Budget 1440p Monitors to Watch for on Sale: Gigabyte M27Q, Acer Nitro XV272U, LG 27GR75Q and Samsung Odyssey G5
Four popular 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors that often go on sale, and how to compare them when they do.
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Four popular 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors that often go on sale, and how to compare them when they do.
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27-inch 1440p monitors are the best fit for most gamers: sharper than 1080p, and much easier to run at high frame rates than 4K. Many budget models in this category go on sale regularly. These four are well-known options to watch. GamingScrims doesn’t list prices here, so compare current prices yourself when a sale appears.
Gigabyte M27Q
The Gigabyte M27Q is a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor with a built-in KVM switch, which lets you share one keyboard and mouse between two computers. That’s useful if your gaming PC and work laptop share a desk.
Acer Nitro XV272U
The Acer Nitro XV272U is a long-running budget 1440p IPS line. Acer sells several versions with different refresh rates under similar names, so check the exact model number and refresh rate in the listing.
LG UltraGear 27GR75Q
The LG UltraGear 27GR75Q is LG’s budget 1440p IPS UltraGear model. LG’s UltraGear line generally offers adjustable stands, which some budget monitors skip.
Samsung Odyssey G5 27-inch
The Samsung Odyssey G5 27-inch line includes both flat and curved models, and both VA and IPS panels depending on the version. VA panels offer deeper contrast but can show smearing in dark scenes, so check which panel type the version you’re looking at uses.
How to compare them on sale
- Exact model number: names are reused across versions with different panels and refresh rates.
- Panel type: IPS for color and viewing angles, VA for contrast. Both are fine for gaming.
- Stand: height adjustment matters for comfort. Otherwise, check the VESA mount if you plan to use an arm.
- Ports: make sure the refresh rate you want is supported over the cable you’ll use (DisplayPort or HDMI), and that consoles get the HDMI support they need.
- Price history: compare the sale price with the recent price, not the listed “original” price.
Bottom line
Any of these is a solid 1440p upgrade at the right price. Settle on the panel type and stand you want, then buy whichever model is discounted when you’re ready.
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Popular 1440p high-refresh monitor that rarely disappoints.
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