The Best 1440p Monitors (2024 Reviews)

In this buyer’s guide, you will find the best and most cost-efficient 1440p monitors.

Since we already have dedicated 1440p 144Hz and 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor buying guides, we will focus on low refresh rate (60Hz – 100Hz) models in this article.

Whether you’re looking for a 1440p display for everyday use, color-critical work, gaming, or something in between, we got you covered!

Now, because the difference between the low and high refresh rate 1440p monitors is not that big, we highly recommend investing in a 144Hz+ model if you play a lot of games and can squeeze out a frame rate over 60-75FPS.

Even if you can’t get a high frame rate with your current rig, a new monitor should last you at least a few GPU upgrades, so it’s not a bad idea to future-proof your display a bit.

You won’t lose anything by running games at lower frame rates on a high refresh rate monitor. In fact, you can still benefit from lower input lag and less noticeable tearing.

Be sure to check out the ‘Alternatives’ sections in the monitor reviews below as we’ll mention similarly priced models you might want to consider, with higher refresh rates and/or other features.

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

There is only a handful of 24″ 1440p monitors out there, which is a shame given that a lot of people love this combination of screen size and resolution.

Luckily, the KTC H24T27 is an excellent yet affordable model that offers everything you need for an enjoyable gaming and viewing experience.

Image Quality

The Quad HD resolution results in a high 123 PPI (pixels per inch) pixel density on the 23.8″ viewable screen of the KTC H24T27 monitor.

This means that you’ll get plenty of screen space for your spreadsheets and whatnot, as well as crisp and sharp details; from a normal viewing distance (~70cm or 2.3 ft), you won’t be able to distinguish individual pixels at all!

Further, the IPS panel of the monitor ensures accurate, consistent and vivid colors, while the image remains perfect regardless of the angle you’re looking at the screen thanks to the wide 178° viewing angles.

You also get a wide color gamut (~90% DCI-P3, ~125% sRGB gamut volume) for more vibrant colors than that of standard sRGB displays.

Other specifications include a 300-nit peak brightness, which is more than bright enough under normal lighting conditions, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and true 8-bit color depth support, as expected from an IPS display at this price range.

Moving on, the KTC H24T27 has a fast pixel response time speed, so there’s no prominent trailing behind fast-moving objects. This makes it great for fast-paced games, though a 1440p 144Hz or even 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor would still be a much better choice if you play a lot of first-person shooters.

Additionally, the monitor supports VRR for tear-free gameplay up to 100FPS. It’s supported over HDMI (for AMD GPUs) and DisplayPort (for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs).

Additionally, note that there’s a big difference between 60Hz-75Hz and 100Hz in motion clarity. So, considering that the new 100Hz displays aren’t more expensive than the old 60-75Hz models, we highly recommend going with 100Hz. Not only will games be smoother, but just moving your cursor around will be more fluent too.

Design & Connectivity

The KTC H24T27 has a tilt-only stand, but you can detach it and mount the screen on a third-party stand via the 100x100mm VESA pattern.

Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, a USB port for firmware updates and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

For $110, the KTC H24T27 offers unbeatable value for the price as it’s significantly less expensive than 60-75Hz models, such as the LG 24QP500.

If you have a laptop with a USB-C input that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and Power Delivery, consider the following:

• Lenovo Q24H-10 – 65W PD, FreeSync up to 75Hz
• ViewSonic VG2455-2K – 65W PD, USB hub, ergonomic stand
• Samsung S24H850 – 45W PD, USB hub, an ergonomic stand, DP-out for daisy-chaining

About The Monitor

Most people find 27″ monitors to be the ideal size: not too big, not too small. Plus, the 1440p resolution complements it perfectly as you get a lot of screen space with sharp details and text while scaling is unnecessary.

The KTC H27T13 is the most cost-efficient 27″ 1440p IPS monitor.

Image Quality

Thanks to its IPS panel, you get accurate and rich colors with a 123% sRGB color gamut volume, as well as wide viewing angles and quick pixel response time speed.

Further, it offers true 8-bit color depth, a 1,300:1 contrast ratio and a 300-nit peak brightness.

The KTC H27T13 supports AMD FreeSync over both HDMI and DisplayPort with a 48-100Hz VRR range for tear-free gameplay, allowing you to use VRR with both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs for tear-free gameplay up to 100Hz.

Further, thanks to the wide VRR range, if your frame rate drops below 48, you still get tear-free performance thanks to LFC (Low Framerate Compensation, 47FPS = 94Hz).

Overall, it’s a great 27″ 1440p monitor for everyday use, content consumption, basic content creation and casual gaming.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but it’s sturdy and can be detached so that the screen can be mounted on a third-party stand via the 100x100mm VESA pattern.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• MSI MP275Q – a more expensive model by MSI based on the same panel with integrated speakers, but no wide color gamut
• Acer SB272UE – Acer’s model based on the same panel, no wide color gamut nor integrated speakers

If you want a model with a higher refresh rate, the KTC H27T22S can be found on sale for ~$150, while the Acer XV271U M3 with a fully ergonomic stand goes for $200.

About The Monitor

Nowadays, you can even find a 27″ 1440p 100Hz monitor with a VA panel at a low price!

Image Quality

The Cooler Master GA271 is the only 27″ 1440p VA monitor with a 100Hz refresh rate, and it’s available for ~$170.

So, if you prefer a high contrast ratio of VA technology to wider viewing angles and better color consistency of IPS panels, the Cooler Master GA271 is for you!

It has a high static contrast ratio of 4,000:1 for deep blacks, and it covers the entire sRGB gamut for vivid colors. The peak brightness amounts to 250-nits, which is enough under normal lighting conditions, but not ideal for particularly bright rooms.

The Cooler Master GA271 also supports VRR with a 48-100Hz range via both AMD Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only (-5°/20°), but the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

Sadly, the Cooler Master GA271 is not available in the US at the moment. If you want a 27″ 1440p monitor with a VA panel, check out the Acer ED273UA with a curved screen or the MSI MP273QV and ViewSonic VA2715-2K-MHD with flat screens. However, note that these three displays have a lower 75Hz refresh rate.

About The Monitor

The KTC H32T13 is an affordable 32″ 1440p monitor if you’re looking for a bigger screen and don’t mind lower pixel density.

Image Quality

QHD resolution looks excellent even on 32″ displays. You get a pixel density of 93 PPI, which is the same pixel-per-inch as that of a 24″ 1080p monitor.

So, you won’t have quite as sharp details as you would on a 27″ 1440p monitor, but since you’ll be sitting a bit further from the 32″ larger screen, individual pixels won’t be as noticeable as they are on 24″ 1080p.

In short, the image quality overall won’t be as sharp as that of the 27″ 1440p models, but the larger 32″ screen does offer a more immersive viewing experience for some users, while others might find 32″ too big for regular desktop use.

Additionally, the monitor has a 103% sRGB gamut volume for rich colors, a strong 350-nit peak brightness and a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio.

VRR is supported with a 48-75Hz range.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but it’s VESA mount compatible.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If the KTC H32T13 is not available, check out the Sceptre E325W-QPS and the LG 32QN600 as alternatives.

In case you want a 32″ 1440p monitor with a VA panel, the 75Hz models actually cost the same as the 144Hz/165Hz versions or are even more expensive yet don’t provide anything useful in return. So, we recommend checking out the LG 32GN650 with a flat-screen or the Gigabyte M32QC with a curved panel.

Conclusion

Found the best 1440p monitor for you? Feel free to leave us a comment below if you’re still not sure which one to buy!

Overall, most people will be perfectly happy with the KTC H27T13 or the Cooler Master GA271, depending on your panel preference. However, the KTC H24T27 and the H32T13 are excellent models as well if you want a smaller or larger screen.