The Best 27-Inch Monitors (2024 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 Monitor

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 KTC H27E22F offers the best value for the money when it comes to 27″ sized 1080p gaming monitors, and here is why.

Image Quality

Now, 240Hz greatly improves the gaming experience as, in comparison to a regular 60Hz display. Although the difference between 144Hz – 180Hz displays is not as noticeable, it’s still visible and beneficial.

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 KTC H27E22F features an IPS panel with a wide 90% DCI-P3 color gamut for more vibrant colors.

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.

The KTC H27E22F also supports variable refresh rate up to 240Hz for tear-free gameplay and the standard gaming features (crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, on-screen timers and Black Equalize).

Design & Connectivity

The KTC H27E22F features a sturdy design with a fully ergonomic stand including up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

Alternatives

The KTC H27E22F offers exceptional value thanks to its high 240Hz refresh rate and wide color gamut – and it’s often available for ~$150. In case it’s not available, there are a few 1080p 165Hz IPS alternatives worth considering too. However, these have tilt-only stands, no wide color gamut and go for ~$120, which is why the KTC H27E22F is definitely worth the extra $30.

• Xiaomi Redmi G27 – tilt-only, 99% sRGB
• Sansui ES-G27F2 – tilt-only, ~120% sRGB

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

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 XV271U M3 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 (180Hz OC) is still fast enough to keep things smooth and fluid.

Image Quality

Now, the Acer Acer XV271U M3 is based on an IPS panel with a decent 250-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 180Hz, ensures buttery-smooth performance at an affordable price — what’s not to like?

Features

Furthermore, the Acer Acer XV271U M3 supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-180Hz 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 XV271U M3 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 120mm, tilt by -5°/25°, 360° swivel, +/- 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 144Hz), a headphone jack and two 2W built-in 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 XV272UV
• ASUS VG27AQ3A
• Gigabyte M27Q-P
• Dell G2724D
• KTC H27T22S
• Sceptre E275B-QPD168 – sRGB gamut only

Finally, if you want a 1440p high refresh rate model with a curved panel, there are the Gigabyte GS27QC, the Dell S2722DGM and the Koorui 27E6QC.

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 S27BG65 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 and G6 series as these monitors 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 S27BG65 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 and 1152-zone mini LED FALD backlight models with even wider color gamuts deliver a drastically better HDR viewing experience than the Samsung G6.

So, we only recommend the Samsung S27BG65 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 includes a sturdy stand with a good range of ergonomics including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 15° swivel, -9°/13° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

At the back and the front of the monitor, there are RGB LEDs that you can customize in the OSD menu.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports (40 Gbps), a headphone jack and a dual-USb 3.0 hub.

Keep in mind that for 1440p 240Hz and 10-bit color, you’ll need a graphics card that supports DSC (Display Stream Compression). These include AMD’s RX 5xxx series and NVIDIA’s RTX 20-series and GTX 16-series (or newer). With older cards, you’re limited to 1440p 240Hz 8-bit color or 1440p 144Hz 10-bit color.

The monitors have a steep 1000R screen curvature, which is more pronounced on the 32″ version. Some users love the deep curvature, while others despise it. It’s a matter of preference. Also, some can get used to it over time, and some cannot.

Alternatives

The Samsung G7 models, the C27G75T and C32G75T, are the same as the G6 variants, but without the integrated Tizen OS. There are also a few minor differences in design and features, but the overall image quality and performance are the same.

Unlike the G6 models, the G7 series supports PiP/PbP and MBR – but they lack HDMI 2.1.

If you want a different 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with a fast VA panel, the only such model currently available is the Innocn 27G1S with a flat screen.

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

• LG 27GR83Q – no MBR
• ASUS VG27AQML1A – MBR
• 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 XV271U M3, 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 MSI MAG 271QPX 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 MSI MAG 271QPX also has vibrant colors with a wide 99.3% 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 MSI MAG 271QPX can maintain 250-nits for a 100% white window and reaches up to 1000-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.

Other features include VRR support up to 360Hz, Night Vision, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, and more.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 110mm height adjustment, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 15W Power Delivery and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

	Dell AW2725DF	MSI MPG 271QRX	MSI MAG 271QPX	Samsung G60SD	Gigabyte FO27Q3
Screen	Glossy	Glossy	Glossy	Matte	Glossy
Video Ports	2x DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0*	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 15W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1 USB-C 18W
Other Ports	3x USB-A, USB-C	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP	HP	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP, Mic, 2x5W
KVM	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Cooling	Active (Fan)	Passive (Heatsink)	Passive (Heatsink)	Passive (Pulsating Heat Pipes)	Passive (Heatsink)
Burn-in warranty	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Price (MSRP)	$900	$800	$750	$900	$800

Note that there are also 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED models at a bit lower price if you don’t need such a high refresh rate, such as the MSI MAG 271QPX E2.

Alternatively, consider the LG 27GS95QE or the ASUS XG27AQDMG.

These are 27″ 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors based on LG’s W-OLED panel with MLA+ technology for higher brightness.

LG’s model has a matte anti-glare coating, whereas the ASUS XG27AQDMG has a glossy screen surface with a polarizer – it offers a vivid image quality and while it’s reflective, it doesn’t raise blacks like the glossy QD-OLED displays.

They are also a bit more affordable ($650 – $750), but have an RWBG subpixel layout, which results in noticeable fringing on small text and fine details.

We don’t recommend other 27″ 1440p 240Hz W-OLED models as they lack the MLA+ technology, resulting in notably lower brightness.

About The Monitor

Want an OLED display with an even higher refresh rate, check out the ASUS PG27AQDP with 480Hz!

Image Quality

While the jump from 360Hz to 480Hz is not that big, it’s still noticeable and competitive players who have the PC specs to run games at 480FPS at 1440p should definitely consider investing in this display.

The monitor uses LG’s W-OLED panel with an RGWB subpixel layout, so text fringing isn’t an issue.

Next, the panel boasts MLA+ technology for higher brightness performance of 275-nits 100% APL, 750-nits 100% APL and 1300-nits for < 3% APL, although Samsung’s QD-OLED panels still offer superior color volume and a wider color gamut.

Besides VRR supported up to 480Hz and the usual gaming features (crosshair overlays, Shadow Boost, etc.), the PG27AQDP also boasts ELMB BFI support, which inserts black frames between regular frames in order to eliminate perceived motion blur at the cost of image brightness (down to ~200-nits).

ELMB cannot work at the same time as VRR and HDR, but using it at 240Hz provides you with the same motion clarity as native 480Hz, which is perfect for games where you cannot maintain over 240FPS. It’s also usable at a fixed 120Hz refresh rate.

Check out our full ASUS PG27AQDP review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

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

The screen has a matte anti-glare coating that diffuses reflections but adds a bit of graininess to the image (only slightly noticeable on solid colors).

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with DSC, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

LG also plans to release a monitor based on the same panel, though there’s no word on pricing and availability yet. It most likely won’t feature BFI support.

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

If you want a 27″ 4K monitor with a high refresh rate and you don’t care about HDR, the MSI MAG274UPF is for you!

Image Quality

The MSI MAG274UPF is the most affordable 27″ 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor yet it features a lot of useful features.

To start with, it has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, a dedicated sRGB emulation mode, a decent 400-nit peak brightness and a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

Additionally, it supports KVM and has a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery, enough to charge most laptops.

You also PiP/PbP support and the standard gaming features, such as crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, on-screen timers and Night Vision.

The main thing to keep in mind when considering the MSI MAG274UPF is that there are FALD (full-array local dimming) mini LED monitors, such as the RedMagic GM001J, Innocn 27M2V and the Acer XV275K P3, which we’ll get into next, that offer proper HDR support for as low as $150 extra.

Design & Connectivity

The design is robust and versatile with a good range of ergonomics, such as +/- 45° swivel, +/- 90° pivot, 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 65W PD), a dual-USB 2.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• KTC H27P22S – more affordable monitor based on the same panel without USB-C / KVM

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 Innocn 27M2V 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 Innocn 27M2V is the best 27″ 4K gaming monitor you can get for ~$750. It also often goes on sale for ~$500.

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.

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.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and offers height adjustment up to 120mm, +/- 15° swivel, +/- 15° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W Power Delivery (65W in HDR), dual 5W built-in speakers, integrated KVM functionality, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

In case the Innocn 27M2V is not available in your region, check out the Redmagic 4K Gaming Monitor with the same panel and local dimming solution.

If neither is available and you want a 27″ 4K HDR display, you’ll have to settle with the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U, the KTC M27P20 Pro or the Acer XV275K P3 as an alternative. These three displays use the same panel with a fewer 576-zone FALD backlight yet they cost around the same as the 1152-zone models.

There’s also the LG 27GR95UM with a 1560-zone mini LED FALD backlight, but it currently has local dimming algorithm issues, so we can only recommend it once (or if) it gets a proper firmware update.

Conclusion

Did you find the perfect 27″ monitor for you?

Feel free to leave us a question below if you need further assistance.

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 MSI MAG 271QPX, or the Inncon 27M2V if you’re too concerned about burn-in.