OLED
Best OLED gaming monitors
OLED is our editorial priority because per-pixel light control and near-instant pixel response make it the most complete gaming display type right now. It is not automatically the right choice: OLED is dimmer full-screen than good LCDs, text can fringe on some subpixel layouts, and static desktop work carries burn-in risk. See OLED vs IPS before you buy.
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Top 3
Best overall OLED
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM3
31.5″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED (4th gen, EL 3.0 material)
4th-gen QD-OLED with BlackShield film, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20, and 90W USB-C.
Why it ranks: 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1, 90W USB-C, and a 3-year US burn-in warranty.
Caveat: 240Hz at 4K is not an esports specialist, and TFTCentral found the VRR anti-flicker option non-functional at review.
Best for competitive play
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W
26.5″ · 1440p · 540Hz · dual mode 720p at 720Hz WOLED (4th gen, Primary RGB Tandem)
4th-gen tandem WOLED at 540Hz with a glossy TrueBlack coating.
Why it ranks: 540Hz at 1440p with OLED response, very high measured OLED brightness, and a 3-year burn-in warranty.
Caveat: The glossy coating mirrors lamps and windows; you need a high-end GPU to get value from 540Hz.
Best value OLED
Alienware AW2726DM
27″ · 1440p · 240Hz QD-OLED
Entry-level QD-OLED with a 3-year burn-in warranty.
Why it ranks: Genuine QD-OLED contrast and speed at an entry-level price, with a burn-in warranty.
Caveat: Low measured brightness (about 200 nits SDR) and no sRGB mode, so desktop colors look oversaturated.
More OLED monitors we recommend
Ranked in order. Each has a narrower audience than the top three; the label explains who it suits.
Best 27-inch 4K for sharp text
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
26.5″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED (Samsung Display, generation with squarer subpixels) · BFI at 120Hz
The highest pixel density in our OLED list, with a full feature set and burn-in coverage. Caveat: 4K at 27 inches needs Windows scaling, and QD-OLED blacks look gray under bright light.
Best matte 540Hz alternative
LG UltraGear 27GX790B-B
26.5″ · 1440p · 540Hz · dual mode 720p at 720Hz WOLED (4th gen, Primary RGB Tandem)
540Hz tandem OLED with a glare-friendly matte coating and USB-C. Caveat: Shorter 2-year warranty than rivals, and the 720Hz mode is 720p only.
Best 500Hz QD-OLED with USB-C
MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50
26.5″ · 1440p · 500Hz QD-OLED · MPRT mode
500Hz QD-OLED plus DisplayPort 2.1, 98W USB-C, and KVM, with burn-in coverage. Caveat: HDR highlights are dimmer than tandem WOLED rivals; no built-in speakers.
Best 500Hz for a clean desk
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF
27″ · 1440p · 500Hz QD-OLED
Excellent 500Hz QD-OLED image and build with accurate color and burn-in coverage. Caveat: DisplayPort 1.4 and no USB-C or KVM; no variable brightness for SDR.
Best-value 500Hz OLED
MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50
26.5″ · 1440p · 500Hz QD-OLED (3rd gen, per TechSpot)
500Hz QD-OLED with TechSpot-measured speed and brightness at a lower price than the MPG model. Caveat: No USB hub or KVM, 15W USB-C, and QD-OLED text fringing at 1440p.
Best glossy 1440p under flagship prices
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG
26.5″ · 1440p · 280Hz WOLED (4th gen tandem)
Flagship-class tandem OLED brightness and glossy clarity at 280Hz for less money. Caveat: Glossy reflections in bright rooms; no USB-C.
Proven 480Hz matte WOLED
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
26.5″ · 1440p · 480Hz WOLED (3rd gen, LG Display) · BFI (ELMB)
Proven 480Hz WOLED with class-leading measured lag and a matte finish. Caveat: Modest SDR brightness; superseded on speed and brightness by 540Hz tandem models.
Bright 480Hz with DisplayPort 2.1
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
26.5″ · 1440p · 480Hz WOLED
Bright, very responsive 480Hz OLED with DisplayPort 2.1. Caveat: 2-year warranty; out-specced by the 540Hz successor.
Best matte mid-range with USB-C and KVM
GIGABYTE MO27Q28G
27″ · 1440p · 280Hz WOLED (4th gen, Primary RGB Tandem) · BFI
Tandem WOLED brightness with a matte finish, USB-C, KVM, and a burn-in warranty at a mid-range price. Caveat: VRR flicker and some black crush noted by PC Monitors; USB-C charging is only up to 18W.
Solid 280Hz QD-OLED step-up
Alienware AW2725D
26.7″ · 1440p · 280Hz QD-OLED
Accurate, brighter QD-OLED at 280Hz with USB-C, between budget and flagship. Caveat: Limited ports, no headphone jack, and burn-in coverage unverified.
Best 32-inch dual mode
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP
31.5″ · 4K · 240Hz · dual mode 1080p at 480Hz WOLED (LG Display) · BFI at 120Hz
Dual mode 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz with 90W USB-C, KVM, and burn-in coverage. Caveat: Grainier matte finish, modest SDR brightness, and DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC.
Best glossy 32-inch dual mode
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG
31.5″ · 4K · 240Hz · dual mode 1080p at 480Hz WOLED
Dual-mode 4K and 480Hz with a glossy finish, KVM, and burn-in coverage. Caveat: Glossy reflections in bright rooms; DisplayPort 1.4.
32-inch dual mode with built-in speakers
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B
31.5″ · 4K · 240Hz · dual mode 1080p at 480Hz WOLED (LG Display)
Dual mode 4K 240Hz or 1080p 480Hz with sharp text and 2x10W speakers. Caveat: No USB-C or KVM, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, and a 2-year warranty.
Best for console HDR and Dolby Vision
Alienware AW3225QF
31.6″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED (3rd gen)
Dolby Vision, HDMI eARC, and strong console support on a curved 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with burn-in coverage. Caveat: No USB-C video or charging, no KVM, and fewer OLED care options.
Best-value 27-inch 4K
Alienware AW2725Q
26.7″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED
Sharp 4K QD-OLED performance at a lower price than feature-rich rivals, with burn-in coverage. Caveat: No DisplayPort 2.1 or USB-C input; purplish tint in bright rooms (TechRadar).
27-inch 4K with DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
26.5″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED
Sharp 27-inch 4K QD-OLED with DisplayPort 2.1 and 98W USB-C charging. Caveat: Priced above the similar-performing AW2725Q; mild black crush out of the box.
27-inch 4K with a low-glare finish
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G81SF (27-inch)
27″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED
Sharp 4K QD-OLED with a lower-glare finish and a fully adjustable stand. Caveat: No USB-C or KVM, and a lean feature set for the price.
Newest Samsung 4K with USB-C (limited test data)
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH (27-inch)
26.5″ · 4K · 240Hz QD-OLED
27-inch 4K QD-OLED with DisplayPort 2.1, 98W USB-C, and a low-reflection finish. Caveat: No instrument-based measurements located; burn-in warranty wording not verified.
Best ultrawide overall
MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
34″ · 3440×1440 · 360Hz QD-OLED (5th gen, Penta Tandem)
5th-gen RGB-stripe QD-OLED at 360Hz with 98W USB-C, KVM, and a burn-in warranty. Caveat: We could not extract model-specific measurements; costs more than the 280Hz Alienware with the same panel family.
Brightest-tested 360Hz ultrawide
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDN
34″ · 3440×1440 · 360Hz QD-OLED (5th gen, tandem)
Very bright, very responsive RGB-stripe ultrawide with UHBR20 and 90W USB-C. Caveat: Premium-priced; no speakers.
Best-value 5th-gen ultrawide
Alienware AW3426DW
34″ · 3440×1440 · 280Hz QD-OLED (5th gen, Penta Tandem)
The new RGB-stripe ultrawide panel with strong measured brightness at a lower price. Caveat: Few ports and extras; moderate VRR flicker with no mitigation setting.
Best for sim racing and flight sims
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B
45″ · 5K2K · 165Hz · dual mode 2560×1080 at 330Hz WOLED
Unmatched immersion from a 45-inch 5K2K OLED with a 330Hz mode and 90W USB-C. Caveat: Extreme 800R curve distorts desk work; needs a very powerful GPU; 2-year warranty.
360Hz with KVM and speakers
GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q3
26.5″ · 1440p · 360Hz QD-OLED (3rd gen)
360Hz QD-OLED with KVM, speakers, and GIGABYTE's burn-in coverage. Caveat: Older 2024 design; modest SDR brightness and 18W USB-C.
Proven 360Hz, now with caveats
Alienware AW2725DF
26.7″ · 1440p · 360Hz QD-OLED (3rd gen)
Measured 360Hz OLED speed and bright HDR from a long-tested model. Caveat: HDMI 2.0 only (no 4K 120Hz consoles) and sparse features; superseded by faster models.
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