The 6 Best 1440p Monitors - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best 1440p monitor we've tested so far is the ASUS TUF VG27AQ. It's a great monitor for most uses that should please the most serious gamers or people just wanting to relax and watch a few videos with friends.

The native refresh rate of 144Hz can easily be overclocked to 165Hz, delivering a better gaming experience. This helps by giving it an excellent response time, resulting in clear motion, and there's a black frame insertion feature to reduce motion blur. The input lag is also incredibly low and stays low even at 60Hz, which is great for console gamers. It has an IPS panel, so the viewing angles are wide and you won't lose image accuracy when viewing from the side, and the ergonomics are incredible, so you can place it on your desk however you like.

Unfortunately, its contrast ratio is low and although it supports HDR, it lacks a wide color gamut and can't get bright enough to bring out highlights, so this mode really doesn't add much. However, it delivers a great overall picture quality, making it the best 1440p monitor we've tested so far.

The best ultrawide 1440p monitor we've tested so far is the LG 34GK950F-B. It's a good monitor for any type of use thanks to its large screen and fantastic viewing angles. You can share your work easily with coworkers or use it for co-op gaming without losing any image accuracy on the sides.

Most gamers will enjoy the excellent response time, resulting in clear motion, and the black frame insertion feature to help reduce motion blur. The input lag is incredibly low and it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology for a nearly tear-free gaming experience. The out-of-the-box color accuracy is also great and photographers will be happy with the fantastic coverage of the Adobe RGB color space used in photo editing. This monitor also supports a wide color gamut for HDR content.

Unfortunately, because it has an IPS panel, the contrast ratio is mediocre and the black uniformity is bad, so this isn't a good monitor for use in dark rooms. On the other hand, it can get bright enough to combat glare in most bright rooms. If you're looking for the best ultrawide 1440p monitor, this is a good choice that'll please most people.

The best budget 1440p monitor we've tested so far is the Dell U2518D. It's a simple monitor that doesn't have any extra gaming features, but still has good performance for most types of uses thanks to its good picture quality.

It performs best as an office monitor with its great ergonomics and wide viewing angles, and it can get bright enough to combat glare in most office environments. The out-of-the-box color accuracy is one of the best we've seen so far, so you won't need to get it calibrated. It also has excellent gradient handling and good coverage of the Adobe RGB color space, which should please most photo editors. It also has four USB 3.0 ports, so you can charge your devices with this monitor.

Unfortunately, the 60Hz refresh rate and no VRR support isn't ideal for serious gamers, and the contrast ratio is low, so blacks appear gray when viewed in the dark. For its price, it's a good choice for any at-home office setup, making it the best 1440p monitor we've tested so far.