STACK #263 September 2026

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From ultrawide curves to lightning-fast OLED and glorious 4K, gaming monitors come in all shapes, sizes, and speeds. Here are five top picks for different ways to play. Words Bec Summer Which GAMING MONITOR is right for you?

Samsung Odyssey G55T 34” UHD 165Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Best for: Big-screen immersive gaming Want more game world filling your field of view? The Odyssey G55T combines a 34-inch Ultra WQHD display with an enveloping 1000R curve and 21:9 aspect ratio, giving racing, simulation, and expansive games plenty of room to breathe. Get wrapped up in the action The 3440×1440 resolution delivers plenty of detail across the broad screen, while HDR10 adds extra impact to compatible games.

LG UltraGear 34G600A 34” WQHD 160Hz Curved Gaming Monitor Best for: Gaming with extra room to multitask This 34-inch UltraGear combines a spacious 21:9 WQHD screen with a 1800R curve, providing extra horizontal room for gaming, work, and everyday multitasking. generous desktop space, while HDR10 and 99% sRGB colour coverage helps games and other content really pop. Built-in 5W stereo speakers add extra immersion. Made to move A 160Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium, and 1ms Motion Blur Reduction help keep gameplay smooth and clear. Height, tilt, and swivel adjustment make finding a comfortable setup easier, too. Wide-screen freedom The 3440×1440 VA display delivers

Keep things moving A 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT help fast action stay clear and responsive, while AMD FreeSync Premium helps reduce tearing and stuttering when frame rates fluctuate.

Lenovo Legion Pro LP 27Q-10 27” QHD 280Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Best for: Fast-paced competitive gaming

Built for speed AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA Adaptive Sync complement that high refresh rate and near-instant pixel response, helping minimise tearing and stuttering during rapid action.

OLED brings the eye candy DisplayHDR True Black 400, Dolby Vision, true 10-bit colour, and 99% DCI-P3 coverage bring deep blacks and rich colour to cinematic games too, making it more than an esports specialist.

When reaction time matters more than sheer screen size, this Legion shifts the focus firmly to speed. Its 26.5-inch PureSight OLED panel combines QHD detail with a blistering 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time.

LG UltraGear 27GX700A 27” QHD 280Hz OLED Gaming Monitor Best for: High-performance gaming with premium HDR This UltraGear combines 280Hz QHD gaming with LG's OLED META3.0 display technology, bringing serious speed and an impactful OLED picture. Turn up the picture

Alienware AW3225QF 32” 4K 240Hz Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Best for: The ultimate all-round gaming experience This is where resolution, speed, and OLED picture quality meet. A 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel and 1700R curve deliver cinematic detail without sacrificing the performance demanded by faster games. 4K meets QD-OLED QD-OLED combines deep blacks with rich colour, while Dolby Vision and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 bring extra

The 27-inch panel can reach up to 1500 nits peak brightness in supported conditions, with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 combining brilliant highlights with OLED’s deep blacks and contrast. Speed when it counts A 280Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response keep rapid action crisp, backed by

visual depth to compatible HDR games. Fast enough to fight back A 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GtG response keep action sharp, with NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and VESA AdaptiveSync supporting smooth gameplay. HDMI 2.1 also supports compatible consoles at up to 4K/120Hz.

NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. An adjustable L-stand helps maximise desk space.

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