The Best 27-Inch Monitors (2023 Reviews)

There are many reasons why the majority of users prefer 27″ sized monitors, they’re neither too big nor too small, and they are available with all kinds of different panels types, resolutions and refresh rates.

Also, you don’t have to worry about certain compatibility issues associated with ultra-wide monitors.

In this buying guide, you will find only the best 27″ monitors as well as everything you need to know about them!

As 27″ monitors are available with different combinations of specifications, you must know precisely what panel type, screen resolution and refresh rate is ideal for you and your PC configuration.

We will cover all of that in the monitor summaries below, but you can also refer to our comprehensive monitor buyer’s guide if you want all the information in one place.

Most of the monitors included in this guide are intended for gaming, watching movies, office use and other everyday activities.

If you want a professional 27″ monitor for color-critical work, you should visit our best photo/video editing monitors buyer’s guide.

We have a dedicated best gaming monitors guide as well.

Feel free to leave us a comment below if you need help picking a new monitor. You can also view our changelogs for this buying guide at the end of this guide.

Best 27-inch 1080p Monitors

Now, we don’t usually recommend 27″ 1080p monitors due to their low pixel density or PPI (pixel per inch). 24″ monitors are more suited for 1080p resolution as you get a higher pixel density and therefore sharper and clearer text and details for less money.

However, a lot of people don’t mind the low pixel density as they sit a bit further from the screen, which makes the individual pixels less distinguishable.

There are other ways to alleviate this as well, such as applying anti-aliasing in games and/or using AMD and NVIDIA’s Super Resolution features.

About The Monitor

Want to kick it up a notch with a high refresh rate display?

The AOC 27G2SP offers the best value for the money when it comes to 27″ sized 1080p 165Hz gaming monitors, and here is why.

Image Quality

Now, 165Hz greatly improves the gaming experience as, in comparison to a regular 60Hz display, your screen can refresh the image more than twice as fast, which results in more frequently updated frames.

As a result, this significantly improves the motion clarity of fast-moving objects and makes gaming more responsive, fluid, and immersive.

It’s particularly noticeable and desirable in competitive FPS titles, but all games will feel smoother granted that your PC can push enough frames (unless the game itself is locked to 30/60FPS).

Additionally, the AOC 27G2SP features an IPS panel with a wide 90% DCI-P3 color gamut and an sRGB emulation mode. So, the colors are precise, consistent and vibrant!

The contrast ratio amounts to 1,000:1 – naturally, VA models offer higher contrast, but they don’t have as vibrant colors.

More importantly, IPS panels offer a faster pixel response time speed, so there is a lot less smearing visible, especially at higher frame rates.

While the response time speed of the AOC 27G2SP isn’t perfect, it’s sufficient to eliminate most ghosting and motion blur in fast-paced games.

Features

The AOC 27G2SP offers Motion Blur Reduction for CRT-like motion clarity via backlight strobing. Further, it supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-165Hz VRR range.

This implies LFC (Low Framerate Compensation) support, which allows FreeSync to function even below 48FPS by multiplying the frame rate (47FPS -> 141Hz) for smoother performance.

Other gaming features include Shadow Control (improves visibility in darker games), Game Color (color saturation), various picture presets, a crosshair overlay, a refresh rate tracker and more.

Design & Connectivity

The AOC 27G2SP features a sturdy design with a fully ergonomic stand including up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 1.4 ports, one DisplayPort 1.2 input, VGA and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

In case you’re looking for something a bit different, check out these curved VA models. They have no IPS glow and a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks, but they have slower response time and not as good VRR performance:

• Gigabyte G27FCA – with wide color gamut
• Acer ED270RM – sRGB color gamut

About The Monitor

Not so long ago, if you wanted a 240Hz display, you had to settle for narrow viewing angles and inferior image quality of TN panels.

Nowadays, IPS panels can be virtually as fast as TNs allowing you to enjoy both fluid performance and vivid colors! The ViewSonic XG270 has even more tricks up its sleeve!

Image Quality

Based on an IPS panel with a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, and ~99% sRGB color gamut, the ViewSonic XG270 delivers accurate and consistent colors as well as wide 178° viewing angles.

Further, its response time speed of 1ms GtG allows the pixels to change colors fast enough to keep up with the rapid 240Hz refresh rate, thus eliminating any prominent ghosting or motion blur in fast-paced games.

Technically, 240Hz TN monitors still have faster black to white pixel transitions, so you may notice some minor smearing on the XG270 from time to time, that is, if you’re actually looking for it — but even then, it’s negligible as it rarely occurs and you get a gorgeous image quality as a trade-off.

Features

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-240Hz VRR range, and the monitor is certified by NVIDIA as G-SYNC compatible.

One of the best features of this monitor is actually its PureXP MBR technology, which provides stunning motion clarity by backlight strobing.

It works best when you limit the refresh rate of the monitor to 120Hz, and your FPS to 120FPS at which point gamers compare its motion clarity to that of the old, legendary CRT displays such as the Sony FW900.

Naturally, you cannot use FreeSync and MBR at the same time, and the picture brightness will be reduced while PureXP is enabled. However, thanks to the monitor’s peak brightness of 400-nits and strong color vibrancy, the image will still look excellent with the PureXP enabled.

But that’s not all, the ViewSonic XG270 also offers a bunch of useful gaming features such as pre-calibrated picture presets, Black Stabilization, Color Saturation, crosshairs, Hertz Limiter, five overdrive options and lots of image adjustment tools including six gamma presets.

Design & Connectivity

Moving on, the monitor comes with sight shields which can eliminate distractions and keep you focused on the game. You also get a mouse bungee and a headphone hook.

The stand offers RGB lighting and full ergonomic support with up to 120mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 90° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a headphone jack, two built-in speakers and a USB 3.0 hub (3 downstream + 1 upstream).

Alternatives

Now, there are cheaper 27″ 1080p 240Hz IPS monitors available such as the LG 27GP750 or 27GN750, which go for ~$250 when on sale, but they don’t have MBR nor as many gaming features. The 27″ models are not nearly as popular as the ~24″ sized variants, so consider the Dell S2522HG that can be found on sale for $150.

Best 27-inch 1440p Monitors

As you can see, the biggest issue with 27″ 1080p monitors is the low pixel density.

In contrast, 1440p resolution on 27″ displays won’t only make the picture less pixelated, it actually hits the pixel density sweet spot with ~108PPI which results in incredibly vivid details and plenty of screen real estate without any scaling necessary.

About The Monitor

Just like the ViewSonic XG270, the Acer XV272UV features a rapid IPS panel with a 1ms GtG response time.

However, it also has a higher 1440p resolution for crisper image quality while the refresh rate of 165Hz (170Hz OC) is still fast enough to keep things smooth and fluid.

Image Quality

Now, the Acer XV272UV is based on an IPS panel with a decent 350-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth support for 1.07 billion colors, and a wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors (~130% sRGB).

Its 1ms GtG response time speed eliminates all prominent ghosting and allows you to enjoy FPS games with vibrant colors and vivid details.

All in all, you get gorgeous colors, sharp details, wide viewing angles and a quick response time speed, which, along with 165Hz, ensures buttery-smooth performance at an affordable price — what’s not to like?

Features

Furthermore, the Acer XV272UV supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-170Hz dynamic range and VRR works without issues with NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort.

Other features include Black Boost, crosshair overlays, various picture presets, HDR support and MBR.

Check out our Acer XV272U V review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

You can elevate the screen of the monitor up to 110mm, pivot it by 90°, tilt by -5°/25°, +/- 180° swivel, or mount it via the 100x100mm VESA pattern.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, a headphone jack and dual 2W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

There are plenty of excellent 27″ 1440p high refresh rate IPS gaming monitors available nowadays ranging from $200 to $250 (depending on sale).

So, we recommend checking them all out and choosing whichever is the cheapest or according to your design/feature preference:

• Acer XV271U M3
• ASUS VG27AQ3A
• Gigabyte M27Q-P
• Dell G2724D
• KTC H27T22
• Sceptre E275B-QPD168 – sRGB gamut only

Finally, if you want a 1440p high refresh rate model with a curved panel, there are the Gigabyte G27QC, the Dell S2722DGM, the AOC CQ27G2 and the AOC CQ27G3. These monitors use a VA panel without IPS glow and offer a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks, but they also have a slower response time speed and are prone to VRR brightness flickering.

About The Monitor

The Samsung C27G75T has a fast 240Hz VA panel, which offers both a high contrast ratio for deep blacks and a fast pixel response time for zero ghosting.

Image Quality

Samsung pushed the limits of the VA panel technology with its Odyssey G7 series as the 27″ Samsung C27G75T and the 32″ Samsung C32G75T were the first VA monitors with a 1ms GtG response time speed.

As a result, you can enjoy vivid and deep blacks of the superior contrast ratio as well as the fast pixel transition speed for no prominent smearing in fast-paced games including darker scenes.

As if that’s not enough, the Samsung C27G75T also supports DisplayHDR 600 which offers a notable boost in picture quality for HDR content.

It has a peak brightness of 600-nits, a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and 8 dimming zones which can dim parts of the screen for better contrast performance (depending on the scene).

Of course, the 576-zone mini LED FALD backlight and the wider color gamut of the Tempest GP27Q deliver a drastically better HDR viewing experience than the Samsung G7.

So, we only recommend the C27G75T if you really want a curved screen with a 240Hz refresh rate, fast response time and deep blacks, but aren’t interested in HDR.

Features

Moving on, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is supported, and the monitor is certified as G-SYNC Compatible by NVIDIA.

The VRR range is 60-240Hz, and the response time performance remains consistent across the entire range without overshoot at lower framerates or ghosting at higher frame rates.

Some units, however, exhibit VRR brightness flickering in some scenarios, which you can prevent by enabling the ‘VRR Control’ option in the OSD menu – but it increases input lag and adds micro-stuttering instead.

Alternatively, you can use MBR for smoother motion clarity at a cost of picture brightness.

In order to get 240Hz at 1440p with 10-bit color depth, you’ll need a graphics card that supports DisplayPort 1.4 DSC.

Otherwise, you’ll be limited to 240Hz at 1440p with 8-bit color depth – or 144Hz at 1440p with 10-bit color depth.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor includes a steep 1000R curvature for added immersion as well as full ergonomic support with 120mm height adjustment, -9°/13° tilt, 90° pivot, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0 (limited to 144Hz), two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

There’s also the Samsung G6 version of this monitor with integrated Tizen OS and smart apps.

If you want a flat-screen 27″ 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with a fast VA panel, check out the Innocn 27G1S.

About The Monitor

Not a fan of curved monitors but would still like a 27″ 1440p 240Hz display?

Then the HP Omen 27qs is for you!

Image Quality

Based on a flat-screen IPS panel, the HP Omen 27qs doesn’t have as a high contrast ratio as the Odyssey G7, so you won’t get as deep and inky blacks.

However, it does support a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (equivalent to ~135% sRGB!), so you’ll get more consistent and vibrant colors.

There’s also an sRGB mode that allows you to restrict the color output to ~100% sRGB.

On the other hand, HDR content won’t look as good as it does on the Samsung G7 since the HP Omen 27qs has a lower 400-nit peak brightness and no local dimming zones.

Features

The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync up to 240Hz with certified ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ performance.

Other useful features include custom crosshairs, Black Stretch, various picture presets, a refresh rate tracker and the MPRT backlight strobing technology.

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

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor includes a height-adjustable stand up to 130mm, tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

Alternatives

Alternatives

• ASUS VG27AQML1A
• LG 27GR83Q
• MSI G274QPX – with USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W Power Delivery)
• Gigabyte M27Q-X – with KVM switch

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

The ASUS PG27AQN is one the best 27″ monitors if you want to combine serious competitive gameplay and other use, including playing more graphically-oriented games, office and everyday use, audio/video editing, etc.

Image Quality

The PG27AQN has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a 400-nit peak brightness.

It also supports HDR with VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification, so when not playing competitive eSports titles, you can enjoy a boost in HDR image quality with a 600-nit peak brightness and 32 dimming zones.

Of course, there are better HDR displays at this price range – the PG27AQN is all about uncompromising performance.

To start with, it has an impeccable pixel response time speed for zero ghosting behind fast-moving objects. Secondly, it has a native G-SYNC module for tear-free gameplay up to 360FPS without introducing input lag or overshoot at low frame rates.

While many games prefer the ~24″ sized screens for competitive gameplay, there are a few advantages to going with the PG27AQN instead. Its higher resolution makes the image sharper, while the wide color gamut makes it easier to notice your enemies in certain environments.

What’s more, it has an interesting feature called 25″ Mode that will make the monitor display the image as a 25″ screen with black bars around it with a screen resolution of 2368×1332. It also supports NVIDIA’s ULMB 2 backlight strobing technology for even better motion clarity at the cost of picture brightness.

For more information, be sure to check out our full ASUS PG27AQN review.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and versatile with up to 100mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, +/- 25° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, three HDMI 2.0 ports (max 144Hz), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Acer Predator XB273UF – based on the same panel with similar features

Best 1440p HDR Monitors

You can also choose between a few excellent 27″ 1440p HDR monitors!

About The Monitor

For $500, you can’t go wrong with the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q.

Image Quality

Just like the Acer XV272UV, the GP27Q has a 27″ 1440p 165Hz IPS panel with wide viewing angles and a quick pixel response time speed.

However, it has a much wider color gamut, covering 98% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color space for more vibrant and rich colors.

Most importantly, the Tempest GP27Q features a 576-zone mini LED FALD (full-array local dimming) backlight, which allows it to dim parts of the image that are supposed to be dark without affecting the areas that should remain bright, thus significantly boosting the contrast ratio in the process.

So, the monitor can simultaneously display deep blacks and punchy highlights with a peak brightness of 1,200-nits!

Of course, as there are ‘only’ 576 dimming zones, some blooming will be noticeable when small lit objects are surrounded by dimmed zones, but this is an issue only in particularly demanding scenes (such as fireworks, night sky, etc.), so it’s tolerable.

In truth, even if this monitor didn’t have a 576-zone mini LED backlight, it would still be our top-recommended 1440p 165Hz display thanks to its wide Adobe RGB color gamut, rapid response time speed and other features, including an ergonomic stand and rich connectivity options with USB-C 90W PD and KVM!

You also get the standard gaming features, including VRR support up to 165FPS, Black Stabilization, crosshair overlays and various picture presets.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and offers up to 110mm height adjustment, 90° pivot, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), a dual-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack, two 3W integrated speakers and a built-in KVM switch.

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for something cheaper than the GP27Q that also has excellent HDR image quality, check out the AOC Q27G3XMN!

Image Quality

The AOC Q27G3XMN has fewer (336) dimming zones than the GP27Q, but it uses a VA panel with a higher native contrast ratio, so the overall HDR viewing experience is very similar when it comes to black depth, blooming and brightness (it has the same ~1200-nit peak brightness).

However, the AOC Q27G3XMN doesn’t have quite as wide color gamut with 96% DCI-P3 and 90% Adobe RGB coverage, and due to its VA panel, you don’t get quite as wide viewing angles.

Additionally, the Q27G3XMN has a bit slower response time speed. It’s not as slow as the traditional VA panel displays, but some ghosting will be noticeable behind fast-moving objects, mainly in dark scenes.

Now, while it does have a few disadvantages in comparison to the GP27Q, it’s usually available for half the price! So, for most users who aren’t too concerned with these drawbacks, it might actually be a better deal!

The monitor also supports VRR up to 180Hz and has standard gaming features, such as Shadow Boost, Game Color, crosshair overlays, refresh rate trackers, etc.

Check out our full AOC Q27G3XMN review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 130mm, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/23° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

Alternatives

• KTC M27T20 – another 27″ 1440p 165Hz flat-screen VA model. It has a bit faster response time speed, 576-zone mini LED FALD, USB-C 90W PD and KVM, but goes for up to ~$150 more

About The Monitor

OLED panels provide you with an infinite contrast ratio and instantaneous pixel response time speed, resulting in both an immersive HDR viewing experience and responsive gameplay. The ASUS PG27AQDM is the best 27″ model available.

Image Quality

The main advantage of OLED displays when it comes to image quality is the infinite contrast ratio as each pixel can individually turn off for true blacks. Since there’s no backlight, this also means that there’s no backlight bleeding, blooming, IPS glow or other visual artifacts.

The ASUS PG27AQDM also has vibrant colors with a wide 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage (sRGB mode available), wide viewing angles, true 10-bit color depth support and a decent peak brightness for an OLED displays thanks to its integrated heatsink.

While OLED displays are generally dimmer than most LED-backlit screens, the PG27AQDM can maintain 250-nits for a 100% white window and reaches up to 900-nits for HDR highlights, which is more than enough for everyday SDR use and a punchy HDR picture.

The main downside is the risk of permanent image burn-in when displaying an image with bright static elements for too long. However, as long as you’re using the monitor sensibly and take advantage of the integrated burn-in prevention features, burn-in shouldn’t be an issue.

Further, the monitor uses a W-OLED panel, which has an uncommon WRGB subpixel layout that causes minor fringing on small text and fine details. It’s not noticeable in games and videos, but it might bother some users when web browsing or working.

Other features include VRR support up to 240Hz, Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, and 25″ mode. Check out our full ASUS PG27AQDM review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor’s stand and sturdy with up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

Alternatives

There are 7 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	ASUS PG27AQDM	Corsair 27QHD240	Acer X27U	AOC AG276QZD	Cooler Master GZ2711	KTC G27P6
Max. SDR Brightness (100% White Window, Uniform Brightness Enabled)	200-nits	250-nits	160-nits	200-nits*	260-nits	Not Tested	200-nits *No Uniform Brightness Mode
Max. HDR Brightness (100% White Window)	140-nits	160-nits	140-nits	230-nits	140-nits	Not Tested	200-nits
Max. HDR Brightness (10% White Window)	650-nits	850-nits	650-nits	650-nits	650-nits	Not Tested	750-nits
Max. HDR Brightness (≤3% White Window)	600-nits	900-nits	750-nits	750-nits	700-nits	Not Tested	900-nits
USA Burn-in Warranty (can vary by region)	2-year	None	3-year	None	3-year	?	None
Display Inputs	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps)	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0	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 2.1 (Gbps?)	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0
USB-C (DP Alt Mode + Power Delivery)	No	No	65W	90W	No	90W	65W
USB Ports	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	2x USB-A 1x USB-B
KVM	No	No	Yes	Yes	No	?	Yes
Audio Ports	1x HP + Mic 1x Optical Digital	1x HP	1x HP	1x HP	1x HP 2x5W Speakers	1x HP 2x3W Speakers	1x HP 2x3W Speakers
PS5 Support	Full (4K HDR + 120Hz 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	Not Tested	1440p HDR + 120Hz or 4K HDR + 60Hz
Xbox Series X/S Support	Full (4K HDR + 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	Not Tested	4K HDR + 60Hz or 1440p SDR + 120Hz
Other	+ Hardware Calibration		+ PiP/PbP	– Requires manual swapping between SDR and HDR modes	+ PiP/PbP
Price / Review	LG 27GR95QE	ASUS PG27AQDM	Corsair 27QHD240	Acer X27U	AOC AG276QZD	N/A	KTC G27P6

Thanks to its highest brightness, the ASUS PG27AQDM offers the best HDR image quality, so it’s our top recommendation if you’re not concerned about burn-in.

The Corsair 27QHD240 can be found on sale for $850, which makes it a good option if you want the best warranty and/or USB-C with 65W PD and KVM, but don’t mind the lower brightness.

The LG 27GR95QE is a good in-between option with decent brightness and burn-in warranty at $900 on sale. It is also the best option for consoles since it supports HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps bandwidth.

Best 27-inch 4K Monitors

4K resolution looks even sharper on 27″ monitors than 1440p. However, in order to make small items such as text readable at such high pixel density, you will need to apply scaling.

Further, 4K is very taxing on your GPU when it comes to gaming. You will need a high-end graphics card in order to maintain a smooth performance, so make sure your PC rig will be able to handle it.

About The Monitor

The Sceptre U275W-UPT is one of the most affordable 4K monitors you can get, yet it features an IPS panel with wide viewing angles and accurate colors!

Image Quality

Do you want a 4K monitor for UHD video streaming, editing, work and gaming?

You’re going to adore the Sceptre U275W-UPT.

It has a 99% sRGB color gamut for accurate and vivid colors without over-saturation and supports 10-bit color depth via dithering for smooth gradients.

Best of all, 4K resolution results in a pixel density of 163 PPI, which makes details sharp and clear.

You will need to apply some scaling to make text readable, which will, in turn, reduce the amount of available screen space, but make the details even more vivid.

Other specs are pretty standard with a peak brightness of 350-nits and a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1.

Features

Unfortunately, the monitor does not support FreeSync, so you will not be able to synchronize its refresh rate with your graphics card or the Xbox One X.

However, this is not a big issue since most 4K 60Hz FreeSync monitors have a VRR range of 40-60Hz only. So, there’s no LFC support and FreeSync doesn’t work well with NVIDIA cards on most of these monitors.

Furthermore, many console games are limited to 30FPS in which case FreeSync won’t work at all.

The Sceptre U275W-UPT does have a 70Hz refresh rate, so at least you get a little boost in motion clarity as opposed to 60Hz.

If you want a 27″ 4K monitor that supports FreeSync up to 60Hz, check out the LG 27UL500 and the Dell S2721QS.

Design & Connectivity

The Sceptre U275W-UPT features a slim design with ultra-thin bezels, but its stand is unfortunately tilt-only. However, you can mount the screen via the 100x100mm VESA pattern.

Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0, two HDMI 1.4 ports, one DisplayPort 1.2 input and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If the Sceptre U275W-UPT is not available, check out the Philips 276E8VJSB as an alternative.

Visit our best 4K monitors buyer’s guide for more information and the best deals available. We recommend the 28″ MSI G281UV with a wide color gamut support, FreeSync and an affordable ~$230 price tag.

For color-critical work, check out the Dell U2723QE.

About The Monitor

Do you have a powerful high-end PC setup and want to push it to its limits?

A 4K 144Hz gaming monitor will give it a good run for its money.

Image Quality

The Redmagic Nubia offers a native refresh rate of 144Hz (160Hz OC), allowing you to enjoy a buttery-smooth performance in video games as well as the stunning detail clarity 4K resolution provides.

Now, most gamers will still opt for a 1440p 144Hz display instead because the enhancement in image quality between 4K and 1440p on 27″ monitors isn’t that big while the difference in the required GPU horsepower for seamless performance is massive.

However, if you have a high-end gaming graphics card and want 4K resolution for other purposes than just gaming, the Redmagic is the best 27″ 4K gaming monitor you can get under $1,000.

Besides offering 4K resolution, the monitor features a wide 99% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, a standard 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a strong 1200-nit peak brightness for HDR content and a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed.

The monitor also has an 1152-zone mini LED full-array local dimming solution, allowing it to simultaneously display deep blacks and bright highlights for incredible HDR image quality.

Features

Moving on, the monitor supports variable refresh rate for tear-free gameplay up to 144FPS and has a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed for zero ghosting in fast-paced games.

Other features of the monitor include custom crosshairs, a refresh rate tracker, picture presets and Black Equalizer (for better visibility in darker games).

Design & Connectivity

The design of the Redmagic 4K Gaming Monitor offers versatile ergonomic support with height adjustment up to 120mm, tilt by -5°/20°, 90° pivot, +/- 30° swivel and 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, USB-C (DP Alt Mode + 90W PD), a headphone jack, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a built-in KVM switch.

Alternatives

• Innocn 27M2V – uses the same panel with the same 1152-zone mini LED FALD, but it’s often out of stock
• Cooler Master GP27U, Acer XV275K P3 – use the same panel, but with fewer (576) dimming zones

The Acer XV275K P3 can be found on sale for $550, which is around the same price range that the regular 27″ 4K 144Hz models (with just a few edge-lit dimming zones) go for. In case you can’t get it on sale and want a 27″ 4K 144Hz monitor for mainly SDR use, we recommend getting the Gigabyte M27U (ideally, when it’s on sale for ~$450).

Conclusion

Did you find the perfect 27″ monitor for you?

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Overall, the AOC Q27G3XMN offers the best value for the money, but if you want an IPS model with a wider color gamut and faster response time, invest in the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q or try getting the Acer XV275KP3 on sale.

If you have a high-end PC rig, you should get the ASUS PG27AQDM, or the Redmagic model if you’re too concerned about burn-in.