Gaming on a monitor with a 4k resolution and a 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. However, 4k gaming displays with a refresh rate of exactly 144Hz are limited, so you can get more options with higher refresh rates, even up to 240Hz, and use them at 144Hz, which we've considered for this recommendation. These modern gaming monitors also tend to support HDMI and DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern graphics cards.
There are a few factors to consider when looking for a gaming monitor. It's important to know your budget, as there are models at different price points, and the differences usually come down to features and picture quality. For example, having a high contrast ratio with bright highlights makes for an impactful HDR gaming experience, too. You'll also want to consider other factors regarding the monitor's gaming performance, including its response time for sharp motion and low input lag for a responsive feel, although most monitors have low input lag to keep your system's total latency low.
We've bought and tested over 415 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 PictureBrightnessSize32"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 PG32UCDM Gen3. 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 uses 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 for enhanced HDR image quality.
Besides that, 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, but blacks look more gray in bright rooms. On the plus side, it makes highlights pop in HDR, and colors are vivid, which makes it better for HDR than other OLEDs, like the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG. That said, the XG32UCWMG is an alternative if you want something with deeper blacks in bright rooms. However, the XG32UCWMG lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth, and colors aren't as vivid as on the PG32UCDM Gen3.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 4k 144Hz Monitor
PC GamingConsole GamingResponse TimeHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessSize32"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeVANative Refresh RateHzMax Refresh Rate165 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160If you find the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 too expensive and want a refresh rate closer to 144Hz, the TCL 32R84 is a good alternative. While it has a 165Hz refresh rate, you can only get a max of 144Hz with certain signals over HDMI, so it's much closer to being a native 4k @ 144Hz monitor than the ASUS. There are a few trade-offs for getting this, though. For example, it has worse picture quality because it doesn't have an OLED panel with the same deep blacks and no haloing around bright objects. It isn't far behind, though, as it uses Mini LED backlighting that helps the monitor display deep blacks in dark scenes, at the cost of having some muted highlights and haloing around bright objects. On the plus side, it gets much brighter than the ASUS, making it the better choice for use in a well-lit room.
In terms of gaming, this monitor doesn't have the same sharp motion handling as the ASUS, but its response time is still quick enough for most types of gamers. That said, it has black smearing in dark scenes. Although it doesn't have DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth like the ASUS, its HDMI 2.1 ports help if you have an HDMI 2.1 graphics card.
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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 2160Should you still find the TCL 32R84 out of your price range, the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx is something fairly similar that you can get for less. It's another Mini LED option with a native refresh rate of 160Hz, but there are some differences in performance and picture quality. The Acer has a lower native contrast ratio than the TCL, so it doesn't display the same deep blacks. Its Mini LED local dimming feature performs well enough to improve the picture quality in dark scenes, but like the TCL, it also has haloing around bright objects. Plus, you can only use this local dimming in HDR, so it's less versatile for playing SDR games while maintaining good picture quality.
The Acer actually has some advantages over the TCL when it comes to gaming. It doesn't have black smearing in dark scenes, and its overall response time is fast enough to minimize motion blur. Plus, it uses a dual-mode feature that boosts its 160Hz refresh rate to 320Hz with a lower 1080p resolution, so it's versatile for playing games outside those that you would benefit from a 4k resolution. It even has slightly lower input lag than the TCL, which is ideal if you play games that need the fastest reactions.
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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. It's different than the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx because it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting and has much worse picture quality in HDR. 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 against dark backgrounds, negatively impacting the HDR picture quality. Most budget-friendly monitors have limited picture quality anyway, especially in HDR, so you may prefer gaming in SDR to avoid the haloing around bright objects.
As for gaming, it's 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 most refresh rates thanks to its fast response time, and it supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing. Plus, it has low input lag like the Acer, adding minimal delay to your system's total latency.
Notable Mentions
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LG C6 48 OLED:
The LG C6 48 OLED is a 48-inch OLED TV that's popular to use as a monitor. It performs well for 4k @ 144Hz gaming, and it has fantastic picture quality. It's worth getting over the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 if you want such a big screen, but it lacks features monitors typically have, like an ergonomic stand and a USB hub.
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is a smaller alternative to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 that performs similarly and costs less. However, it isn't as bright, and it has worse black level raise in bright rooms, so blacks look purple.
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MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M:
The MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M is a 4k Mini LED monitor that competes with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. The MSI is very similar, sharing the same specs and dual-mode feature. However, the MSI tends to cost more.
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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
Oct 13, 2026:
We replaced the Dell Alienware AW2725Q with the TCL 32R84, which has a native 165Hz refresh rate and better fits the scope of the recommendation.
Jul 17, 2026:
We replaced the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM with the newer and brighter ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3. We also replaced the hard-to-find KOORUI S2741LM with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM with the PG27UCDM, and we added the LG C6 48 OLED and the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M.
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.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best 4k 144Hz gaming monitors currently available in the United States. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price, as two monitors may perform the same, but the cheaper one will be recommended, and feedback from our visitors. We also consider availability, as we don't recommend a monitor that's hard to find.
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.