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The 3 Best 4k 144Hz Monitors - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best 4k 144Hz Monitors

4k monitors with a refresh rate of 144Hz and higher are beneficial for both console and PC gamers. They combine a high resolution that helps deliver detailed images with a fast enough refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience. These 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 and Xbox Series X|S. As most modern PCs struggle to maintain high frame rates with a 4k resolution due to the demanding bandwidth, you don't need a high refresh rate higher than 144Hz for most games.

When looking for a 4k 144Hz monitor, it's important to consider your budget, as there are models at different price points. 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 anyway. For this article, we consider 4k monitors even with refresh rates up to 165Hz, and you can use them at a lower 144Hz refresh rate if you prefer.

We've bought and tested over 300 monitors, and below are our picks for the best 4k 144Hz monitors to buy. Also, see our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series X, the best monitors for PS5, and the best 4k gaming monitors.


  1. Best 4k 144Hz Monitor

    The best 4k 144Hz monitor we've tested is the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75. It's a high-end monitor with a max refresh rate of 165Hz, which is slightly higher than other 144Hz monitors, but it isn't a significant difference either. Motion looks crisp thanks to the excellent response time across its entire refresh rate range, and it also has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur at higher refresh rates. It supports FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) and is also G-SYNC compatible to help reduce screen tearing with any type of graphics card.

    On top of its excellent gaming performance, it delivers fantastic picture quality with deep blacks and bright highlights, and its Mini LED local dimming feature helps improve the picture quality in dark scenes. This monitor sits below the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85, which is very similar and offers an even higher 240Hz refresh rate. This is great if you want the highest refresh rate possible with a 4k monitor, as it performs similarly. The Neo G7 is cheaper and worth getting if you don't have a PC that can maintain such high frame rates with a 4k signal anyway.

    See our review

  2. Best Mid-Range 4k 144Hz Monitor

    If you find the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 out of your price range, check out the LG 32GR93U-B, which tends to cost less. There are a few trade-offs for getting a cheaper display, as it doesn't have a local dimming feature, and blacks look gray in dark rooms. It also has limited HDR peak brightness, as not all highlights pop against the rest of the image. That said, unless you need premium picture quality, for which you'll pay more, you'll still be happy with this monitor.

    It has a native 144Hz refresh rate, which you can reach even over HDMI, as it also supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It has excellent gaming performance thanks to its incredibly fast response time at any refresh rate. While it doesn't have a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, motion looks sharp even without it. Its 32-inch screen provides an immersive gaming experience, and you can also consider the smaller LG 27GR93U-B if you want a 27-inch screen, but it's in the same price range, and it's a slight step down in performance.

    See our review

  3. Best Budget 4k 144Hz Monitor

    If you're looking for something on a budget, be ready to spend a bit more compared to other budget monitors with lower resolutions. This is because even entry-level 4k gaming monitors can cost a lot, but the Gigabyte M27U is still one of the cheaper 4k 144Hz monitors available and is excellent for gaming. It's smaller than the LG 32GR93U-B, which means it has higher pixel density for slightly sharper images.

    Besides that, it's very similar to the LG as it has many of the same specs and a slightly higher 160Hz refresh rate. It supports all common VRR formats, including HDMI Forum VRR and G-SYNC compatibility. Additionally, it has an incredible response time at its max refresh rate and remains quick at 120Hz, which is great if you want to use it for console gaming. However, it has a slower response time at 60Hz than the LG. Also, its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth is limited to 24 Gbps, less than the 48 Gbps on the LG, so your graphics card must use compression to reach the monitor's max refresh rate, negatively impacting the picture quality, but not significantly.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Cooler Master Tempest GP27U: The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U delivers better picture quality than the LG 32GR93U-B, using Mini LED backlighting with a better local dimming feature. However, it's smaller, costs more, and can be harder to find than the LG. See our review
  • LG 32GQ950-B: The LG 32GQ950-B is a higher-end model than the LG 32GR93U-B, as it has a few extra features like local dimming. However, it isn't a significant improvement in performance, and it costs more. See our review
  • Gigabyte M32U: The Gigabyte M32U is a larger alternative to the Gigabyte M27U with many of the same features and performance. However, it costs more for a minimal difference in performance. See our review
  • Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx: The Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx is a smaller, slightly more expensive alternative to the LG 32GR93U-B with better picture quality thanks to its Mini LED backlighting. However, it has worse motion handling and higher input lag at lower refresh rates. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Mar 06, 2024: Removed the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' category with the Sony INZONE M9, as the Sony now costs the same as the 'Best Mid-Range' selection and has slightly worse performance.

  2. Jan 11, 2024: Replaced the ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR with the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx in Notable Mentions because it has better picture quality.

  3. Nov 03, 2023: Replaced the Gigabyte M32U with the LG 32GR93U-B for consistency with other articles; added the Gigabyte M32U and ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQR to Notable Mentions.

  4. Sep 13, 2023: Updated text for clarity throughout and verified that the monitors are still available to purchase.

  5. Jul 18, 2023: Replaced the INNOCN 27M2V with the Sony INZONE M9 because the INNOCN is hard to find, and to be consistent with other articles; added the LG 32GQ950-B to 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. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price, and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our 4k monitor reviews that have 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.