Best gaming monitor under $300 for 4K?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG—5 pts

   GPT #1

   4K 160Hz IPS plus 1080p 320Hz dual-mode, strong 400-nit brightness, fast response, G-Sync compatibility, and HDMI 2.1 make it the most complete sub-$300 4K gaming pick

   To stay #1 Add real local-dimming HDR

2. 2
   MSI MAG 275UPD E14—4 pts

   GPT #2

   Excellent value with 4K 144Hz IPS, 1080p 288Hz dual-mode, 1ms response, HDMI 2.1, and a useful ergonomic stand at a very low sale price

   To rank higher Raise sustained brightness

3. 3
   ASUS TUF Gaming VG27UQ1A—3 pts

   GPT #3

   4K 160Hz IPS, FreeSync Premium, HDMI 2.1, wide DCI-P3 color, and low-lag gaming specs make it a fast straightforward 4K choice

   To rank higher Improve brightness and HDR impact

4. 4
   Samsung Odyssey G70B—2 pts

   GPT #4

   28-inch 4K 144Hz panel, HDMI 2.1, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync compatibility, adjustable stand, and console-friendly feature set when discounted to $299

   To rank higher Drop the smart-TV software bloat

5. 5
   Dell S2725QS—1 pts

   GPT #5

   Sharp 27-inch 4K IPS image, 120Hz refresh, AMD FreeSync, good color accuracy, sturdy adjustable design, and low pricing make it the best casual-gaming fallback

   To rank higher Increase refresh rate to 144Hz or 160Hz

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