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Best 1440p 240Hz monitors in 2026: IPS, Mini LED, and OLED picks
1440p at 240Hz is the gaming sweet spot: sharp enough at 27 inches, fast enough for shooters, and reachable by mid-range GPUs. Picks from under $200 to $400.
Our pick: Acer Nitro XV275U F3 for the best LCD; Gigabyte MO27Q2A for OLED; KTC H27E6S on a tight budget
Acer
Nitro XV275U F3
8.5$300 to $380
A Mini LED IPS with 1,152 dimming zones and DisplayHDR 1000 at 320Hz: real HDR for under $400.
Pros
- • 1,152-zone Mini LED, DisplayHDR 1000
- • 320Hz
- • 99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB; fully adjustable stand
Cons
- • Mini LED can bloom around bright objects
- • Not as fast in pixel response as OLED
Gigabyte
MO27Q2A
8.6~$400
OLED contrast and instant response at 280Hz for about the price of a good IPS.
Pros
- • QD-OLED, 280Hz
- • DisplayHDR True Black 500, KVM
- • Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- • Burn-in risk with static desktops
- • Dimmer than Mini LED in full-screen white
Alienware
AW2726DM
8.3~$350
The cheapest OLED at 240Hz, backed by a three-year burn-in warranty.
Pros
- • QD-OLED, 240Hz
- • 3-year burn-in coverage
- • $350
Cons
- • About 200 nits
- • HDMI capped at 120Hz
KTC
H27E6S
7.6Under $200
The budget pick: a 240Hz IPS (275Hz overclocked) with a fully adjustable stand.
Pros
- • 240Hz native, 275Hz overclock
- • Fully ergonomic stand
- • Motion blur reduction and Black Equalizer
Cons
- • Basic HDR
- • Lesser-known brand support
1440p at 240Hz has become the default competitive-gaming spec, and in 2026 you can get it in three flavors: plain IPS for under $200, Mini LED IPS with real HDR for under $400, and QD-OLED from $350. These picks are based on manufacturer specs, published reviews from Display Ninja, PC Gamer, and others, and US prices; we have not tested them.
1440p 240Hz monitors compared
| Monitor | Panel | Refresh | HDR | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acer Nitro XV275U F3 | IPS, Mini LED 1,152 zones | 320Hz | DisplayHDR 1000 | $300 to $380 |
| Gigabyte MO27Q2A | QD-OLED | 280Hz | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | ~$400 |
| Alienware AW2726DM | QD-OLED | 240Hz | No VESA certification | ~$350 |
| KTC H27E6S | IPS | 240Hz (275Hz OC) | Basic HDR | Under $200 |
Best LCD: Acer Nitro XV275U F3
The XV275U F3 puts a Mini LED backlight with 1,152 local dimming zones behind a 27-inch 1440p IPS panel, earning DisplayHDR 1000 at 320Hz. It covers 99% of DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB and has a fully adjustable stand. Display Ninja lists it at $300 to $380, which makes it the cheapest way to see bright HDR highlights at this refresh rate.
Best OLED: Gigabyte MO27Q2A
For about $400, the MO27Q2A gives you QD-OLED contrast and near-instant pixel response at 280Hz, DisplayHDR True Black 500, black frame insertion at 120Hz, a built-in KVM, and a fully adjustable stand. It is the pick if you play in a dim room and can live with OLED burn-in precautions.
Cheapest OLED: Alienware AW2726DM
The AW2726DM is 240Hz QD-OLED for about $350 with Dell's three-year burn-in coverage. It is dim (around 200 nits) and its HDMI ports stop at 120Hz, but for a dark-room PC gaming setup it is hard to beat.
Budget pick: KTC H27E6S
KTC's H27E6S is a 27-inch 1440p IPS at 240Hz native, 275Hz overclocked, with variable refresh, motion blur reduction, a crosshair overlay, and a fully adjustable stand. Display Ninja found it under $200 with an Amazon coupon.
Questions we get
Is 1440p 240Hz worth it?
For PC gaming, it is the best balance for most people. A 27-inch 1440p screen is noticeably sharper than 1080p, and mid-range GPUs can push well past 144 frames per second in esports games, which is where 240Hz pays off. For slower single-player games, 1440p at 144Hz to 165Hz is enough.
What GPU do I need for 1440p 240Hz?
In esports titles such as Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, and Overwatch 2, a current mid-range card reaches 240 fps at 1440p with competitive settings. In demanding single-player games you will rely on upscaling and frame generation to get near 240, and many will land closer to 100 to 144.
IPS, Mini LED, or OLED at 240Hz?
OLED has the fastest pixel response and perfect blacks but costs more and can burn in. Mini LED IPS gets far brighter for HDR with good contrast, at a slight cost in motion clarity and some blooming. Plain IPS is cheapest and has no burn-in risk, with weak HDR.