Best OLED gaming monitors (2026)
Three 27-inch 1440p OLEDs at 240 Hz and 360 Hz, compared on brightness, HDMI 2.1 and burn-in cover.
By Offerove Editorial TeamUpdated 3 min readResearch-based, not hands-on
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The best OLED gaming monitor for most PC players is the Alienware AW2725DF: 360 Hz at 1440p, 400 nits typical brightness and a 3-year warranty that Dell says covers burn-in. Gaming on a console too? The LG UltraGear 27GS95QE reaches 240 Hz over HDMI 2.1.
Our picks
| Pick | Product | Store |
|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725DF) | Check price at Dell (opens Dell in a new tab) |
| Best for PC and console | LG UltraGear 27GS95QE | Check price at LG (opens LG in a new tab) |
| Best for two HDMI devices | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) 27 in | Check price at Samsung (opens Samsung in a new tab) |
Buy if
- You play in a dim or evenly lit room
- Your PC can push well past 144 fps at 1440p
- You want 0.03 ms GtG pixel response
Skip if
- Your desk faces a sunny window (typical brightness is 250 to 400 nits)
- You leave static windows on screen all day for work
- You need USB-C video from a laptop (none of these lists it)
OLED pixels make their own light. Each one switches off for true black, and all three picks list 0.03 ms GtG response.
The catch is brightness and burn-in. Here is how the three published OLED monitors in our catalog compare, using each maker’s spec page.
Which OLED gaming monitor should you buy?
Short answer: the Alienware AW2725DF for most PC players. It runs 360 Hz at 2560 x 1440, has the highest typical brightness of our picks at 400 nits, and Dell’s warranty covers burn-in. Console players should look at the LG first.
- PC and console: the LG UltraGear 27GS95QE, with 240 Hz over HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4.
- Two HDMI devices: the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD), with two HDMI 2.1 ports at 360 Hz.
All three are 27-inch class, 1440p panels with FreeSync Premium Pro listed.
360 Hz vs 240 Hz
Short answer: at 360 Hz a new frame can land every 2.8 ms. At 240 Hz it is every 4.2 ms. The 1.4 ms gap only shows up if your PC renders that many frames, which mostly means esports games.
| Monitor | Max refresh | Frame time | Typical brightness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware AW2725DF | 360 Hz | 2.8 ms | 400 nits |
| Samsung G60SD | 360 Hz | 2.8 ms | 250 nits |
| LG 27GS95QE | 240 Hz | 4.2 ms | 275 nits |
On an OLED, brightness and burn-in terms separate the picks more than refresh rate does.
The Alienware has 60% more typical brightness than the Samsung (400 vs 250 nits). That helps in a lit room. Dell also lists 1,000 nits peak.
HDR and HDMI: read the fine print
Short answer: the Alienware and LG both list VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400. The Samsung lists HDR10, HDR10+ and HDR10+ Gaming, but no VESA rating. For HDMI, the Alienware’s single HDMI 2.1 port tops out at 144 Hz.
DisplayHDR True Black is VESA’s certification line for OLED and other emissive displays. A plain HDR10 label is a format, not a VESA test result.
Ports decide the console story. The HDMI Forum’s 2.1 spec added 4K 120 Hz support and 48 Gbps bandwidth. Here is what each maker lists:
- Alienware: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1x HDMI 2.1. Dell lists 360 Hz over DisplayPort and up to QHD 144 Hz over HDMI 2.1.
- LG: 1x DisplayPort 1.4 and 2x HDMI. LG says 240 Hz needs DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1, and ships an HDMI 2.1 cable.
- Samsung: 1x DisplayPort 1.4 and 2x HDMI 2.1.
For a PS5 at the same desk, our monitors for PS5 and PC guide goes deeper.
List prices and burn-in cover
Short answer: both 360 Hz picks have a maker list price. The Alienware is $649.99 (List price from Dell, checked Nov 8, 2026). The Samsung is $899.99 (List price from Samsung, checked Nov 8, 2026). That is a $250.00 gap between list prices.
On our spec sheet, the Samsung’s higher list price buys a second HDMI 2.1 port and HDR10+ support. The Alienware leads on brightness and on its VESA certificate. Store prices change, and may be higher or lower than these list prices.
Burn-in terms, as each maker states them as of November 2026:
- Dell: a 3-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in.
- Samsung: burn-in at normal use covered by warranty, not commercial use, abuse or misuse.
- LG: our data doesn’t list burn-in terms. Check LG’s warranty page before you buy.
Who should skip OLED
Short answer: skip OLED if your room is bright or your screen shows the same taskbar and windows all day. The Fast IPS ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS lists 350 nits typical, more than the LG or the Samsung, and IPS has no burn-in question.
Our 1440p gaming monitors guide covers three 180 Hz IPS picks. Browse every model on the monitors hub, or line two up in our compare tool.
The picks, side by side
| Product | Refresh rate | Panel | Brightness | HDR | Ports | Stand | Spec score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725DF) | 360 Hz | QD-OLED | 400 nits | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | 2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) downstream, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) downstream, 1x USB-B 3.2 Gen 1 upstream | Height (110 mm), tilt (-5 to 21 degrees), swivel (-20 to 20 degrees), pivot (-90 to 90 degrees) | 8.0 |
| LG UltraGear 27GS95QE | 240 Hz | OLED | 275 nits | DisplayHDR True Black 400, HDR10 | 2x HDMI (HDMI 2.1 for 240 Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 downstream, 1x USB 3.0 upstream, headphone out (4-pole), optical audio out | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot | 6.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) 27 in | 360 Hz | OLED | 250 nits | HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 hub, headphone jack | Height (120 mm), tilt (-2 to 25 degrees), swivel (-30 to 30 degrees), pivot (-92 to 92 degrees) | 7.4 |
Specs from each maker's official page, checked Nov 8, 2026. Spec score formula: methodology.
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725DF)
360 Hz QD-OLED with 400 nits typical brightness, the brightest of our picks, plus DisplayHDR True Black 400. Dell lists a 3-year warranty that covers OLED burn-in.
Good for
- Competitive FPS players
- PC gamers with high-end GPUs
Not for
- Console-first players
- Static office work all day
LG UltraGear 27GS95QE
LG says it reaches its full 240 Hz over HDMI 2.1 as well as DisplayPort 1.4. It also lists DisplayHDR True Black 400 and an optical audio out.
Good for
- PC and console gamers
- Dark-room HDR gaming
Not for
- Bright rooms with direct sun
- Static office work all day
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) 27 in
360 Hz with two HDMI 2.1 ports and a stand with 120 mm of height travel. Samsung lists burn-in at normal use as covered by its warranty.
Good for
- Competitive FPS players
- PC and console gamers
Not for
- Bright rooms with direct sun
- Laptop users wanting USB-C
How we chose
We kept every published OLED monitor in our catalog whose specs were read from the maker's own page, then compared refresh rate, brightness, HDR certification, ports and burn-in terms. Research-based, not tested in person. Our methodology.
FAQ
Are OLED gaming monitors covered for burn-in?
Dell lists burn-in coverage on the Alienware AW2725DF and Samsung covers burn-in at normal use on the G60SD, while our LG data doesn't list burn-in terms.
Which OLED pick is brightest?
The Alienware AW2725DF, at 400 nits typical, against 275 nits for the LG and 250 nits for the Samsung.
Can I plug a laptop in over USB-C?
Not for video, since none of the three lists a USB-C video input, though the Alienware has a USB-C downstream port for data.
What is DisplayHDR True Black?
It is VESA's DisplayHDR certification line for OLED and other emissive displays, with tiers such as True Black 400.
Sources
- VESA DisplayHDR: VESA rolls out DisplayHDR True Black for OLED displays (opens in a new tab)
- VESA DisplayHDR: Summary of DisplayHDR specs under CTS 1.1 (opens in a new tab)
- HDMI Forum: Version 2.1 of the HDMI specification (opens in a new tab)
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor (AW2725DF): Alienware official specs (opens in a new tab)
- LG UltraGear 27GS95QE: LG official specs (opens in a new tab)
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) 27 in: Samsung official specs (opens in a new tab)
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