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 The PC Journal editorial team
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
Our 6 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Fastest Refresh
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG
The highest refresh rate here (360Hz).
Best for: Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most.
Our take Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab)
Best 4K OLED
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch
A 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz.
Best for: High-end PCs.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch (opens in a new tab)
Best Ultrawide OLED
Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED
A 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide.
Best for: Immersive games.
Our take Check price for Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best LG OLED
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED
240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Best for: Mid-high budgets.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best QD-OLED Value
AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
A 240Hz QD-OLED under $500.
Best for: OLED for less.
Our take Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 (opens in a new tab)
Cheapest OLED
GIGABYTE GO27Q24G
A 240Hz W-OLED near $350.
Best for: Entry OLED.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The highest refresh rate here (360Hz). | Competitive shooters where motion clarity matters most. | Check price for ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG (opens in a new tab) |
| A 32-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz. | High-end PCs. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF 32-inch (opens in a new tab) |
| A 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide. | Immersive games. | Check price for Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400. | Mid-high budgets. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| A 240Hz QD-OLED under $500. | OLED for less. | Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 (opens in a new tab) |
| A 240Hz W-OLED near $350. | Entry OLED. | Check price for GIGABYTE GO27Q24G (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Fastest Refresh1 of 6
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 element 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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 element 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. At our last price check it topped the group, with the AW3423DWF the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & 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
- Costs more than the GO27Q24G at the time of writing
Best Ultrawide OLED3 of 6
Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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.
When we checked, only the XG27ACDNG and cheaper picks cost less, and the Odyssey G8 G81SF cost more. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the XG27ACDNG covers it better at 360Hz.
Key dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 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
- 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 element 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 6, 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 dimensions & 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 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the AG276QZD2 was closest. What it gives up: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the XG27ACDNG (360Hz); by contrast, the XG27ACDNG 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 XG27ACDNG (360Hz)
How We Chose These OLED Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Connectivity and stand
- We checked ports, USB-C and stand adjustment where the listing states them.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
- Panel
- We noted panel type and the trade-offs it brings for motion, contrast and burn-in.
- Resolution and refresh
- We compared listed resolution and refresh rate against the graphics power each needs.
What to Look for in an OLED Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Pick the panel type
IPS offers wide viewing angles and good colour. VA has higher contrast but slower dark transitions. OLED has perfect blacks and very fast response but carries a burn-in risk with static content.
Match resolution to your graphics card
1080p suits entry and mid-range cards and high refresh rates. 1440p is the balance for most gaming PCs. 4K needs a high-end card to hold high frame rates.
Pick the resolution your card can drive before looking at refresh rate.
Read HDR labels carefully
HDR10 means the monitor accepts an HDR signal, not that it displays it well. DisplayHDR 600 or True Black 400 certifications say more about real HDR performance.
Choose a refresh rate you can reach
A higher refresh rate only helps when your PC delivers matching frame rates. 144Hz to 180Hz suits most players; 240Hz and above rewards competitive shooters.
Size for your desk distance
24 to 25 inches suits 1080p and competitive play at a typical desk. 27 inches pairs well with 1440p and 4K; 32 inches suits 4K at a deeper desk.
Check ports and cables
High refresh rates at 1440p and 4K need DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Consoles need HDMI 2.1 for 4K at 120Hz.
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
Figures as each maker states them.
| 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
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | GO27Q24G, AG276QZD2, 27GS93QE |
| About $500 to $1000 | XG27ACDNG, AW3423DWF, Odyssey G8 G81SF |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use HDMI or DisplayPort?
On a PC, DisplayPort usually supports the highest refresh rates. HDMI 2.1 is equivalent and needed for consoles.
Is HDR worth it on a budget monitor?
Rarely. Budget HDR10 monitors accept HDR but lack the brightness and contrast to show it well. OLED or DisplayHDR 600 models do it better.
Do I need a GPU that matches the refresh rate?
To benefit fully, yes. A 240Hz monitor still feels smoother at 150fps than a 144Hz one, but the gains shrink when frame rates are far below the refresh rate.
Is OLED burn-in still a problem?
It is a risk with static elements over many hours. Current OLED monitors use pixel-refresh routines to reduce it; check the maker's warranty for burn-in coverage.
Does a 1ms response time rating matter?
Makers measure response time differently, so compare panel type and independent reviews rather than the headline figure.
Is 1080p fine on a 27-inch monitor?
It works, but text and detail look softer. 1440p is sharper at 27 inches; 1080p is best at 24 to 25 inches.
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.