9 Best 27-Inch 1440p 165Hz Gaming Monitors (October 2026)

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A, a 27-inch 1440p 180Hz Fast IPS monitor, is the most dependable all-rounder here for a 165Hz-class setup, and the Z-Edge UG27Q is one of two titles that name 165Hz directly. Nine listings are covered, and one of them is a Full HD screen kept only as a labeled comparison. This guide relies on listing titles and published specifications, and it points out where a title leaves out the resolution.

Picks in brief

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A 27 Inch 1440p 180Hz G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Fast IPS, ELMB Sync, 1ms, 130% sRGB, Built-In Speakers, FreeSync Premium, HDR10, for PS5 and Xbox, 3yr warranty

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Z-Edge 27 inch Curved Gaming Monitor, QHD 1440P 165Hz 144Hz PC Screen | Computer Monitor, FreeSync, 1500R, MPRT 1ms Monitor Gaming, 16.7M Colors, UG27Q Frameless, 1X DP 1.4 and 2X HDMI 2.0

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Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 (G51F) Series QHD (1440P) Gaming Monitor | 180Hz, 1ms, AMD FreeSync, HDR10, Height Adj Stand, Black Equalizer, Virtual Aim Point, Auto Source Switch+ (LS27FG512ENXZA)

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Sceptre 27-inch Gaming Monitor 165Hz 144Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Premium HDMI DisplayPort Build-in Speakers, 99% sRGB Machine Black 2025 (E275B-FWD168 Series)

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New! Sceptre 27-inch Prime Gaming Monitor DisplayPort x2 180Hz HDMI x2 180Hz Build-in Speakers, Machine Black 2027 (E275B-FW180T Series)

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SANSUI 27 Inch WQHD 2560X1440 Curved Gaming Monitor 200Hz MPRT 1ms | Computer Monitor,HDMI2.0 * 2, DP1.4 * 2,Freesync,Curved 1500R,5000:1 Contrast Ratio,120% sRGB,HDR(ES-G27C1Q DP Cable Incl.)

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Dell 27 240Hz Gaming Monitor - SE2726HG - 27-inch FHD (1920x1080) Display, in-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology, AMD FreeSync Premium, TÜV 3-Star, 2X HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, Tilt

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SANSUI 27 Inch WQHD 2560 x 1440 Gaming Monitor 180Hz 1ms Fast IPS Computer Monitor, DP 1.2 x2 | HDMI 2.0 x2 | VESA Mount, 120% sRGB HDR Eye Care Metal Stand (ES-G27F2Q, DP Cable Included)

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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A 27 Inch 1440p 300Hz G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Fast IPS,ELMB Sync, 95% DCI-P3, Built-In Speakers, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Center, 0.3ms, for PS5 and Xbox

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• All-round pick: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A, 1440p 180Hz Fast IPS
• Names 165Hz in the title: Z-Edge UG27Q curved, with 144Hz fallback
• Speed-first: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A, 300Hz
• High-refresh value: SANSUI ES-G27C1Q at 200Hz and ES-G27F2Q at 180Hz
• Familiar brand: Samsung Odyssey G5 G51F at 180Hz

Spec comparison

The nine, one at a time

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A (27-inch, 1440p, 180Hz)

ASUS’s title lists a 27-inch 1440p Fast IPS panel at 180Hz, G-SYNC, ELMB Sync, a 1ms claim, 130% sRGB, FreeSync Premium, HDR10, built-in speakers, PS5 and Xbox compatibility and a three-year warranty. It covers the 165Hz target with room to spare and is the most complete title in this group.

• Pros: Three-year warranty named in the title
• Pros: Fast IPS with both G-SYNC and FreeSync labels
• Cons: HDR10 on this class of panel is mostly a label
• Cons: Built-in speakers are only a stopgap

Who it’s for: Players who want one reliable pick with warranty cover.

Z-Edge UG27Q 27-inch curved QHD, 165Hz

Z-Edge calls this a 27-inch curved QHD 1440P monitor at 165Hz or 144Hz, with FreeSync, 1500R curve, MPRT 1ms, a frameless design, one DP 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 ports. It leads with 165Hz, and the HDMI ports are version 2.0, which matters for consoles.

• Pros: 165Hz stated up front
• Pros: Frameless look suits multi-screen desks
• Cons: HDMI 2.0 ports only
• Cons: Brand with less name recognition

Who it’s for: Buyers who want the exact 165Hz class on a curved screen.

Samsung Odyssey G5 G51F (LS27FG512ENXZA)

Samsung’s title shows a 27-inch QHD 1440p panel at 180Hz, 1ms, AMD FreeSync, HDR10, a height-adjustable stand, Black Equalizer, Virtual Aim Point and Auto Source Switch+. The model code in brackets is worth saving, since Odyssey names recur across many variants.

• Pros: Height-adjustable stand
• Pros: Well-known manufacturer
• Cons: Panel type is not named in the title
• Cons: Input ports are not listed

Who it’s for: People who prefer a large-brand name and want a stand that moves up and down.

Sceptre E275B-FWD168 (165Hz and 144Hz)

This title says 27-inch, 165Hz and 144Hz, 1ms, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDMI, DisplayPort, built-in speakers and 99% sRGB, with a 2025 label. It never states a resolution. Confirm the pixel count on the listing page before treating this as a 1440p model.

• Pros: Both 165Hz and 144Hz stated
• Pros: 99% sRGB claim
• Cons: No resolution in the title
• Cons: Year label adds confusion rather than detail

Who it’s for: Shoppers who will verify the resolution first and care about the 165Hz label.

Sceptre Prime E275B-FW180T (180Hz)

A “New!” prefix and a 2027 label open this title, followed by 27-inch, two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs, 180Hz and speakers. Again no resolution appears. Because the labels are unusual, treat the listing details as the source of truth and read them closely.

• Pros: 180Hz stated on both DP and HDMI
• Pros: Four video inputs in the title
• Cons: No resolution given
• Cons: Odd year wording raises accuracy questions

Who it’s for: Buyers who need several inputs and will check the full specs themselves.

SANSUI ES-G27C1Q curved WQHD, 200Hz

SANSUI lists 27-inch WQHD 2560×1440 at 200Hz, MPRT 1ms, two HDMI 2.0 and two DP 1.4, FreeSync, a 1500R curve, 5000:1 contrast, 120% sRGB and HDR. Four inputs and a high contrast figure make it versatile, and the curve is gentle at 1500R.

• Pros: 200Hz with four video inputs
• Pros: High contrast figure in the title
• Cons: Brand is less established
• Cons: HDMI limited to version 2.0

Who it’s for: Players who want extra refresh headroom and a high stated contrast.

SANSUI ES-G27F2Q Fast IPS WQHD, 180Hz

This one is a flat 27-inch WQHD Fast IPS screen at 180Hz with a 1ms claim, two DP 1.2, two HDMI 2.0, a VESA mount, 120% sRGB, HDR, eye-care features and a metal stand, with a DP cable included. It echoes the ASUS panel type at a plainer feature list.

• Pros: Fast IPS and a DP cable included
• Pros: Metal stand
• Cons: DP 1.2, not 1.4
• Cons: No named warranty length in the title

Who it’s for: Buyers who want IPS in a straightforward package.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A (1440p, 300Hz)

ASUS lists 27-inch 1440p 300Hz Fast IPS, G-SYNC, ELMB Sync, 95% DCI-P3, speakers, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Center, a 0.3ms claim and PS5 and Xbox compatibility. It is the fastest here by far, and a card that can deliver 300 frames per second is needed to use it.

• Pros: 300Hz panel with wide colour claim
• Pros: Console compatibility named
• Cons: Needs a strong graphics card to use the speed
• Cons: Overkill for single-player games

Who it’s for: Competitive shooter players with a graphics card that can push very high frame rates.

Dell SE2726HG (27-inch Full HD 240Hz, not 1440p)

This is a 1920×1080 IPS monitor at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium, TUV 3-Star, two HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort 1.4 and a tilt-only stand. It does not match the 1440p topic and is shown for comparison. A buyer who wants speed over sharpness might prefer it.

• Pros: 240Hz at Full HD is easy for a graphics card to drive
• Pros: TUV 3-Star mentioned
• Cons: Not 1440p
• Cons: Tilt-only stand

Who it’s for: Only for players who put frame rate ahead of sharpness; otherwise skip it.

How we chose them

We collected 27-inch gaming monitors from the product feed and kept those whose titles pointed to 1440p, 165Hz or a close neighbour, plus one Full HD model for contrast. The notes use published specifications, manufacturer documentation and buyer reviews, nothing extra. Nobody on the team used or measured these units. Titles that are silent about resolution or ports are flagged, since a gap there can hide real differences. Where two listings share a panel type and refresh class, we say so instead of inventing a ranking.

What to look for in a 27-inch 1440p 165Hz monitor

Refresh rate versus frame rate

A monitor can only show the frames your graphics card draws. The time each frame stays on screen is simply 1000 divided by the refresh rate: 6.06 ms at 165Hz, 5.56 ms at 180Hz, 5.00 ms at 200Hz and 3.33 ms at 300Hz. If your card manages 120 frames per second in your main game, a 300Hz screen will not make it look faster than a 165Hz one.

Worked example: you play one shooter at about 160 frames per second and one open-world game at about 75. The 165Hz class suits the shooter almost exactly, and the open-world game is better served by a screen with variable refresh, which most listings here mention in some form. Paying more for 300Hz would only pay off in the first game, and only if the card can climb well above 160.

Panel type

Fast IPS gives better viewing angles and colour from off-centre, while VA generally offers deeper blacks; several titles here do not name the type. The colour figures in the titles (130% sRGB, 120% sRGB, 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3) use different yardsticks, so treat them as rough hints rather than a ranking. At 27 inches, either panel works for a single desk; curved models like the Z-Edge and the SANSUI ES-G27C1Q add a gentle wrap.

Ports and cables

Use DisplayPort for the best chance of reaching full refresh from a PC. HDMI 2.0, listed on several monitors here, may limit 1440p refresh on some devices. Our desktop monitor guide is a good starting point for general monitor choices.

What your PC needs

A 1440p screen asks more of the graphics card and processor than a 1080p one. Our best CPU for 1440p gaming guide covers the processor side, and the RAM guide for 1440p covers memory.

Quick verification list

1. Resolution reads 2560×1440 in the full specifications.
2. The refresh rate is stated for the DisplayPort and HDMI inputs separately.
3. A DisplayPort cable is in the box, or one is on order.
4. The stand adjusts, or a VESA arm is available.

Mistakes buyers make

• Paying for 300Hz without a graphics card that can use it.
• Assuming 1440p because the screen is 27 inches; two Sceptre titles never confirm it.
• Plugging into HDMI 2.0 and wondering why the refresh rate falls short.
• Judging contrast on a bright shop floor rather than for the room at home.
• Reading a 1ms claim as a promise of zero blur.
• Skipping the stand check, then discovering a tilt-only base puts the screen too low.

Verdict

Choose the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ3A for the best-documented all-rounder, the Z-Edge UG27Q if the 165Hz label matters, and the ASUS VG27AQM5A only if your PC can feed 300 frames per second. The SANSUI pair offers high refresh from a less well-known name, with DisplayPort 1.4 on the curved one and a plainer IPS option beside it. The Samsung Odyssey G5 suits shoppers who want a familiar brand, and the Sceptre listings require a resolution check first. Keep the Dell Full HD model out of the running unless frame rate matters more to you than sharpness.

Frequently asked questions

Is 165Hz still worth buying at 1440p?

For many players it is a sweet spot. The 165Hz class refreshes every 6.06 milliseconds, which feels clearly smoother than 60Hz, and a mid-range graphics card can reach those frame rates in many shooters. Models rated 180Hz, 200Hz or 300Hz cost more and only help if your graphics card delivers matching frame rates.

What does a 1ms response claim mean?

It is a manufacturer figure, usually quoted for a favourable setting such as MPRT or a grey-to-grey overdrive mode, and it does not describe every transition. Compare panel types and overdrive settings listed on the product page, and do not treat 1ms as a guarantee of a blur-free image. Several listings here quote 1ms while others quote 0.3ms, so the numbers are not directly comparable.

Is Fast IPS better than a curved VA panel?

They trade strengths. Fast IPS panels such as the SANSUI ES-G27F2Q and the ASUS TUF models generally offer wider viewing angles, while the curved models in this group, like the SANSUI ES-G27C1Q with its 5000:1 figure, list higher contrast, which often points to a VA panel. Neither curved title names the panel type, so check the listing. Pick by room lighting and how far off-centre you sit.

Why are two Sceptre listings flagged?

Their titles give refresh rate, ports and speakers but never mention resolution, and one carries an unusual 2027 label and a New! prefix. That makes it impossible to confirm 1440p from the title. Read the technical details on each listing before assuming QHD, and if the page still does not say, ask the seller or choose a model whose title states the resolution.

Do these monitors work with a PS5 or Xbox?

Two ASUS titles say they are for PS5 and Xbox, and others list HDMI 2.0 or HDMI ports. Console output at high refresh depends on the HDMI version and on the console, so check the version on each port. For a PC, DisplayPort remains the safer path to the full refresh rate.