Best 1440p 240Hz monitor in 2022 (Monthly updates)
A closer look at the market's leading 1440p 240hz monitors
Finding the best 1440p 240Hz monitor can be a quite tricky prospect if you aren’t fully up to speed with the latest gaming monitor tech and news. Today’s market is flooded with a sea of high-performance 1440p panels that span the entirety of the pricing spectrum. It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a hardcore esports gaming monitor or a display more tailored towards everyday usage, there is a 1440p 240hz monitor that suits your exact needs.
With so many different 1440p 240hz monitors to choose from, we’ll be breaking down the market’s best offerings in this article. We test all the monitors we recommend for gaming performance, build quality, aesthetics, and ease-of-use – ensuring only the best monitors are selected.
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Our Top Picks
Best 1440p 240Hz monitors in 2022
In-depth Review
Alienware AW2721D Gaming Monitor
Alienware AW2721D Gaming Monitor
Our number one 1440p 240Hz monitor goes to the hugely impressive Alienware AW2721D – a monitor we reviewed back in May 2021 that really delivered on all fronts.
Like we said in our review, the AW2721D showcases all the qualities you could want from a high-end gaming monitor. Crisp visuals pair nicely with superb colors right out of the box to deliver a stunning visual experience. The Nano IPS technology at the heart of this 240Hz monitor allows for richer, more immersive color reproduction. It features a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and a 600 nit peak brightness – allowing it to deliver pretty good HDR performance too.
As far as gaming is concerned, the 1ms ‘true’ response time that Alienware boast isn’t far from the truth. We didn’t really experience any smearing or ghosting issues, with overshoot limited when using the monitor’s built-in overdrive settings.
Aesthetically, Alienware has smashed it out of the park with this particular brand of panels. With subtle RGB on the rear contrasting nicely with a snow-grey color scheme, it’s hard to find any negatives with this particular panel – well, apart from the price.
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QM
ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QM
The runner up selection is the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QM – another stunning 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor.
In many ways, the ROG SWIFT is very similar to our top pick – however, due to its poor HDR performance, lack of local dimming, and low peak brightness, it falls just short of the mark.
As you’d expect, the ROG SWIFT is aesthetically flawless. ASUS always provides stunning monitors and the PG279QM is absolutely no different. The rear features the hallmark ASUS RGB branding that sets the scene for this panel nicely.
Looking at performance, the PG279QM doesn’t really put a foot wrong. It features a 1ms GTG response time, 1440p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and a wide Adobe RGB color gamut. Despite this being the case, it doesn’t offer a ‘true’ HDR experience due to lack of peak brightness and FALD. That said, when gaming this thing really does perform to a high level. We noticed little to no ghosting/smearing due to the panel’s excellent 1ms IPS panel. The monitor’s built-in G-Sync module helps to eliminate annoying screen tear entirely, with NVIDIA’s Reflex Latency Analyzer allowing gamers to record input lag between mouse and display.
Samsung Odyssey G7 (C27G75T)
Samsung Odyssey G7 (C27G75T)
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is easily one of the market’s best VA monitors, delivering some of the best gaming performance the market has to offer. We reviewed the Samsung Odyssey G7 last summer and, once again, it did not disappoint.
Aesthetically speaking, the Odyssey G7 looks fantastic. It features a wide 1000R curved panel that, according to the Samsung marketing division, matches the curvature of your own eyeball to create better immersion and focus. Additionally, RGB can be found on the front and rear of this panel, with the rear featuring the brand’s famous vortex styling.
Design aside, it’s the performance that made this monitor so desirable. At the center of this monitor lies an incredibly capable VA panel that seems to have solved some of the smearing issues that are so frequent with VA technology. It delivers excellent gaming performance overall thanks to a quick 1ms response time and excellent color right out of the box. With HDR600 certification, the Odyssey G7 provides an OK HDR experience. However, with only edge-lit dimming, it is by no means the best HDR monitor we’ve tested.
That said, take nothing away from this panel, it offers all the features and specifications you could want for a truly immersive gaming experience.
ViewSonic Elite XG271QG
ViewSonic Elite XG271QG
ViewSonic probably aren’t the first brand you’ll think of when it comes to high-end gaming monitors, but maybe they should be. The XG271QG is a fine example of the high-end performance that the brand’s displays can offer.
Aesthetically, the ViewSonic isn’t the best monitor we’ve ever seen. It offers a fairly basic stand and limited design features throughout. However, that isn’t necessarily a bad thing – with many preferring a subtle design over something more elaborate.
Design aside, performance is where this monitor really stands up. The XG271QG is part of the brand’s ELITE series – meaning it features only the best performance they offer. At the heart of this monitor lies a very cable ‘SuperClear’ IPS panel that is certified for up to 99% Adobe RGB coverage. While this is great for editing purposes, a lack of FALD and adequate peak brightness mean the HDR performance is less than desirable.
On the plus side, a 1ms response time can be expected with limited smearing and ghosting when playing either fast-paced shooters or less competitive alternatives. G-Sync and NVIDIA’s Reflex Latency are supported by this panel, allowing gamers to eliminate screen tear and record the input lag they receive. Finally, the ELITE XG271QG features input-rich connectivity options for most people’s needs. +
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (S49AG95NC)
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 (S49AG95NC)
Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 is our final selection in this 1440p 240Hz guide, featuring a unique set of pros that no other panel in this guide can match.
If you’re only just hearing about the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9, where have you been for the last 12 months – it’s arguably one of the most desirable ultrawide monitors, well, ever. The huge 49-inch display features a stunning 1000R curvature that, like the Odyssey G7, has been designed to match the curvature of your eye for a more immersive visual experience. A white color scheme has been deployed with this particular model, making it looks even more futuristic and loud. Samsung’s Vortex can be found at the rear of the panel, finishing off what is a very impressive-looking gaming monitor.
Unlike the other options in this guide, Samsung’s Odyssey Neo G9 is the only panel that features mini LED backlight technology. This new panel technology gives the monitor true FALD (full-array local dimming) – which helps deliver stunning HDR performance. With immersive colors right out of the box and a wide color gamut, the HDR performance this monitor provides really is some of the best we’ve tested.
Colors aside, the motion handling of this monitor is also very strong. We ran several BlurBuster pursuit camera tests through this monitor and smearing/ghosting/blur was much lower than you might expect. A 1ms response time and built-in overdrive settings also allow you to tweak the performance of this panel to the exact needs.
Overall, it’s hard to knock this panel at all. If it wasn’t for the huge price tag, it’d be well up there for the best 1440p 240hz monitor in 2022.
Final Word
So, there you have it, our comprehensive guide to the best mini LED monitors in 2022. We hope this guide has shed a little light on a technology that is both relatively new and fairly advanced in operation.
All being said, we’ll be keeping this page right up to date with all the latest changes to the market, including any new high-end mini LED panels that crop up. Right now, there aren’t a tonne of options available. However, as we move further in 2022, they will only become more frequent.