BBy Bikram Nath·Researched from UK Amazon listings·Updated 2026-10-28·6 products compared
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What are the best 1440p gaming monitors to buy in the UK?
Our top pick for 1440p Gaming Monitors in the UK is the Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 27" QHD IPS Gaming Monitor, 240Hz.
The Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 suits a buyer who wants the highest refresh rate on this page: the listing states 240Hz on a 27" IPS QHD panel, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, a tilt, swivel, pivot and height-adjust stand and a 3 year warranty.
The Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 is our top pick for a 1440p gaming monitor. Its listing states a 27-inch IPS QHD 2560x1440 panel at 240Hz, 99% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3, two HDMI 2.1 ports plus DisplayPort 1.4, a tilt, swivel, pivot and height-adjust stand, and a 3 year warranty. For a curved 1440p monitor with a larger screen, the LG UltraGear 32GS60QC states a 32-inch curved VA panel at 180Hz. For a USB-C connection, the Dell 27 Plus S2725DC states USB-C with up to 65W power delivery and a 144Hz IPS panel.
This guide compares six 1440p monitors from Lenovo, Gigabyte, Dell, MSI, LG and Samsung. It covers what each listing states: screen size and panel, refresh rate and response time, adaptive sync, ports, stand adjustment and warranty. Stated refresh rates run from 144Hz (Dell S2725DC) to 240Hz (Lenovo Legion 27Q-10).
Buying guide
What should you look for in 1440p Gaming Monitors?
1Refresh rate: the Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 states 240Hz, the only 1440p 240Hz monitor on this page. The Gigabyte G27Q2 states 200Hz, the MSI MAG 275QF and LG 32GS60QC 180Hz, the Samsung Odyssey G5 165Hz and the Dell S2725DC 144Hz. The MSI listing says its HDMI 2.0b port runs WQHD at 144Hz.
2Panel and screen: the Lenovo, Gigabyte G27Q2 (SuperSpeed IPS), MSI (Rapid IPS) and Dell S2725DC are 27-inch IPS panels. The LG is a 32-inch curved VA panel, and the Samsung is a 27-inch 1000R curved screen whose listing does not name its panel type.
3Adaptive sync: the Lenovo lists NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA Adaptive Sync, and the Gigabyte G27Q2 G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium. The LG lists AMD FreeSync and VESA certified AdaptiveSync, the Dell S2725DC AMD FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate via HDMI 2.1, the MSI FreeSync and the Samsung AMD Radeon FreeSync.
4Ports: the Lenovo states 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and 3.5 mm audio out. The Gigabyte G27Q2 states HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. The Dell S2725DC states USB-C with up to 65W power delivery, HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-A. The MSI title says DP 1.2a while its bullets say DisplayPort 1.4. The LG lists DisplayPort and HDMI without versions, and the Samsung listing does not name its ports.
5Warranty: the Lenovo, Gigabyte G27Q2 and Dell S2725DC listings state 3 years. The Samsung and MSI state a 2 year manufacturer warranty, and the LG states 1 Year Manufacturer.
Our process
How do we choose our picks?
We don’t lab-test products ourselves. Instead we synthesise current Amazon UK listings and published specs into clear, honest recommendations. We earn a commission if you buy through our links, but that never changes which products we rank.
Current UK availability
We check each pick against live Amazon UK catalogue data rather than last year’s model lists. Stock moves fast, so a listing can sell out after we publish.
Published specs
We compare manufacturer specifications so each pick is right for a real budget and use-case.
UK-specific fit
We factor in UK voltage and plug/fitting standards — details that generic global lists miss.
The Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 suits a buyer who wants the highest refresh rate on this page: the listing states 240Hz on a 27" IPS QHD panel, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, a tilt, swivel, pivot and height-adjust stand and a 3 year warranty.
Screen
27", IPS, QHD 2560x1440, 16:9
Refresh Rate
240Hz
Colour Gamut
99% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3
Ports
2x HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5 mm audio out
Adaptive Sync
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA Adaptive Sync
Stand
Tilt, swivel, pivot, height adjust
Warranty
3 year
What we like
+240Hz refresh rate on a QHD 2560x1440 IPS panel, per the listing
+2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and 3.5 mm audio out
+Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment
+3 year warranty stated
Worth noting
–The title states a 0.05 ms response time while a bullet states 0.5 ms MPRT
–The listing gives no brightness or contrast figure
£185.77£199.99−7%Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
The Gigabyte G27Q2 suits a buyer after 200Hz with a fully adjustable stand: the listing states a 27-inch SuperSpeed IPS QHD panel, 350 cd/m², 95% DCI-P3 and a 3 years warranty.
Screen
27-inch SuperSpeed IPS, QHD 2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate
200Hz
Response Time
1ms
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Colour
10-bit, 95% DCI-P3
Ports
HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
Stand
Height, tilt, swivel and pivot
Warranty
3 years
Adaptive Sync
G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium
What we like
+200Hz and 1ms on a SuperSpeed IPS panel, per the listing
+States 350 cd/m² brightness and a 10-bit display with 95% DCI-P3
+G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium
+Height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustment, with a 3 years warranty
Worth noting
–The title says HDR10 while a bullet says HDR Ready
–The listing states HDMI 2.0 and gives no contrast ratio
£149.99Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
The Dell 27 Plus S2725DC suits a desk shared between gaming and a USB-C laptop: the listing states a 144Hz IPS QHD panel, USB-C with up to 65W power delivery, built-in speakers and a 3 Year warranty.
Screen
27", 2560 x 1440, IPS, 16:9, 178° viewing angles
Refresh Rate
144Hz
Response Time
1ms MPRT
Brightness And Contrast
350 cd/m², 1500:1
Ports
USB-C (up to 65W power delivery), HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A, USB-C 15W downstream
Audio
Dual 3W speakers
Stand
Tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments
Warranty
3 Year
Adaptive Sync
AMD FreeSync; Variable Refresh Rate via HDMI
What we like
+USB-C with up to 65W power delivery plus HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB-A, per the listing
+AMD FreeSync and Variable Refresh Rate via HDMI 2.1
+Dual 3W built-in speakers
+Tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, with a 3 Year warranty
Worth noting
–At 144Hz it states the lowest refresh rate on this page
–The listing does not mention VESA mounting
£241.98Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
The MSI MAG 275QF suits a 27-inch IPS setup at 180Hz: the listing states a Rapid IPS WQHD panel, 0.5ms (GtG, Min.), 101% sRGB and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Screen
27" WQHD 2560 x 1440, Rapid IPS, 16:9
Refresh Rate
180Hz
Response Time
0.5ms (GtG, Min.)
Colour
101% sRGB, up to 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
Contrast
1000:1 native
Ports
HDMI 2.0b (WQHD@144Hz); DisplayPort (DP 1.2a in title, 1.4 in bullets)
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
Adaptive Sync
FreeSync
Stand
Tilt-adjustable
What we like
+180Hz and a 0.5ms (GtG, Min.) response time, per the listing
+States 101% sRGB and a 1000:1 native contrast
+178° viewing angles and a 5-way joystick navigator
+HDMI CEC ports for console and laptop connection
Worth noting
–The title says DP 1.2a while the bullets say DisplayPort 1.4
–The listing says HDMI 2.0b runs WQHD at 144Hz
–The listing mentions a tilt-adjustable stand and does not mention height, swivel or pivot adjustment
£166.73Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC 32" QHD Curved VA Gaming Monitor, 180Hz
The LG UltraGear 32GS60QC suits a buyer who wants a larger curved 1440p screen: the listing states a 32" curved VA panel, 180Hz, 1ms (GtG), HDR10 and sRGB 99% (Typ.).
Screen
32" QHD (1440p), curved VA
Refresh Rate
180Hz
Response Time
1ms (GtG)
Colour And HDR
HDR10, sRGB 99% (Typ.)
Adaptive Sync
AMD FreeSync, VESA certified AdaptiveSync
Ports
DisplayPort, HDMI
Warranty
1 Year Manufacturer
Stand
Tilt adjustment
What we like
+32-inch curved VA panel at QHD, the largest screen size stated on this page
+180Hz with a 1ms (GtG) response time, per the listing
+AMD FreeSync and VESA certified AdaptiveSync
+Slim bezel on three sides and tilt adjustment
Worth noting
–1 Year Manufacturer warranty
–The listing gives no curvature figure and no port versions
£181.00£219.99−18%Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
The Samsung Odyssey G5 suits a buyer who wants a tightly curved 27-inch 1440p screen: the listing states 1000R curvature, 165Hz, 1ms (MPRT), HDR10 and a 2 year manufacturer warranty.
Screen
27" QHD 2560x1440, 1000R curved
Refresh Rate
165Hz
Response Time
1ms (MPRT)
HDR
HDR10
Adaptive Sync
AMD Radeon FreeSync
Warranty
2 year manufacturer
What we like
+1000R curved 27-inch QHD screen, per the listing
+165Hz with a 1ms (MPRT) response time
+HDR10 and AMD Radeon FreeSync
+The listing says QHD has 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD
Worth noting
–The listing does not name the panel type or the ports
–The listing does not mention stand adjustment
£179.00Amazon.co.uk price as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time). Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of 28 Oct, 18:00 (London time) and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.co.uk at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Editor's Note
All six listings state a screen size, a refresh rate and a warranty term. Brightness is stated only on two listings, 350 cd/m² on the Gigabyte G27Q2 and the Dell S2725DC; the Lenovo, MSI, LG and Samsung listings do not give a brightness figure. The Lenovo, Gigabyte G27Q2 and Dell S2725DC listings state tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment, the MSI and LG mention tilt, and the Samsung listing does not mention stand adjustment.
Our Take
As a default, pick the Lenovo Legion 27Q-10: its listing states 240Hz on a 27-inch IPS QHD panel, 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, a tilt, swivel, pivot and height-adjust stand and a 3 year warranty. For 200Hz with the same stand adjustments and warranty term, the Gigabyte G27Q2 lists a SuperSpeed IPS panel with 95% DCI-P3. For a 32-inch curved screen, the LG UltraGear 32GS60QC lists a curved VA panel at 180Hz.
Questions & answers
Frequently asked questions
What refresh rate should a 1440p gaming monitor have?
The monitors on this page state refresh rates from 144Hz to 240Hz. That is 144Hz on the Dell S2725DC, 165Hz on the Samsung Odyssey G5, 180Hz on the MSI MAG 275QF and LG 32GS60QC, 200Hz on the Gigabyte G27Q2 and 240Hz on the Lenovo Legion 27Q-10.
Is there a 1440p 240Hz monitor?
Yes. The Lenovo Legion 27Q-10 listing states a QHD 2560x1440 IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, along with 2 HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4.
Are 1440p gaming monitors IPS or VA?
Both appear here. The Lenovo, Gigabyte G27Q2, MSI MAG 275QF and Dell S2725DC listings state IPS panels, and the LG 32GS60QC states a curved VA panel. The Samsung Odyssey G5 listing does not name its panel type.
Which 1440p monitors are curved?
The Samsung Odyssey G5 states a 1000R curved 27-inch screen. The LG UltraGear 32GS60QC states a 32-inch curved VA panel, but its listing does not give a curvature figure. The other four listings do not describe a curved screen.
Do these 1440p monitors support G-Sync or FreeSync?
All six listings name FreeSync. The Lenovo also lists NVIDIA G-SYNC and VESA Adaptive Sync, and the Gigabyte G27Q2 lists G-Sync Compatible. The LG lists VESA certified AdaptiveSync, and the Dell S2725DC lists Variable Refresh Rate via HDMI 2.1.
What warranty do 1440p monitors come with?
The Lenovo, Gigabyte G27Q2 and Dell S2725DC listings state 3 years. The Samsung Odyssey G5 and MSI MAG 275QF state a 2 year manufacturer warranty, and the LG 32GS60QC states 1 Year Manufacturer.
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