OLED or IPS: which gaming monitor should I choose?

OLED panels like the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDPG, ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and LG UltraGear 27GS95QE give true blacks and near-instant response, ideal for dark rooms and fast games. IPS monitors are brighter, cost less for the size and suit long sessions, work and mixed use.

What refresh rate do I need?

144 to 180Hz is a clear step up from 60Hz for any gamer. 240Hz and above, like the 280Hz ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDMS or the 360Hz Alienware AW2725DF, pays off in competitive shooters, as long as your graphics card can push frame rates that high.

Is 1440p or 4K better for gaming?

A 27 inch 1440p (QHD) monitor is the sweet spot for most players: sharp, and easy to run at high frame rates on cards like the RTX 5070. 4K looks sharper on larger screens but needs a much stronger graphics card to hold high refresh rates.

Which cable should I use for high refresh rates?

Use DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1, ideally with the cable that comes with the monitor. Older HDMI ports and cables can cap the refresh rate below what the monitor supports.

Do I need a monitor arm?

It is not required, but an arm frees desk space and lets you set height and angle precisely. Check that your monitor has VESA mounting holes and that its size and weight are within the arm's limit, such as the SADES Cobra arms rated up to 40 inch and 12 kg.

Gaming Monitors in Kuwait

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ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP 24 inch FHD 540Hz Gaming Monitor

328.500 KWD

or 4 × 82.125 KWD with

312.900 KWD

WITH CARD

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BenQ

BenQ SW270C 27 Inch 2K IPS Photographer Monitor

314.000 KWD

or 4 × 78.500 KWD with

299.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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Acer

Acer Predator CG7 43 inch 4K VA 144Hz Monitor

314.000 KWD

or 4 × 78.500 KWD with

299.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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ZOWIE

ZOWIE XL2586X 24 inch Fast TN 540Hz Gaming Monitor

314.000 KWD

or 4 × 78.500 KWD with

299.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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Corsair

Corsair Xeneon 34 inch QD-OLED 240Hz Curved Gaming Monitor

313.000 KWD

or 4 × 78.250 KWD with

298.000 KWD

WITH CARD

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 27 inch WQHD 500Hz Gaming Monitor

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MSI

MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 27 inch WQHD 500Hz Gaming Monitor

313.000 KWD

or 4 × 78.250 KWD with

298.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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Dell

Dell Alienware AW3423DWF 34 inch QD OLED 165Hz Gaming Monitor

310.000 KWD

or 4 × 77.500 KWD with

295.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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AOC

AOC G4309VX/D 43 Inch 144Hz 4K Monitor

299.500 KWD

or 4 × 74.875 KWD with

285.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS 34 inch 2K QD-OLED 280Hz Gaming Monitor

298.000 KWD

or 4 × 74.500 KWD with

284.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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AORUS

GIGABYTE AORUS FO27Q3 27 inch QHD 360Hz OLED Gaming Monitor

293.000 KWD

or 4 × 73.250 KWD with

279.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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ASUS

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG279QM 27 Inch 240Hz QHD IPS Gaming Monitor

293.000 KWD

or 4 × 73.250 KWD with

279.000 KWD

WITH CARD

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ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG 27 inch 4K QD-OLED 240Hz Monitor

293.000 KWD

or 4 × 73.250 KWD with

279.000 KWD

WITH CARD

The frames your GPU is already making.

AX Store stocks gaming monitors from ASUS ROG, Samsung Odyssey, LG UltraGear, BenQ ZOWIE, MSI, Gigabyte, AOC and Twisted Minds: 144Hz to 240Hz and beyond, QD-OLED, IPS and curved panels, 1080p to 4K.

Match the panel to your GPU: 1080p at 240Hz+ for esports, 1440p at 165 to 240Hz as the all-round sweet spot, 4K or OLED for single-player and creative work. Monitor arms and mounts are in stock too.

Monitors

The frames your GPU is already making.

Before you buy.