10 Best 1440p 240Hz Monitors for Competitive FPS (October 2026)

The AOC Q27G41ZE is the safest value pick on this list, because its title spells out QHD, native 240Hz, G-SYNC Compatible support and a 3-year warranty. The ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR is the premium choice for fast motion, as the only OLED. Seven listings are confirmed 1440p by their titles; three are labeled runner-ups because they are 1080p or do not state the resolution. Everything below comes from listing titles, and published specifications.

Quick picks for competitive play

AOC 27" Gaming Monitor QHD 260Hz Overclocked IPS NVIDIA G-SYNC Q27G41ZE | 2560×1440 Computer Monitor, 240Hz Native / 260Hz OC, NVIDA G-SYNC Compatible, 0.3ms, HDR, VESA, Audio Out, 3-Yr Warranty

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SANSUI Gaming Monitor 27" 1440p 260hz/240hz WQHD 2K - Fast IPS 1ms FreeSync Premium 丨DCI-P3 98% 丨sRGB130% 丨HDR10 丨2×DisplayPort 1.4丨2×HDMI2.0 PC Gaming Monitor with Crosshair

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ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR 27 Inch 1440p 240Hz Glossy OLED HDR Gaming Monitor | 0.03ms, OLED Care Pro, TrueBlack Glossy, Neo Proximity Sensor, ELMB Sync, DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 99%, for PS5 and Xbox

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Dell 24 240Hz Gaming Monitor - SE2426HG - 23.8-inch FHD (1920x1080) 240Hz Display, in-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology, AMD FreeSync™ Premium, TÜV 3-Star, 2X HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, Tilt

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New! Sceptre 27-inch IPS Gaming Monitor up to 240Hz DisplayPort HDMI Build-in Speakers, Machine Black 2027 (E275B-FP240 Series)

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Hikers 27 Inch Curved Gaming Monitor 280Hz 240Hz 1ms 2K Gaming Monitor | 2K WQHD 1440P HDMI 2.1×2 & DP 1.4×1 Fast VA 5000:1 Contrast, 134% sRGB 1500R VESA (G27H1Q Pro Includes One HDMI 2.1 Cable)

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New! Sceptre 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor 240Hz 1ms DisplayPort x2 HDMI x2 100% sRGB AMD FreeSync Premium Build-in Speakers, Machine Black 2026 (E255B-FWD240 Series)

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Great Voell 27 Inch 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor, 2K QHD, 1ms MPRT G-Sync | 1440p HDR VA Panel, 98% sRGB, 1500R Curved, HDMI 2.0& DP1.4, Tilt Adjustable, VESA, Immersive Gaming

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SANSUI 24.5 Inch Gaming Monitor QHD 1440P 300Hz 240Hz, 1ms Fast IPS Computer Monitor, 2× HDMI 2.1 Up to 300Hz, 2× DP 1.4 Up to 300Hz, 130% sRGB Eye Care VESA Support (DP Cable Included ES-G25F6Q Pro)

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CUNPU 27 Inch 1440P 240Hz Gaming Monitor, Fast IPS, 1ms GTG QHD Gamer Monitor, FreeSync & G-Sync, HDR, 128% sRGB, Height/Pivot/Tilt/Swivel Vertical Monitor, Built-in Dual Speaker, HDMI/DP

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• Best all-round value: AOC Q27G41ZE
• Premium OLED: ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR
• Smaller esports size: SANSUI ES-G25F6Q Pro (24.5 inch)
• Many inputs: SANSUI 27 inch
• Curved options: Hikers G27H1Q Pro or Great Voell

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Confirmed 1440p at 240Hz or higher

AOC Q27G41ZE 27-inch QHD Gaming Monitor

The title is the most complete in this group: 27 inch, 2560×1440 IPS, 240Hz native with a 260Hz overclock, G-SYNC Compatible, 0.3ms, HDR, VESA mount, audio out and a 3-year warranty. The overclock is optional, so plan around 240Hz. The 0.3ms figure is a manufacturer claim and usually refers to a best-case response setting. The warranty length is worth noting, since many budget monitors list one year.

Pros

• 3-year warranty in the title
• 240Hz native, 260Hz optional

Cons

• Response claim is best case
• HDR on an IPS panel is modest

Who it’s for: Competitive players who want a known brand and longer coverage.

ASUS ROG XG27AQDMGR 27-inch OLED Gaming Monitor

The only OLED here: 1440p, 240Hz, glossy, with 0.03ms, DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 99% and ELMB Sync listed, plus OLED Care Pro and a proximity sensor, whose exact functions you should check on the page. The title also names PS5 and Xbox. OLED panels have very quick pixel response, but glossy screens reflect room light. Read the burn-in guidance on the page.

Pros

• OLED motion speed per the title
• Care features named

Cons

• Glossy coating reflects lights
• OLED needs screen-saving habits

Who it’s for: Players with a dim room and the budget for a top-end panel.

SANSUI 27-inch 1440p Gaming Monitor, 260Hz/240Hz

A 27 inch fast IPS WQHD panel with a 1ms claim, FreeSync Premium, DCI-P3 98%, HDR10, two DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 inputs, plus a built-in crosshair feature. The crosshair overlay can raise issues in some competitive rulesets, so check the rules of any league you join. Two DisplayPort inputs make it easy to connect a desktop and a laptop.

Pros

• Two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs
• Wide gamut named

Cons

• Crosshair feature may be restricted
• HDMI 2.0 ports cap refresh at 1440p

Who it’s for: PC players who want many inputs and a wide color range.

CUNPU 27-inch 1440P 240Hz Fast IPS Monitor

A 27 inch fast IPS with 1ms GTG, FreeSync and G-Sync wording, HDR, 128% sRGB and a stand that adjusts for height, pivot, tilt and swivel. Dual speakers are built in and the title lists HDMI and DisplayPort. The stand is the notable point, because most budget monitors only tilt. The brand is less known, so read the return terms.

Pros

• Full stand adjustment
• FreeSync and G-Sync wording

Cons

• Unfamiliar brand
• Built-in speakers are modest

Who it’s for: Players who want ergonomics and a pivot option.

SANSUI ES-G25F6Q Pro 24.5-inch QHD Monitor, 300Hz/240Hz

A 24.5 inch QHD fast IPS with 1ms, two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, each listed up to 300Hz, 130% sRGB and VESA support. The smaller 24.5 inch size packs 1440p tighter, which is about 120 pixels per inch against roughly 109 on a 27 inch. Many FPS players like 24 to 25 inches because the whole screen is easier to see.

Pros

• Compact 24.5 inch QHD
• HDMI 2.1 inputs

Cons

• 300Hz needs a very strong GPU
• Smaller screen

Who it’s for: Esports-style players who prefer a smaller screen.

Hikers G27H1Q Pro 27-inch Curved Monitor, 280Hz/240Hz

A 27 inch 1500R curved Fast VA panel with 1ms, 2K WQHD, 5000:1 contrast, 134% sRGB, two HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4. VA panels give deeper blacks than IPS, but can show more smearing in dark scenes, and the title does not state a response time method. One HDMI 2.1 cable is included. Curve is a taste call: some like it, some find it odd for flat map reading.

Pros

• High contrast VA panel
• HDMI 2.1 cable included

Cons

• VA can smear dark scenes
• Only one DisplayPort

Who it’s for: Players who also watch films and like deep blacks.

Great Voell 27-inch 240Hz Curved Monitor

A 27 inch VA, 1500R curved, 1440p QHD panel, 240Hz, 1ms MPRT, G-Sync wording, 98% sRGB, HDMI 2.0 and DP 1.4, tilt and VESA. MPRT is a motion-blur measure, not the same as gray-to-gray response, so do not compare it directly with IPS 1ms claims. HDMI 2.0 is a bandwidth limit for 1440p at 240Hz, so plan to use DisplayPort.

Pros

• Curved VA with 1440p
• DP 1.4 input

Cons

• MPRT is not GTG response
• HDMI 2.0 cannot carry 240Hz at 1440p

Who it’s for: DisplayPort users who like a curve.

Runner-ups: resolution not 1440p or not stated

Sceptre E275B-FP240 27-inch IPS Monitor

Listed as 27 inch IPS up to 240Hz with DisplayPort, HDMI and built-in speakers. The title does not state a resolution. A 27 inch 240Hz screen could be 1080p or 1440p, so confirm the pixel count on the product page before treating it as a 1440p option. Included as a runner-up because it often turns up in this search.

Pros

• IPS panel named
• Built-in speakers

Cons

• Resolution not stated
• Up to 240Hz wording

Who it’s for: Shoppers who will verify the resolution first.

Sceptre E255B-FWD240 24.5-inch Monitor

A 24.5 inch 240Hz, 1ms panel with two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs, 100% sRGB, FreeSync Premium and speakers. The title does not state a resolution, and 24.5 inch 240Hz monitors are commonly 1080p, so this may not be a 1440p monitor at all. It is a runner-up for readers who prioritize refresh rate and price over resolution.

Pros

• Four inputs
• FreeSync Premium

Cons

• Resolution not stated
• Likely not 1440p

Who it’s for: Budget esports setups at 1080p.

Dell SE2426HG 24-inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor

Not a 1440p monitor: the title says 23.8 inch FHD, 1920×1080, 240Hz, IPS, FreeSync Premium, a TUV certification, two HDMI ports and DisplayPort 1.4. We list it because it appears in the search and is a lighter load for a GPU. If your graphics card cannot reach high fps at 1440p, a 1080p 240Hz screen can be a better match than a 1440p screen you cannot feed.

Pros

• Lighter GPU load at 1080p
• Dell support

Cons

• Not 1440p
• Tilt-only stand

Who it’s for: Players with a mid-range GPU who want fps first.

How we picked these

We checked each title for four things: a 1440p resolution, a refresh rate of at least 240Hz, panel type and the input list. Titles that did not state a resolution or that said 1080p are marked as runner-ups. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. Our basis is published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews, and response-time numbers in titles are treated as maker claims.

What to look for in a 1440p 240Hz esports monitor

Can your GPU feed it?

1440p has about 3.7 million pixels against 2.1 million at 1080p, so roughly 1.8 times the work per frame. As an illustration, a graphics card that reaches 300 fps at 1080p in a given game may land nearer 170 fps at 1440p. If you rarely pass 144 fps, a 240Hz screen will not show its full benefit. See our guide to graphics cards for 1440p.

Panel type and motion clarity

Fast IPS gives good color and wide viewing angles. VA offers deeper contrast but may smear in dark scenes. OLED has very quick pixel response, at the cost of glossy reflections and care around static images. Response-time claims of 0.3ms or 1ms use different methods, so do not compare MPRT with gray-to-gray figures.

Cables and inputs

1440p at 240Hz generally needs DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1, and HDMI 2.0 ports usually cannot carry it, so check which port supports your target refresh rate. After plugging in, set the refresh rate in the operating system, then follow our steps to enable FreeSync in a game.

Settings after unboxing

Set the refresh rate in the operating system display settings, then enable adaptive sync in the graphics driver and the monitor menu. Overdrive modes can sharpen motion but too high a setting may add a bright trail behind moving objects, so step through the levels in a game you know. Turn off any motion-smoothing or image-enhancement extras that add input delay, and keep the cable firmly seated.

Screen size and checklist

• 27 inch 1440p is about 109 pixels per inch; 24.5 inch is about 120.
• Is the refresh rate native or overclocked?
• Which port carries 240Hz?
• Does the stand adjust for height?
• What does the warranty say?

Mistakes buyers make

• Plugging into the wrong port. HDMI 2.0 may cap the refresh rate.
• Forgetting to set 240Hz. Many systems default to 60Hz.
• Buying 1440p with a weak GPU. Frame rate falls short of the panel.
• Trusting a response claim. Compare methods, not numbers.
• Ignoring the resolution on the page. Two runner-ups here do not state it.

The short answer

Buy the AOC Q27G41ZE if you want 1440p at 240Hz with a long warranty, the ASUS OLED if motion clarity is the priority and the budget allows, or the 24.5 inch SANSUI for a smaller esports-style screen. Confirm the resolution on any runner-up before ordering, and remember that a monitor only helps if your graphics card can keep frame rates close to the refresh rate. If your GPU is the limit, spend on that first or choose the lighter 1080p option.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 1440p or 1080p better for competitive FPS?

Many esports players still choose 1080p at 240Hz or higher because it is lighter on the GPU, giving more fps. 1440p looks sharper and makes distant targets clearer, but needs about 1.8 times the pixel work. If your GPU holds well over 200 fps at 1440p in your main game, 1440p is a reasonable step up.

Do you need a 240Hz monitor if your fps is lower?

The monitor can only show frames your GPU produces. If you average 144 fps, a 240Hz screen will not show its full speed, though variable refresh rate can still help smoothness. It can make sense if you plan a GPU upgrade soon, since monitors usually outlast graphics cards.

What cable do you need for 1440p at 240Hz?

DisplayPort 1.4 is the usual answer, or HDMI 2.1 on monitors that include it. HDMI 2.0 generally cannot carry 1440p at 240Hz. Use the cable in the box where possible, and check your graphics card ports, because older cards may have only HDMI 2.0.

Is an OLED monitor good for FPS gaming?

OLED panels are known for very fast pixel response, which helps motion clarity. The trade-offs are glossy coatings, brightness limits and care around static images. The ASUS listing mentions screen-protection features, so read the maker’s guidance on that page before deciding.

What does G-SYNC Compatible mean?

It means the monitor supports variable refresh rate with NVIDIA graphics cards through the same standard FreeSync uses. It is not the same as a module-equipped G-SYNC panel. You usually turn it on in the graphics driver, and the monitor menu may need an adaptive sync option enabled.