The Best 1440p 240Hz Monitors For Gaming (2024 Reviews)

Want a gaming monitor with both a high resolution and a high refresh rate, but not sure which one to pick?

Look no further! We picked only the best 1440p 240Hz monitors for gaming available, and we’ll help you pick the one most suited to your budget and preference!

To ensure you’re getting the best 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor for you, check out the brief reviews below where we’ll explain how these models differ from each other.

We’ll also mention if there are any alternatives worth considering or upcoming models you should wait for.

In case you’re not sure which monitor to pick, don’t hesitate to leave us a comment below, and we’ll gladly help you out!

If you want to view our changelogs for this particular buying guide, you can do so at the end of this article.

About The Monitor

While most high refresh rate VA panel gaming monitors have dark-level smearing issues due to slow response times, the Innocn 27G1S is an exception!

Image Quality

At the moment, the Innocn 27G1S is the only 27″ 1440p 240Hz flat-screen VA gaming display with a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed that we know of.

In combination with its high 3,000:1 static contrast ratio, this means that you can enjoy both deep blacks and fast response times without ghosting behind fast-moving objects.

The Innocn 27G1S also has a decent 350-nit peak brightness and a ~90% DCI-P3 wide color gamut (~125% sRGB volume) support for vibrant colors. There’s also an sRGB emulation mode available.

Next, on 27″ sized screens, 1440p resolution hits the pixel density sweet spot as it provides you with plenty of screen space as well as sharp text and details, without any scaling necessary.

Features

The Innocn 27G1S supports variable refresh rate (VRR) with a 48-240Hz dynamic range for tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS via AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible (no official certification).

Sadly, when using VRR, some brightness flickering can be noticed – mainly in games with fluctuating frame rates or in-game menus/loading screens. This is common for most high refresh rate gaming displays (mainly VA and OLED) and its intensity can vary from unit to unit.

Since screen tearing is not that noticeable at 240Hz, you can simply disable VRR. Alternatively, you can use MPRT MBR (Motion Blur Reduction), which uses backlight strobing to reduce perceived motion blur at the cost of image brightness.

You also get other gaming features, such as Shadow Balance (improves visibility in dark scenes), crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and various picture presets.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers full ergonomic support, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports (limited to 144Hz), two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and a headphone jack.

Note that the Innocn 27G1S is also available on Amazon, but if it’s out of stock, the link might lead you to the Innocn 27G1R with a 144Hz panel instead. The 27G1S price ranges from $270 to $440, so make sure to get it when it’s on sale.

About The Monitor

The HP Omen 27qs is one of the most affordable 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitors, yet it comes with a plethora of useful features that aren’t available in some of the more expensive models.

Image Quality

To start with, the HP 27qs monitor has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut – that’s equivalent to ~130% sRGB!

Another very important thing is that the monitor has an sRGB emulation mode.

This gives you the ability to clamp the native ~130% sRGB gamut down to ~100% for a more accurate representation of sRGB content, which includes most games and general web content. Without it, you’d be stuck with over-saturated colors.

You can effortlessly switch between accurate sRGB color output and extra color vibrancy depending on your preference by simply toggling a setting in the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu.

The HP Omen 27qs is also factory-calibrated, which in addition to its IPS panel’s wide viewing angles and excellent color consistency and accuracy – allows you to use the monitor for color-critical work.

Further, the monitor has a specified peak brightness of 400-nits, which is plenty, while the contrast ratio is mediocre at 1,000:1, but this is expected from IPS monitors.

It also supports HDR (High Dynamic Range) with VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification, but due to its low contrast ratio and lack of local dimming, HDR content won’t look that much better.

Some scenes might look a bit punchier due to the wide color gamut, but you shouldn’t be buying this monitor for HDR anyway; think of it as a bonus feature.

Features

Moving on, the HP Omen 27qs has a rapid pixel response time speed, which efficiently prevents ghosting in fast-paced games.

Both AMD’s FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible technologies are supported and work without issues within the supported 60-240Hz range.

The monitor also supports Motion Blur Reduction (MBR) via the MPRT technology, which uses backlight strobing for CRT-like motion clarity.

Other useful features include Black Stretch (improves visibility in darker scenes), a refresh rate tracker, custom crosshairs and various pre-calibrated picture modes.

Check out our HP Omen 27qs review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The HP Omen 27qs has a height-adjustable stand (up to 100mm) as well as tilt support (-5°/20°), 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and built-in 2W speakers.

Alternatives

There are a few alternatives based on the same panel, though the HP Omen 27qs usually offers the best value for money.

• LG 27GR83Q – no MBR
• ASUS VG27AQML1A – MBR
• Gigabyte M27Q-X – built-in KVM
• MSI G274QPX – with USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W Power Delivery)
• Gigabyte GS27Q-X – cheapest model but it has a tilt-only stand and not as wide color gamut. It does support MBR though

Keep in mind that you can also find 1440p 360Hz gaming monitors nowadays, such as the ASUS PG27AQN, with even faster response time and excellent MBR implementation, though they are more expensive.

There are 300Hz models available too, such as the ASUS XG27AQMR, but we find that the extra 60Hz is not worth $200+ more.

About The Monitor

Want a 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with a VA panel for deep blacks? Check out the Samsung Odyssey G6 with a 1000R curved screen.

Image Quality

The Samsung G6 is available in both 27″ and 32″ screen sizes, but they share all the other specifications: the Samsung S27BG65 and the Samsung S32BG65.

Since both models have 1440p resolution, the image will be sharper on the 27″ sized model due to the higher pixel density, whereas the 32″ variant has the same pixel per inch ratio as a 24″ 1080p monitor, but has a more immersive viewing experience due to its larger screen.

The VA panels of these 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors have a high contrast ratio of 2,500:1, which results in inky blacks and more vivid details in shadows.

Further, VA monitors don’t suffer from IPS glow, so dark scenes generally appear more engaging, especially in dark or dim-lit rooms.

With a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (~125% sRGB), the colors aren’t as saturated as that of the previous two IPS monitors with Adobe RGB gamut, but they are still rich and vibrant – plus, the higher contrast ratio makes up for it.

The Odyssey G6 monitors also support DisplayHDR 600, though there are only 8 dimming zones.

You get a better HDR image quality than that of the Innocn 27G1S, the HP Omen 27qs and the LG 32GQ850, but it’s not the true HDR viewing experience.

For proper HDR, you’ll need to invest in one of the two models we’ll get into next or pick a model with a lower refresh rate, such as the AOC Q27G3XMN or the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q around this price range.

While the image quality is generally more immersive on VA panels, the viewing angles aren’t as wide and there are some contrast/gamma shifts at certain angles.

Related:What Is VA Glow, Gamma Shift, And Black Crush?

For everyday use and gaming, it’s not bothersome. In fact, you can do some basic content creation too, but if you’re serious about color-critical work, you’ll need to go the IPS route for better consistency.

Another thing that might repel some users is the aggressive 1000R screen curvature. Some people despise it, some love it, and some don’t really care for it. It does take some time to get used to, but people mostly prefer flat-screen panels at this screen size/aspect ratio.

Features

The Samsung Odyssey G6 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors were one of the first VA panel displays with a fast 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

There’s no visible ghosting or pixel overshoot regardless of your refresh rate and you also get the MBR backlight strobing technology for less motion blur.

Both AMD’s FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible technologies are supported for tear-free gameplay.

If you experience brightness flickering with a variable refresh rate, you’ll need to make sure you have to latest monitor firmware installed and enable the ‘VRR Control’ option in the OSD menu to prevent this issue.

However, some users experience micro-stuttering with this option enabled, so if you want a guaranteed flawless VRR performance, IPS monitors are your best bet.

The intensity of micro-stuttering seems to vary across different units and not all gamers are equally sensitive to it, but since screen tearing is hardly noticeable at 240Hz, some users will just play with VRR disabled.

Other features include Black Equalizer, custom crosshairs, various picture presets, Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture and RGB lighting at the back and front of the monitor.

Design & Connectivity

Note that the Samsung G6 monitors have a very steep 1000R screen curvature. Some users might not like it, some might love it, and some won’t give it much thought. Overall, the curvature is more pronounced on the 32″ model, but you get used to it.

The stand offers a good range of ergonomics including up to 120mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, -9°/13° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. There’s also RGB lighting at the back and front of the monitor.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, one HDMI 2.0 port, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

The Odyssey G7 models are the same monitors but without built-in smart features. Visit our Samsung Odyssey G7 review for more information.

About The Monitor

The LG 32GQ850 is the best 32″ 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor currently available!

Image Quality

You get a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut (and an sRGB mode with adjustable brightness), a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, hardware calibration support, a fast 1ms GtG response time speed, wide viewing angles and 260Hz factory-overclock.

Additionally, the 32GQ850 has DisplayHDR 600, which implies a high 600-nit peak brightness and local dimming, though with only 16 zones.

So, as with all 1440p 240Hz monitors, some HDR content will look a bit better, some will look the same, and some might even look worse, depending on how demanding the scene is.

Features

Moving on, you get a fast response time speed for no ghosting or overshoot across the entire refresh rate range.

Both AMD’s FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible technologies are supported with a 48-260Hz VRR range.

Sadly, the monitor does not support backlight strobing/MBR.

Other gaming features are available, such as Black Stabilizer, refresh rate tracker, custom crosshairs, RGB lighting and various picture presets.

The LG 32GQ850 also uses an A-TW polarizer that helps improve viewing angles and minimizes IPS glow.

Check out our full 32GQ850 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 110mm, 90° pivot, tilt by -5°/15° and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC), two HDMI 2.1 ports (full 48 Gbps bandwidth), a headphone jack (with DTS 3D emulation) and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q-X – a 32″ 1440p 240Hz monitor with a built-in KVM switch. It doesn’t have an A-TW polarizer but can be found for ~$100 less

About The Monitor

The ASUS XG27AQDMG features an OLED panel with an instantaneous pixel response time speed and an infinite contrast ratio, making it the most responsive 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with the best HDR image quality.

Image Quality

OLED displays don’t rely on a backlight to produce an image – instead, each pixel emits its own light. This allows for a basically infinite contrast ratio without any blooming, backlight bleeding, IPS/VA glow or similar visual artifacts.

As a result, you get true blacks and an incredibly immersive viewing experience, especially in dark rooms.

However, OLED displays cannot get as bright as LED-backlit panels. The ASUS XG27AQDMG is limited to around 250-nits for a 100% white window in HDR. For some people, that might actually be more than enough, but if you’re used to brighter displays and plan on using the monitor in a well-lit room, it might be too dim for you.

If you can dim the lights and shut the curtains, brightness won’t be an issue.

In HDR, the ASUS XG27AQDMG can reach up to around 1000-nits for small highlights, which is sufficient for an immersive HDR viewing experience. It also has a wide 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, wide viewing angles and true 10-bit color depth support.

OLED displays are also not ideal for office-related work due to their uncommon subpixel layouts. The ASUS XG27AQDMG has an RWBG layout, so there will be some minor fringing on tiny text and fine details. It’s not noticeable in games and videos, but if you’re doing a lot of work with text, it might bother you.

Features

VRR is supported up to 240Hz via FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible and HDMI 2.1 VRR and since OLED displays have instantaneous pixel response times, there’s no need for variable overdrive. The pixels change almost instantly regardless of the refresh rate, so there isn’t any ghosting or overshoot.

It also supports BFI (Black Frame Insertion) via ELMB up to 120Hz. Note that VRR can cause some brightness flickering in dark scenes of games with fluctuating frame rates, as expected from OLED and VA displays.

Other available features include Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and various picture presets.

Another disadvantage of OLED monitors and TVs is the risk of permanent image burn-in when displaying bright static elements for too long. However, there are ways to prevent this (under the Screen Protection settings of the monitor), so as long as you use the monitor sensibly, it shouldn’t be an issue.

Design & Connectivity

The ASUS XG27AQDMG has a sturdy stand with up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 45° swivel, +/- 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. There’s also RGB lighting at the back of the monitor.

The screen has a glossy finish, which makes for a more vivid image quality as there no graininess associated with matte anti-glare coatings, however, it also means that the screen is a bit more reflective.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 with DSC, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

There are many monitors using the same panel with different design, features, connectivity options, warranty and pricing.

You can see how they compare in the table below.

	LG 27GR95QE	LG 27GS95QE	ASUS XG27AQDMG	ASUS PG27AQDM	Corsair 27QHD240	Acer X27U	AOC AG276QZD	KTC G27P6
Max. SDR Brightness (100% APL)	200-nits	275-nits	275-nits	250-nits	160-nits	200-nits	260-nits	200-nits
Max. HDR Brightness (100% APL)	140-nits	275-nits	275-nits	160-nits	140-nits	230-nits	140-nits	200-nits
Max. HDR Brightness (10% APL)	650-nits	750-nits	750-nits	850-nits	650-nits	650-nits	650-nits	750-nits
Max. HDR Brightness (≤3% APL)	600-nits	1300-nits	1300-nits	900-nits	750-nits	750-nits	700-nits	900-nits
USA Burn-in Warranty	2-year	2-year	3-year	2-year	3-year	None	3-year	None
Display Inputs	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps)	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps)	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 (24 Gbps)	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0	2x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0
USB-C (DP Alt Mode + Power Delivery)	No	No	No	No	65W	90W	No	65W
USB Ports	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	4x USB-A 1x USB-C	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	2x USB-A 1x USB-B	2x USB-A 1x USB-B
KVM	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Audio Ports	1x HP + Mic 1x Optical Digital	1x HP + Mic 1x Optical Digital	1x HP	1x HP	1x HP	1x HP	1x HP 2x5W Speakers	1x HP 2x3W Speakers
PS5 Support	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz VRR)	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz VRR)	1440p HDR + 120Hz VRR or 4K HDR + 60Hz VRR	1440p HDR + 120Hz VRR or 4K HDR + 60Hz VRR	Full (with chroma) 4K HDR 4:2:0 + 120Hz VRR	1440p HDR + 120Hz VRR or 4K HDR + 60Hz VRR	1440p HDR + 120Hz VRR or 4K HDR + 60Hz VRR	1440p HDR + 120Hz or 4K HDR + 60Hz
Xbox Series X/S Support	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz VRR)	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz VRR)	4K HDR + 60Hz VRR or 1440p SDR + 120Hz VRR	4K HDR + 60Hz VRR or 1440p SDR + 120Hz VRR	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz VRR)	4K HDR + 60Hz VRR or 1440p SDR + 120Hz VRR	4K HDR + 60Hz VRR or 1440p SDR + 120Hz VRR	4K HDR + 60Hz or 1440p SDR + 120Hz
Other	Hardware Calibration	Hardware Calibration, MLA+	Glossy Screen, MLA+	–	PiP/PbP	–	PiP/PbP	–
Price / Review	LG 27GR95QE	LG 27GS95QE	ASUS XG27AQDMG	ASUS PG27AQDM	Corsair 27QHD240	Acer X27U	AOC AG276QZD	KTC G27P6

We recommend either the LG 27GS95QE or the ASUS XG27AQDMG depending on your preference regarding the screen coating and other features since they offer the new MLA+ technology for higher brightness.

You should also consider the 27″ 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED models, such as the MSI MPG 271QRX.

They offer a higher refresh rate and while their white luminance is not as high as that of W-OLED MLA+ panels, they have a higher color volume and a wider color gamut, resulting in a higher perceived brightness.

Moreover, they have a diamond-shaped RGB subpixel layout, which results in significantly less fringing on small text and fine details.

There are also cheaper 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED models, such as the MSI MAG 271QPX E2.

Finally, consider the ASUS PG27AQDP with a 27″ 1440p 480Hz W-OLED MLA+ panel and BFI up to 240Hz support for $1,000.

About The Monitor

If you want to deal with OLED’s limited brightness, uncommon subpixel layout and the risk of burn-in, the AOC Agon Pro AG274QZM is the best 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with proper HDR support thanks to its 576-zone mini LED FALD backlight.

Image Quality

Unlike the Samsung Odyssey G6 and the LG 32GQ850 with mere 8 – 16 edge-lit dimming zones, the AOC AG274QZM has 576 full array local dimming zones spread across the entire panel for significantly better backlight control.

These zones can dim parts of the image that are supposed to be dark thus drastically improving the contrast ratio. However, the light from small bright objects will bleed into the surrounding dimmed zones and create blooming, but this is an expected drawback of this technology and it’s tolerable considering it’s mainly noticeable in particularly demanding scenes (fireworks, stars in a night sky, etc.).

The main advantage of the AG274QZM over the ASUS XG27AQDMG is that it can get a lot brighter – up to 600-nits for SDR and up to ~1100-nits for punchy HDR highlights. Additionally, it uses a regular RGB subpixel layout for sharp text.

While the pixel response time speed is not instantaneous as that of OLED displays, it’s still fast enough for a buttery-smooth fast-paced gaming experience. It also has an exceptional 97% Adobe RGB and 97% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

VRR is supported for tear-free gameplay up to 240Hz and you get plenty of additional features, such as Shadow Control, Game Color, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, Picture by Picture, and various picture presets.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 20° swivel, -3°/21° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The AOC AG274QZM also comes with a detachable shading hood and a small Quick Switch puck that allows you to quickly change monitor settings. It also features RGB lighting and a headset hanger.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery, a microphone jack, a headphone jack, dual 5W built-in speakers, a quad-USB 3.0 hub and integrated KVM functionality.

Conclusion

Found the best 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor for you?

In case you’re having second thoughts or you’re not sure which one to buy, leave us a comment below!

If you’re not sensitive to screen tearing, we recommend the Innocn 27G1S since it’s cheaper than the HP Omen 27qs yet offers a higher contrast ratio without IPS glow.

However, if you want smooth tear-free gameplay with wide viewing angles and more vibrant colors, the Titan Army P2510S, the HP Omen 27qs or the LG 32GQ850 will suit you better.

For proper HDR support, pick between the ASUS XG27AQDMG and the AOC AG274QZM according to your panel technology preference.