The 6 Best 27 Inch Gaming Monitors - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best 27 inch gaming monitor that we've tested so far is the ASUS TUF VG27AQ. It's a 1440p monitor that delivers a great picture quality with outstanding motion handling, as it allows the optional black frame insertion feature (ELMB) to be used while FreeSync is enabled. This results in a clear picture with almost no blur trail behind fast-moving objects and a nearly tear-free gaming experience. Input lag is remarkably low and the monitor's native refresh rate of 144Hz can be easily factory overclocked to 165Hz.

Unfortunately, like most IPS panels, contrast ratio and black uniformity are mediocre, which is less ideal for dark room viewing. On the upside, it offers good viewing angles for those who like to share content or play co-op games. While this monitor supports HDR, the lack of wide color gamut support and a mediocre peak brightness prevent it from displaying bright highlights in HDR content. Lastly, it has a flicker-free backlight, which helps to reduce eye strain during those long gaming sessions.

All in all, this is a great gaming monitor that should please casual and hardcore gamers alike.

For those wanting to see every little detail in their game, the LG 27UK650-W is the best 27 inch gaming monitor with a 4k resolution we've tested. This monitor has a 60Hz refresh rate that delivers very good picture quality and viewing angles. LG has also included HDR support, but with the lack of wide color gamut and average peak brightness, it doesn't improve picture quality by much. Some may find the 60Hz refresh rate a bit disappointing, but at least LG has kept FreeSync support. Unfortunately, like the majority of IPS monitors, it doesn't look quite as good with dark scenes in a dark room.

The design of the monitor is clean and professional, suitable for any office. Ergonomics is a bit of a mixed bag; it allows for height, tilt, and rotation, but it can't swivel.

Overall, this is a great gaming monitor if you don't mind the 60Hz refresh rate.

If you're on a tight budget, the HP 27F is the best budget 27 inch gaming monitor we've tested so far. This is a decent monitor for most uses. It's an entry-level gaming monitor, with a 75Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and great response time. It also supports FreeSync, although it doesn't work with NVIDIA's new adaptive sync drivers as it lacks a DisplayPort connection.

For a budget monitor, it delivers a decent overall picture quality. The IPS panel has decent peak brightness, wide viewing angles, and excellent gray uniformity. It also has surprisingly good reflection handling, so you shouldn't have any issues playing in a bright room. As for the stand and ergonomics, this is where HP had to make a few compromises; it's a fixed stand that can only tilt and can't be VESA mounted.

Despite the budget price, this is a decent monitor that should please most casual gamers.