This is a list of the top five monitors for 1440p gaming in South Africa.
A 1440p monitor is a perfect choice for gamers with a decent setup who are looking to upgrade their visuals for a reasonable price.
Although you can certainly buy a cheaper 1080p monitor or max out on an expensive but stunning 4K display, a 1440p monitor is a great middle point.
While a 1440p has a low enough resolution that decent performance is achievable without a very expensive gaming computer, it also has a high enough resolution to allow you to see the finer details in your favourite games.
The monitors on this list were chosen based on price and what they have to offer.
LG UltraGear gaming monitor — R4,999
The LG UltraGear gaming monitor is the perfect option for those gamers who aren’t too concerned with competitive FPS games but rather enjoy visually appealing titles such as Ghostwire: Tokyo and Red Dead Redemption 2.
This 27-inch 1440p display has a borderless design and includes AMD FreeSync at an attractive price — but there’s a compromise as it only offers a 75Hz refresh rate.
LG UltraGear specifications | |
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Model | 27QN600 |
Display | 27-inch IPS panel |
Maximum resolution | QHD (2,560 x 1,440) |
Refresh rate | 75Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Curvature | None |
Brightness | 350 cd/m^2 |
Response time | 5ms |
Input | 1 x DisplayPort 2 x HDMI 1 x 3.5mm Output |
Wall mounting | Yes |
Other features | AMD FreeSync HDR10 Adjustable stand | vertical/horizontal view |
AOC G3S gaming monitor — R6,999
If you’re a gamer who fancy all types of games and is looking for an all-rounder at a competitive price, then the AOC G3S curved gaming monitor is a good pick.
This screen has a 27-inch 1440p display and offers a 165Hz refresh rate — giving you a good balance between reduced latency and image quality when jumping into a sweaty game of Counter-Strike.
AOC G3S specifications | |
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Model | CQ27G3S |
Display | 27-inch IPS panel |
Maximum resolution | QHD (2,560 x 1,440) |
Refresh rate | 165Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Curvature | 1000R |
Brightness | 300 cd/m^2 |
Response time | 4ms |
Input | 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5mm Output |
Wall mounting | Yes |
Other features | AMD FreeSync HDR10 Adjustable stand | vertical/horizontal view |
Samsung Odyssey G7 gaming monitor — R13,099
For the hardcore competitive FPS gamers who have a little more extra cash and want a monitor that offers a high refresh rate, then the Samsung Odyssey G7 is the monitor for you.
The G7 curved 27-inch screen offers a silky smooth 240Hz refresh rate with a QLED display, HDR600, and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility.
Samsung Odyssey G7 specifications | |
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Model | LC27G75TQSRXEN |
Display | 27-inch VA panel |
Maximum resolution | WQHD (2,560 x 1,440) |
Refresh rate | 240Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Curvature | 1000R |
Brightness | 350 cd/m^2 |
Response time | 1ms |
Input | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x HDMI 2.0 2 x USB 3.0 1 x 3.5mm Output |
Wall mounting | Yes |
Other features | AMD FreeSync NVIDIA G-Sync HDR600 Adjustable stand | vertical/horizontal view |
Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor — R7,999
If 27-inches is a bit small for your liking, then the Samsung Odyssey G5 is the one to go for.
This curved gaming monitor is 32-inches and offers a smooth 144Hz refresh rate with a lightning-fast 1ms response time.
Samsung Odyssey G5 specifications | |
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Model | LC32G55TQWRXEN |
Display | 32-inch VA panel |
Maximum resolution | WQHD (2,560 x 1,440) |
Refresh rate | 144Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Curvature | 1000R |
Brightness | 250 cd/m^2 |
Response time | 1ms |
Input | 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5mm Output |
Wall mounting | Yes |
Other features | AMD FreeSync HDR10 Adjustable stand | vertical/horizontal view |
Samsung Odyssey G55T gaming monitor — R12,499
The largest screen on our list is the Samsung Odyssey G55T gaming monitor, which features an impressive 34-inch screen, and bumps up the refresh rate to 165Hz.
Samsung Odyssey G55T specifications | |
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Model | LC34G55TWWRXEN |
Display | 34-inch VA panel |
Maximum resolution | WQHD (2,560 x 1,440) |
Refresh rate | 165Hz |
Aspect ratio | 21:9 |
Curvature | 1000R |
Brightness | 250 cd/m^2 |
Response time | 1ms |
Input | 2 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5mm Output |
Wall mounting | Yes |
Other features | AMD FreeSync HDR10 Adjustable stand | vertical/horizontal view |
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