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The 6 Best 240Hz Monitors - Winter 2025

Updated Mar 14, 2025 at 08:07 pm
Best 240Hz Monitors

A 240Hz monitor is beneficial for competitive gaming as it can provide better motion handling and lower input lag than displays with lower refresh rates. Although displays are coming out with higher refresh rates, there are still a good amount of native 240Hz monitors available. They're available in various resolutions, from 1080p to 4k, and at different price points, so they're accessible for any budget.

When looking for a monitor, it's important to consider what type of gaming setup you have. If you have a high-end graphics card that maintains 240 fps with a high resolution, you'd benefit from a 1440p or 4k monitor. However, if you have a budget setup, then a lower-cost 1080p monitor is better. The monitor's response time is another consideration, and low input lag is also important, but we found through our extensive testing, which includes nearly 400 tests, that most monitors have low input lag. Besides that, most modern monitors support any type of VRR format to reduce screen tearing.

We've bought and tested more than 345 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best 240Hz monitors available. Check out our recommendations for the best G-SYNC monitors, the best high refresh rate monitors, and, if you prefer looking for something with a lower refresh rate, the best 144Hz monitors.

Quick Look

Style
Best 240Hz Monitor: MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED
PC Gaming
9.1
Response Time
9.9
HDR Picture
9.5
4k QD-OLED with sharp motion and remarkable picture quality.
Style
Best Upper Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG
PC Gaming
9.0
Response Time
9.9
HDR Picture
9.0
Less vivid colors, but still has extremely crisp motion.
Style
Best Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM
PC Gaming
7.5
Response Time
7.9
HDR Picture
6.2
Has native G-SYNC support—step-down in picture quality.
Style
Best Lower Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor: LG 27GR83Q-B
PC Gaming
7.2
Response Time
7.6
HDR Picture
5.0
Similar gaming performance, without native G-SYNC features.
Style
Best Budget 240Hz Monitor: ViewSonic XG2431
PC Gaming
7.2
Response Time
8.1
HDR Picture
4.6
Great entry-level model, but with a lower 1080p resolution.
  1. Best 240Hz Monitor

    The best 240Hz gaming monitor we've tested is the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. It offers high-end performance and outstanding picture quality. While you need a premium setup to take advantage of its 240Hz refresh rate with a 4k resolution, what makes this such an amazing gaming monitor is that it has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in minimal motion blur with fast-moving objects. It also supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of modern graphics cards, but it's limited to DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth.

    Besides that, its QD-OLED panel delivers deep blacks in dark rooms without any blooming, and it also gets bright enough for colors to look vivid and highlights to pop. This makes for a fantastic HDR gaming experience, but if you want a similar QD-OLED with more picture settings and customization available in HDR, check out the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. It supports Dolby Vision, which is useful for sources that support it, but this model is more expensive and isn't worth the extra cost for most people.

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor

    If you find the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED out of your price range or don't have a setup to take advantage of its high resolution, check out the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG. With a lower resolution, it's the best 1440p 240Hz monitor you can get, and while that means images aren't as detailed, it's easier for your graphics card to maintain a high frame rate. It uses an OLED panel with deep and inky blacks, but unlike the MSI, it isn't a QD-OLED, so colors aren't as vivid. However, it still delivers a satisfying HDR experience with bright highlights.

    Luckily, it gets brighter than most OLEDs thanks to its MLA+ technology, so it fights glare well. It's also a fantastic gaming monitor with a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in almost no motion blur with fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so you can only reach the 240Hz refresh rate with a DisplayPort connection. However, if you want a monitor with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, the LG 27GS95QE-B is a good alternative, but it doesn't get as bright as the ASUS.

  3. Best Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor

    If you prefer getting something cheaper and don't mind compromising on picture quality, the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM is a good alternative to the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG. While it doesn't have an OLED panel and the same perfect blacks as the XG27AQDMG, this is the trade-off of getting something cheaper, and it's still a good gaming monitor. Besides the panel, it's different from the other monitors mentioned because instead of having G-SYNC compatibility, it has native G-SYNC support. This means you get a few extra features with an NVIDIA graphics card like variable overdrive and NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer that measures the latency of each source in your setup.

    In terms of gaming, it has a consistently fast response time at any refresh rate, but there's more blur compared to the OLED screen of the XG27AQDMG. Like the XG27AQDMG, it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so you'll need to use a DisplayPort connection to take full advantage of the monitor.

  4. Best Lower Mid-Range 240Hz Monitor

    If you still find the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM out of your price range or don't need the native G-SYNC support, you can get a lower mid-range option like the LG 27GR83Q-B. Although it has many of the same specs as the ASUS, it's a slight step down in performance in a few areas. While it has a fast response time at any refresh rate, it just isn't as good as on the ASUS, so motion is a bit more blurry. It doesn't have the features you get with a native G-SYNC monitor, but it's still G-SYNC compatible, so it works well with NVIDIA graphics cards.

    On the plus side, this monitor supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so you can reach its max refresh rate over an HDMI connection, as well as over DisplayPort. Although it doesn't have many extra features, it has typical gaming perks, like a virtual crosshair that your game's anti-cheat tool won't detect.

  5. Best Budget 240Hz Monitor

    If you want the best 240Hz gaming monitor on a budget, check out the ViewSonic XG2431 instead. You lose out on a few features as you move down in price categories; in this case, it has a lower resolution than the LG 27GR83Q-B, which means it doesn't deliver the same detailed images. However, with its lower resolution, it's easier for your graphics card to maintain a frame rate of 240 fps. It also has a smaller 24-inch screen, so gaming doesn't feel as immersive, but it's still fine for gaming on your own.

    This monitor stands out against other low-cost displays because it has consistently great motion handling at any refresh rate. There's minimal motion blur, and it even has a customizable backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, which not many lower-cost monitors have. However, it doesn't work at the same time as VRR.

  6. Best Cheap 240Hz Monitor

    If you want a simple and cheap 240Hz gaming monitor that costs less than the ViewSonic XG2431, then check out the Dell G2524H. It's actually similar in specs to the ViewSonic as it's also a 1080p gaming monitor with a native 240Hz refresh rate, and unlike the monitors mentioned above, you can overclock it to 280Hz with a DisplayPort connection for a slightly smoother feel. However, it takes a step back in terms of features from the ViewSonic because it doesn't support HDR at all, and even lacks an audio jack, which is disappointing if you want to connect a wired audio device directly to your monitor.

    It doesn't have a backlight strobing feature like the ViewSonic either, and while it also has a fast response time, motion just doesn't look as sharp as on the ViewSonic. On the plus side, it supports all common VRR formats, including HDMI Forum VRR, which not all low-cost monitors support.

Notable Mentions

  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD S32DG80: 

    The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is a 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED that competes with the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. The Samsung is different because it has matte screen coating, which does a better job at reducing glare, at the cost of having a hazier image. It's something to consider if you want a matte monitor, but it also costs more than the MSI.

     See our review
  • LG 32GS95UE-B: 

    The LG 32GS95UE-B is a unique 4k, 240Hz monitor with a Dual-Mode to switch it into a 1080p, 480Hz display. This is useful if you want an even higher refresh rate. However, it costs more than the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED and has worse picture quality, so it isn't worth getting for most people.

     See our review
  • MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED: 

    The MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED is a high-end QD-OLED monitor that performs similarly to the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. However, the main difference is that the 341CQPX is an ultrawide monitor, so it's something to consider for a more immersive gaming experience. That said, it also has a lower resolution than the 321URX.

     See our review
  • Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85: 

    The Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 is an LED gaming monitor that has a higher resolution than the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. It's something to consider if you want to play detailed games, but it costs more and doesn't have the same native G-SYNC features as the ASUS.

     See our review
  • MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED: 

    The MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED is a newer version of the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED, with the main difference being that the 322URX supports DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth. That said, because the newer model costs more, it may be worth waiting until it drops in price and costs less than the older 321URX.

     See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Mar 14, 2025: 

    We added the Dell G2524H as the 'Best Cheap Monitor' to give another option. We also made changes in the Notable Mentions to better represent the current market by removing the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM and adding the MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED and the MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED.

  2. Feb 19, 2025: 

    We replaced the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 with the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED for consistency with other articles and moved the Samsung to the Notable Mentions. We also replaced the Gigabyte M27Q X with the LG 27GR83Q-B as the LG has better motion handling. We introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.

  3. Dec 03, 2024: 

    Added the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM to the Notable Mentions.

  4. Sep 13, 2024: We replaced the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM with the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, respectively, for consistency with other recommendations. We also replaced the LG 27GR83Q-B with the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM as the ASUS has more features like native G-SYNC support. We also updated the Notable Mentions based on changes and monitors we've recently tested.

  5. Jun 28, 2024: Ensured our picks are accurate and up-to-date.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors that are currently available with a native 240Hz refresh rate. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you'd prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all of our reviews of monitors with a native 240Hz refresh rate. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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    Best midrange is not the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx”. It’s the LG 27GR93U-B. In your Acer review you note how it doesn’t play well with other monitors. How many people are going to run 1 monitor? That’s the reason it has great backlighting and is cheap. It’s just not a good recommendation when someone has a flickering 2nd (or in my case 3rd) monitor. The INNOCN also isn’t a winner, if you read reviews it has a lot of quality (some say imperfect VRR) and build quality issues. I would give extra points to companies that actually make monitors as a core business like LG, Viewsonic, Sony, etc. I almost sent my LG back based on your recommendations until I looked into these items. Maybe there’s a single monitor user out there that would prefer that glitchy Acer but not me.

    I’ve got the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx” and use it as a dual monitor and have zero issues (though my second monitor has a high refresh rate, but who has a second monitor with VRR enabled and a low refresh rate!?). The LG 27GR93U-B has no real HDR and is only $50 cheaper than the Acer. The Acer is the clear winner.

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    Best midrange is not the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx”. It’s the LG 27GR93U-B. In your Acer review you note how it doesn’t play well with other monitors. How many people are going to run 1 monitor? That’s the reason it has great backlighting and is cheap. It’s just not a good recommendation when someone has a flickering 2nd (or in my case 3rd) monitor. The INNOCN also isn’t a winner, if you read reviews it has a lot of quality (some say imperfect VRR) and build quality issues. I would give extra points to companies that actually make monitors as a core business like LG, Viewsonic, Sony, etc. I almost sent my LG back based on your recommendations until I looked into these items. Maybe there’s a single monitor user out there that would prefer that glitchy Acer but not me.

    I’ve got the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx” and use it as a dual monitor and have zero issues (though my second monitor has a high refresh rate, but who has a second monitor with VRR enabled and a low refresh rate!?). The LG 27GR93U-B has no real HDR and is only $50 cheaper than the Acer. The Acer is the clear winner.