Introduction

If you’re in the market for a new monitor and have your eye on the growing range of OLED technology displays available, this guide will hopefully help you find the best OLED gaming monitors to buy in 2024 to suit your needs. We’ll run through at top level our top picks in each size category currently available, and provide a summary of each model along with any useful links where you can get further information, including our detailed reviews.

OLED Panels Pros and Cons

Mainstream OLED displays in traditional and sensible monitor sizes first appeared on the market last year in 2022, and there’s now a decent choice of size, manufacturer and price range available. This panel technology is mainly aimed at dynamic content uses like gaming, video and multimedia. They’ve got excellent, near-instant response times, offer high refresh rates with excellent motion clarity in gaming, and are also very well positioned to handle HDR games and video. The panels offer per-pixel level dimming so you avoid any issues with blooming or halos during HDR usage, as well as being able to individually turn pixels off to deliver true blacks and a basically infinite contrast ratio.

On the other hand they are less well suited to static content, with some challenges in text rendering caused by the somewhat unusual pixel layouts of the panels. The main challenge here though is around the risk of image retention and burn-in, so make sure you consider your usage carefully. You may want to check out our 5 Things to Know Before You Buy an OLED video too before you make your decision.

One key thing to keep in mind here that we will talk about in the recommendations is that there are two competing panel technologies being used here. WOLED from LG.Display and QD-OLED from Samsung. Each has it’s own slightly different performance characteristics and pros and cons, so you might need to consider your individual preference and uses before deciding which is right for you.

Our Recommendations for the Best OLED Gaming Monitors

Having reviewed and used many of the OLED display options on the market, as well as carefully considering reviews and opinions from other well-established reviewers, we’ve picked out what we consider to be the best OLED gaming monitors you can buy right now in a range of different sizes. These are arranged in order of size below from smallest to largest.

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Watch our round-up recommendations video

Check out our round up of our current recommendations for the best OLED monitors you can buy right now, by size.

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27″ – Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP

First up is the most popular size and form factor currently available, a 27” 16:9 aspect ratio display. There’s many manufacturers offering 27” models now and the vast majority of them offer a 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, being built around a WOLED technology panel. You will also find some 360Hz refresh rate models which use an alternative QD-OLED panel.

These older panels have been surpassed by what we consider to be the best gaming OLED monitor you can currently buy, the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP. This features the same 2560 x 1440 resolution, but has an even higher 480Hz refresh rate! It has amazing gaming performance, and Asus have also added useful features like ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) and a VRR Anti-flicker setting.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	27″
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Format:	Flat
Technology:	WOLED
Resolution:	2560 x 1440
Refresh Rate:	480Hz

Things we like

The 480Hz refresh rate along with the amazing response times of the WOLED panel delivers excellent motion clarity, improved frame rate support and other gaming experience improvements. Added extras like ELMB (aka BFI) that can be run up to 240Hz help to improve the motion clarity significantly if you have a lower-powered system, and are only made possible thanks to the high native refresh rate of the panel. It’s the fastest BFI implementation you can get on any OLED monitor today.

The panel also includes an updated sub-pixel structure that helps improve the text clarity compared with older 240Hz panels in this size, which makes it a more versatile monitor for all-round use. The screen is also backed by a very comprehensive set of OLED care options and a 3 year warranty which includes burn-in cover.

Things to keep in mind

This screen is gamer-focused obviously, but is missed some modern features you might find on other models like USB type-C connectivity, a KVM switch function, built in speakers and PiP/PbP support. If you are after any of those in particular, we’d recommend considering the MSI MPG 271QRX (buy it here) as an alternative option, and our previous recommendation in the 27″ market.

Summary

The PG27AQDP provides some extremely impressive performance and is currently the best overall gaming OLED monitor available we think. It won’t necessarily be for everyone, as others may prefer ultrawide formats or larger screen sizes, but we will provide recommendations for those below. If you’re after a 27″ OLED monitor, this would be our recommendation. You can read our full written review here, or watch our video review here for lots more information too.

Where to Buy

Buy the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP on

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32″ – Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP

Having reviewed and tested loads of the 32″ 4K OLED monitors released in 2024, our current overall favourite is the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP. It’s built around an LG.Display WOLED technology panel and it’s got a 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. One uncommon extra feature is it’s “dual-mode” support, allowing you to drop your resolution to 1080p but double your refresh rate to 480Hz. You can choose then between image detail and resolution, or frame rates and speed. We think this is a nice feature.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	31.5″
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Format:	Flat
Technology:	WOLED
Resolution:	3840 x 2160 “4K”
Refresh Rate:	240Hz (with 480Hz dual-mode)

Things we like

As ever the 240Hz refresh rate delivers excellent motion clarity and gaming experience, with the high pixel density and updated pixel structure providing a sharp, detailed and crisp image. Console support is also excellent on this screen. Asus have added quite a few extras as well including a USB type-C connection, KVM support, PiP/PbP modes and loads of gaming settings. This includes a Black Frame Insertion (BFI) function up to 120Hz for improving motion clarity in games.

Things to keep in mind

There are a couple of competing 32″ models which use this same panel and offer a slightly different feature set. Asus’ model is missing any integrated speakers and does not support hardware calibration unfortunately. The WOLED panel has a matte anti-glare coating finish which is a little grainy, but does handle reflections and glare better than glossier options.

Summary

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP provides an excellent spec and range of features, backed by some impressive performance. You can read our full review for lots more information if needed.

Where to Buy

Buy the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP on:

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34″ ultrawide – MSI MPG 341CQPX

If you want something a bit bigger, then there’s loads of different choices in the 34” ultrawide market. Our new pick in this size is the MSI MPG 341CQPX that was released in mid 2024. It uses a newer generation Samsung QD-OLED technology panel which offers a 240Hz refresh rate, instead of the 175Hz that has been available in this segment for a couple of years now. This offers improvements in gaming performance and sets it apart from previous models. MSI have also included the impressive feature set in line with their other 2024 monitors.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	34″ ultrawide
Aspect Ratio:	21:9
Format:	1800R curvature
Technology:	QD-OLED
Resolution:	3440 x 1440
Refresh Rate:	240Hz

Things we like

The ultrawide format provides more desktop space for general and office uses than the 27″ models, and is also a popular choice for a lot of modern games that support ultrawide aspect ratios. There’s a load of added modern features like a USB type-C connection, KVM switch, PiP/PbP modes, a fan-less design and a great selection of OLED Care features. This sets it apart from many other 34″ ultrawide monitors on the market. We prefer this QD-OLED panel to the alternative, competing WOLED panel which might have the same 240Hz, but has an aggressive 800R curvature which we feel is too much in many situations.

Things to keep in mind

Being a QD-OLED panel, the sub-pixel layout and panel coating are different to the WOLED monitors on the market. Despite being a newer generation panel (we like to call this gen 2.5) than the first gen 175Hz panel from 2022, this screen still has the same pixel structure unfortunately and the text clarity is not as good as the 27″, 32″ and even 49″ QD-OLED panels. Unfortunately Samsung Display didn’t update the pixel structure even though it’s a newer, higher refresh rate panel produced this year.

The semi glossy screen coating provides a nice clean and clear image, looking better than the quite grainy WOLED matte coating. It handles reflections fairly well, better than a fully glossy coating at least, but doesn’t diffuse light sources as well so may not be as well suited to brightly lit rooms or locations where you have windows or lights facing the panel. The other drawback of QD-OLED panels is that in brighter rooms, the lack of a polarizer on the panel and the use of a Quantum Dot layer can cause blacks to look more greyish, reducing perceived contrast ratio. This is less apparent on WOLED panels.

Summary

The MPG 341CQPX is an excellent choice if you want a larger ultrawide format screen. You can watch our full detailed review for lots more information too.

Where to Buy

Buy the MSI MPG 341CQPX on:

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39″ ultrawide – Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM

If you want something a bit bigger in the ultrawide space, then there’s only a couple of models released so far. We’ve not actually had chance to test any of these yet, but we expect the performance of the Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM to be very comparable to its 34” equivalent which we have reviewed. We know Asus’ gaming screens to be very solid, with a great feature set and overall performance so this is a safe bet if you want something a bit larger.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	39″ ultrawide
Aspect Ratio:	21:9
Format:	800R curvature
Technology:	WOLED
Resolution:	3440 x 1440
Refresh Rate:	240Hz

Things we like

This model has a 3440 x 1440 resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, now on a larger screen size which can increase immersion for gaming, or make it easier to view from a more distant position perhaps if you need to than the 34” models. It’s got an aggressive 800R curvature, again good for immersion but not as well suited to general and office uses. There’s a good feature set with USB-C, KVM switch, and also a BFI mode like Asus’s other models.

Things to keep in mind

The steep curvature isn’t to everyone’s liking and can be a bit more difficult for office applications. It also makes your viewing position and angle a bit more restrictive. The matte anti-glare coating of these WOLED panels is also not to everyone’s liking, being a little grainy in appearance but certainly doing better at handling reflections and glare than glossier options.

Summary

The ROG Swift PG39WCDM is a solid choice if you want a larger ultrawide format screen from a well-established brand, with an impressive feature set and spec.

Where to Buy

Buy the Asus ROG Swift PG39WCDM on:

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45″ ultrawide – Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240

If you want something a even bigger for added immersion in gaming and movies, then there are a few 45″ ultrawide models available. Our favourite is the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 as it provides something unique – a bendable format. This allows you to manually bend the screen anywhere from flat to an 800R curvature, giving you the flexibility to use the screen in a range of different situations. If you want a flat screen to ensure straight lines and no distortion for things like spreadsheets or office work, or perhaps even for some games like FIFA where the lines of the pitch needs to look straight, then you can use it in flat mode. If you want to increase the feeling or immersion and have a more wrap-around screen for something like a racing game or RTS, you can bend the screen instead. This might sound like a gimmick, but it’s actually very useful in real use. This model has a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and adaptive-sync VRR support.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	45″ ultrawide
Aspect Ratio:	21:9
Format:	Flat to Curved 800R (bendable)
Technology:	WOLED
Resolution:	3440 x 1440
Refresh Rate:	240Hz

Things we like

Like the 27″ models, this 45″ screen has a 240Hz refresh rate which is currently the fastest offered in the OLED market, delivering excellent motion clarity and a high frame rate support. The larger screen size and ultrawide format is great for gaming and video immersion and makes the screen better suited to multimedia viewing, especially from a more distant viewing position (e.g. console gaming or watching a movie). The ability to bend the screen and choose between flat and curved is a nice feature too.

Things to keep in mind

Because the screen still only has the same 3440 x 1440 resolution as the 34″ ultrawide models, the text clarity is not as good and it’s not as well suited to general and office type work. Fine for occasional use, but the text size is quite large, and the lower pixel density exacerbates the text clarity issues caused by the sub-pixel structure of its WOLED panel. This panel has the same coating as the 27″ models, which is a matte finish and fairly grainy, certainly more so than the QD-OLED panel options. The brightness is also fairly limited when using the uniform brightness mode in SDR, so something else to keep in mind.

Summary

The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 provides a nice large screen and excellent gaming experience, along with a unique bendable format to give you a lot of viewing flexibility. You can read our full detailed review for lots more information too.

Where to Buy

Buy the Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 on:

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49″ super ultrawide – Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC

Now we’re getting in to the really large monitor sizes. There’s only a few 49″ super ultrawide model currently available and right now the Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC is a very good OLED screen if you want a very large format like this. Previously we recommended their G95SC model, but we really didn’t like their Smart TV features and OS, and the G93SC is the same screen and panel, but with those bits removed. So if you can find it in your region, it’s a better option we think and it’s also a bit cheaper.

It’s 49″ size and 5120 x 1440 resolution make is the equivalent of dual 1440p 27″ monitors basically, giving you a great alternative to multi-monitor setups. This screen has a fairly subtle 1800R curvature by Samsung’s standards, giving a nice balance on a screen this size. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate like the 27″ and 45″ models which is faster than some competing options in this size, which only offer 144Hz. This is backed as usual by adaptive-sync for variable refresh rates.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	49″ super ultrawide
Aspect Ratio:	32:9
Format:	1800R curved
Technology:	QD-OLED
Resolution:	5120 x 1440
Refresh Rate:	240Hz

Things we like

Like the 27″ and 45″ models, this 49″ screen has a 240Hz refresh rate, delivering excellent motion clarity and a high frame rate support. This puts it above some other models we’ve reviewed which are very good, but have a lower 144Hz refresh rate. The large and very wide screen size are great for certain games where this aspect ratio is supported, as well as for multi-tasking and split screen work. We felt the subtle curve was appropriate on a screen this size and not too aggressive.

Being a QD-OLED panel (like the 34″ ultrawide models) the panel coating is semi-glossy, giving a clean and clear picture and avoiding the grainy appearance that the WOLED models have. This is also a second generation QD-OLED panel which has improved pixel shape and pixel fill compared with the 34″ models (which are first generation), leading to some improvements in text clarity and sharpness which is great news.

Things to keep in mind

The semi-glossy coating handles reflections fairly well, better than a fully glossy coating at least, but doesn’t diffuse light sources as well so may not be as well suited to brightly lit rooms or locations where you have windows or lights facing the panel as a WOLED panel might be. The other drawback of QD-OLED panels is that in brighter rooms, the lack of a polarizer on the panel and the use of a Quantum Dot layer can cause blacks to look more greyish, reducing perceived contrast ratio. This is less apparent on WOLED panels.

If you can only get the G95SC model, we found the Tizen OS software and menus on this screen to be a bit difficult to use, with lots of weird settings and user experience decisions. Once you get things like HDR mode set up properly and get used to the software, it’s not too bad, but the initial experience is a bit frustrating in places. That’s why we’d recommend the G93SC if you can get it.

Summary

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G953C is a great option for very large ultrawide requirements, with some impressive performance. You can read our full detailed review of the G95SC model for lots more information too. Ignore the bits about the OS and Smart TV features if you’re able to get the G93SC model, but the rest of the review should be relevant.

Where to Buy

Buy the Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC on:

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42″ large format – Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ

Last up is what we would consider to be the maximum size useable as a desktop monitor, and while there are some 48″ OLED screens available that are designed as monitors, we think 42″ is definitely more comfortable. Make sure you have the space for the screen of course. Our pick of the bunch here is the Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ, offering a 42″ WOLED panel, 4K resolution, 138Hz refresh rate and designed specifically as a monitor and not a TV like some 42″ OLED screens are. As such it includes DisplayPort connectivity, standby mode and USB hub data ports for example.

Key Specs

Spec	This screen
Size:	42″
Aspect Ratio:	16:9
Format:	Flat
Technology:	WOLED
Resolution:	3840 x 2160 “4K”
Refresh Rate:	138Hz

Things we like

One of the key use cases for this screen is a cross-over between a desktop monitor and a TV. It’s large size makes it a great choice if you want a screen for console gaming, or when sitting further away from the screen for any of your content. It’s a good choice for movies and video as well. It also has a 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution making it very well suited to high resolution gaming, including from modern games consoles like the Xbox Series X and PS5. It has some HDMI 2.1 ports to handle 4K 120Hz from those consoles too. Thanks to the monitor-focused design it has a lower input lag than some other 42″ OLED screens on the market, and features like DisplayPort and standby mode make it easier to use as a desktop monitor than some of the competition.

Things to keep in mind

Being a 4K resolution screen and using a panel originally designed for the TV market, this 42″ OLED has a much lower refresh rate than the smaller monitors listed in this article. The panels native 120Hz is boosted slightly to 138Hz via an overclocking mode but it won’t offer you the same level of motion clarity or frame rate support as the 175Hz – 240Hz models in smaller sizes. The 4K resolution delivers a reasonable text size, but the pixel density isn’t quite as high as the 27″, 34″ and 49″ models listed here.

Because it was designed as a desktop monitor it does lack the TV-like features that some other 42″ OLED screens have, so you won’t find built in smart TV apps, a tuner or support for Dolby Vision or HLG formats for HDR. Also keep in mind that due to the large size, the stand offers very limited adjustment so you may want to consider arm/wall-mounting it instead.

Summary

If you want a really large screen, perhaps as a single display you can use for your PC and also as a TV, then this 42″ OLED would be a good option. You can read our full detailed review for lots more information too.

Where to Buy

Buy the Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ on:

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• If you are looking for a different gaming screen then you should also check out our “Best Recommended Gaming Monitors 2024” guide, kept regularly up to date

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