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LG UltraGear 27GX790A 27" 1440p OLED 480Hz
A 480 Hz OLED — the fastest 1440p panel you can buy.
4.6 · 412 reviews
$899
$1,000
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Best value 1440p
AOC Q27G4X 27" QHD 180Hz
1440p at 180 Hz for the price of a 1080p screen.
4.4 · 3,400 reviews
$199
$240
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The value entry into 1440p gaming: an IPS panel at 180 Hz with adaptive sync and a wide colour gamut. A sensible first upgrade if you're still on a 24-inch 1080p display.
- 2560 x 1440 IPS panel
- 180 Hz refresh rate
- 1 ms response time
- Adaptive-Sync support
The verdict
Why it scores 4.4 out of 5
Works for you
- Outstanding value under $200
- Wide colour gamut for the money
- Fast and sharp for everyday gaming
Worth knowing
- Stand has limited adjustment
- HDR is basic
Full specifications
- Panel
- 27-inch 2560 x 1440 IPS
- Refresh rate
- 180 Hz
- Response
- 1 ms GtG
- Sync
- Adaptive-Sync
- Ports
- 2 x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
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