ASUS | monitor | $399
Display option aimed at creator desks, gameplay viewing, and multi-purpose editing or streaming setups.
Resolution: 1440p
Higher resolution means more screen space for OBS, chat, and alerts.
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Higher refresh rate makes gameplay smoother on your gaming monitor.
HDMI Ports: 2
More HDMI inputs let you connect multiple devices (console, PC, camera) without swapping cables.
DisplayPort Ports: 1
DisplayPort supports higher refresh rates and resolutions than HDMI in most cases.
ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz accepts HDMI and DisplayPort input, so you need a matching cable from whatever you are driving it with.
The cheapest working combination in our catalog, using the least expensive item that satisfies each requirement above. Swap any line for a pricier option and the total moves with it.
At $399, ASUS VG27AQML1A 27" 144Hz is the 10th cheapest of the 20 monitors we list, which puts it in the middle third of the category by price. In the rest of the category the cheapest is ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A at $159.99 and the most expensive is ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN 27" 4K 144Hz at $999.99; the median monitor price is $399. That is $600.99 below the most expensive option and $239.01 above the cheapest in this category.