The 4 Best 1440p Monitors - Spring 2025

The best 1440p monitor we've tested is the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED. It's a gaming-focused 27-inch display that's versatile for other uses. It's fantastic for gaming as it offers a high 360Hz refresh rate and fantastic motion handling, so there's minimal motion blur with fast-moving objects. On top of that, it delivers stunning picture quality thanks to its QD-OLED panel. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms without blooming, and HDR content also looks remarkable as it gets bright enough to make highlights pop and for colors to look vivid.

It comes with an ergonomic stand, so it's easy to place in an ideal position, and it has a KVM switch that makes it easy to multitask and switch between different computers. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to using an OLED like the MSI, as it has worse text clarity than an IPS monitor with the same pixel density, and it's prone to burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time, like if you only work on it. However, it isn't a problem if you vary your content. Plus, if you feel like the MSI is a bit too expensive, you can also check out the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3. It's similar in terms of features and performance, and it's worth considering if you can find it for cheaper in your region.

If you prefer something cheaper or don't need the premium picture quality of the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED, check out the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG. It's an OLED like the MSI, but the difference is that it uses a WOLED panel and not QD-OLED, meaning colors aren't quite as vivid. It also has a lower 240Hz refresh rate, but that doesn't make much of a difference unless you're a competitive gamer who needs the highest refresh rate. Besides that, it doesn't have as many features as the MSI as it only has two USB-A ports and doesn't have a USB-C port, so you can't display an image from your laptop and charge it with the same cable.

One advantage of the ASUS is that it gets brighter than the MSI, which is ideal if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and highlights really pop in HDR. On top of that, the ASUS still offers great performance and picture quality, as it displays deep and inky blacks, which is great if you want something for watching content in dark rooms.

As you look for budget 1440p displays, you'll see that there aren't many with the same great picture quality as the OLEDs mentioned above. That said, the AOC Q27G3XMN is an entry-level option that punches above its weight versus the competition regarding picture quality because it uses Mini LED backlighting, which is rare for a low-cost display. So, while it doesn't display the same perfect blacks as the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, its local dimming feature still helps improve its contrast ratio, providing good picture quality in dark scenes. Plus, it gets brighter than the ASUS, so highlights really pop.

Besides that, it's mainly focused on gaming, as it has a 180Hz refresh rate and a good enough response time for gaming, but there's smearing, particularly with dark, fast-moving objects. It's still good if you want to use it for other tasks, as it has good text clarity and doesn't risk burn-in like the OLEDs above. That said, one trade-off for getting a budget-friendly display like this one is that it doesn't have many extra features, like a USB hub. It also has narrow viewing angles due to its VA panel, so you have to sit directly in front of it for the most consistent image.

Should you be on a tight budget and want a cheap 1440p monitor, look into the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx. It's similar to the AOC Q27G3XMN because it's also a VA monitor with has Mini LED backlighting, so it has all the benefits of that, but there are still some trade-offs versus the AOC. For example, while its local dimming feature helps improve the picture quality, it has more blooming and loses more details than on the AOC. That said, the Acer actually gets brighter, so visibility isn't an issue in bright rooms, and highlights pop in HDR.

In terms of gaming, the Acer has a 170Hz refresh rate, similar to that of the AOC, but it has worse motion handling with even more smearing with fast-moving objects. This is distracting for playing fast-paced games, but isn't so much of a problem for playing slow-paced games. And those games look vivid thanks to its great picture quality as it displays a wide range of colors in SDR and HDR. However, if you don't need good picture quality and prefer something with better motion handling, you can also check out the Dell Alienware AW2724DM. It's worth getting when it's on sale, but it can be hard to find at times.