1440p 144Hz monitors combine a relatively fast refresh rate with a high enough resolution to see details in your games, so they can be good choices for gaming. However, monitors are becoming equipped with higher refresh rates and resolutions, so 1440p gaming monitors with a native refresh rate of exactly 144Hz are less common. Because of this, you can find a wider range of options if you look for monitors with slightly higher refresh rates, like up to 180Hz, and use them at 144Hz. The recommended monitors below reflect that. You can also look for 4k @ 144Hz monitors, but those require a more powerful graphics card to run at a higher resolution, or they would need to upscale 1440p signals, which can introduce artifacts.
There are a few factors to think about when looking for a gaming monitor. It's important to consider the monitor's response time if you want something with good motion handling. Low input lag is also beneficial, but most monitors have low input lag anyway. Besides that, most of these 1440p monitors offer gaming features, like VRR support to reduce screen tearing.
We've bought and tested over 375 monitors, and below are our picks for the best 1440p gaming monitors you can get with native refresh rates up to 180Hz. Check out our recommendations for the best 1440p gaming monitors, the best 144Hz monitors, and the best 1440p monitors.
Quick Look
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, with units that we buy completely on our own, without any cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized and custom tools to measure various aspects with objective data-based results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance against the competition, and whether or not it's easy to find.
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Best 1440p 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming8.9Response Time9.9Native Refresh Rate165 HzMax Refresh Rate165 HzNative Resolution3440 x 1440Pixel TypeQD-OLEDSize34"HDR Picture9.3SDR Picture9.9See all our test resultsBrightness6.7The best 1440p 144Hz monitor we've tested is the ultrawide Dell Alienware AW3423DWF. It's a native 165Hz monitor that performs well at 144Hz. It has a native 3440x1440 ultrawide resolution, and combined with its 34-inch screen, it provides more screen real estate than a 1440p monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio. It's outstanding for PC gaming as it has a near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate for virtually no motion blur. Additionally, it supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing. If you prefer a monitor with native G-SYNC support, consider the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. This is great if you have an NVIDIA graphics card and want to take advantage of it, but it tends to cost more.
Besides its fantastic gaming performance, it also boasts superb picture quality, as it displays deep blacks in a dark room, and small highlights are bright enough to stand out. Additionally, colors appear very vivid, providing a remarkable HDR experience. However, it's worse to use in a bright room because it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare, and its black levels rise, making blacks look purple.
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Best Budget Ultrawide 1440p 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming7.6Response Time7.7Native Refresh Rate180 HzMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution3440 x 1440Pixel TypeVASize34"HDR Picture6.3SDR Picture7.9See all our test resultsBrightness7.7If you like the ultrawide 34-inch screen and 3440x1440 resolution of the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF, but you want something that costs less, check out the Dell Alienware AW3425DWM. If you can't find it through any retailers, you can also get it directly from Dell's website. It's a step-down, and it differs from the AW3423DWF because it has significantly worse picture quality, as it doesn't display the same deep blacks and bright highlights in HDR. While it boasts a high native contrast ratio, it has a subpar local dimming feature that compromises picture quality in HDR, resulting in haloing around bright objects. Additionally, this local dimming feature cannot be disabled in HDR.
On the plus side, this monitor gets brighter than the AW3423DWF, so it's better to use in a bright room. In terms of gaming, it features a 180Hz native refresh rate and performs well at 144Hz, but exhibits more blur and smearing than the AW3423DWF. Like the higher-end model, it also supports all common VRR formats and has low input lag for a responsive feel.
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Best Budget 1440p 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming8.2Response Time8.5Native Refresh Rate165 HzMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440Pixel TypeVASize27"HDR Picture8.0SDR Picture8.2See all our test resultsBrightness8.3If you don't want an ultrawide and you're looking for the best budget 1440p 144Hz monitor, the AOC Q27G3XMN is a great choice that offers good value. It differs from the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF and the Dell Alienware AW3425DWM in a few ways, primarily due to its smaller 27-inch screen, which features a 2560x1440 resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The AOC doesn't have a QD-OLED panel like the AW3423DWF, so it doesn't offer the same deep, inky blacks with vivid colors. That said, it still utilizes Mini LED backlighting and features a good local dimming capability, resulting in better picture quality than the AW3425DWM, with deeper blacks and brighter highlights.
While it has a max refresh rate of 180Hz, you can only get this over DisplayPort, as it supports a max of 144Hz over HDMI anyway. While it has a fast response time for good overall motion handling, it has motion smearing like the AW3423DWF. If this doesn't bother you, you can also check out the similar AOC Q27G40XMN. It has better local dimming than the Q27G3XMN, but motion looks worse, and it's harder to find in many regions.
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Best Cheap 1440p 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming6.9Response Time7.4Native Refresh Rate165 HzMax Refresh Rate170 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440Pixel TypeIPSSize27"HDR Picture4.9SDR Picture5.8See all our test resultsBrightness7.1If you want a simple and cheap 1440p 144Hz monitor, check out the MSI G274QPF-QD. It features the same 27-inch screen size and 16:9 aspect ratio as the AOC Q27G3XMN, but it falls short in picture quality. It doesn't use Mini LED backlighting and lacks a local dimming feature. Combined with its low contrast ratio, this means blacks appear gray, and it fails to make highlights stand out for an impactful HDR experience. However, this is what you have to expect at this price point.
Despite its worse picture quality, it's better for pure gaming than the AOC in a few ways. It has less black smearing with fast-moving objects, but there's still blur in action content. Like the other recommended monitors, it has a slightly higher refresh rate than 144Hz, and it still works well at this refresh rate. It also features a backlight strobing function to enhance the appearance of motion by reducing persistence blur, and it is compatible with 144Hz and 120Hz signals.
Notable Mentions
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Dell Alienware AW3225DM:
The Dell Alienware AW3225DM is a budget-friendly 1440p gaming monitor that's a bigger alternative to the AOC Q27G3XMN. This is something to consider if you want the extra screen space, but it has worse HDR picture quality than the AOC.
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS:
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS is a cheap monitor that competes with the MSI G274QPF-QD. It performs similarly for the most part, and the ASUS even has slightly better motion handling, but it tends to cost more and can be harder to find.
See our review
Recent Updates
Dec 04, 2025:
We added the MSI G274QPF-QD as the 'Best Cheap 1440p 144Hz Monitor' to provide an alternative option and maintain consistency with other recommendations. We also added the Dell Alienware AW3225DM to the Notable Mentions.
Jul 07, 2025:
We replaced the Dell S3422DWG with the Dell Alienware AW3425DWM, as it has better performance. We also mentioned the AOC Q27G40XMN in the 'Best Budget' pick.
Mar 28, 2025:
We removed the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B because it went up in price and is harder to find. We also removed the Dell Alienware AW3423DW from the Notable Mentions because it's now mentioned in the text of one of the categories.
Feb 19, 2025:
We removed the LG 32GP850-B/32GP83B-B as the 'Best 32-Inch Monitor' as the category is outside the scope of the article. Instead, we added the Dell S3422DWG as the 'Best Budget Ultrawide Monitor.' We also replaced the Dell G2724D with the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B because the Dell is hard to find, and we added the Dell Alienware AW3423DW to the Notable Mentions. Lastly, we introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.
Dec 03, 2024:
Replaced the Dell Alienware AW2724DM with the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF, which has much better HDR performance and motion handling. Added the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS as a Notable Mention.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best 1440p monitors currently available with refresh rates up to 180Hz. 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 1440p monitors that we've tested with a refresh rate of up to 180Hz. 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.