Best Value 1440p

MSI MPG 271QRX

A 1440p OLED at 360Hz with USB-C — Wirecutter's upgrade pick that bridges the gap between work and gaming. The sweet spot for competitive gamers who don't want to sacrifice image quality.

$500-$700

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Pros

360Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming
USB-C port enables work-and-game single-cable setup
1440p OLED panel balances sharpness and performance
Wirecutter-recommended upgrade pick

Cons

Pricier than standard 1440p IPS monitors
360Hz is more than most gamers will ever need
OLED burn-in risk with static UI elements

Why we recommend it

The USB-C port alone makes this worth the premium over cheaper 1440p options — you get a single cable for your laptop and a blistering 360Hz for gaming. Hard to beat that flexibility.

Sources

nytimes.comThe 4 Best Gaming Monitors of 2026 | Wirecutter

reddit.comGaming monitor recommendations r/gamingpcbuild

Wirecutter

“for a bit more money, the MSI MPG 271QRX provides a blistering 360 Hz refresh rate and a USB-C port so you can work and game on the same monitor.”

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