- OLED for less.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It matches the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 27GS93QE and the GO27Q24G on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the XG27ACDNG at 26.5 inches. No other pick in this guide offers an HDR10; compare the 27GS93QE, which has a DisplayHDR True Black 400.
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. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper GO27Q24G and the pricier 27GS93QE, at the time of writing. The trade-off is screen size; for more, the AW3423DWF comes in at 34 inches.
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
- Screen size trails the AW3423DWF (34 inches)
Cheapest OLED6 of 6
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G
The GO27Q24G is the cheapest way to a 240Hz OLED panel here.
Best for
- Entry OLED.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
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. On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 27GS93QE and the AG276QZD2 at 240Hz.
It matches the 27GS93QE on screen size (27 inches). A W-OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the Odyssey G8 G81SF uses a QD-OLED panel. It also comes with 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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the AG276QZD2 was closest.
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
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XG27ACDNG (360Hz)
The catch
What it gives up: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XG27ACDNG (360Hz); by contrast, the XG27ACDNG offers 360Hz.
How We Chose These 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 six monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel from manufacturer specifications. We did not test them in-house, and HDR and color gamut are missing for at least one pick.
- The shared baseline
- All 6, from the XG27ACDNG to the GO27Q24G, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The AW3423DWF and the GO27Q24G give no HDR; the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 27GS93QE, the AG276QZD2 and the GO27Q24G give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the GO27Q24G ($250 to $500) to the AW3423DWF ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in an OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate
The XG27ACDNG tops refresh rate at 360Hz and the AW3423DWF sits lowest at 165Hz. If refresh rate is your first filter, the XG27ACDNG sets the ceiling at 360Hz.
How much screen size you need
Across these 6 picks screen size spans 26.5 inches (the AG276QZD2) to 34 inches (the AW3423DWF). Start with the AW3423DWF if screen size decides it.
Two monitors side by side showing the same game scene Panel
The XG27ACDNG, the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the AW3423DWF and the AG276QZD2 list QD-OLED; the 27GS93QE lists OLED; the GO27Q24G lists W-OLED. Sort out panel before price: it splits 6 stated picks into groups of 4, 1 and 1.
Response
The XG27ACDNG, the Odyssey G8 G81SF, the 27GS93QE, the AG276QZD2 and the GO27Q24G list 0.03ms; the AW3423DWF lists 0.1ms. Settling response first narrows 6 picks to 5 or 1.
Two monitors showing a dark game scene side by side Features beyond the spec table
The 27GS93QE: a 2-year OLED warranty. The AG276QZD2: a QD-OLED panel in AOC's AGON PRO line. The GO27Q24G: a 240Hz OLED panel at an entry-level OLED price at the time of writing.
How to Choose an OLED Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most | XG27ACDNG | The highest refresh rate here (360Hz) |
| High-end PCs | Odyssey G8 G81SF | A 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz |
| Immersive games | AW3423DWF | A 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide |
| Mid-high budgets | 27GS93QE | 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| OLED for less | AG276QZD2 | A 240Hz QD-OLED under $500 |
| Entry OLED | GO27Q24G | A 240Hz W-OLED near $350 |
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Key specs side by side
The XG27ACDNG leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, ahead of the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 240Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG27ACDNG | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey G8 G81SF | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| AW3423DWF | 165Hz | 3440x1440 | 34 inches | QD-OLED |
| 27GS93QE | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | OLED |
| AG276QZD2 | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| GO27Q24G | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | W-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the GO27Q24G, sat in the $250 to $500 tier, 2 tiers in all up to the AW3423DWF at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | GO27Q24G, AG276QZD2 |
| About $500 to $1000 | 27GS93QE, XG27ACDNG, AW3423DWF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the highest refresh rate: the XG27ACDNG or the Odyssey G8 G81SF?
Between the top two, it is 360Hz on the XG27ACDNG against 240Hz on the Odyssey G8 G81SF, a 50% difference. The spread runs down to the AW3423DWF at 165Hz.
How does the Odyssey G8 G81SF compare with the AW3423DWF on screen size?
The AW3423DWF leads at 34 inches, with the Odyssey G8 G81SF at 32 inches. The AG276QZD2 is at the other end of this group with 26.5 inches.
Is the AW3423DWF worth paying more than the GO27Q24G?
The spec sheets show screen size (34 inches against 27 inches) in its favour. It does not win everywhere: the GO27Q24G still leads on refresh rate (240Hz). The GO27Q24G sat in the $250 to $500 tier and the AW3423DWF in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if screen size decides your purchase.
What makes the XG27ACDNG the Fastest Refresh?
It earns the label for the highest refresh rate here (360Hz). The Odyssey G8 G81SF is next on refresh rate at 240Hz, so this pick's 360Hz is 50% further out. It gives up screen size (26.5 inches against 27 inches) to the GO27Q24G, the cheapest pick. It makes sense for competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Do the XG27ACDNG and the Odyssey G8 G81SF differ on resolution?
The XG27ACDNG, the 27GS93QE, the AG276QZD2 and the GO27Q24G use 2560x1440 (1440p); the Odyssey G8 G81SF uses 3840x2160 (4K); the AW3423DWF uses 3440x1440.
Beyond the specs, what sets the XG27ACDNG and the Odyssey G8 G81SF apart?
The XG27ACDNG: a 3-year warranty on an OLED panel. The Odyssey G8 G81SF: a Glare Free coating Samsung lists as 54% less glossy than standard anti-reflection film. The AW3423DWF: an 1800R QD-OLED curve.
Bottom Line
ASUS's XG27ACDNG is the 1440p pick with a three-year warranty. Samsung's G81SF covers 4K, and Gigabyte's GO27Q24G is the entry point.
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