The 6 Best 1440p Monitors - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best 1440p monitor we've tested so far is the ASUS TUF VG27AQ. It's a 27 inch IPS monitor that maintains an accurate image on the sides even when you sit up close. It delivers an excellent gaming experience thanks to its low input lag and fast response time, and has a very fast refresh rate to further improve the appearance of motion. It's a monitor that you can place in almost any room without issue as it'll fight glare and handle reflections decently. It has a very wide range of FreeSync support, and demanding gamers will appreciate the nearly tear-free gaming experience it delivers when their graphics card can't maintain a steady frame rate. This monitor performs very well in most uses and supports HDR, although it doesn't add much.

Just like most IPS monitors, dark room performance is lacking due to the monitor's mediocre contrast ratio that displays blacks like gray.

Overall, however, this is an excellent gaming monitor that'll please most people no matter the intended use.

The LG 34GK950F-B is the best ultrawide 1440p monitor we've tested so far. It's a monitor that targets gamers first and foremost, with its 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility, excellent response time, and low input lag. That isn't to say that it can't be used as an office monitor and a multitasking powerhouse. The flicker-free backlight helps to reduce eye strain, and although it's missing some more advanced features like picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture, it still offers plenty of screen real estate to get things done.

The IPS panel used by LG gives great viewing angles, outstanding gradient performance, and good color accuracy, but suffers in dark room performance due to poor contrast ratio and black uniformity. Overall, though, it's a great 1440p monitor for almost any use.

The Dell U2518D is the best budget 1440p monitor that we've tested so far. This 25 inch monitor has a simple, understated design with slim bezels, a surprisingly sturdy stand, and excellent ergonomics. Wide viewing angles, decent peak brightness, and good reflection handling all make this a great office monitor.

This monitor can do a lot, but it lacks some of the more advanced features typically found on higher-end monitors. The 60Hz refresh rate, the lack of FreeSync and G-SYNC support, and the mediocre HDR performance may deter some more discerning gamers. On the upside, Dell has once again provided us with an incredible selection of ports.

Overall, though, this is a very good monitor for a variety of uses, and a great choice for the budget-conscious.