In this article, we will review the best gaming monitors in Ukraine in the form of ten models from ten well-known brands. Only Quad HD 2560×1440 models with a high refresh rate were taken into account, keeping the price range under UAH 10,000. It can be considered that 2K is the golden mean for a modern gamer. It is this resolution that has become a kind of new standard for 2024, despite the considerable popularity of Full HD.
| Top 10 Quad HD (2K) gaming monitors under 250 USD | |||||||
| Model / Parameter | Diagonal, “ | Type | Matrix | Frequency, Hz | Brightness, nits | Response, ms | Price*, UAH |
| ProLogix GM2724CQP | 27 | curved | VA | 165 | 250 | 1 | 7999 |
| 2E G2721B | 27 | flat | IPS | 165 | 230 | 1 | 8505 |
| Acer ED270UP2BMIIPX | 27 | curved | VA | 170 | 250 | 1 | 8659 |
| MSI G271CQP E2 | 27 | curved | VA | 170 | 250 | 1 | 8699 |
| Viewsonic VX2718-2KPC | 27 | curved | VA | 165 | 250 | 1 | 8699 |
| Samsung Odyssey G5 | 27 | curved | VA | 165 | 300 | 1 | 8999 |
| Gigabyte GS27Q | 27 | flat | IPS | 165 | 300 | 1 | 8999 |
| Lenovo G27q-30 | 27 | flat | VA | 165 | 350 | 1 | 8999 |
| Philips 27M1C5500VL/00 | 27 | curved | VA | 165 | 250 | 1 | 10000 |
| Asus VG27WQ | 27 | curved | VA | 165 | 400 | 1 | 10000 |
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ProLogix GM2724CQP
The Ukrainian brand Prologix is confidently stepping forward in the hardware market and has recently started offering gaming monitors. This model stands out for its generous set of interfaces, 4000:1 contrast ratio, and curved matte display with VA matrix.
The 165Hz refresh rate and low response time make it a ProLogix GM2724CQP a good choice for budget-conscious gamers. Although it doesn’t reach for the stars when it comes to color realism and brightness, it will satisfy the needs of most PC gamers.
Advantages: functional stand; interfaces and built-in speakers; Ukrainian brand
Disadvantages: low maximum brightness
2E G2721B
It’s rare for a manufacturer to add a full-fledged USB hub to a budget Quad HD gaming monitor. In addition, the 2E G2721B can be praised for its functional stand, which allows you to adjust the tilt, height, and rotate the display by 90 degrees.
Unlike curved models, this handsome man is a universal solution for work and play. If you are looking for an inexpensive gaming monitor with a flat IPS screen 2E G2721B is a good choice despite its brightness of up to 230 nits.
Advantages: USB Hub; height and tilt adjustment
Disadvantages: low maximum brightness
Acer ED270UP2BMIIPX will satisfy the needs of young esportsmen and beyond. You can connect headphones and speakers to the monitor via 3.5 mm jack or use the built-in 2 x 2 W speakers. The low brightness of 250 nits is compensated by a 4000:1 contrast ratio.
Advantages: built-in acoustics; refresh rate and response time
Disadvantages: limited ergonomics
MSI G271CQP E2
A high-quality monitor with an excellent balance of image realism and gaming capabilities. The model supports 10-bit color mode (8+2), has a refresh rate of 170 Hz, VA matrix and a curvature radius of 1000R.
MSI G271CQP E2 covers the needs of esports-minded players and will not disappoint those who like to consume video content. Due to its excellent performance and reasonable price, it’s hard to find fault with anything but the controls.
Advantages: balance of parameters and cost; functional stand
Disadvantages: inconvenient navigation keys
Viewsonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD
An inexpensive and functional monitor from a well-known brand that has already earned an excellent reputation. Despite the maximum brightness of 250 nits, this model has strengths, especially in this price category.
Features Viewsonic VX2718-2KPC-MHD is lightweight at 3.9 kg, which is 20-30% less than competitors. The advantages include built-in speakers, low latency, adequate viewing angles, and a 4000:1 contrast ratio.
Advantages: ergonomics and design; good matrix characteristics
Disadvantages: stand without height adjustment
Samsung Odyssey G5
One of the most popular monitors in Ukraine, which has absorbed all the best from previous generations of «Odyssey». Exemplary, balanced, high-quality, almost without flaws — Samsung Odyssey G5 offers the maximum that a monitor can give for the money.
The model has a medium brightness margin, low response time, a high refresh rate of 165 Hz and a curvature radius of 1000R. With such a great monitor, all you have to do is choose a suitable system unit or laptop and enjoy smooth gameplay.
Advantages: the best price/feature ratio on the market
Disadvantages: stand without height adjustment
Gigabyte GS27Q
Another atypical representative with a flat display for universal tasks. With this IPS matrix, you can not only play video games but also edit photos or videos. Monitor Gigabyte GS27Q realistic color reproduction and high refresh rate.
The versatile and well-stuffed screen with a high refresh rate and fast response has almost no significant drawbacks. The only thing that can be highlighted is the not-so-great ergonomics of the stand and the contrast could be higher.
Advantages: realistic color reproduction
Disadvantages: not a very functional stand
Lenovo G27q-30
This model is distinguished from most of the rating participants by an increased brightness margin of 350 nits and food-grade ergonomics. The monitor is suitable for work, entertainment, media viewing, etc Lenovo G27q-30 — is one of the few flat-screen monitors that is classified as a gaming monitor.
In addition to the high refresh rate, it is worth highlighting the 6W audio system, which will definitely come in handy for work and casual games, and for online shooters (to hear the footsteps of careless enemies) you can connect headphones via a 3.5 mini-jack.
Advantages: good brightness reserve; convenient stand
Disadvantages: color depth
Philips 27M1C5500VL/00
The cost of this handsome device is on the verge of the limits we set, but it can still be found for less than 10,000 UAH. Even if it doesn’t make an incredible impression with its specifications on paper, the Philips 27M1C5500VL/00 can easily put AA models of other brands under its belt.
The realistic and soft image with deep blacks, good contrast ratio and high build quality make it possible to Philips 27M1C5500VL/00 will be among the leaders in today’s ranking.
Advantages: high-quality matrix and HDR 10 support; package and build quality
Disadvantages: no height adjustment
Asus VG27WQ
Excellent image quality, correct color palette, low latency, excellent contrast and, last but not least, 400 nits of brightness — it’s hard to believe that all this is true for an inexpensive model Asus VG27WQ can rightfully be considered one of the best monitors in its price category.
The stand allows you to adjust the tilt, height, and even rotate the monitor 90 degrees for comfortable mobile gaming or Tik Tok viewing. No wonder it is popular among Ukrainian users who have recently purchased a mid-range graphics card.
Advantages: low latency and high refresh rate; high contrast and brightness margin
Disadvantages: not the best viewing angles