The Best HDR Monitors (2026 Reviews)

If you’re in the market for an HDR monitor, you’ve probably come across terms such as ‘fake HDR’ and ‘pseudo-HDR’ — and now you’re worried that you’ll end up buying a bad HDR display.

We don’t blame you!

Monitor manufacturers put HDR labels on just about anything these days, and that’s why in this buying guide, we’ll fill you in on everything you need to know about HDR when it comes to monitors.

In truth, there are only two types of displays worth buying for the sake of HDR. They feature either OLED or LED panels with full-array local dimming (FALD), which is essential for good HDR (High Dynamic Range) picture quality.

We didn’t include any monitors with edge-lit local dimming – while there are some great models out there, they simply cannot do justice to HDR.

Here’s why: the beauty of HDR image lies in the display’s ability to produce incredibly bright and vivid details in highlights of the picture while preserving black depth and details in shadows at the same time, thus creating this ‘high dynamic range.’

Of course, a wide color gamut and a high screen resolution are also very important in making the picture look great! 

LED-backlit HDR monitors without proper local dimming simply can’t deliver a truly convincing HDR experience. When the backlight isn’t divided into independently controllable zones, producing a bright highlight requires the entire screen to become brighter as well, which can wash out dark areas and raise the black levels.

You can view our changelogs for this buying guide at the end of this article.

Best Mini LED HDR Monitors

If you don’t want to deal with OLED’s risk of burn-in, limited brightness and uncommon subpixel layouts, mini LED is the way to go for HDR.

About The Monitor

The KTC M27T6 finally makes “budget HDR gaming monitor” a thing.

Sure, $300 is still a lot for a gaming monitor to some users, but you get exceptional value for your money. In fact, unlike some $900+ “HDR monitors”, the KTC M27T6 actually delivers a true HDR experience.

Image Quality

To start with, the KTC M27T6 is one of the cheapest monitors with FALD (full-array local dimming), which is the most important feature if you want good HDR image quality on an LED-backlit display.

It’s actually the most affordable display with VESA’s DisplayHDR 1400 certification.

What’s more, it doesn’t skimp on the number of local dimming zones. With 1152 mini LED dimming zones, you get excellent control over the backlight, resulting in simultaneously bright highlights (up to 1,800-nits) and deep inky blacks.

Apart from the decent full-array local dimming solution that allows for bright highlights without sacrificing black depth, the KTC M27T6 has a wide 96% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors.

Further, the 1440p resolution results in a decent pixel density of 108 PPI (pixels per inch) on the 27″ viewable screen of the monitor, meaning that you’ll get plenty of screen space with sharp details and text.

While the image won’t be as sharp as that of a 27″ 4K display, it will still look crisp while being significantly less demanding to drive – and you won’t have to use any scaling.

The monitor’s VA panel also ensures 178° wide viewing angles (with minor VA gamma/saturation shift), as well as a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

While the KTC M27T6 still has some minor ghosting behind fast-moving objects, it’s not nearly as noticeable as it is with traditional high refresh rate VA panels.

Moving on, the KTC M27T6 supports a variable refresh rate for tear-free gameplay up to 180FPS, though you’ll get the typical VRR brightness flickering (in some scenes) associated with VA and OLED panels.

Other features include Black Equalize (improves visibility in dark scenes by manipulating the gamma curvature), crosshair overlays, various picture presets, on-screen timers and a refresh rate tracker.

Check out our full KTC M27T6 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 130mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 45° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

About The Monitor

The KTC M27T6S is similar to the M27T6, but it has an IPS panel and a lower-tier DisplayHDR 1000 certification instead.

Image Quality

Thanks to its IPS panel, the M27T6S has a faster response time for no ghosting behind fast-moving objects in dark scenes. It also offers smooth VRR performance and wider viewing angles.

The downside is that it has a lower native contrast ratio, resulting in more noticeable blooming in demanding scenes and not quite as deep blacks. However, thanks to its 1152 dimming zones and an algorithm that aims to minimize blooming, the HDR image quality is still excellent.

Ultimately, the choice between these two monitors comes down to which of these features matters more to you.

Check out our KTC M27T6S in-depth review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 135mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 45° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

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

About The Monitor

In case you want a smaller 24.5″ sized monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 25M2S.

Image Quality

This monitor has fewer dimming zones (576), but they’re spread across a smaller screen, so you still get decent backlight control.

It has a high 1000 nits peak brightness, a wide 99% DCI-P3 and 98% Adobe RGB color gamut and a high 240Hz refresh rate with VRR support for smooth and tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS.

Design & Connectivity

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

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports (limited to 144Hz but with HDMI 2.1 VRR support), dual 3W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

The KTC M27P6 provides you with the Dual Mode feature, allowing you to swap between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz!

Image Quality

The KTC M27P6 has a wide 98% DCI-P3 and 97% Adobe RGB color gamut coverage and a high 1800-nit peak brightness for HDR content.

While the difference between 4K and 1440p is not that noticeable on a 27″ monitor for watching videos and playing games, details and text are a lot sharper when it comes to regular desktop use, office-related work, photo/video editing, etc.

So, if you have a powerful enough GPU for high frame rate gaming at 4K, the KTC M27P6 is worth the investment.

The monitor also has a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time and VRR support up to 320FPS.

Other supported features include crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and Black Equalize (improves visibility in dark scenes).

Check out our full KTC M27P6 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, a headphone jack, built-in KVM and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

The KTC M27P6S is similar to the M27P6, but it doubles the local dimming zone count to 2304 for improved backlight control and features a glossy screen surface for a more vivid image.

Image Quality

Thanks to its 2304 dimming zones, the M27P6S offers better backlight control, with KTC focusing on further reducing blooming artifacts.

It also features a glossy screen surface instead of a matte anti-glare coating, resulting in a more vivid image without the added graininess. However, the glossy finish is more reflective, so you’ll need to be mindful of the lighting in your room.

The only downside compared to the older M27P6 is that its HDR calibration isn’t as accurate in terms of saturation and color temperature. That said, the overall image quality is still good and immersive, and we hope a future firmware update will improve the calibration.

Check out our full KTC M27P6S review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, a headphone jack, built-in KVM and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

The LG 27GM950B is a 27″ 5K 165Hz IPS gaming monitor with a 2304-zone mini LED FALD backlight!

Image Quality

The LG 27GM950B doubles the local dimming zone count of a typical 1152-zone mini LED FALD display for even better backlight control, while keeping the stellar 1250-nit peak brightness!

On top of that, it has a wide 99% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, a fast 1ms GtG pixel response time speed and 5K resolution with 218 PPI (pixels per inch) for exceptional detail clarity.

You can also drop the resolution to 2560×1440 to unlock a higher 330Hz refresh rate for a bump in motion clarity in fast-paced games.

In addition, there’s the AI Upscaling technology and hardware calibration support, as well as typical gaming features, such as VRR support, MBR, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, Black Stabilizer, etc.

Design & Connectivity

The stand offers tilt, height, swivel and pivot adjustments, and it’s VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

The screen has a matte anti-glare coating that’s efficient at eliminating reflections, but adds a bit of graininess to the image.

Connectivity options include DP 2.1 with UHBR20, two HDMI 2.1 ports, two USB-A 3.0 ports, a headphone jack, dual 7W integrated speakers and USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD.

Alternatives

More 27″ 5K 165Hz IPS mini LED monitors with 2304-zone FALD are expected in 2026. MSI plans to release a model with a glossy screen surface, the MSI MPG 271KRAW16.

About The Monitor

The Acer XV325QK V3 is one of the best 32″ mini LED displays currently available.

Image Quality

The monitor boasts an exceptional color gamut with 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color space coverage, Delta E < 2 factory calibration, a high peak brightness of up to 1,000-nits and a rapid 1ms quoted GtG pixel response time.

It supports VRR for tear-free gameplay up to 160FPS at 4K or 320FPS at 1080p via its Dual Mode feature.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and offers height adjustment, swivel, tilt, pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, two DP 1.4 inputs with DSC and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

The Innocn 32M2V (2026 model) doubles the local dimming zone count of typical mini LED displays, with 2304 zones for even more precise backlight control.

Image Quality

With 2304 dimming zones, the Innocn 32M2V delivers noticeably less blooming in demanding scenes while retaining its impressive 1000 nits peak brightness.

It also offers a wide 99% DCI-P3 and 100% Adobe RGB color gamut, a fast 1ms GtG response time, and Delta E < 2 factory calibration. Unfortunately, it doesn’t feature a Dual Mode option for running at a higher refresh rate at a lower resolution.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers up to 80mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 25° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include a dual-USB 3.0 hub (two downstream USB-A ports, USB-B), two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, two 5W integrated speakers, and built-in KVM.

Best Mini LED UltraWide HDR Monitor

Want an ultrawide monitor with a mini LED backlight for proper HDR support? You’ll find all the best models right here!

About The Monitor

If you want an ultrawide monitor with a mini LED backlight, check out the Acer X34 X0!

Image Quality

The Acer Predator X34 X0 is a 34″ 3440×1440 200Hz ultrawide gaming monitor based on a 1500R curved VA panel with a high native contrast ratio, a 1000 nits peak brightness and 1152 dimming zones.

So, there’s some minor ghosting behind fast-moving objects, but you get deeper blacks with fewer blooming artifacts.

The 21:9 ultrawide format provides you with a wider field of view in games and extra horizontal screen space for productivity work. It’s basically a 27″ 1440p monitor with around 30% extra width.

It also has a wide 99% DCI-P3 color gamut and plenty of useful features, including crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, VRR support, 22″ and 24″ emulation modes, and Black Boost (improves visibility in dark scenes).

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 120mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 20° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

In case you want a larger mini LED ultrawide display, you’ll have to go all in for the Samsung G95NC. Samsung previously offered 49″ 32:9 mini LED models, but these have been discontinued and replaced with this gigantic 57″ 7680×2160 beast.

Image Quality

The G95NC is comparable to two 32″ 4K monitors sitting next to each other, just without the bezels in between them.

This 57″ super-ultrawide gaming monitor has a screen resolution of 7680×2160, so you will need a powerful PC rig to do it justice.

Keep in mind that the RTX 40-series GPUs don’t support the maximum resolution of this monitor – they’re limited to 120Hz at 7680×2160, whereas RTX 50-series and AMD’s 7000-series or newer cards support 240Hz.

The Samsung Odyssey G9/G95NC S57CG95 has a peak brightness of 1300 nits for <10% white windows and up to 800 nits for 100% white windows. Thanks to its 2392-zone mini LED FALD backlight, blooming is minimal, though still noticeable in demanding scenes.

Finally, you get a respectable 95% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed and the standard gaming feature set, including VRR support up to 240Hz.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 120mm, -5°/12° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a steep 1000R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include DP 2.1, three HDMI 2.1 ports, a headphone jack, two USB-A 3.0 ports and two USB-B ports for the integrated KVM functionality.

Best UltraWide OLED HDR Monitors

Don’t want to deal with blooming artifacts of mini LED monitors? Want an instantaneous pixel response time and an infinite contrast ratio without backlight bleeding? An OLED monitor is for you!

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 offers big improvements over the previous-gen ultrawide panel, making it the best 34″ 3440×1440 monitor you can buy!

Image Quality

To start with, the 341CQR X36 offers a new True Black 500 panel, which improves brightness from 250-nits to 300-nits for 100% APL, from 450-nits to 500-nits for 10% APL and from 1000-nits to 1300-nits for 3% APL for a notably brighter image quality.

In addition, it offers MSI’s EOTF Boost HDR mode that improves HDR brightness performance by combining the Peak 1300 nits and True Black 500 modes.

Next, it has a new V-stripe RGB subpixel layout for virtually no fringing on small text and fine details! So, it’s a huge upgrade over the popular first-gen models, such as the Dell AW3423DW and the Dell AW3425DW.

On top of that, you get a higher 360Hz refresh rate with all the features found on the previous-gen model, as well as some additional tools, such as MBR up to 180FPS and an AI Care Sensor that can automatically shut down the screen when it detects that no one is in front of the screen, and turn it back on once it detects someone.

Check out our in-depth MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

Another big advantage of the new model is the improved DarkArmor Finish, which increases black depth by 30% by removing the magenta cast and offers 2.5x better scratch resistance.

It has a robust design with -5°/15° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 10° pivot, up to 110mm height adjustment and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 2.1 with UHBR13.5, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 98W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack and integrated KVM.

Alternatives

The 341CQR X36 model is often out of stock, so if you can’t get it or want something similar but cheaper, check out the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 variant.

It has a lower 280Hz refresh rate, no DP 2.1, lower 15W PD over USB-C, no USB hub or built-in KVM and no AI Care Sensor, but it can be found for just $750 yet it offers the same viewing experience with 1300 nits 3% APL peak brightness, RGB subpixel layout and the upgraded screen coating.

Other alternatives include the ASUS PG34WCDN with 360Hz and DP 2.1 with UHBR20, but it goes for $1300, whereas the 341CQR X36 can be found for $900. As for the 280Hz models, there’s the Dell AW3426DW for $800.

There’s also the MSI 341QPXW14G with a 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz flat-screen panel for $750.

About The Monitor

If you want a larger ultrawide HDR monitor, check out the LG 39GS95QE!

Image Quality

A lot of gamers prefer ultrawide displays larger than the most popular 34″ models, mainly in the 38″ – 39″ form factor range. However, they also prefer the screen resolution to scale up for that high pixel density, in this case, that would be 3840×1600 for the same ~110 PPI of the 34″ 3440×1440 models.

Unfortunately, the LG 39GS95QE has the same 3440×1440 resolution as those 34″ models, so while you get a bigger screen and the same amount of screen real estate, text and fine details won’t be as sharp.

You get a pixel density of roughly 95 PPI, which is the same as that of a 24″ 1080p or a 32″ 2560×1440 display. So, the details are still going to be reasonably sharp. To help illustrate the size of this monitor, you can think of the LG 39GS95QE as a 32″ 2560×1440 display with ~30% extra width.

It uses LG’s MLA+ W-OLED panel with improved brightness of up to 1300-nits peak (for small HDR highlights) and 275-nits for 100% APL (Average Picture Level, white window size). However, its colors aren’t quite as bright and saturated as that of QD-OLED panels, but you still get an excellent 98.5% DCI-P3 gamut coverage.

Further, this LG’s W-OLED panel still uses the older RWBG (instead of their newer RGWB) subpixel layout that will cause minor fringing on small text and fine details. This isn’t noticeable in videos and games, but it can be distracting if you plan on doing a lot of work that involves reading and typing.

Finally, the LG 39GS95QE has a high 240Hz refresh rate, which in addition to OLED’s instantaneous pixel response time speed ensures buttery-smooth performance. VRR is supported as well with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certifications for tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -10°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a steep 800R curvature for added immersion and a bit heavier matte anti-glare coating that adds some graininess to the image (mainly noticeable on solid colors) but it efficiently prevents reflections.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, a headphone jack (with DTS Headphone:X support) and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• ASUS ROG Swift PG39WCDM – ASUS’ model based on the same panel with KVM, USB-C (90W Power Delivery, DP Alt Mode), BFI up to 120Hz and a better 3-year burn-in warranty. No word on pricing and availability yet though.

About The Monitor

If you want a 39″ ultrawide monitor with a high resolution, the Dell AW3926QW is for you!

Image Quality

The Dell AW3926QW features a 5120×2160 screen resolution, which provides you with a high pixel density of 144.34 PPI (pixels per inch). So, you’re basically getting a 32″ 4K display with ~30% extra horizontal screen space!

It has a strong 1300-nits peak brightness for 1.5% APL and 300-nits for 100% APL, as well as an RGB stripe subpixel layout for no fringing on small text and fine details.

Next, it has a maximum refresh rate of 165Hz, but you can drop the resolution to 2560×1080 for 330Hz. You also get a lot of useful features, such as VRR, Dolby Vision, screen emulation modes (25″, 27″, 32″), etc.

Design & Connectivity

The stand offers height adjustment up to 110mm, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 5° pivot and +/- 20 ° swivel adjustments, as well as 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DP 2.1 (UHBR20), two HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC), USB-C with 90W PD and DP Alt Mode, two USB-A ports, USB-B, a headphone jack and built-in KVM functionality.

The screen has a more moderate 1500R curvature, which is a welcome change from the previous-gen 800R curvature that most users found too steep.

It has a glossy screen surface for a more vivid image quality without the graininess associated with matte anti-glare coatings. However, you have to keep in mind the lighting in your room, as direct light hitting the screen causes mirror-like reflections.

Alternatives

The LG 39GX950B has a panel with a higher brightness – 1500-nits for 1.5% APL and 335-nits for 100% APL, as well as higher color luminance, but it has the RGWB subpixel layout that can cause minor fringing on small text and fine details. However, thanks to its high pixel density, the fringing isn’t that noticeable.

Another difference is that the LG 39GX950B has a matte anti-glare coating instead of a glossy screen surface, and it doesn’t have built-in KVM, so you’ll have to pick between the two according to your personal preference.

About The Monitor

The LG 45GX900A is a 45″ 3440×1440 240Hz ultrawide OLED gaming monitor, but it has a steep 800R screen curvature.

Image Quality

It has an MLA+ W-OLED panel that can reach up to 1,300-nits for small 1.5% APL, 750-nits for 10% APL and 275-nits for 100% APL.

The 3440×1440 resolution on the monitor’s 44.5″ viewable screen results in a mediocre pixel density of 83.8 PPI, similar to 1080p on a 27″ display. However, this isn’t as noticeable given the typical viewing distance. It’s also significantly less demanding on your GPU than the 5K2K resolution.

Other than that, it has a wide 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut, VRR support up to 240Hz and standard gaming features, such as Black Stabilizer, crosshair overlays and a refresh rate tracker.

There’s also built-in webOS smart functionality for streaming apps.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -1°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, two USB-A 3.0 ports, dual 7W integrated speakers and a headphone jack with DTS Headphone:X support.

About The Monitor

If you want a 45″ OLED monitor with a higher screen resolution, you’re going to love the LG 45GX950A!

Image Quality

The LG 45GX950A has a screen resolution of 5120×2160 (5K2K), which results in a high pixel density of 125 PPI! So, not only do you get a huge screen for an immersive viewing experience, but you also get plenty of screen real estate with sharp details!

Moreover, it has the improved RGWB subpixel layout, so fringing on small text and fine details is completely gone! MLA+ technology is present as well, allowing for the high 1300-nit peak brightness for 1.5% APL and 275-nits for 100% APL.

Other specifications include 98.5% DCI-P3 gamut coverage with an sRGB emulation mode, typical gaming features such as Black Stabilizer and crosshair overlays, PiP/PbP support and even hardware calibration!

The monitor also has a Dual Mode, allowing you to switch to the 2560×1080 resolution with a higher 330Hz refresh rate. However, pixel density is quite low here, resulting in a blurry image, so this feature is only useful for competitive fast-paced games and if you’re not too sensitive to low PPI.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 120mm, +10°/15° tilt, +/- 10° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a steep 800R curvature for added immersion and a bit heavier matte anti-glare coating that’s very efficient at diffusing reflections, but adds some graininess to the image (only slightly noticeable on solid colors).

Connectivity options include DP 2.1 (UHBR 13.5), two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, two USB-A ports, a headphone jack and dual 10W integrated speakers.

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 491CQPX is the best super-ultrawide gaming monitor with an OLED panel!

Image Quality

The MSI MPG 491CQPX brings all of the advantages of OLED (infinite contrast and instant response times) to the 49″ super-ultrawide form factor that many gamers love.

It uses Samsung’s QD-OLED panel, which means high peak brightness and vibrant colors. It’s a third-gen panel with a better subpixel layout, so fringing on small text and fine details is barely an issue now.

You’ll also find plenty of useful features, including VRR up to 240Hz (FreeSync Premium Pro certified), Black Equalizer, crosshair overlays and PiP/PbP.

Design & Connectivity

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

It uses the same screen coating as other QD-OLED panels, meaning that the image is more vivid, but also more reflective, and it has a moderate 1800R screen curvature for extra immersion.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 98W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• MSI MPG 491CQP – the cheaper model with 144Hz
• Samsung OLED G9 – Samsung’s model that’s usually more expensive yet doesn’t have USB-C or KVM

In the first half of 2027, we’re expecting 49″ 5120×1440 QD-OLED models with a higher 360Hz refresh rate, higher 1300 nits 3% APL peak brightness and most likely an RGB subpixel layout as well.

Best OLED HDR Monitors

Would you rather have an OLED HDR monitor with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio? Here are the best models available!

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 is one of the best 27″ HDR gaming monitors you can get, combining a 4th-Gen QD-OLED panel with a rapid 500Hz refresh rate and True Black 500 certification.

Image Quality

OLED technology delivers an infinite contrast ratio and near-instantaneous pixel response time, resulting in deep blacks, excellent HDR image quality and highly responsive gameplay.

The biggest advantage of OLED displays for image quality is their infinite contrast ratio, as each pixel can individually turn off to produce true blacks. Since there’s no backlight, OLED monitors are also free from backlight bleeding, blooming, IPS glow and similar backlight-related artifacts.

The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 also delivers vibrant colors thanks to its wide 99.3% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, with an sRGB mode available. It also offers wide viewing angles and true 10-bit color depth support, while its True Black 500 certification ensures a decent HDR brightness level.

While OLED displays are generally dimmer than most LED-backlit monitors, the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 can maintain around 300 nits on a 100% white window and reach up to 1000 nits for small HDR highlights. This is more than enough for everyday SDR use and provides a punchy HDR image.

The main downside is the risk of permanent image retention or burn-in when displaying bright static elements for extended periods. However, with sensible usage and the monitor’s built-in burn-in prevention features, this shouldn’t be a major concern for most users.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the monitor uses a triangular RGB subpixel layout that can cause some minor color fringing on small text and fine details, but this isn’t noticeable in games and videos.

The 271QR X50 also features an AI Sensor that can automatically turn off the display when it detects that nobody is in front of it and wake it up when it detects someone is present.

Other features include VRR support up to 500Hz, BFI support up to 250FPS, Night Vision, customizable crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and more.

Check our in-depth review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 monitor has a robust design with a fully ergonomic stand, including -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 90° pivot, up to 110mm height adjustment and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, DisplayPort 2.1 with the highest UHBR20 transmission mode, a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and up to 98W Power Delivery, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, KVM and a headphone jack.

The screen has a semi-glossy finish, which makes the image more vivid as there’s no graininess associated with matte anti-glare coatings.

However, the screen is more reflective, and without a polarizer, blacks appear raised under direct lighting. As long as no light is aimed directly at the screen, this isn’t an issue.

Alternatives

High-end models

There are high-end 27″ 1440p 540Hz alternatives based on LG’s W-OLED panel with a 1500-nits 1.5% APL peak brightness and 720p 720Hz Dual Mode.

The 1280×720 resolution on a 27″ sized screen has a very low pixel density of 54 PPI, and the image will be additionally blurry since the monitor is displaying a non-native resolution, so the usability of this mode is very limited.

Although these W-OLED panels have a higher specified white luminance, their color luminance is lower than that of QD-OLED panels, resulting in lower overall perceived brightness.

The ASUS PG27AQWP-W and ASUS PG27AQWP-G models have glossy coatings that, unlike the semi-glossy finish of QD-OLED displays, don’t raise black levels under direct lighting. They are still reflective, so you have to mind the lighting in your room. These models are also a bit more expensive ($1,100+).

There’s the cheaper LG 27GX790B 1440p 540Hz W-OLED variant with 720p 720Hz Dual Mode, which can be found on sale for $680. It has a matte anti-glare coating that adds some graininess to the image (mostly noticeable on solid colors).

So, unless you really want the 720p 720Hz Dual Mode, we recommend going with the 1440p 500Hz QD-OLED models, such as the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 or the cheaper model without USB-C and KVM, the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50.

Upcoming models

In December 2026, we’re expecting monitors based on a new 27″ 1440p 320Hz QD-OLED panel with a higher 1300-nit 3% APL peak brightness, such as the MSI MAG OLED 271QPX32.

For Q1 2027, there are 27″ 1440p 400Hz QD-OLED models planned with an RGB stripe subpixel layout for sharp text without fringing, such as the Gigabyte MO27Q40. We assume these will also have the improved 1300-nit 3% APL peak brightness.

Budget & mid-range models

If you don’t need 500Hz, you can also find cheaper 360Hz, 280Hz and 240Hz QD-OLED models, though with a bit lower brightness for 100% and 10% APL with DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification.

We find that the Philips 27M2N8500 with 360Hz offers the best value for money if you can find it on sale for $400. If it’s not available, check out the AOC Q27G40SDE and the Dell AW2725DF based on the same panel.

We recommend avoiding models based on the QD-OLED Edge panels, which can be found for around $350 but have a lower peak brightness. They can only reach 200 nits for 100% APL (whereas regular panels reach 250 nits) and only 400 nits for 3% APL in HDR (instead of the full 1000 nits).

If your budget is around $350, we recommend getting a W-OLED model instead, such as the Gigabyte GO27Q24G or the LG 27GX704A with glossy coatings. These can reach up to 1300 nits for 1.5% APL, but have an RWBG subpixel layout with more fringing.

Finally, as an alternative to the Philips 27M2N8500, if you want a 1440p 280Hz Tandem W-OLED model with a matte anti-glare coating or a true glossy screen surface, check out the Gigabyte MO27Q28G and the LG 27GX700A (matte anti-glare) and the Gigabyte MO27Q28GR (glossy) for ~$450 on sale.

These have an RGWB subpixel layout, which has less fringing than RWBG and it’s more similar to the triangular RGB layout of QD-OLED. They are also a bit brighter, as they reach up to 1500 nits for 1.5% APL, but their color luminance is not as high as that of QD-OLED.

There are over a hundred 27″ 1440p high refresh rate OLED monitors available, so to ensure you’re getting the model that’s most suited for your budget and personal preference, be sure to visit our dedicated OLED Monitors article.

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for a 27″ OLED gaming monitor with 4K UHD resolution, the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 offers excellent value for the money.

Image Quality

Thanks to its QD-OLED panel, it delivers an infinite contrast ratio, an exceptionally wide 99.3% DCI-P3 color gamut, true 10-bit color depth and 178° viewing angles. It can also reach up to 1000 nits for small HDR highlights (3% APL) while maintaining a respectable 250 nits at 100% APL.

On top of the excellent image quality, the high pixel density of 166 PPI largely eliminates the text clarity issues associated with the panel’s unusual subpixel layout, so there’s no noticeable color fringing on small text and fine details.

The MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 also features a dedicated sRGB mode and a range of gaming features, including crosshair overlays, Night Vision, on-screen timers, VRR support up to 240Hz, advanced OLED Care and more.

Design & Connectivity

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

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

The monitor has the same semi-glossy finish as most QD-OLED panels.

Alternatives

• ASUS XG27UCDMG – it has USB-C with 90W PD, KVM, BFI up to 120Hz (making it a great option for console gamers), but it goes for $960 ($860 on sale), whereas the 272UP X24 can be found for $650
• Gigabyte MO27U2 – with USB-C (18W PD) and KVM for $650
• Acer X27 X1 – with USB-C (65W PD) and KVM for $600 – $800
• MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED E16 – a cheaper version with a 165Hz maximum refresh rate

About The Monitor

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM is a 27″ 4K 240Hz gaming monitor featuring the latest W-OLED panel with a true RGB-stripe subpixel layout for sharp text without noticeable fringing.

Image Quality

The biggest advantage of the new W-OLED panel is its RGB-stripe subpixel layout, which eliminates the colored fringing that can occur on small text and fine details with other OLED subpixel layouts.

That said, 27″ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitors with a triangular RGB subpixel layout already offered excellent text clarity thanks to their high pixel density, so fringing wasn’t a major issue to begin with.

Since the ASUS PG27UCWM no longer uses a white subpixel, its white luminance is lower than that of the latest RGWB Tandem OLED panels. It reaches up to 250 nits at 100% APL, compared to 335 nits, and up to 1000 nits at 1.5% APL, compared to 1500 nits on the RGWB panels.

The good news is that the new RGB W-OLED panels have significantly higher color luminance than previous-generation W-OLED panels. So, despite the lower white luminance, the overall perceived brightness is improved on the new RGB W-OLED models. Color luminance still doesn’t quite match that of QD-OLED panels, but it’s much closer than before.

Another downside is that the new RGB W-OLED panels don’t track the EOTF curve as accurately as previous-generation W-OLED models.

As with QD-OLED monitors, the PG27UCWM offers a True Black 400 mode that provides accurate HDR reproduction but limits peak brightness to around 450 nits.

There’s also a Console HDR mode that allows the monitor to reach its full 1000 nits peak brightness, but at the cost of image accuracy. In this mode, dark scenes are brighter than intended, resulting in raised shadows and midtones.

The ASUS PG27UCWM also features a 1080p 480Hz Dual Mode, which is finally available on 27″ OLED monitors. While 1080p still looks somewhat blurry on a 27″ screen, it’s noticeably sharper than the same resolution on 32″ models.

It also supports BFI (Black Frame Insertion) at 120FPS, which improves motion clarity by making 120FPS content appear as clear as 240Hz. However, BFI cuts brightness in half, increases input latency and cannot be used simultaneously with HDR or VRR. Still, it’s a useful option for consoles and PC games where you’re limited to 120FPS.

Other useful features include VRR support, 24.5″ screen-size emulation, OLED Anti-Flicker, Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays, Dolby Vision support and the Neo Proximity Sensor, which can automatically dim or turn off the display when it detects that nobody is in front of it.

Design & Connectivity

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

Connectivity options include DP 2.1 with full UHBR20 speed, two HDMI 2.1 ports with 48 Gbps, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, USB-B, three USB-A 3.0 ports and a built-in KVM switch.

Alternatives

At the moment, there are no other models based on this panel available. While the ASUS PG27UCWM offers excellent HDR image quality and performance with plenty of premium features, it’s rather expensive – almost double the price of something like the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED X24 with fairly similar image quality.

It’s also almost $350 more expensive than the XG27UCDMG, which has a lot of similar features (minus the DP 2.1 port). So, it’s up to you whether the TrueBlack glossy coating, DP 2.1, 1080p 480Hz Dual Mode and Dolby Vision are worth the extra cost.

We recommend waiting for other manufacturers to release their (likely more affordable) models based on this panel, unless you’re willing to go all-in on the PG27UCWM, that is, if you can put all of its premium features to good use.

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 is one of the best 32″ OLED gaming monitors currently available.

Image Quality

The 322UR uses a newer panel with True Black 500 certification, increasing the brightness from 250 to 300 nits at 100% APL and from 450 to 500 nits at 10% APL compared to the previous-generation 32″ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panel.

It still uses a triangular RGB subpixel layout that can cause some minor color fringing on small text and fine details. However, thanks to the monitor’s high pixel density, this isn’t noticeable during everyday use for most users.

The monitor is factory-calibrated to Delta E < 2 for both sRGB and DCI-P3 modes and offers a wide range of gaming features, including Night Vision, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker, BFI (Black Frame Insertion) and more.

Additionally, the AI Care Sensor can automatically turn the monitor off when it detects that nobody is in front of it and turn it back on when someone returns. Other AI Care features include Pixel Shift, Static Screen Detection and more, helping to reduce the risk of OLED burn-in.

Check out our in-depth MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 10° pivot for balancing and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

It has a heatsink for cooling and a semi-glossy screen finish for a more vivid image, but it’s reflective and raises the black level when hit with direct lighting.

The new panel removes the magenta tint under direct lighting for 40% deeper blacks and has 2.5 times better scratch resistance than previous-gen panels.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 2.1 with full UHBR20 speed, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps and CEC support, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 98W Power Delivery, a dual-USB 3.0 hub (2 downstream + 1 upstream Type-B), a headphone jack and built-in KVM functionality.

Alternatives

• MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 – cheaper version without built-in KVM, AI Care Sensor, and lower 15W PD over USB-C
• ASUS PG32UCDM3 – more premium version with Dolby Vision and BFI at 120Hz support (making it better for console gaming)
• Gigabyte MO32U24
• BenQ EX321UZ

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for a 32″ 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with a 1080p 480Hz Dual Mode, the ASUS XG32UQWMS is worth considering.

Image Quality

The ASUS XG32UQWMS uses a new Tandem W-OLED panel with a peak brightness of 335 nits at 100% APL and up to 1500 nits at 1.5% APL. This is an improvement over previous-generation models such as the ASUS XG32UCWMG, which reached 275 nits at 100% APL and 1300 nits at 1.5% APL.

However, the bigger improvement comes from the panel’s color luminance, thanks to Tandem OLED technology. It offers a 25% larger color volume for brighter and more vibrant colors, resulting in higher overall perceived brightness. Color luminance is now much closer to that of QD-OLED panels, though it still falls slightly behind.

The ASUS XG32UQWMS also features a Dual Mode that lets you switch between 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz modes within just a few seconds.

Naturally, 1920×1080 looks somewhat blurry when stretched across a 31.5″ screen since it’s a non-native resolution. However, with a bit of distance from the display, the reduced sharpness is less noticeable in games and videos, while the 480Hz refresh rate delivers exceptional motion clarity.

The monitor uses an RGWB subpixel layout that can cause some minor color fringing on small text and fine details. However, thanks to its high pixel density, this isn’t a major issue during everyday use.

Other features include VRR support up to 240Hz (480Hz at 1080p), Shadow Boost, a refresh rate tracker, BFI up to 120Hz and customizable crosshair overlays.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 110mm, +/- 25° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has ASUS’ TrueBlack glossy coating, which offers a more vivid image quality (but it’s also more reflective). Moreover, unlike QD-OLED’s semi-glossy finish, it doesn’t raise blacks when hit by direct lighting.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, two downstream USB-A 3.0 ports, USB-B and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

The ASUS PG32UCWM uses a new Tandem W-OLED panel with a true RGB-stripe subpixel layout for sharper text and fine details, though it has lower white luminance than other recent W-OLED panels.

Image Quality

Since it doesn’t have a white subpixel like previous-generation W-OLED panels, the PG32UCWM delivers sharper text without the colored fringing that can occur on fine details with other OLED subpixel layouts.

However, fringing was already relatively subtle on those panels thanks to their high pixel density, so the improved text clarity will mainly benefit users who are particularly sensitive to it.

The lack of a white subpixel also reduces white luminance to 250 nits at 100% APL and 1000 nits at 1.5% APL. On the other hand, color luminance is improved by up to 27% compared to previous-generation panels, resulting in very similar overall perceived brightness (with more vibrant colors) despite the lower white luminance.

Other features include Dolby Vision support, a Neo Proximity Sensor, VRR, BFI, Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and PiP/PbP.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 80mm, +/- 15° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DP 2.1 with full UHBR20 speed, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, three downstream USB-A 3.0 ports, USB-B, a headphone jack and built-in KVM.

About The Monitor

Looking for a larger OLED monitor? A lot of gamers absolutely love LG’s 42″ C6 TV and find its size manageable as a desktop monitor.

Image Quality

For most people, a 42″ screen will be too big for regular desktop use. However, if you don’t mind its size, the LG OLED42C6 offers exceptional value for the money as it can be found for $1100.

It offers a similar image quality to that of other OLED displays, with wide viewing angles, a wide color gamut, an infinite contrast ratio and decent brightness. 4K UHD resolution also results in a similar pixel density of 106 PPI on the 42″ sized screens.

Motion clarity is not as smooth due to the lower 165Hz refresh rate, but you still get instantaneous pixel response time and VRR support.

Since it is a TV, you also get all the smart features and even Dolby Vision support.

Design & Connectivity

The LG OLED42C6 has a design with legs to better fit on a regular PC desk, but there are no ergonomic adjustments apart from VESA mount compatibility. It has a glossy screen finish for a more vibrant image quality, but it’s reflective.

Connectivity options include four HDMI 2.1 ports, RJ45, tuner, composite-in, both analog and digital audio jacks, two USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and dual 10W built-in speakers (no subwoofer).

Conclusion

Found the best HDR monitor for you?

Feel free to leave us any questions you might have in the comments below!

All in all, we recommend the MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED X28 (or MPG 341CQR X36 if you want a higher refresh rate and USB-C/KVM) and the Dell AW3926QW (or the LG 39GX950B in case you prefer matte coatings) if you want an ultrawide model.

Don’t like ultrawide formats? We recommend the MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 and the MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X24 (or their cheaper cut-down variants without USB-C PD, KVM, etc., the MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED X24 and the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50.

Of course, if you’re too worried about burn-in and/or would prefer a brighter image, the mini LED models will suit you better. We recommend the M27P6S as the best value model, but if you can afford something more extravagant, the Samsung Neo G95NC won’t disappoint you.

As far as budget models go, the 1440p mini LED models offer excellent value for the price, while the Philips 27M2N8500 is a great OLED option for just $400.