Best 1440p gaming monitors
1440p is the sweet spot for gaming at 27 inches: noticeably sharper than 1080p without the graphics card a 4K screen needs. Pair it with 144 Hz or more for smooth play.
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Top pick
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP
27″ 1440p 480 Hz OLED gaming monitor
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 480 Hz
- Panel
- OLED
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
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MSI MPG 341CQR X36
34″ 3440×1440 360 Hz QD-OLED curved ultrawide
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 34″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 360 Hz
- Panel
- OLED
- Curved
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes, charges at 98W
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ViewSonic VX2728J-2K
27″ 1440p 180 Hz IPS gaming monitor
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 180 Hz
- Panel
- IPS
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
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ASUS ROG XG27AQDMG
26.5″ 1440p 240 Hz glossy OLED gaming monitor
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 26.5″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 240 Hz
- Panel
- OLED
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
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Alienware AW3425DWM
34″ 3440×1440 180 Hz curved ultrawide
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 34″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 180 Hz
- Curved
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- HDMI 2.1
- No
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A
27″ 1440p 180 Hz gaming monitor
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 180 Hz
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
- HDMI 2.1
- No
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Budget pick
AOC Q27G41ZE
27″ 1440p 260 Hz IPS gaming monitor
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 260 Hz
- Panel
- IPS
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
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Dell S2725DSM
27″ 1440p 144 Hz, speakers, height stand
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
- HDMI 2.1
- No
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SANSUI 34″ Curved Ultrawide 200Hz
34″ 3440×1440 200 Hz VA curved ultrawide
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 34″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 200 Hz
- Panel
- VA
- Curved
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
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LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B
27″ 1440p 240 Hz glossy OLED, HDMI 2.1
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 1440p
- Refresh rate
- 240 Hz
- Panel
- OLED
- Curved
- No
- USB-C
- No
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How we picked
We compared 136 monitors with real Amazon listings and kept the 33 that meet all of this:
- 120 Hz or more for smooth games
- 1440p, sharp at 27″
Every pick fits, so the order is about what to look at first. Models that independent reviewers recommend come first, the most often recommended at the top. The rest follow, best known and best liked first, with the newest model of a line ahead of older ones. No brand pays to be listed or placed higher. Prices change daily, so we never print one; Amazon shows today's price.
Reviews we drew on
We don't test products ourselves. These published roundups recommend picks on this list:
- tomshardware.com Best Gaming Monitors 2026: Budget, Curved, G-Sync and More
- tomsguide.com The best monitors of 2026: Our top picks built for work and gaming
- ca.pcmag.com The Best Cheap Gaming Monitors for 2026
- pcworld.com Best gaming monitors 2026: Displays that will do your ...
- techradar.com The best ultrawide monitors in 2026: our top picks for next-level immersion for work and gaming
Questions
What are the best 1440p gaming monitors?
Our top three are the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP, MSI MPG 341CQR X36 and ViewSonic VX2728J-2K. Each one meets everything this guide asks for.
What should 1440p gaming monitors have?
120 hz or more for smooth games and 1440p, sharp at 27″. Every pick on this list does.
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