The 7 Best 1440p Monitors - Spring 2021 Reviews

The best 1440p monitor for gaming that we've tested is the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T. This is an excellent gaming monitor that comes in two sizes, a 27 inch and a 32 inch, so you can choose the one that suits you best. However, keep in mind that although the 32 inch provides more screen space for better game immersion and multitasking, it has the same 1440p resolution, which means that images and text don't look as sharp due to the lower pixel density.

It has an incredibly fast response time and a whopping 240Hz refresh rate to deliver a smooth and responsive gaming experience. Input lag is exceptionally low, and it has FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. It has an optional Black Frame Insertion that can further reduce motion blur; however, it isn't usable while VRR is active. It can deliver a reasonably good HDR experience in games, but it doesn't get bright enough for HDR movies.

Unfortunately, the downside with most VA panels is their poor viewing angles, and that's the case here. Images look washed out when viewed from the side, which isn't ideal for playing co-op games. It has two USB ports for charging, and it also has a Picture-in-Picture mode that lets you display two input signals at once, which can be useful for multitasking. Overall, it's an excellent gaming monitor that most people should be happy with, as long as you don't mind the screen's aggressive curve.

The best 1440p monitor for office use we've tested is the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV. This is a newer version of our budget pick, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV. It performs very similarly to its predecessor but with the addition of a USB-C port. This input supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, which means you can dock a laptop and charge it simultaneously with a single USB-C cable. The power delivery is limited to 65W, enough for most ultraportable laptops, but not power-hungry ones with a dedicated GPU. It still has four USB 3.0 ports, with two of them on the side of the screen for easy access.

It uses an IPS panel with a 1440p resolution and 75Hz refresh rate, just like its predecessor. It has great viewing angles, gets bright enough to combat glare, and its ergonomics are outstanding. Since it's designed for content creators, it has full sRGB coverage, and its color accuracy is excellent out of the box. You can also use it for some light gaming on the side thanks to its great response times and VRR support. Unfortunately, there's still no HDR support.

The backlight is only flicker-free when the screen is at maximum brightness, but the flicker frequency at lower brightness levels is so high that it shouldn't be noticeable to most people, which is great for preventing eye strain. There's a new DisplayPort Out port that lets you daisy chain to a second monitor; however, it doesn't work at this time. Nonetheless, this is an impressive and feature-rich office monitor that should please most people.

The best 2k monitor with an ultrawide screen that we've tested is the LG 34GN850-B. It's a 34 inch curved monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio, giving you more horizontal screen space for better immersion and multitasking. It has decent viewing angles so that images don't look washed out from the side, and it provides good visibility in well-lit environments. The stand is sturdy and allows for height and tilt adjustment.

Its color accuracy is great out of the box. It has full sRGB and excellent Adobe RGB coverage, superb gradient handling, and no color bleed, making it a good choice for content creators. Fast motion looks clear and fluid thanks to its exceptional response times and 160Hz refresh rate, and it has both FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. It has a good color gamut and decent peak brightness in HDR, bright enough for some games but not for a true cinematic HDR experience.

Like most IPS panels, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks appear gray, so it's not the best choice for gaming in the dark. There are two USB ports for charging and data, although they're on the back of the monitor and hard to access. The backlight is entirely flicker-free at all brightness levels, and there's also a blue light filter to reduce eye strain. Overall, it's a versatile ultrawide monitor that should meet most needs.

The best 1440p monitor in the budget category that we've tested is the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV. It's a 27 inch screen designed for content creators, with enough gaming performance to satisfy casual gamers. It has a good build quality, and its exceptional ergonomics allow you to easily adjust the screen to your optimal viewing position.

It comes with an sRGB mode that's factory-calibrated, offering good out-of-the-box color accuracy. It has near-full coverage of the sRGB color space; however, its Adobe RGB coverage is just decent and might not be good enough for professional photo editing. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles and gets bright enough to combat glare under the harshest lighting conditions. It has an impressive response time that results in minimal motion blur and a 75Hz refresh rate that makes motion look slightly smoother than your typical 60Hz panel. To reduce screen tearing, it has native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility.

Its downside is its low contrast ratio, which makes blacks look grayish, especially in a dark environment. Our unit has some backlight bleed, but uniformity issues vary per unit, so your experience might differ. It has four USB 3.0 ports that you can use for charging and an additional feature called 'Quick Fit Virtual Scale', which lets you display an overlay to preview documents in their actual sizes before printing. All in all, this is a well-rounded and versatile monitor that's easy on the wallet.