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Newegg is selling the ASRock Phantom Gaming PGO27QFV, a 27-inch QHD QD-OLED gaming monitor, for $349, a $50 discount off its $399 list price. The display features a 360Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, and a built-in Wi-Fi antenna supporting Wi-Fi 4 through 7.
Best Buy is selling Acer's 27-inch Predator XB27OU QD-OLED gaming monitor for $329.99, a $50 discount. The display offers 1440p resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10.
Amazon is selling the Alienware AW3426DW, a 34-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor released a couple months ago, for $742.22, about $50 off its $799.99 list price. The ultrawide QHD panel uses Penta Tandem quantum dots, runs at a 280Hz refresh rate, and supports both Nvidia G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro.
Over two and a half years, the MSI MPG 321URX 4K QD-OLED monitor has been subjected to continuous static content use, simulating demanding real-world conditions. After accumulating approximately 8,000 hours, the display shows no signs of burn-in or degradation, with 865 compensation cycles completed, aligning with prior updates.
AOC's Q27GADE, a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, is now selling on Amazon for $280, down from an earlier $300 sale price. The panel offers HDR10 support, G-Sync Compatible certification, and wide color gamut coverage, though it lacks a DisplayHDR certification and extras like USB-C or a KVM switch.
During Amazon's Big Deal Days, Dell's Alienware brand reduced the prices of two top-tier QD-OLED gaming monitors significantly. The 27-inch AW2725DF now costs $469.99, down 28% from $649.99, while the 34-inch AW3426DW is also discounted, offering high refresh rates and excellent color accuracy. Both models are praised for their performance and are considered among the best options for gaming and productivity at these prices.
A roundup tested 11 budget 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitors priced under $500, with some models recently dropping to around $300. The review identifies three panel variants sold at similar prices: a 280Hz version with full brightness, a 240Hz version with full brightness, and a 240Hz version limited to roughly 400 nits versus the 1,000-nit full-brightness panels.
Newegg is selling the MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24 monitor for $359.99 with promo code SSF73849, down from its $499.99 list price, according to a retail report. The 4K QD-OLED panel offers a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, DisplayHDR 400 True Black certification, and a 3-year burn-in warranty.
Newegg is selling Acer's Predator X27U (model F5bmiippruzx), a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED monitor with a 500 Hz refresh rate and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification, for $509.99, a 36% discount. Acer reused the X27U name for this revised, improved panel, so shoppers should be careful not to confuse it with the earlier version.
Alienware has released the AW3926QW, a 39-inch QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor that builds on the company's earlier 32-inch OLED display. The review found the larger panel delivers an even more immersive viewing experience, though it comes at a premium price.
Dell has unveiled the Alienware AW2527HX QD-OLED monitor, a 25-inch display with a 560Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time, making it the quickest monitor the company has built. The panel was developed with input from esports organization Team Liquid and features 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, infinite contrast, V-stripe subpixels, and a matte anti-glare coating. It supports DisplayPort 2.1 and NVIDIA G-Sync, includes a telescopic stand, narrow bezels, a rear headset hanger, and a 3-year warranty covering OLED burn-in, with launch expected in early 2027.
Asus' new ProArt PA279cdv pairs a 27-inch QD-OLED panel with HDR support and extensive physical adjustability, including swivel, tilt, portrait rotation, and a 5-inch height range. It offers a broad port selection, with dual USB-C connections for 96W laptop charging and KVM switching, plus USB-A, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and DisplayPort Out for daisy-chaining, alongside a Windows/macOS companion app for managing its many picture settings.