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The 4 Best 144Hz Monitors - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best 144Hz Monitors

There are some benefits to getting a monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate, even if displays with higher refresh rates are becoming more popular. Most 144Hz monitors now have a 4k resolution and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of modern graphics cards, and they're also beneficial for console gaming. Some are even available at a budget-friendly price, too. While you don't get the same fluid gaming experience as with higher refresh rate displays, playing games at 144Hz is still good enough for most casual gamers, especially if you have a gaming PC that can't maintain high frame rates.

Having a 144Hz refresh rate doesn't guarantee good gaming performance, as you also need to think about its response time so that motion looks crisp. Having low input lag makes gaming feel responsive, but most monitors have low input lag anyway. While you can get a higher refresh rate monitor and play at 144Hz, this article only considers monitors with a native refresh rate of around 144Hz, including those with an overclock feature.

We've bought and tested over 300 monitors, and below are our picks for the best monitors with a native refresh rate of 144Hz. See our recommendations for the best 1440p 144Hz monitors, the best 4k 144Hz monitors, and, if you want a higher refresh rate, the best 240Hz monitors.


  1. Best 144Hz Monitor

    The best 144Hz monitor we've tested is the Sony INZONE M9. It's a high-end 4k gaming monitor created with console gaming in mind as it shares design elements with the PS5, so it will look great next to the console on your desk. It features HDMI 2.1 bandwidth that lets it take full advantage of current-gen gaming consoles, and it has features only the PS5 can use like Auto HDR Tone Mapping to optimize the HDR settings for each game. Even if you don't have a PS5, it has no issues with the Xbox Series X|S, and you can play 4k games up to 144Hz over DisplayPort on PCs, too.

    It supports all common variable refresh rate (VRR) formats, including HDMI Forum VRR, to reduce screen tearing. It also has a fast response time, so there isn't too much motion blur behind fast-moving objects. Its response time is slower than some high-end monitors, like the LG 32GR93U-B, but the Sony is a great choice because it also has better picture quality. It has okay local dimming that helps it display fairly deep blacks, and it also gets bright enough to make some highlights pop in HDR.

    See our review

  2. Best Mid-Range 144Hz Monitor

    If you find that the Sony INZONE M9 is out of your price range and you don't need a premium monitor, check out a mid-range monitor like the LG 27GR93U-B. It's different from the Sony in a few ways, but it's a step down in overall picture quality as it doesn't have a local dimming feature, meaning it has a worse contrast ratio than the Sony, and it isn't as good to use in dark rooms. It doesn't get as bright in HDR either, so highlights don't pop as much. That said, it has a few advantages over the Sony, like its faster response time at any refresh rate, so motion looks smooth in any game.

    Besides that, this monitor offers excellent gaming performance and has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of modern graphics cards and current-gen gaming consoles. It also performs well in bright rooms thanks to its great reflection handling and high peak brightness. If you prefer something bigger than its 27-inch screen, you can also check out the Gigabyte M32U, an excellent 32-inch gaming monitor that costs more and has slightly worse motion handling.

    See our review

  3. Best Budget 144Hz Monitor

    If you're looking for the best budget 144Hz monitor, consider the LG 27GL850-B, which is also available as the 27GL83A-B at some retailers; the only difference between the variants is that the 27GL850-B has two USB ports. It's different from the LG 27GR93U-B because it has a lower 1440p resolution, which means it doesn't deliver the same amount of details and image sharpness, but this is what you must expect for a budget monitor. Luckily, it still offers great gaming performance with a fast response time across its entire refresh rate range. It also has FreeSync VRR support with G-SYNC compatibility, but the VRR support is limited to 100Hz when using an HDMI connection.

    It has good picture quality, especially if you want to use it in a bright room, because it has good reflection handling and gets bright enough to fight glare. However, it's worse in dark rooms as it has a low contrast ratio with bad black uniformity, so it's better to leave a few lights on in your gaming room if you want good picture quality.

    See our review

  4. Best Cheap 144Hz Monitor

    If you're looking for a basic and cheap entry-level monitor to play games at 144Hz, check out the Gigabyte GS27QC. While it technically doesn't have a native 144Hz refresh rate and has a max of 170Hz, it's still worth getting if you're on a limited budget, as you can simply use it at a lower refresh rate. This isn't so much of an issue if you're using an HDMI connection, as its max refresh rate over HDMI is 144Hz anyways. It has a few similar specs to the LG 27GL850-B/27GL83A-B, like its 27-inch screen and 1440p resolution, but it's different in a few ways.

    It uses a different panel type with a worse response time, meaning there's more blur trail behind fast-moving objects, but that's the trade-off for getting something cheap, and the response time is still good enough for most gamers. Another difference is that the Gigabyte has worse viewing angles, so it's a bad choice for co-op gaming, as the image is inconsistent from the sides. It has a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks, meaning it's the better choice for dark room gaming.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • LG 27GP950-B: The LG 27GP950-B is a higher-end monitor than the LG 27GR93U-B and has an overclock feature to go up to 160Hz, but it isn't worth spending extra on. See our review
  • Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx: The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is a cheap gaming monitor that gets brighter than the Gigabyte GS27QC, so it's a good choice if you want to use it in a bright room, but it can be harder to find at times. See our review
  • Gigabyte M27U: The Gigabyte M27U is an excellent mid-range 4k gaming monitor that competes with the LG 27GR93U-B. It has a slightly higher 160Hz refresh rate, but it tends to cost more and isn't a significant upgrade in gaming performance. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Feb 09, 2024: Replaced the Gigabyte M32U and the LG 32GR93U-B with the LG 27GR93U-B as it's more representative of the market and mid-range monitors; added the Gigabyte GS27QC as the 'Best Cheap' monitor, as even if it has a higher refresh rate, it's worth getting; removed the Gigabyte M32UC and the Dell G3223Q from Notable Mentions and added the Gigabyte M27U.

  2. Dec 06, 2023: Replaced the LG 32GQ950-B with the Sony INZONE M9 for consistency with other articles as it has better picture quality; moved the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx to Notable Mentions because it's hard to find; added the LG 27GP950-B to Notable Mentions.

  3. Oct 11, 2023: Replaced the Sony INZONE M9 with the LG 32GR93U-B because it has a faster response time; updated text for clarity throughout.

  4. Aug 11, 2023: Replaced the LG 27GP950-B and the Gigabyte M28U with the Sony INZONE M9 and the Gigabyte M32U for consistency with other articles; added the INNOCN 27M2V and Gigabyte M32UC to Notable Mentions.

  5. Jun 16, 2023: Replaced the Gigabyte M32U with the Gigabyte M28U because the M32U went up in price; updated text for clarity throughout.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a 144Hz refresh rate currently available. They are 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 144Hz monitor reviews. 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.