How many fit
Only 5 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “Frames as visible as possible in competitive games”, “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, and “A smaller desk gets a focused screen”.
5 models fit, out of 50 checkedPicked for one job
ZOWIE XL2566X+ is made with 400Hz play in mind
Top pick
BenQ ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor
Its purpose is clear from the 24.1-inch Fast TN panel, DyAc 2 and side shields. Samsung G60SD gives you 360Hz along with QHD OLED contrast. Alienware AW2725QF can switch between 4K 180Hz and Full HD 360Hz.
Why it suits this job
- Refresh rate
- Clarity in motion
- The catch
- To reach its speed, the Full HD TN panel sacrifices resolution, viewing angles and color depth.
- Go with Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor if
- OLED response for competitive 1440p play
More reasons we picked it
- Scan size
- Frame rate the GPU must reach
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In competitive play, what pays off is a high frame rate you can sustain, motion you can see clearly and a screen size that is easy to scan.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
BenQ ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor lists 400 Hz for top refresh rate, 142% above the 165 Hz median.
- BenQ ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor
- 400 Hz
- Typical (median)
- 165 Hz
- Models with this figure
- 44 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Frames as visible as possible in competitive games”, “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”, and “A smaller desk gets a focused screen”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures use the fastest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings decide when you get that rate. The median draws on the 44 of 50 models that publish comparable figures.
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| BenQ ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor |
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| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor |
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| Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor |
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3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
BenQ, XL2566X+
ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor
Tournament-style play is the target of this compact Fast TN panel, which chases motion visibility at 400Hz and adds DyAc 2 and physical side shields.
Top pick ifSerious competitive play, where clear frames matter most
Key facts
- Fast TN panel, 24.1-inch, 1920 by 1080
- Refreshes at 400Hz
The catch
To reach its speed, the Full HD TN panel sacrifices resolution, viewing angles and color depth.
Samsung, LS27DG602SNXZA
Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
For brighter rooms, this flat 27-inch QD-OLED has a glare-reducing surface and takes QHD gaming up to 360Hz.
Best forOLED response for competitive 1440p play
Key facts
- 2560 by 1440 OLED panel, 27-inch
- Claimed 0.03ms gray-to-gray response and a 360Hz refresh rate
The catch
Small desktop text looks less clean on the QD-OLED subpixel layout than on a 4K IPS panel.
Alienware, AW2725QF
27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor
For faster competitive play, this Fast IPS monitor can drop from a detailed 4K 180Hz picture to a 1080p 360Hz mode.
Best forGamers who split their time between cinematic titles and competitive ones
Key facts
- Fast IPS panel at 27-inch
- Up to 360Hz in Full HD, or up to 180Hz in 4K
The catch
Stretched across a 27-inch panel, the 1080p mode looks softer than the native resolution.
Ready to buy
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Top pick for this job
BenQ ZOWIE 24-inch 400Hz Esports Monitor
Refresh rate
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
OLED response for competitive 1440p play
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