2K Gaming Monitor Specs Comparison

A 1440p display balancing sharpness and frame rate headroom for gaming.

2K Gaming Monitor Catalog

Browse, sort, and compare 2K Gaming Monitor models side by side — every spec in one table.

Image Model Brand Year Display Size Resolution Aspect Ratio Panel Type Refresh Rate Response Time Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Gamut Hdr Support Vrr Support Ports Connectivity Stand Vesa Mount Weight Dimensions Price Purpose Os
AOC Q27G2 27" QHD 144Hz Gaming Monitor AOC 2019 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 VA 144Hz 1ms (MPRT) 250 cd/m² (typical) 3000:1 122% sRGB HDR10 FreeSync 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA, 1x Headphone Out 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x VGA Height, tilt, swivel, pivot 100 x 100 mm 5.5 kg (12.1 lb) with stand 614.9 x 404.9 x 227.4 mm (with stand) $149.99 (Amazon US) FPS Gaming, Gaming on a Budget, Console Gaming -
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27" QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor ASUS 2019 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS 165Hz 1ms (MPRT) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 99% sRGB HDR10 G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 1x 3.5mm Jack 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0 hub Height, tilt, swivel, pivot, VESA mountable 100 x 100 mm 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with stand 615 x 466 x 214 mm (with stand) $299.99 (ASUS, ~$143 on sale) FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Esports, Productivity -
BenQ MOBIUZ EX2780Q 27" QHD 144Hz Gaming Monitor BenQ 2020 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS 144Hz 5ms (GTG) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 95% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 FreeSync Premium 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C, 1x 3.5mm Jack 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C Tilt, swivel (with height via P3 mount) 100 x 100 mm 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with stand 614 x 461 x 192 mm (with stand) $349.99 (BenQ) Gaming, Console Gaming, Multimedia, Casual Play -
Dell S2721DGF 27" QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor Dell 2020 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS 165Hz 1ms (GTG) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 98% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 4x USB 3.0, 1x 3.5mm Audio Out 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB 3.0 Height, tilt, swivel, pivot ergonomic stand 100 x 100 mm 4.27 kg (9.42 lb) 611.6 x 563.5 x 250 mm (stand) $179.99 (Amazon US) FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Esports, Productivity -
Gigabyte M27Q 27" QHD 170Hz Gaming Monitor Gigabyte 2021 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS 170Hz 0.5ms (MPRT) 350 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 92% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 FreeSync Premium 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C (KVM), 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone Jack 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C, USB 3.0 hub Height, tilt, swivel, pivot 100 x 100 mm 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) with stand 615.3 x 533.5 x 221.0 mm (with stand) $249.99 (Amazon US) FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Productivity, Console Gaming -
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" QHD 165Hz Nano IPS Gaming Monitor LG 2021 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 Nano IPS 165Hz (180Hz OC) 1ms (GTG) 400 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 98% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x Headphone Out, 1x USB 3.0 Up/2x Down 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0 hub Height, tilt, swivel, pivot 100 x 100 mm 6.0 kg (13.2 lb) with stand 614.2 x 574.7 x 274 mm (with stand) $215.99 (Amazon US) FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Esports, Creative Work -
MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27" QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor MSI 2021 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS (Quantum Dot) 165Hz 1ms (GTG) 400 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 93% DCI-P3, 147% sRGB DisplayHDR 400 G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 2.0, 1x USB-C, 1x Headphone Out 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C, USB hub Height, tilt, swivel, pivot 100 x 100 mm 6.2 kg (13.7 lb) with stand 615 x 544 x 226 mm (with stand) $149.99 (Amazon US) FPS Gaming, Competitive Gaming, Design Work -
Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG55 27" QHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor Samsung 2021 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 VA 165Hz 1ms (MPRT) 350 cd/m² (typical) 3000:1 90% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 400 FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Headphone Out 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0 Height, tilt, swivel, pivot 75 x 75 mm 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) with stand 614.7 x 564.9 x 245.9 mm (with stand) $379.99 (Samsung) FPS Gaming, Console Gaming, Immersive Gaming -
Samsung Odyssey G7 C27G75T 27" QHD 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Samsung 2020 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 VA 240Hz 1ms (GTG) 350 cd/m² (typical) 2500:1 95% DCI-P3 DisplayHDR 600 FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, 1x Headphone Out 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, USB 3.0 hub Height, tilt, swivel, pivot, 1000R curve 100 x 100 mm 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) with stand 615.0 x 566.1 x 312.0 mm (with stand) $499.99 (Amazon US) Competitive Gaming, FPS Gaming, Immersive Gaming -
ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD 27" QHD 144Hz Gaming Monitor ViewSonic 2019 27" (68.6 cm) 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 16:9 IPS 144Hz 5ms (GTG) 250 cd/m² (typical) 1000:1 72% NTSC None FreeSync 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Audio Out 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 2x HDMI 2.0 Tilt only 100 x 100 mm 5.8 kg (12.8 lb) with stand 613.4 x 458.6 x 210 mm (with stand) $139.99 (Amazon US) Gaming on a Budget, FPS Gaming, Console Gaming -