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Best 500Hz monitors in 2026: every 500Hz-plus esports display compared
500Hz used to be a TN-panel stunt. In 2026 it is OLED, and some models hit 720Hz in a lower-resolution mode. Here is every 500Hz-plus monitor worth considering.
Our pick: Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 or MSI MAG 272QP X50 for value; LG 27GX790B for the brightest 540Hz panel
Samsung
Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF)
8.6~$600 to $700
The most affordable 500Hz OLED most of the time, with a full stand and a three-year warranty.
Pros
- • 500Hz QD-OLED
- • Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
- • Two HDMI 2.1
Cons
- • DisplayPort 1.4, no USB-C
MSI
MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
8.4~$650
MSI's 500Hz QD-OLED, often the cheaper alternative to Samsung's G6, with MSI's three-year burn-in coverage.
Pros
- • 500Hz QD-OLED
- • MSI 3-year burn-in warranty
Cons
- • Prices swing week to week
LG
UltraGear 27GX790B
8.7$999.99 list ($799.99 sale)
540Hz native and 720Hz at 720p on a bright tandem WOLED with DisplayPort 2.1.
Pros
- • 540Hz / 720Hz
- • 1,500 nits peak HDR
- • DP 2.1 and USB-C
Cons
- • Two-year burn-in warranty
ASUS
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
8.5$1,100
ASUS's 540Hz tandem WOLED with a 720Hz mode and a glossy finish, for dim esports rooms.
Pros
- • 540Hz, 720Hz at 720p
- • 4th-gen tandem WOLED, glossy
- • Proximity sensor
Cons
- • $1,100 for 1440p
Sony
Inzone M10S II
8.2$1,099
Built for tournaments: 540Hz, 720Hz mode, a 24.5-inch mode, and anti-VRR-flicker tools.
Pros
- • 540Hz / 720Hz
- • 1080p 24.5-inch mode for esports sizing
- • Very low latency (PC Gamer)
Cons
- • Very expensive for 1440p
Every 500Hz-plus monitor worth buying in 2026 is a 27-inch 1440p OLED, and several add a 720Hz mode at 720p. Prices run from around $600 to $1,100. These picks are based on manufacturer specs, TechSpot's and PC Gamer's 2026 rankings, and US prices; we have not tested them.
500Hz-plus monitors compared
| Monitor | Panel | Native refresh | Fast mode | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 | QD-OLED | 500Hz | — | ~$600 to $700 |
| MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 | QD-OLED | 500Hz | — | ~$650 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790B | Tandem WOLED | 540Hz | 720Hz at 720p | $999.99 ($799.99 sale) |
| ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W | Tandem WOLED, glossy | 540Hz | 720Hz at 720p | $1,100 |
| Sony Inzone M10S II | Tandem WOLED | 540Hz | 720Hz at 720p | $1,099 |
Best value: Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 and MSI MAG 272QP X50
Both are 27-inch 1440p QD-OLEDs at 500Hz and usually trade places for cheapest. TechSpot put the G6's recent average around $600 and the MSI around $650. Samsung's has a fully adjustable stand and a three-year warranty; MSI covers burn-in for three years.
Brightest: LG UltraGear 27GX790B
LG's fourth-generation tandem WOLED hits 335 nits full-screen and 1,500 nits peak, the brightest panel in this group, with 540Hz native and 720Hz at 720p. It has DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C. List is $999.99, and it has sold for $799.99.
Premium alternatives: ASUS PG27AQWP-W and Sony Inzone M10S II
Both use the same class of 540Hz tandem WOLED with a 720Hz mode at about $1,100. ASUS's is glossy with a proximity sensor. Sony's targets tournament players with a 1080p mode that shrinks the image to 24.5 inches, anti-VRR-flicker support, and a dynamic crosshair; Sony quotes 0.02 ms response.
Questions we get
Can you tell the difference between 240Hz and 500Hz?
In fast motion, many players can: each frame lasts 4.2 ms at 240Hz versus 2 ms at 500Hz, so moving objects look clearer and input feels more immediate. The difference is far smaller than going from 60Hz to 144Hz, and it only appears when your PC actually renders 400 to 500 frames per second.
What games can run at 500 fps?
Lightweight esports games such as Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Overwatch 2 at low settings, and Rainbow Six Siege on a high-end CPU and GPU. Most single-player games will not get close, so a 500Hz monitor is for competitive players.
Do 500Hz monitors need DisplayPort 2.1?
No. Many reach 500Hz at 1440p over DisplayPort 1.4 using Display Stream Compression. DisplayPort 2.1 adds headroom and is what LG uses on the 27GX790B.