The 8 Best 27 Inch Monitors Under $200, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 1440p, 200Hz Fast IPS panel with a pivoting height-adjustable stand and 10-bit color listed.

This SANSUI is a 27 inch 2560 by 1440 Fast IPS monitor that runs up to 200Hz over DisplayPort 1.2 and 144Hz over HDMI 2.0, with 1ms MPRT, FreeSync Premium and 400 nits of brightness. The listing cites 10-bit color, 95 percent DCI-P3 and a stand that adjusts for height (0 to 130 millimeters), swivel, tilt and pivot, plus a 100 by 100 VESA mount.

It ranks first because the resolution and the stand are the two things that make a 27 inch screen comfortable for office work: at 1440p the pixel density is about 109 per inch against roughly 82 at 1080p, so text is crisper, and a stand with height and pivot saves a monitor arm. The listing says a cable carrying 1440p at 200Hz is needed, so use the DisplayPort cable supplied. It lists in the $100 to $200 bracket, so verify the live price against your cap.

Buy it for mixed work and gaming. Skip it if you need built-in speakers, since there are none.

Panel

27 in Fast IPS, 2560x1440

Refresh

200Hz DP, 144Hz HDMI

Brightness

400 nits

Stand

Height, swivel, tilt, pivot

Our verdict: A 1080p IPS panel at 240Hz and 0.5ms from a major office brand, with TUV eye-comfort certification.

The SE2726HG is a 27 inch 1920 by 1080 IPS monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, a listed 0.5ms response time, FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR and 99 percent sRGB coverage. It carries TUV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certification.

It ranks second because the refresh rate is the highest of the IPS options and the brand brings a familiar support channel, but 1080p stretched over 27 inches gives a softer picture than the 1440p SANSUI. Fast competitive games reward the 240Hz, and a console on HDMI can use VRR. The listing bracket is $100 to $200.

Buy it if frame rate is your priority. Skip it if you read lots of small text.

Panel

27 in IPS, 1920x1080

Refresh

240Hz

Response

0.5 ms listed

Color

99% sRGB

Our verdict: A 1440p 180Hz Fast IPS panel with dual DisplayPort and dual HDMI.

This SANSUI runs 2560 by 1440 at up to 180Hz on DisplayPort 1.2 and 144Hz on HDMI 2.0, with a 1ms response time, 120 percent sRGB, 320 nits and anti-flicker and low blue light modes. It has two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs, a 100 by 100 VESA mount and a stand that only tilts from -5 to 15 degrees.

It places third because it gives you the same 1440p sharpness as the leader but with lower brightness, a tilt-only stand and a 180Hz ceiling. The four inputs are handy for a PC plus a console. Warranty terms listed are 30-day money-back and lifetime technical support. Our data places it between $100 and $200.

Buy it if you plan to use a monitor arm. Skip it if you rely on the stand for height.

Panel

27 in Fast IPS, 2560x1440

Refresh

180Hz DP, 144Hz HDMI

Brightness

320 nits

Inputs

2 DP, 2 HDMI

Our verdict: A 1500R curved 1440p panel at 200Hz with Shadow Booster and a one-year warranty.

This curved SANSUI offers 2560 by 1440 at 200Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 and 144Hz over HDMI 2.0, with a 1500R curve, 1ms MPRT, FreeSync, a 5000:1 contrast ratio, 90 percent DCI-P3 and 300 nits. It includes a crosshair overlay, a Shadow Booster black-level control, a Kensington lock slot and a tilt-only stand.

It ranks fourth because the curve and high contrast suit games and film, but contrast is a trade against viewing angle, and 300 nits is modest for a bright room. The listing states a one-year quality warranty plus the usual 30-day money-back. Expect it somewhere between $100 and $200, so confirm the price.

Buy it for immersive games. Skip it if you need accurate colors for design.

Panel

27 in curved 1500R, 2560x1440

Refresh

200Hz DP 1.4

Contrast

5000:1

Warranty

1 year plus 30-day return

Our verdict: A 1080p IPS office-first monitor with 144Hz, 1ms MPRT and thin bezels.

The SE2726H is a 27 inch 1920 by 1080 IPS monitor at 144Hz with a 1ms MPRT response, ultra-thin bezels and a 178 degree viewing angle. It carries the same TUV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certification as its sibling.

It ranks fifth because it is the quieter sibling of the SE2726HG: lower refresh, less to brag about, but a sensible office panel with thin bezels for dual-screen setups. The listing is thin on inputs and stand details, which is a gap to check. It lists in the $100 to $200 bracket, so compare it to the 240Hz Dell before choosing.

Buy it for office and everyday use. Skip it if you want 240Hz.

Panel

27 in IPS, 1920x1080

Refresh

144Hz

Response

1 ms MPRT

Viewing angle

178 degrees

Our verdict: A 1500R fast VA panel at 240Hz with 4000:1 contrast and a Delta E under 2 listed.

This curved SANSUI runs a 1920 by 1080 fast VA panel at 240Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI, with 1ms MPRT, FreeSync, 4000:1 contrast, 300 nits, 130 percent sRGB and a Delta E under 2 on the listing. The stand tilts 5 to 15 degrees and it has a 100 by 100 VESA mount.

It ranks sixth because VA panels give deep blacks but have narrower viewing angles and smear in fast dark scenes more than IPS, and 1080p is soft at 27 inches. It does offer the highest refresh rate among the curved options. Listed between $100 and $200 in our data.

Buy it for fast games in a dim room. Skip it if you sit off-center.

Panel

27 in curved fast VA, 1080p

Refresh

240Hz, DP and HDMI

Contrast

4000:1

Color

130% sRGB, Delta E under 2

Our verdict: A 1800R curved VA panel with 200Hz over DisplayPort and a tilt stand.

The ZZA is a 27 inch 1080p curved VA monitor with an 1800R curve, 200Hz over DisplayPort 1.4, 144Hz over HDMI 2.0, 1ms MPRT, FreeSync, 4000:1 contrast and 120 percent sRGB. It has a tilt stand (-5 to 15 degrees), a 100 by 100 VESA mount and a headphone jack, with no built-in speakers.

It ranks seventh because it covers the same ground as the other 1080p panels with a less established brand and no extras. The gentler 1800R curve is easier on desk work than tighter curves. Its bracket runs $100 to $200 on the listing.

Buy it for casual curved gaming. Skip it if you want a recognized warranty.

Panel

27 in curved VA, 1080p

Refresh

200Hz DP, 144Hz HDMI

Curve

1800R

Mount

VESA 100, tilt stand

Our verdict: A $50 to $100 monitor with two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs and built-in speakers.

The Sceptre Prime has two DisplayPort and two HDMI inputs that carry up to 180Hz, near-bezel-free edges, Blue-Light Shift, built-in speakers and custom FPS and RTS gaming modes. The details we reviewed do not state resolution or panel type, so confirm both on the listing.

It places last because the missing resolution and panel detail leave too much to check, though the $50 to $100 bracket makes it by far the cheapest here. Built-in speakers save a desk accessory, but they are basic.

Buy it as a spare or a budget second screen. Skip it if you need documented panel specs.

Size

27 in

Refresh

Up to 180Hz

Inputs

2 DisplayPort, 2 HDMI

Audio

Built-in speakers