Best 4K 144Hz monitors – get a high resolution and a fast framerate

Best 4K 144Hz monitors – get a high resolution and a fast framerate

The best 4K 144Hz monitors – for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X

With the best 144Hz 4K monitors hitting the shelves, you no longer have to choose between fast refresh rates and Ultra HD resolution. The arrival of these fast and sharp monitors is yet another testament to just how fast technology can evolve.

In fact, it wasn’t that long ago when we had to be content with a 60Hz refresh rate just to experience that crisp 4K resolution, or settle for 1440p just to get a fast refresh rate without blowing our budget. These days, you can have the best of both worlds – a high-resolution 4K monitor that will make movies more immersive, and a fast display that will make those fast-paced games even smoother.

And, while that all sounds too good to be true – or at least too expensive to be worth it, you would be surprised. Yes, there are a lot of expensive 144Hz 4K options still, but there are also a few that are proving to be a great value. 

To help you choose, we gathered the best 144Hz 4K monitors out there, some we tested ourselves, others we picked out through our own expertise. Take a good look at our list below, alongside our price comparison tool so you can score the best monitor deal.

The newer MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD, which hit the streets in the latter part of 2021, seems to have mastered the balancing act, from its size to its features down to its price. This QLED monitor is decently-sized at 32-inches, offering a whole lot of real estate especially with that 4K resolution, without being an overwhelming desktop experience. It also comes with all the right features – DisplayHDR 600, 99% AdobeRGB, 97% DCI-P3 and 143% sRGB color gamuts, and Nvidia G-Sync – but none of the unnecessary premium ones that would make it inaccessible, price-wise. And, it’s got all the video input ports you need for both PC and console gaming. All for less than 1,000 bucks or quid.

The Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ may be expensive for a 27-inch monitor, but it’s more than worth the price tag. Although it’s among the smaller displays on this list, it’s still very immersive thanks to its excellent color coverage and DisplayHDR 400 certification. This Asus display is as impressive on the outside as on the inside with a stand that can be adjusted quite a bit. It’s even capable of being rotated into portrait mode. It has quite the port selection as well, though it is missing HDMI 2.1, required for reaching 4K @ 120 Hz. Outside of that one misstep (and its slightly higher price), this Asus monitor proves to be a versatile and attractive choice.