Gaming on a monitor with a 4k resolution and 144Hz refresh rate has its benefits. It combines a high resolution that helps deliver detailed images with a fast enough refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. While there are 4k gaming displays with a native 144Hz refresh rate, you can get more premium options with higher refresh rates, like up to 240Hz, and use them at 144Hz, which we've considered for this recommendation. These modern 4k gaming monitors also tend to support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards and current-gen gaming consoles like the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, with 4k @ 120Hz signals.
When looking for a gaming monitor, it's important to consider your budget, as there are models at different price points, and the differences usually come down to features and picture quality. Having a high contrast ratio with bright highlights makes for an impactful HDR gaming experience, too. You'll also want to consider other factors like the monitor's gaming performance, including its motion handling and input lag, although most monitors have low input lag for a responsive feel.
We've bought and tested over 375 monitors, and below are our picks for the best 4k 144Hz monitors. Also, see our recommendations for the best 144Hz monitors, the best 4k gaming monitors, and if you're looking for a lower resolution, the best 1440p 144Hz monitors.
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 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming9.1Console Gaming9.4Response Time9.9HDR Picture9.4SDR Picture10Brightness7.2Size27"Panel TypeQD-OLEDNative Refresh Rate240 HzMax Refresh Rate240 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160The best 4k 144Hz monitor that we've tested is the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It's a premium display that's fantastic for any type of gaming. It's not a native 144Hz monitor as it has a higher 240Hz refresh rate. However, it's worth getting because it's still a fantastic choice for gaming at 144Hz, and it delivers better picture quality than native 144Hz monitors. It's a QD-OLED display with a near-instantaneous response time for gaming, so motion looks incredibly sharp at any refresh rate. It even has HDMI and DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards and gaming consoles. It also supports Dolby Vision with an Xbox.
Luckily, it has sharp text and image clarity thanks to its high pixel density. It's even a fantastic choice for gaming in dark rooms, as it displays deep, inky blacks without haloing. It also makes highlights pop in HDR, and colors are vivid, but colors desaturate, and blacks look purple in bright rooms. You can consider the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG if you want an OLED with better black levels in bright rooms. However, the XG32UCWMG lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth, and colors aren't as vivid.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming9.0Console Gaming9.3Response Time9.7HDR Picture9.3SDR Picture9.9Brightness6.6Size27"Panel TypeQD-OLEDNative Refresh Rate240 HzMax Refresh Rate240 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160If the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is too expensive for you, the Dell Alienware AW2725Q is a good alternative that you can get for less. It's another 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED that supports Dolby Vision and performs well at 144Hz, but it has fewer perks than the ASUS. For example, it lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of the latest graphics cards. It doesn't have a KVM switch like the ASUS, either, which is something to consider if you want to connect different computers to the monitor and often switch between them.
Besides that, it offers the same sharp motion, low input lag, and VRR support as the ASUS. It also displays the same deep blacks in dark rooms with bright and vivid colors. However, it's less accurate because it overbrightens some content in HDR, depending on the settings used. Plus, it's less accurate before any sort of calibration, which is something to consider if you like accurate images in your games.
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Best Mid-Range 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming7.7Console Gaming8.5Response Time7.5HDR Picture6.8SDR Picture7.1Brightness8.7Size27"Panel TypeIPSNative Refresh Rate160 HzMax Refresh Rate320 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160There are also some options with great value in the mid-range price category, like the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. It's different from the Dell Alienware AW2725Q because it doesn't have an OLED panel with the same deep blacks. It also has haloing around bright objects. However, this is what you have to expect from something cheaper, and it instead has Mini LED backlighting that allows the monitor to get much brighter. It also has a local dimming feature that you can use in HDR to improve black levels, but it has black crush and haloing. As you can't use this in SDR, it has limited picture quality in SDR.
It's different from the Dell in terms of gaming features. It has a 160Hz native refresh rate and performs well at 144Hz, with low input lag and motion looking good. It even has a dual mode feature that boosts the refresh rate to 320Hz with a lower 1080p resolution, giving you versatility to play different types of games. However, there's more blur with fast-moving objects than with the Dell.
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Best Budget 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC Gaming6.8Console Gaming7.6Response Time6.5HDR Picture5.2SDR Picture7.1Brightness6.7Size32"Pixel TypeVANative Refresh Rate144 HzMax Refresh Rate144 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160While you can often find the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx for a low cost when it's on sale, if it's out of your budget, look into the MSI Optix G321CU. It's a more basic model compared to the Acer because it has worse picture quality. While it has a decent native contrast ratio, it doesn't display the same deep blacks, and highlights don't pop. This means it has limited HDR picture quality, so you'd have to get the Acer if you care about that. It's not as versatile for different types of gaming as the Acer, either, as it lacks a dual-mode feature. It also has worse motion handling, which is disappointing for playing action games, but this is the trade-off for getting a lower-end model.
Unlike the Acer, it has a native refresh rate of exactly 144Hz, so you would be using the monitor to its full capabilities when gaming with 4k @ 144Hz signals. It also has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of modern graphics cards, plus gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag. It even has a bigger 32-inch screen, offering a more immersive gaming experience than the Acer.
Notable Mentions
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is a larger alternative to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM that performs similarly. However, it lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth.
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BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX:
The BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX is an upper mid-range monitor that has a native refresh rate of exactly 144Hz. It's something to consider if you aren't going to use the 240Hz refresh rate of the Dell Alienware AW2725Q. The BenQ also uses Mini LED backlighting and gets brighter than the Dell, but it's harder to find.
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LG 27G850A-B:
The LG 27G850A-B is a mid-range gaming monitor that's an alternative to the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx if you want something with a higher max refresh rate. However, the LG has worse picture quality than the Acer because it lacks Mini LED backlighting.
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LG 27GR93U-B:
The LG 27GR93U-B is an entry-level 4k monitor that has better motion handling than the MSI Optix G321CU. Get the LG if you can find it available, but it's harder to find at times.
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Recent Updates
Feb 02, 2026:
We replaced the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX and the LG 27GR93U-B, which are both hard to find, with the Dell Alienware AW2725Q and the MSI Optix G321CU, respectively. We also replaced the LG 27G850A-B with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, as it has better picture quality. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the LG 32GS95UE-B, LG 32GR93U-B, and Sony INZONE M9 II with the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, EX321UX, 27G850A-B, and 27GR93U-B.
Oct 23, 2025:
We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, which is hard to find, with the LG 27G850A-B. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM with the LG 32GS95UE-B.
Jul 14, 2025:
We replaced the Sony INZONE M9 II with the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, as it has better performance. We also replaced the Sony INZONE M9 with the Sony INZONE M9 II in the Notable Mentions.
Apr 17, 2025:
We replaced the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED with the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM for consistency with other recommendations. We also added the Sony INZONE M9 II as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor' to give another option. Lastly, we added the Dell Alienware AW2725Q, LG 32GR93U-B, and the Sony INZONE M9 to the Notable Mentions.
Feb 19, 2025:
We introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes. Additionally, we replaced the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 with the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED, as it has a KVM switch and 90W of power delivery over USB-C. We replaced the Sony INZONE M9 with the Sony INZONE M9 II in the Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best 4k 144Hz gaming monitors currently available. 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 4k monitor reviews with a minimum refresh rate of 144Hz. 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.