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27-inch, 4K UHD, 180Hz, IPS

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Samsung 27” Odyssey G7 (G70F) Series Gaming Monitor, 4K FHD | Fast IPS Dual Mode 180Hz Refresh Rate, NVIDIA G-Sync

$449.59as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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Spec score8.9

Pros

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion

+Adaptive sync support for tear-free gameplay

+Height adjustable stand and pivot support

Cons

−4K resolution demands more graphics power for high frame rates

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 16 here

+180Hz refresh: only 2 of 14 here have a higher refresh

+Pivots to portrait: only 3 of 21 here have one

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 21 here have one

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 21 here list one

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCG 27 Inch 4K 160Hz USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 320Hz, 1ms, DisplayHDR 400, DCI-P3 99%,

$447.99as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score8.5

Pros

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay

+HDR support for extended brightness range

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Cons

−Lower 160Hz refresh rate than some competing 4K monitors

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+99 dci-p3 coverage: the highest dci-p3 coverage of the 5 here

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 16 here

−160Hz refresh: 7 of the 14 here have a higher refresh

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27-inch, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, 4 to 5 ms

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SAMSUNG 27-Inch CRG5 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor (LC27RG50FQNXZA) – Computer Monitor, 1920 x 1080p Resolution, 4ms

$495.63as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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Spec score7.8

Pros

+240Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion

+Curved screen design

+Adaptive sync support for tear-free gameplay

+27-inch screen size

Cons

−Full HD 1080p resolution is lower than QHD or 4K

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+240Hz refresh: the highest refresh of the 14 here

−FHD 1080p: 11 of the 16 here have a higher resolution

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 21 here list one

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCGR-W 27 Inch 4K 162Hz White USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 485Hz, Fast IPS, ELMB Sync,

$413.43as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score9.4

Pros

+Pivot function rotates screen to portrait orientation

+Height adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 16 here

+Pivots to portrait: only 3 of 21 here have one

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 21 here have one

+162Hz refresh: 7 of the 14 here have a lower refresh

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

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ASUS ROG XG27UCSR 27 Inch 4K 162Hz USB-C G-SYNC Gaming Monitor | Dual Mode FHD 324Hz, ELMB Sync, Smart Pixel

$410.95as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details

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Spec score8.5

Pros

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel

+162Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay

+USB-C input for single-cable connection

+HDR support for extended brightness range

+G-SYNC adaptive sync reduces screen tearing

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 16 here

+162Hz refresh: 7 of the 14 here have a lower refresh

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45-inch, 5120x1440, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

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Gawfolk 45 inch Ultra-Wide Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor, DQHD PC Screen | 1500R curvature, 32:9 ratio, DQHD (5120×1440)

$474.99as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details

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Spec score7.7

Pros

+Large 45 inch curved display with 5120x1440 resolution

+165Hz refresh rate for gaming

+1 ms response time

+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+165Hz refresh: 9 of the 14 here have a lower refresh

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 21 here list one

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24.5-inch, 165Hz, IPS, 1 ms or less

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UPERFECT Portable Monitor Touchscreen 24.5'' 2K 165Hz QLED Gaming Monitor | 125%sRGB, 2000:1, FreeSync, 0.1ms, with

$499.99as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details

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Spec score8.1

Pros

+Touchscreen input for direct interaction

+Adaptive sync support reduces screen tearing

+1 ms or less response time

+Portable design for travel use

Cons

−Large 24.5 inch size is less practical for carrying

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+165Hz refresh: 9 of the 14 here have a lower refresh

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27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz, IPS

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Samsung 27" Odyssey 4K UHD Gaming Monitor | 144Hz 1ms, Fast IPS | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium | HDR400 Colors |

$499.99as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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Spec score7.8

Pros

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion

+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions

+G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync adaptive sync support

Cons

−4K resolution demands more graphics power for high frame rates

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+4K UHD: the highest resolution of the 16 here

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 21 here list one

−144Hz refresh: 8 of the 14 here have a higher refresh

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45-inch, 5120x1440, 185Hz, VA

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Gawfolk 45 Inch Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor 185Hz DQHD 5120x1440 | DQHD 32:9 VA 1500R, FreeSync & G-Sync

$499.99as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details

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Spec score7.7

Pros

+Large 45 inch curved display with 5120x1440 resolution

+185Hz refresh rate for gaming

+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay

+VA panel for higher contrast

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+185Hz refresh: only 1 of 14 here have a higher refresh

−USB-C input not listed: 14 of the 21 here list one

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40-inch, QHD 1440p, 144Hz, IPS

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INNOCN 40C1R Ultrawide Monitor 40" WQHD 3440 x 1440p 144Hz FreeSync Premium HDR400 21:9 Computer Display 95% DCI-P3

$479.99as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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Spec score8.8

Pros

+40-inch ultrawide screen for wide workspace

+144Hz refresh rate for smoother motion

+FreeSync Premium Adaptive-Sync support

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles

+USB-C input for a single-cable connection

Compared with the 10 monitors on this page

+Height-adjustable stand: only 6 of 21 here have one

−144Hz refresh: 8 of the 14 here have a higher refresh

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