Best 1440p Gaming Monitors, Plus Great Value Picks [Early 2022]

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00:00 - Welcome Back to Hardware Unboxed
01:15 - Best 1440p 144Hz Gaming Monitors
05:37 - Best 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitors
09:42 - Best 32-inch 1440p Gaming Monitors
13:09 - Best Budget 1440p Gaming Monitors
18:02 - Best 1440p HDR Gaming Monitors
19:42 - Outro

Best 1440p Gaming Monitors, Plus Great Value Picks [Early 2022]

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[macleod]

It's a damn crime you guys don't have 1+ million subs by now. This has been my "go to" channel for reviews on most of my purchases and it is arguable the benchmark for monitor reviews.

[joostvisser]

I bought the MSI MAG274QRF-QD monitor just last Friday because of your and RTings endorsements. When I saw this video I got the feeling buyers remorse was about to hit, but I'm glad to see it's still the top dog in the category!

[nisx]

6 months since i bought Samsung G7 27" and im loving it, curve was weird at the start but now i dont mind it at all.

[drewhinners]

I bought my 32" Samsung G7 on Black Friday 2020 because of your recommendation and it's been without parallel since. I constantly compare it to the new monitors at Micro Center and nothing compares to it's silky smooth motion and IPS stomping contrast.

[BeatsbyVegas]

One thing I dislike about curved monitors is its a little difficult to reuse that monitor later in a secondary or portrait orientation. My old 27 inch 144hz lg 1440p display is now to the side of my main monitor in portrait mode for viewing webpages and forums and articles. I needed a second monitor anyway so I got the dell 27 inch 165hz for 300 bucks on Black Friday. Old lg didn’t have nano ips or a usb hub built in as it was the most budget version of the 1440p ultragear they made. Dell one has an extremely adjustable stand with a base that actually uses a square ish base. I hate those angled legs on the lg display.

[DAntoine]

Just picked up the MAG274QRF-QD, this thing is amazing. Glad I took the time to pour over reviews like these.

[hotwheels]

The LG 27GP850 is about 100 EUR on average cheaper than the MSI where I live. It's one of the reasons I'm considering it instead to pair with an RTX 3060 Ti.

[billb]

Went with the Dell 2721DGF. Got it on sale for $329 and had $20 in reward bucks. $309 for that monitor was a steal. It's a great monitor. Very satisfied (it was a Tim recommendation last year.) 👍

[EMoncayoC]

Got the MSI OPTIX MAG274QRF-QD after your review and I'm glad I did.... After a year I'm still in love with it, the jump from 1080p to 1440p was amazing. Thanks for this videos guys.

[nedt]

I've have owned a Gigabyte m32q for around 2 months and I have been quite satisfied with it. I considered getting a 27-inch monitor, but my eyesight at 57 isn't as good as it once was 20 years ago, and the larger screen is beneficial to my gaming experience.

[twinjuke]

I miss the Philips brand from the budget category. Around here they built up a rather decent reputation due to their exceptional price/value ratio. In value I mean not just performance, but quality too.

[mickybaus]

It would be interesting to see a review covering some monitors that have had firmware updates, as the update could significantly affect results. For instance, the Samsung G7 (both 27 and 32 inch models) got a new firmware update on 27 Jan 2022. It can be found in the support section on the Samsung website.

[wertywerrtyson]

I got the MSI 274 based on your recommendation last year and I am very happy with it. So much better than my Samsung 1080p 240hz VA monitor which have ghosting issues.

[gladcomming]

QRF-QD has a problem with blue vignetting in corners and sides, if u buy it, check it on white ull see it clearly. QRF without QD is also great pick, becouse its actually same pannel but without QD layer, confirmed by msi support

[chrisbantang]

Thank you Hardware Unboxed! I recently bought the Gigabyte M27Q based on your recommendations. The KVM feature is incredibly useful as I can now use both devices at the same time with just a single switch! No more manually plug and pull cables in between use. Sadly, there's a $140 difference in pricing here in my country compared to MSRP.

[ZappBrannigan]

The s2721dgf is simply unbeatable value in Australia as it's perpetually on sale on the Dell eBay store for AUD399.

[LyurGG]

Just a heads up. There's also a cheaper version of MAG274QRF-QD, the MAG274QRF (w/o QD). I was able to get one for $460 compared to the QD version which retails at $540-$560. It is definitely an upgrade from my previous 170k won ($150) 1080p 144Hz Ultran 2460G monitor.

[isssma]

I just bought m32q due to your past recommendations, and I'm currently very happy with it. Thanks!

[Aggnog]

I got the MSI MAG274QRF a few months ago and it's great, only missing the extra gamut from the -QD model and much cheaper. I recommend it if you want the performance for a lower price, largely led by the lack of reviews for it.

[ATCrogerwilco]

I've got the G7 32" and Iove it. The curve is awesome imo, very immersive.