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, 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 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 390 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, all of which we purchase ourselves, without 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, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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Best 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC GamingConsole GamingResponse TimeHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessSize27"Panel TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDNative Refresh RateHzMax 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. That said, 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 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 GamingConsole GamingResponse TimeHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessSize27"Panel TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDNative Refresh RateHzMax 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 GamingConsole GamingResponse TimeHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessSize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSNative Refresh RateHzMax 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 KOORUI S2741LM. It's different from the Dell Alienware AW2725Q because it doesn't have an OLED panel with the same deep blacks. 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 improves black levels and has minimal haloing, but it has black crush, resulting in small highlights being muted. All in all, it offers good picture quality for a display in this price category, making it a good choice for HDR gaming.
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, because it doesn't have the same near-instantaneous response time as the Dell, there's more blur with fast-moving objects.
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Best Budget 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC GamingConsole GamingResponse TimeHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessSize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSNative Refresh RateHzMax Refresh Rate360 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160Although it's hard to find a 4k, 144Hz monitor for a low cost, there are a few entry-level options that don't break the bank. One of those is the Dell Alienware AW2725QF, which is another 4k, 165Hz option that performs well at 144Hz and has a dual-mode feature. This means you can boost its refresh rate to 360Hz with a lower 1080p resolution, providing versatility for different types of games. Motion also looks sharp at any refresh rate thanks to its fast response time, and it supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing. Plus, it has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience.
However, it's different than the KOORUI S2741LM because it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting and has much worse picture quality. It has a terrible local dimming feature that only turns on in HDR without any way of disabling it. It causes haloing around bright objects, negatively impacting the HDR picture quality. You may prefer gaming in SDR to avoid this, but most budget-friendly monitors have limited picture quality anyway, especially in HDR. It's still a bright monitor, fighting some glare well in bright spaces.
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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Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx:
The Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx is a 4k Mini LED monitor that competes with the KOORUI S2741LM. The Acer is very similar, sharing the same specs and dual-mode feature. However, one difference is that you can't use its local dimming feature in SDR, so it has worse overall SDR picture quality.
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LG 27G850A-B:
The LG 27G850A-B is a native 4k, 240Hz monitor that's slightly higher-end than the Dell Alienware AW2725QF. Besides its higher native refresh rate, it's similar for the most part, as it also has a dual-mode feature. However, it tends to cost more than the Dell.
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Recent Updates
Apr 24, 2026:
We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx with the KOORUI S2741LM, as it has better overall picture quality and motion handling. We also replaced the hard-to-find MSI Optix G321CU with the Dell Alienware AW2725QF. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX and the LG 27GR93U-B, and we added the Acer XV275K.
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.
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.