GIGABYTE M27UP
27" · 4K · 160 Hz · IPS
163 pixels per inch: the sharpest text in this whole comparison.
€367
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High-end gaming monitors
€350 - 700
This is where you pick a road: 4K at 160 Hz to see everything sharp, or your first OLED at 240-360 Hz for absolute blacks and instant response. Both demand a graphics card to match.
The 4 monitors in this tier
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
27" · 4K · 160 Hz · Fast IPS
Two monitors in one: 4K at 160 Hz for campaigns, Full HD at 320 Hz for competitive.
€402
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG
26.5" · QHD · 240 Hz · WOLED
The way into OLED without crossing 600 €.
€550
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Alienware AW2725DF
26.7" · QHD · 360 Hz · QD-OLED
360 Hz on a QD-OLED panel: no faster combination exists at QHD.
€595
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Quick comparison
| Monitor | Size | Resolution | Panel type | Refresh rate | Response time | Curvature | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIGABYTE M27UP | 27" | 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 | IPS | 160 Hz | 1 ms | Flat | €367 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG | 27" | 4K UHD 3840 × 2160 / Full HD in dual mode | Fast IPS | 160 Hz | 1 ms | Flat | €402 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | 26.5" | QHD 2560 × 1440 | WOLED | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | Flat | €550 |
| Alienware AW2725DF | 26.7" | QHD 2560 × 1440 | QD-OLED | 360 Hz | 0.03 ms | Flat | €595 |