The 4 Best 1440p Monitors - Summer 2024 Reviews

The best 1440p monitor we've tested is the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3. It's an excellent overall monitor that's focused on gaming, as it offers a high 360Hz refresh rate and fantastic motion handling, so there's minimal motion blur with fast-moving objects. On top of that, it delivers stunning picture quality thanks to its QD-OLED panel. It displays deep blacks without blooming, and HDR also looks excellent as it gets bright enough to make highlights pop and for colors to look vivid.

Even in SDR, it offers incredibly accurate colors in its dedicated sRGB mode, and the image remains accurate no matter where you view it from, thanks to its wide viewing angles. It also comes with an ergonomic stand, so it's easy to place in an ideal position, and it has a KVM switch that makes it easy to multitask with different computers. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to using an OLED as it's prone to burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time, which can be problematic if you have the taskbar or icons on the screen all day. However, this is less of a concern if you use it for varied stuff, like if you aren't always doing the same thing.

If you don't need the premium picture quality of the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3, or if you simply prefer something cheaper, check out the LG 27GR95QE-B. It's an OLED like the Gigabyte, but the difference is that it uses a WOLED panel and not a QD-OLED, meaning it doesn't display the same bright highlights. It also has a lower 240Hz refresh rate, but that doesn't make much of a difference unless you're a competitive gamer who needs the highest refresh rate. Besides that, the LG still offers great performance and picture quality, as it displays deep and inky blacks, which is ideal if you want something for watching content in dark rooms.

Although it doesn't get bright enough to fight a lot of intense glare, it still has fantastic reflection handling that reduces glare really well. That said, you can also look into the newer LG 27GS95QE-B if you want something brighter, but it costs more, so the 27GR95QE-B is still worth getting while you can find it for a lower cost.

If you're on a tight budget, you can find great value with the AOC Q27G3XMN. While there are mid-range options in between this monitor and the LG 27GR95QE-B in terms of cost, those options have worse picture quality than the AOC, so you're getting the best value with this model. It's different from the LG because it doesn't have an OLED panel, so it doesn't display the same deep and inky blacks; instead, it uses Mini LED backlighting to get extremely bright—even brighter than the LG. It also has a good local dimming feature to help it display deep blacks next to bright highlights, which is a nice touch for a budget-friendly display.

Besides that, it's mainly focused on gaming, as it has a 180Hz refresh rate and a quick response time. That said, it's still good if you want to use it for other tasks, as it has good text clarity and doesn't risk burn-in like the OLEDs above. It has fantastic accuracy before calibration, too, but there's an issue that causes a red tint at times, which only happens with certain settings.

If you're looking for a cheap, entry-level 1440p monitor, the Dell G2724D is a good option. It often goes on sale, and you can also get it directly through Dell's website for a cheap price. It's a step-down model from the AOC Q27G3XMN because it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting, so it has much worse picture quality, as blacks look gray in the dark. However, that's what you have to expect from an entry-level monitor. It's still a reliable option for what it offers, as motion is sharp, and it also gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room.

Otherwise, it's pretty limited in extra features, but that's the trade-off for a cheap model. If that's important for you, the Dell P2423D is a good alternative with a USB hub, but it's meant for office work, so it doesn't provide the same sharp motion for gaming.