Best OLED Gaming Monitors 2026

Manufacturers use several types of panels in today's gaming monitors: Twisted Nematic (TN), Vertical Alignment (VA), In-Plane Switching (IPS, and Organic Light-Emitting Diode (OLED). Of the four panel types, OLED is the newest and most expensive but is growing in popularity among elite gaming monitors.

So, what makes OLEDs a popular choice for today's top gaming monitors? Well, part of the reason is in the name itself. Each pixel in the panel can emit light when a current is passed through. As a result, there is no need for an always-on backlight to illuminate each pixel. That means the necessary pixels are turned off when representing the color black. This makes blacks look truly black, especially compared to IPS panel monitors (although LG's IPS Black technology looks to close the gap).

The deep black levels also result in incredibly high contrast ratios and stunningly vibrant colors, compared to other panel types. And while it wasn't always the case when OLED gaming monitors first appeared on the scene, we're now seeing higher refresh rate panels, up to 500 Hz, like the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDPG.

Over the past year, we've seen some incredible advances in the OLED realm. QD-OLED panels utilize a blue light source in conjunction with quantum dots, a more efficient method for producing light. In general, QD-OLEDs produce a wider array of colors, while traditional WOLEDs are better at producing pure white.

Additionally, we're seeing more dual-mode OLED panels that can operate at 480 Hz at 1080p or 240 Hz at 4K. It's like having two monitors in one, and combined with all the other benefits of OLED technology, it gives gamers greater options when choosing a new monitor.

Below is a list of the best OLED gaming monitors we've tested in-house.

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Best OLED Gaming Monitors 2026

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Best Overall OLED Gaming Monitor

The Alienware AW2725DF has been one of our favorite high-performance OLED monitors thanks to its excellent image quality and fast response. However, there’s a new king of the castle: . It takes the basics of the AW2725DF and adds even more performance to the equation.

The ROG Swift PG27AQDP features the same 2560 x 1440 resolution but boosts the maximum refresh rate from 360 Hz to 480 Hz while maintaining Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync compatibility. We were impressed with the color calibration straight from the box (no further calibration was necessary), and we saw a maximum SDR brightness of 400 nits. While that is not as high as you’ll see in many IPS panels with Mini LED backlighting, it’s very bright for an OLED panel. In addition, HDR brightness peaked at 1,300 nits. As expected for an OLED, black levels and dynamic are unmatched.

All of this performance comes at a price, however, with the ROG Swift PG27AQDP ringing in with an MSRP of $999. Although we expect street pricing for the ROG Swift PG27AQDP to be lower, the Alienware AW2725DF can be had for as little as $782. But if you have the hardware to push the ROG Swift PG27AQDP to its fullest potential, it’s one of the best options available for those looking at high-performance OLED panels.

More: Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP Gaming Monitor Review

Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitor

With OLED panels currently dominating the gaming monitor market, it is unsurprising that they are also featured in some of the largest products. The LG Ultra Gear 45GX950A exemplifies this trend, boasting an expansive OLED panel that spans an impressive 45 inches. Consequently, what can one anticipate for their $1,000 investment in immersive widescreen gaming?

This monitor works at WUHD (5120 x 2160) resolution at 165 Hz or WFD (2560 x 1080) at 330 Hz, giving it added versatility. While it necessitates nearly 4 feet of desk width and ample depth to accommodate, the 800R curve ensures that distortion is kept to an absolute minimum at the proper viewing distance.

The response time is listed at 0.03 ms, while the monitor can crank as high 1,300 nits in HDR mode (although we measured 475 nits in HDR mode using our testing regimen).

The monitor features HDMI 2.1 ports, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB-C. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack (DTS:Headphone X support), two 10-watt speakers, and two downstream USB ports.

Keep in mind that while the monitor seems to have it all — excellent color, performance, port selection, and massive size — it will cost you dearly with a street price of around $1,350.

More: LG Ultra Gear 45GX950A Gaming Monitor Review

Best 4K OLED Gaming Monitor

If you like the performance of the Asus’ ROG Swift PG27AQDP, but would like increases in size and resolution, check out the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP. The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is one of those rare OLED monitors that seems to be loaded with positive attributes and has no meaningful downsides (well, other than pricing). The PG32UCDP also has the benefit of being a sort of dual-purpose monitor, able to handle your 4K gaming needs at a respectable 240 Hz.

However, if you need an ultra-fast refresh rate to handle your itchy trigger finger in eSports games, dial the resolution down to 1080p and crank up to 480 Hz. Thanks to its 480 MHz refresh, we measured a 2 ms response time when transitioning from full black to white. That is insane performance from an OLED monitor and a great option for gamers. In addition, brightness is surprisingly good for an OLED monitor, and accuracy is excellent straight out of the box.

We should also mention that the PG32UCDP can match the draw times of 500 Hz or 540 Hz 1080p IPS monitors with dramatically less input lag.

More: Asus ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP Review

Best Value Gaming Monitor

If you're looking for the absolute best bang for your buck in an OLED monitor, it's hard to look past the AOC Q27G4ZD. It's a 27-inch monitor with a QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and a respectable 240 Hz refresh rate. However, AOC offers those specs with a price well under $500 ($449 as of this writing).

To reach that low price, AOC had to ditch some features. As a result, you won't find internal speakers, nor will you see RGB lighting flourishes that are popular with more high-end OLED gaming monitors. However, those features don't really add to its performance as a gaming monitor, so we can forgive those omissions.

What you do get is an adjustable stand, gaming aids (sniper mode, reticles, frame counter, etc), along with HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports. Other niceties include excellent color calibration fresh out of the box, OLED-typical black levels that are unmatched in the monitor kingdom, ultra-fast video processing, and a couple of downstream USB ports for your peripherals.

The Q27G4ZD delivers the kind of performance you'd expect from an OLED with minimal fuss. On the downside, there is no variable brightness option (changing brightness levels on the fly based on the on-screen content), and HDR content was slightly undersaturated. However, given its price point, those are fair tradeoffs compared to what you get as a whole package.

More: AOC Q27G4ZD 27-inch QHD QD-OLED Monitor Review

Best OLED Gaming Monitor for Responsiveness

OLED panels are no longer a mere curiosity in the gaming monitor market. Instead, they’ve grown in popularity and are available across multiple size classes to appeal to a broad spectrum of customers. LG is aimed at the most discerning gaming enthusiasts with the 27GX790A, and we’re here for it.

The 27GX790A features a 27-inch OLED panel. That’s right, you won’t find a quantum dot layer on the 27GX790A’s panel, but it still covers over 96 percent of DCI-P3 and is plenty colorful when it comes to standard definition and high definition content. The monitor is also very bright, particularly in HDR mode, where we achieved 763 nits with a 25 percent window pattern (SDR maxed out at 415 nits).

Image quality and excellent colors are almost a given with OLED panels, and responsiveness is also something that we’ve come to expect. However, the 27GX790A goes above and beyond when it comes to responsiveness. Motion resolution was perfect, and the 27GX790A drew a full white field in just 3ms. In the real world, that means that moving images appear just as sharp and clear in motion as they do when static. Input lag was also a low 10ms, putting it in an elite class of its OLED peers with the Philips Evnia 27M2N8500.

With a suggested retail price of $999, the 27GX790A is on the premium side for 27-inch OLED monitors. However, LG has infused the monitor with a wealth of features backed up with excellent performance, great build quality, and an attractive design.

More: LG 27GX790A Gaming Monitor Review

Other OLED Gaming Monitors We've Tested

Not every gaming monitor we tested made our best list, but here are a few we've recently tested that are still worth a second look.

*️⃣ LG Ultra Gear 45GX950A
The Ultra Gear 45GX950A is a big, hulking monitor measuring 45 inches across. It has a native resolution of 5120 x 2160 and can max out at 165 Hz. However, if you drop the resolution to 2560 x 1080, you can boost the refresh rate to 330 Hz. It's a color-accurate display with excellent build quality and surprisingly good DTS Headphone:X support.

Read: LG Ultra Gear 45GX950A Review

*️⃣ Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDPG
The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDPG is among the growing crop of OLED gaming monitors that are cresting the 500 Hz refresh rate mark. This lofty benchmark was once only possible with high-end TN or IPS panels; the ROG Strix XG27AQDPG achieves it with a vibrant 27-inch QD-OLED panel and a 2560 x 1440 resolution.

Read: Asus ROG Strix XG27AQDPG Review

*️⃣ MSI MPG271QR X50
The MSI MPG271QR X50 is another 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor capable of hitting 500 Hz at 2560 x 1440. It boasts all of the superlatives typically reserved for OLED monitors, including excellent contrast and color, fast response times, and high-quality video processing. At $899, the MPG271QR X50 is also a relative bargain among the high-refresh-rate OLED gaming monitor crowd.

Read: MSI MPG271QR X50 Review

*️⃣ Alienware AW2725D
Premium OLED gaming monitors with 500 Hz refresh rates are the gold standard for gaming these days, but not everyone wants to spend upwards of $1,000 or more for that luxury. That's where the Alienware AW2725D comes, with an MSRP of just $550 (regularly on sale for less than $500). For that outlay, you get a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) QD-OLED panel with a 280 Hz refresh rate, with a bright picture and pro-level accuracy.

Read: Alienware AW2725D Review

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