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A shiny new addition to your Gaming Battle Station is always exciting, but you need to know where to start. If you’re coming from a 144Hz monitor or a non-gaming monitor, we’ve got you covered. Get the smoothest refresh rate with the best 240Hz monitors you can buy.
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As you’d expect, these are all game-centric speed machines so they are not for everyone. However, you can read a number of our other guides to help you find the right monitor for your needs. Ready to update your setup? Let us begin.
The best 240Hz monitors:
Editor’s note: We’ll keep this list of the best 240Hz monitors updated as we find new options.
Alienware 25 240Hz monitor
Alienware is a senior statesman in PC gaming and has spent more than 20 years perfecting its monitors. The Alienware 25 monitor is a perfect example of this experience. It has a 24.5-inch display, a refresh rate of 240 Hz and impeccable Alienware style. Every detail is spot on – from the landing craft-like legs to the glowing lights that adorn the back of the display.
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Nobody ever said that Alienware accessories were cheap. Be prepared to spend big bucks on the G-Sync and FreeSync-enabled powerhouse. Unlike some other monitors that ditch ports in favor of a slim design, the Alienware 25 comes with two HDMI ports, USB 3.0 upstream and downstream, and even a DisplayPort option.
Samsung Odyssey G7
The Samsung Odyssey G7 is the larger and more powerful sibling of the Odyssey G5, one of our most popular 144 Hz monitors. The two displays are twins in many ways – razor-sharp QHD resolutions, vibrant 27-inch displays, and clever 1000R curvatures, to name a few. You’ll also see a lightning-fast 1ms response time and both G-Sync and Freesync compatibility.
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A good battle station isn’t complete without a little bit of RGB lighting, and Samsung’s Infinity Core should do just the right thing. It’s at the heart of this 240Hz monitor, bringing a flash of color while you’re in the heat of battle. You can also buy a 32-inch version if you need even more space.
Lenovo Legion Y25-25
The Lenovo Legion family is popular around the world for their mix of style and performance, and the Y25-25 just offers another dose of everything you want. It’s unmistakably Lenovo, and the stand is one of the most adjustable you’ll find on this list. You can change the height, tilt, and rotation for maximum performance. Lenovo’s 24.5-inch display is just the right size if you want to add more than one monitor to your desk.
A refresh rate of 240 Hz is just the beginning when it comes to the Legion Y25-25 monitor. You’ll also see nearly edgeless bezels, AMD FreeSync Premium, and more ports than you can imagine. Thanks to four USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and a DisplayPort opening, you can block all your peripherals there.
BenQ Zowie XL2540K
Zowie from BenQ is another powerful sibling of a 144 Hz favorite. It’s also one of the most affordable 25Hz monitors you’ll find on this list. As usual, BenQ hasn’t worked on shrinking the bezels, but the overall design is sleek and the red highlights go perfectly with many battle stations.
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The display is a 24.5-inch twisted nematic panel with full HD resolution. It’s a great choice if you also rely primarily on HDMI cables – the Zowie XL2540K includes three of them, plus a DisplayPort and headphone jack.
Viotek GFT27CXB 240Hz monitor
While Viotek isn’t the biggest name in 240Hz monitor gaming, this particular model is offered as Amazon’s Choice product. It measures 27 inches and is one of the few monitors that comes with a fully customizable RGB ring. Between the incredible refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync, you’re likely to forget that the Viotek monitor is a fraction of the cost of the top names.
You can also use Viotek’s GamePlus crosshair to pinpoint the accuracy at the heart of the action. Viotek sees its role as an affordable option, and you will be surprised how well these budget choices go.
Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM
This list may be dedicated to 240 Hz monitors, but Asus goes a step further with this TUF gaming offering. It is rounded off with a refresh rate of 280 Hz and a laundry list with additional extras. They have Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync, Nvidia G-Sync and a 1ms response time to keep you up to date. Asus boasts that the TUF VG279QM is the fastest gaming monitor, and we might believe them.
With this beast you can even choose between different HDR profiles depending on your needs. You can give your favorite films a cinema profile or play them again with a completely different setting. You might want to search Dynamic Shadow Boost for the darkest games in your library while you’re at it.
Acer XF250Q Cbmiiprx
Acer has more than earned its place among the best 240Hz monitors you can buy, even if we have no idea how to pronounce its name. This 24.5-inch full HD display is perfect for almost any desk. The narrow bezels make it feel like it’s simply being incorporated into your setup. As usual, you get an impressive refresh rate, and the two built-in speakers are a great touch when you’re not wearing headphones.
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Like many others, Acer also offers its powerful monitor in various sizes. If 24.5 inches isn’t quite enough, you can jump 27 inches as well, although the stand is a little different to accommodate the increased weight.
LG UltraGear 27GN750-B
The last monitor on today’s list is another powerful sibling, this time from LG. The UltraGear line promises powerful performance from just about any angle, and this 27-inch option covers just about any base. You can access both Nvidia’s G-Sync and HDR 10 to push your system to its limits.
LG’s IPS panel is clear and vibrant with a 99% sRGB color gamut and a response time of 1 ms. You shouldn’t experience any tearing or stuttering as G-Sync ties your refresh rate to the speed of your GPU for seamless performance. The UltraGear has a few red highlights that draw the line between scary and just plain cool.