The 5 Best 1440p Monitors - Spring 2023 Reviews

The best 1440p monitor we've tested is the LG 27GR95QE-B. It's an excellent overall monitor that delivers stunning picture quality thanks to its OLED panel. It allows it to display deep blacks without blooming, which is ideal for using the monitor in a dark room. It also has wide viewing angles and decent ergonomics that make it a great choice for co-op gaming or sharing your screen with a friend, as they'll see a consistent image from the sides.

It offers a high 240Hz refresh rate for gaming, and it also has FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. It has fantastic motion handling with high-frame-rate signals, but there's overshoot with low-frame-rate signals. If you want to use it for console gaming, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth that lets it take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Unfortunately, OLEDs are prone to burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time, which can be problematic if you have elements like the taskbar on icons on the screen all day. However, it isn't a major concern for gamers.

If you prefer saving money by getting an upper mid-range monitor, or if you're concerned about the risk of burn-in, consider the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. It has a 27-inch screen like the LG 27GR95QE-B but doesn't deliver nearly the same picture quality because it has an LED-backlit LCD panel with a low contrast ratio. Because of this, it isn't as good as the LG for use in dark rooms, but it also gets brighter, making it a better choice for use in well-lit rooms. Luckily, LCD monitors like this one aren't prone to burn-in, so you can easily use it for both gaming and work without worrying about damaging your screen.

Like the LG, the ASUS also has a 240Hz refresh rate and offers impressive gaming performance. It has an advantage over the LG if you use an NVIDIA graphics card because it has native G-SYNC VRR support that can take full advantage of your graphics card. It also has excellent motion handling across its entire refresh rate range, and gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag.

If you want a mid-range monitor to save money, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF is a good alternative. It's similar to the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM; the main trade-off for getting something cheaper here is that it has G-SYNC Compatibility instead of native G-SYNC support like on the ASUS, so it can't take full advantage of your NVIDIA graphics card. However, it does have native FreeSync support for use with AMD graphics cards, and you can overclock its 240Hz native refresh rate to 280Hz. It's still an excellent gaming monitor thanks to its low input lag and quick response time.

It has a few helpful extra features for gaming, like a virtual crosshair or different vision modes that make it easier to see your opponents in games, giving you a competitive advantage. It also has four USB-A ports, making it easier to connect your peripherals or charge devices. Even if you want to use it for general desktop use, it delivers good picture quality with accurate colors and high peak brightness, meaning visibility isn't a problem in well-lit rooms.

If you don't think you'll take full advantage of the 280Hz refresh rate of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF, a lower mid-range monitor like the LG 27GP850-B can be a good alternative and has a 180Hz native refresh rate. It's available in different variants at different retailers: the LG 27GP83B-B model is essentially the same monitor without an overclock feature. This means you can get whichever monitor you can find for cheaper. Whether you get the 27GP83B-B or the 27GP850-B, you don't get the same high refresh rate as the Dell but still get an impressive gaming experience.

The picture quality is also good, especially if you use it in a well-lit room because it has great SDR peak brightness and good reflection handling. It also has wide viewing angles that keep the image consistent from the sides, which is great if you need to share your screen with someone else, but its stand doesn't offer swivel adjustments. Still, you can adjust the height, tilt it, or rotate it into portrait mode.

If you're looking for something on a budget, there are a few good 1440p monitors to choose from. The Gigabyte M27Q is a great gaming monitor similar to the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B because it has a max 170Hz refresh rate and offers impressive gaming performance, but its motion handling isn't as good. It still has low input lag for a responsive feel and has native FreeSync VRR support with G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. Although it has the same pixel density as the LG, the text clarity is slightly worse because it has a BGR subpixel layout, which negatively impacts the text clarity with some programs, but doesn't affect the overall picture quality or performance with games.

While designed for gaming, it has a few extra features that make it versatile for other uses, like productivity. It has a KVM switch that makes it easy to switch between devices, like a gaming PC and a work laptop, and use the same keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor.