5 best 1440p monitors for gaming

More importantly, there are plenty of options when it comes to 1440p monitors, from top-end high-end specs to basic budget monitors.

Gigabyte M27Q

The GIGABYTE M27Q is a great affordable 1440p gaming monitor, especially if you're looking for a wider viewing angle. Its IPS panel allows for a wider range of mobility in terms of screen placement, combining perfectly with the height and tilt adjustment of the stand. However, that's a small plus compared to the performance of this monitor.

Its 1440p resolution looks nice and sharp with the addition of HDR400 and a 92% DCI-P3 color gamut. Competitively, its more impressive specs include a 170Hz refresh rate, along with AMD FreeSync, to minimize screen tearing.

Equally impressive is the 0.5ms MPRT response time, which helps reduce overall blur. This is a great choice if you're a competitive gamer who doesn't want to spend all your money on a monitor.

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

If you want to save a little money but still get a great 1440p gaming monitor, the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD is a great alternative. Not only is it high-performance, but it also packs all the essential gaming features packed inside an attractive 27-inch monitor.

The original refresh rate is 165Hz. What makes it even better is the addition of G-Syncc and FreeSync, which allow NVIDIA and AMD hardware to adjust the refresh rate as needed to keep the gaming experience smooth. And that pairs perfectly with its 1ms GTG response time.

In addition, it is very suitable for gaming spaces. The stand can be tilted, lowered, raised, rotated and pivoted. It has thin bezels that look great with any gaming setup.

Acer V277U

For gamers who want the fastest 1440p gaming possible, the Acer V277U is a great choice. Not only is it affordable, but it also comes with the minimum features needed to enjoy 1440p resolution. At 27 inches, the Acer V277U is perfectly suited to display 1440p resolution without over-stretching the pixels.

Additionally, its stand has a small footprint and doesn't take up too much space on the desk, even though it only tilts up and down. Luckily it can be wall mounted via a VESA mount.

With Adaptive Sync, you get a slightly higher than average refresh rate of 75Hz. Comes with a 4ms response time and stable image quality to display the latest games. Combining these elements creates a great experience for casual gamers.

Alienware AW3423DW

Once you've bought better hardware and increased the screen size and resolution, how else can you improve your gaming experience? Choose the color-focused Alienware AW3423DW.

If you are a person with high color requirements, the quantum dot screen of the Alienware AW3423DW will impress. It will bring rich, cinematic colors to your games, along with contrast ratios that look truly black without sacrificing detail or making colors look vibrant.

The Alienware AW3423DW takes up quite a bit of desk space, although you can adjust the height, tilt, and swivel. Luckily, the monitor supports VESA wall mounts - in fact, it comes packaged with one, saving you the trouble of finding the right mount.

Pixio PXC277 Advanced

Curved monitors can enhance your gaming experience but often come with a steep price tag. The Pixio PXC277 Advanced curved monitor solves this problem and also comes with a suite of gaming features!

First, the Pixio PXC277's screen is 27 inches, which is ideal for 1440p resolution because it doesn't stretch the pixels beyond their limits. If the size isn't big enough, there's a 32-inch option that retains the sharpness of resolution and curvature.

The Pixio PXC277 Advanced monitor boasts adaptive sync that works with both AMD graphics cards and GPUs to ensure frame rates stay smooth while gaming.

Samuel Daniel

Update 06 August 2024