Ultra-fast monitors for competitive esports.
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The OLED speed king combines 240Hz with 0.03ms response time. Motion clarity that makes traditional LCDs look like they're smearing. True blacks and 1000+ nit HDR, now $499 (down from $699 list).
QD-OLED at 360Hz pushes refresh rates to new heights. The smoothest motion possible with Samsung's QD-OLED technology for superior color volume.
The esports tournament standard with DyAc 2 motion blur reduction at 540Hz. What CS2 pros demand when every frame matters.
The world's fastest OLED at 480Hz with MLA+ technology for 1300 nit peak brightness. Anti-glare coating and DisplayPort 2.1 make it future-proof for competitive gaming.
QD-OLED at just $350, nearly $150 less than the next cheapest OLED monitor on this list. Samsung's QD-OLED panel delivers 240Hz with 0.03ms response and 99% DCI-P3 coverage at an unbeatable price.
| Product | Speed · 35% | Input Lag · 25% | Panel Quality · 20% | Features · 10% | Value · 10% | Score | Price |
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1ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9.7 | Check price → |
2Alienware AW2725DF | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9.6 | Check price → |
3BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9.0 | Check price → |
4LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 8.9 | Check price → |
5AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 8.3 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 8.8 | Check price → |
| #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 | |
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| Product |  |  |  |  |  |
| Brand | ASUS | Alienware | BenQ | LG | AOC |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | 540Hz | 480Hz | 240Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | QD-OLED | TN | WOLED | QD-OLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG | 0.5ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
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240Hz+ monitors are for competitive players where every frame matters. Prioritize response time, minimal motion blur, and low input lag over color accuracy. TN panels are fastest; IPS offers better viewing angles.
We score monitors on pixel response time, input lag, motion clarity, and VRR performance, drawing on published specifications, measurements from independent expert reviewers, and verified owner feedback.
Response time and motion clarity
System latency
Colors and viewing angles
G-Sync, FreeSync, etc.
Performance per dollar