Monitor Rankings & Ladder

Monitor rankings and ladder chart with 129 entries (1440p, 4K+, 1080p, Ultrawide). Switch between gaming, single-core, multi-core, efficiency and value; AMD, Intel and NVIDIA side by side. Data updated 2026-11-01.

1440p Monitor

  1. ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W — ASUS · 2025-11 · 1440p 540 Hz tandem WOLED, the extreme esports choice.
  2. MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 — MSI · 2025-09 · 1440p 500 Hz QD-OLED with DP 2.1 and 98 W USB-C.
  3. Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF — Samsung · 2025-05 · Samsung 1440p 500 Hz QD-OLED with anti-glare and superb motion clarity.
  4. ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP — ASUS · 2024-10 · The first 1440p 480 Hz OLED, built for esports; DP 1.4 relies on DSC.
  5. LG UltraGear 27GX790A — LG · 2025-03 · 1440p 480 Hz WOLED with top-tier motion clarity and DP 2.1.
  6. MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED — MSI · 2024-02 · Premium 1440p 360 Hz QD-OLED with fuller I/O and KVM.
  7. Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 — Gigabyte · 2024-05 · 1440p 360 Hz QD-OLED with KVM at a fairer price.
  8. MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED — MSI · 2024-03 · 1440p 360 Hz QD-OLED with 90 W USB-C and vivid color.
  9. Alienware AW2725DF — Alienware · 2024-02 · Benchmark 1440p 360 Hz QD-OLED with a three-year burn-in warranty.
  10. Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SD — Samsung · 2024-06 · Samsung 1440p 360 Hz QD-OLED with anti-glare coat and smart features.
  11. ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM — ASUS · 2023-04 · 27" WOLED with a heatsink to curb burn-in; matte coat looks a bit grey.
  12. ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG — ASUS · 2024-06 · Glossy 1440p 240 Hz WOLED with inkier blacks at a lower price.
  13. Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 — Corsair · 2023-07 · Corsair 1440p 240 Hz WOLED with a flexible stand.
  14. LG UltraGear 27GS95QE — LG · 2024-03 · Second-gen 27" WOLED with higher brightness and True Black 400.
  15. AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD — AOC · 2023-07 · 26.5" 1440p 240 Hz WOLED with matte anti-glare and a remote puck.
  16. LG UltraGear 27GR95QE — LG · 2023-01 · First-wave 27" 1440p 240 Hz WOLED; instant response, but dim with a matte coat.
  17. Mini LED Gaming Monitor G Pro 27i — Xiaomi · 2024-03 · 1152-zone Mini LED IPS with bright HDR and outstanding value.
  18. AOC Q27G3XMN — AOC · 2023-08 · 336-zone Mini LED VA with HDR 1000; the budget HDR pick.
  19. ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN — ASUS · 2022-12 · First 1440p 360 Hz IPS with a G-SYNC module and Reflex Analyzer.
  20. ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQMR — ASUS · 2023-05 · 1440p 300 Hz Fast IPS with HDR 600, top of the fast-IPS range.
  21. Samsung Odyssey G7 C27G75T — Samsung · 2020-07 · Classic 1000R 1440p 240 Hz fast VA, quicker than typical VA.
  22. LG UltraGear 27GR83Q — LG · 2023-04 · 1440p 240 Hz IPS with steady color; HDR is in name only.
  23. Gigabyte M27Q X — Gigabyte · 2022-03 · 1440p 240 Hz IPS with KVM to switch between two PCs.
  24. LG UltraGear 27GP850 — LG · 2021-01 · Classic Nano IPS 1440p high-refresh pick with wide gamut and fast response.
  25. Gigabyte G32QC A — Gigabyte · 2021-09 · 32" 1440p curved VA with high contrast for movies and games.
  26. Alienware AW2725DM — Alienware · 2025-03 · Alienware entry 1440p 180 Hz IPS; nice design, plain specs.
  27. ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS — ASUS · 2023-10 · Entry ROG 1440p 180 Hz with USB-C video for laptops.
  28. Samsung Odyssey G5 S27DG500 — Samsung · 2024-05 · Samsung 1440p 180 Hz IPS with height and pivot; steady specs.
  29. Redmi G27Q 2025 — Xiaomi · 2024-12 · Sub-¥1,000 1440p 180 Hz Fast IPS; the stand only tilts.
  30. AOC Q27G4X — AOC · 2024-02 · 1440p 180 Hz Fast IPS with height adjust; balanced and dependable.
  31. Legion R27q-30 — Lenovo · 2023-05 · Legion 1440p 180 Hz Fast IPS with wide gamut and solid build.
  32. Dell G2724D — Dell · 2023-03 · Fast IPS 1440p 165 Hz, factory-calibrated, with a sturdy stand.
  33. MSI MAG 274QRF-QD E2 — MSI · 2023-09 · Quantum-dot Rapid IPS with wide gamut, good for light photo editing.
  34. Koorui 27E6QC — Koorui · 2022-06 · Budget 27" 1440p curved VA; cheap, with average response and stand.
  35. KTC H27T22 — KTC · 2022-09 · Chinese 1440p 165 Hz Fast IPS with height adjust; cheap and capable.
  36. MSI G274QPF E2 — MSI · 2023-08 · Rapid IPS 1440p 180 Hz with height adjust; balanced and affordable.
  37. Samsung Odyssey G5 32" S32CG552 — Samsung · 2023-03 · 32" 1000R curved VA; immersive, with visible dark smearing.
  38. ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A — ASUS · 2023-06 · Entry 1440p 180 Hz Fast IPS; modest brightness and a basic stand.
  39. Dell UltraSharp U2724DE — Dell · 2023-06 · Office 1440p IPS Black at 120 Hz with a 90 W Thunderbolt hub.
  40. P27A2R — Titan Army · 2023-09 · Budget Chinese 1440p 180 Hz IPS with height adjust.

4K+ Monitor

  1. ASUS ROG Swift PG27UCDM — ASUS · 2025-03 · 27-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED; about 166 PPI, among the sharpest OLEDs.
  2. MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED — MSI · 2025-02 · 27-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED, cheaper than the ROG on the same panel, with 98 W USB-C.
  3. Alienware AW2725Q — Alienware · 2025-01 · Alienware 27-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with three-year burn-in warranty.
  4. ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM — ASUS · 2024-01 · Benchmark 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with fanless heatsink and 90 W USB-C.
  5. Alienware AW3225QF — Alienware · 2024-01 · Curved 1700R 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with three-year burn-in warranty.
  6. Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P — Gigabyte · 2024-04 · 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with rare DP 2.1 UHBR20 for full uncompressed bandwidth.
  7. HP OMEN Transcend 32 — HP · 2024-09 · 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with 140 W USB-C to run a laptop on one cable.
  8. MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED — MSI · 2024-03 · One of the cheapest 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLEDs, with a full feature set.
  9. Philips Evnia 32M2N8900 — Philips · 2024-10 · Philips 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with Ambiglow bias lighting.
  10. ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP — ASUS · 2024-07 · 32-inch dual-mode WOLED: 4K 240 Hz or 1080p 480 Hz; brighter, slightly less vivid than QD-OLED.
  11. LG UltraGear 32GS95UE — LG · 2024-05 · LG 32-inch dual-mode WOLED, 4K 240 Hz / 1080p 480 Hz, with built-in speakers.
  12. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SD — Samsung · 2024-05 · Samsung 32-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED with glare-free coating and smart TV apps.
  13. ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ — ASUS · 2022-08 · 42-inch 4K 138 Hz WOLED that doubles as a TV; needs a deep desk.
  14. ASUS ROG Swift PG48UQ — ASUS · 2022-11 · 48-inch 4K 138 Hz WOLED for living-room gaming; low pixel density for office work.
  15. Redmi G Pro 27U — Xiaomi · 2025-04 · 27-inch 4K 160 Hz with 1152-zone Mini LED and a 1080p 320 Hz dual mode; budget HDR value pick.
  16. KTC M27P20 Pro — KTC · 2023-09 · Popular Chinese 27-inch 4K 160 Hz Mini LED with 576 zones; blooming control is average.
  17. Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 G85NB — Samsung · 2022-06 · The first 4K 240 Hz monitor: 1000R VA Mini LED with very high peak brightness.
  18. BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX — BenQ · 2024-05 · 32-inch 4K 144 Hz Mini LED, HDR 1000, good speakers, priced high.
  19. ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX — ASUS · 2021-06 · 1152-zone Mini LED with G-SYNC Ultimate module and HDR 1400; a pricey veteran flagship.
  20. Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 G75NB — Samsung · 2022-06 · Curved 32-inch 4K 165 Hz VA Mini LED; very bright, but visible dark smearing.
  21. Sony INZONE M9 — Sony · 2022-07 · 27-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with 96-zone backlight; suits both PS5 and PC.
  22. Apple Pro Display XDR — Apple · 2019-12 · 32-inch 6K with 576-zone backlight and 1600-nit peaks for pro grading; stand sold separately.
  23. Gigabyte M27U — Gigabyte · 2023-04 · Affordable 27-inch 4K 160 Hz IPS with KVM.
  24. AOC U27G3X — AOC · 2023-01 · 27-inch 4K 160 Hz IPS at an entry-level price.
  25. Dell G3223Q — Dell · 2022-03 · 32-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with HDR 600 and solid build at a fair price.
  26. LG UltraGear 27GR93U — LG · 2023-03 · Entry 27-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with two HDMI 2.1 ports; console-friendly.
  27. MSI MAG 274UPF — MSI · 2022-11 · 27-inch 4K 144 Hz Rapid IPS; a common budget high-refresh 4K.
  28. Dell UltraSharp U3225QE — Dell · 2025-02 · 32-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS Black with a Thunderbolt 4 140 W dock; an all-round office display.
  29. ASUS TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A — ASUS · 2021-10 · 28-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with four HDMI ports for multiple consoles.
  30. Gigabyte M28U — Gigabyte · 2021-08 · Veteran 28-inch 4K 144 Hz value pick with built-in KVM.
  31. Legion Y32p-30 — Lenovo · 2023-01 · Legion 32-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with 75 W USB-C and KVM.
  32. Gigabyte M32U — Gigabyte · 2021-09 · 32-inch 4K 144 Hz IPS with KVM; an entry point to large high-refresh 4K.
  33. Dell UltraSharp U3224KB — Dell · 2023-09 · 32-inch 6K IPS Black with built-in 4K webcam and Thunderbolt 4 dock.
  34. ASUS ProArt PA27JCV — ASUS · 2024-11 · 27-inch 5K pro monitor far cheaper than Apple’s, with 96 W USB-C.
  35. MateView — Huawei · 2021-05 · 28.2-inch 3:2 3840×2560 screen for documents and code, with wireless casting.
  36. ASUS ProArt PA279CRV — ASUS · 2022-10 · 27-inch 4K pro color monitor, factory calibrated and affordable.
  37. Dell UltraSharp U2723QE — Dell · 2022-03 · Benchmark 27-inch 4K IPS Black office monitor: 2000:1 contrast and full USB-C hub.
  38. LG 27UP850 — LG · 2021-04 · 27-inch 4K IPS with 96 W USB-C for single-cable MacBook setups; a common office pick.
  39. Apple Studio Display — Apple · 2022-03 · 27-inch 5K at 218 PPI, sharpest with a Mac; webcam and speakers built in, no HDR.
  40. Samsung ViewFinity S9 S90PC — Samsung · 2023-08 · Samsung 27-inch 5K with webcam and smart TV apps, cheaper than Apple’s.
  41. BenQ PD3225U — BenQ · 2024-04 · 32-inch 4K design monitor with daisy-chainable dual Thunderbolt 3 and Mac-tuned color modes.
  42. LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL — LG · 2019-07 · 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt display co-developed with Apple; old but still used by Mac owners.
  43. Dell S2722QC — Dell · 2021-05 · Entry 27-inch 4K 60 Hz with 65 W USB-C; enough for everyday office work.

1080p Monitor

  1. AOC AGON AG256FS — AOC · 2023-06 · 390 Hz Fast IPS that undercuts ROG equivalents; a value pick for high-refresh esports.
  2. Acer Nitro XV252Q F — Acer · 2021-09 · One of the first mainstream 390 Hz IPS monitors; now cheaper and still a solid FPS choice.
  3. ASUS ROG Strix XG259QNS — ASUS · 2023-03 · 380 Hz Fast IPS with far better color than TN, balancing competitive play and daily use.
  4. ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP — ASUS · 2023-11 · 540 Hz esports TN with a built-in Reflex Latency Analyzer, aimed squarely at pro FPS players.
  5. Alienware AW2524HF — Alienware · 2023-08 · 500 Hz (overclocked) IPS with better color than TN at the same speed and a sturdy stand.
  6. BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X — BenQ · 2024-03 · 540 Hz TN plus DyAc 2: among the clearest esports monitors in motion, at a steep price.
  7. Legion Y25-30 — Lenovo · 2022-09 · 280 Hz IPS with a wide gamut and a good stand; Lenovo’s mainstream esports model.
  8. Legion R25f-30 — Lenovo · 2023-09 · 280 Hz VA with a height-adjustable stand at a low price; you have to live with dark smearing.
  9. MSI MAG 255XF — MSI · 2024-03 · 300 Hz Rapid IPS for little more than an entry price; one of the best-value high-refresh picks.
  10. Samsung Odyssey G4 25" — Samsung · 2022-03 · A 25-inch 240 Hz IPS with a pivoting, height-adjustable stand and a clean design.
  11. ViewSonic XG2431 — ViewSonic · 2021-04 · A 240 Hz IPS known for its PureXP strobing, which delivers superb motion clarity when enabled.
  12. BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K — BenQ · 2022-12 · A 360 Hz TN staple of pro esports; DyAc+ gives excellent motion clarity, color is mediocre.
  13. AOC 25G3ZM — AOC · 2022-10 · 240 Hz VA with high contrast at a low price, though dark smearing is more visible than on IPS.
  14. Philips Evnia 24M2N3200S — Philips · 2023-08 · 180 Hz Fast IPS with a height-adjustable stand; well equipped for an entry price.
  15. AOC 24G4 — AOC · 2023-09 · 180 Hz Fast IPS with a height-adjustable stand: a well-rounded budget gaming monitor.
  16. LG UltraGear 24GS60F — LG · 2024-03 · LG’s entry 180 Hz IPS with sensible tuning; the stand only tilts.
  17. Gigabyte GS27F — Gigabyte · 2023-05 · A 27-inch 1080p at 170 Hz: big screen but low pixel density, grainy up close.
  18. BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X — BenQ · 2023-04 · 240 Hz TN with DyAc 2, whose motion clarity rivals faster panels; built for FPS.
  19. ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A — ASUS · 2023-04 · Entry-level 180 Hz Fast IPS: cheap and good enough, but the stand only tilts.
  20. MSI G244F E2 — MSI · 2023-07 · A 180 Hz Rapid IPS in the cheapest tier; it wins on price, not on specs.
  21. Redmi G24 — Xiaomi · 2022-09 · A 165 Hz IPS for about ¥600; a cheap choice for students or as a second screen.
  22. Dell P2425HE — Dell · 2024-03 · The P2425H plus 90 W USB-C and Ethernet: a single-cable office dock for laptops.
  23. Dell P2425H — Dell · 2024-03 · A business office monitor with 100 Hz, a fully adjustable stand and low blue light; reliably built.
  24. AOC 24B3HA2 — AOC · 2023-05 · A ~¥500 100 Hz office IPS for documents and browsing, with basic ports.

Ultrawide Monitor

  1. Alienware AW3425DW — Alienware · 2025-04 · Third-gen QD-OLED ultrawide stepped up to 240 Hz, with HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
  2. MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED — MSI · 2024-05 · 240 Hz QD-OLED ultrawide with 98 W USB-C and a KVM for a one-cable desk.
  3. Gigabyte MO34WQC2 — Gigabyte · 2024-09 · One of the cheaper 240 Hz QD-OLED ultrawides, height-adjustable, but USB-C only supplies 18 W.
  4. Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SC) — Samsung · 2023-08 · A 49-inch 32:9 QD-OLED, like two 27-inch 1440p screens side by side, at 240 Hz.
  5. ASUS ROG Swift PG34WCDM — ASUS · 2024-04 · 240 Hz WOLED ultrawide with an 800R curve, 90 W USB-C and a heatsink design; pricey.
  6. LG UltraGear 34GS95QE — LG · 2024-05 · 240 Hz WOLED ultrawide with an immersive 800R curve; its blacks hold up better in ambient light than QD-OLED.
  7. LG UltraGear 45GR95QE — LG · 2023-03 · A 45-inch 240 Hz WOLED with great immersion, though 3440×1440 makes text soft at this size.
  8. LG UltraGear 45GS96QB — LG · 2024-03 · An updated 45GR95QE with higher brightness and an anti-glare coating; text is still not sharp.
  9. Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 — Philips · 2023-10 · 175 Hz QD-OLED ultrawide with Ambiglow bias lighting and 90 W USB-C.
  10. Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G85SB) — Samsung · 2022-12 · An ultra-thin 175 Hz QD-OLED ultrawide with a smart TV OS and 65 W USB-C.
  11. MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED — MSI · 2024-01 · One of the cheaper 175 Hz QD-OLED ultrawides, with a full set of ports.
  12. LG UltraGear 45GX950A — LG · 2025-03 · A 45-inch 5K2K WOLED that fixes the soft text of big ultrawides; dual mode switches to 330 Hz.
  13. Alienware AW3423DWF — Alienware · 2022-11 · The classic that popularized QD-OLED ultrawides: 165 Hz with superb contrast and color.
  14. ASUS ROG Swift PG49WCD — ASUS · 2023-08 · A 49-inch 32:9 QD-OLED at 144 Hz, leaning toward work and sim racing, with 90 W USB-C.
  15. Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57" (G95NC) — Samsung · 2023-09 · A 57-inch 7680×2160 Mini LED, two 4K screens in one; needs a DP 2.1 GPU to reach 240 Hz.
  16. AOC AGON PRO AG344UXM — AOC · 2022-07 · 1,152-zone Mini LED IPS ultrawide with bright HDR and no OLED burn-in worries.
  17. G34WQi — Xiaomi · 2023-10 · A 180 Hz VA ultrawide for under ¥2,000; a high-value way into ultrawide.
  18. KTC H34S18S — KTC · 2023-03 · A ~¥1,500 180 Hz VA ultrawide with a height-adjustable stand; average build quality.
  19. MSI MAG 345CQR — MSI · 2023-10 · 1000R curved 180 Hz VA ultrawide at a friendly price; dark smearing is the usual VA trade-off.
  20. Samsung Odyssey G5 34" — Samsung · 2021-03 · An early mainstream 165 Hz VA ultrawide; cheap, with basic ports and stand.
  21. LG UltraFine 40WP95C — LG · 2022-01 · A 40-inch 5K2K Nano IPS productivity screen with Thunderbolt 4 for Macs, but only 72 Hz.
  22. Dell UltraSharp U3425WE — Dell · 2024-02 · IPS Black ultrawide with more contrast than standard IPS, a full Thunderbolt 4 dock and 120 Hz.