OLED Gaming Monitors

Swipe to scroll horizontallyMSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 scorecardValueAt $899, the MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 is about $150 more expensive than it's predecessor. So, like all OLEDs, it's not cheap. But it is probably worth the extra money if you are already shopping OLED gaming monitors.3 / 5DesignThis is a well-built, properly engineered display with a strong feature set. Relatively low pixel density is the only obvious weakness.4 / 5PerformanceFor this class of display namely a 21:9 34-inch ultrawide 1440p panel, this is the best we've yet seen. It's stunning.5 / 5Final scoreIf you are in the

The biggest draw to the Alienware AW2726DM is the thin $349.99 price tag. No deals or discounts are required to land that price, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that it could one day drop lower. For comparison sake, the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q, which uses the same Samsung panel as the Alienware, normally costs about $500 but often drops to $400. The next most affordable QD-OLED gaming monitor at Dell, the Alienware AW2725D, costs $500. Here's how the two Alienware monitors compare to help give you an idea of what you're working with. Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Alienwa

Swipe to scroll horizontallyGigabyte MO27U2 scorecardValueThe Gigabyte MO27U2 is expensive in all markets but performance doesn’t quite live up to the price.3 / 5DesignMany gaming monitors are dripping with RGB and design flourishes. The MO27U2 is far more sober, which will appeal to many.4 / 5PerformanceThe MO27U2 is great for work but not perfect when it comes to multimedia and gaming performance.4 / 5Final scoreUltimately, the Gigabyte MO27U2 promises much but doesn’t quite deliver at its premium price point4 / 5

Dell advertises 200 nits maximum brightness with SDR content, and measuring with my colorimeter, I found that the value checks out at 215.2 nits. That's slightly lower than other OLED panels from the same generation, but again, you need to keep cost in mind. HDR10 support is included despite the monitor not having any HDR certification, and the monitor climbs to roughly 400 nits when enabled. Is it bright enough for use in an office? Absolutely. An anti-reflective finish does a lot of lifting when the sun is behind me, but I don't find it too distracting even when gaming. Burn-in is always a s