I'm using an ultrawide, which has a touch extra horizontal resolution — but it's still a stark difference compared to 4K.

In the DCI cinema standards, the resolution is actually 4,096x2,160, but you won't find many displays with that resolution. Like 1440p, this is the resolution of a 4K monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Right now the 27" Acer Predator X27U OLED gaming monitor is $509 at Newegg, which knocks nearly $100 off the monitor's usual ...

You only have to glance at the best gaming monitors around to know that 1440p panels are popular. Sure, they lack the definition of fancy 4K models, but playing at lower resolutions is a PC gaming ...

It hits Dell’s online store tomorrow (March 6, 2025) for $270. Further reading: The best monitors for gaming, 4K, HDR, and more ...

Price and Availability Ultra-wide monitors are surprisingly more affordable than 4K monitors. You can get a good ultra-wide monitor with a 1440p resolution and higher refresh rate for under $300 ...

I’m accustomed to using 1440p displays, but the AW2725Q makes a great case for being your first, or next, 4K monitor. The price certainly helps, and so does the visual quality.

And while 4K monitors are great, 1440p is still the sweet spot for most people wanting to game at 144 Hz or 165 Hz. Just make sure you connect over DisplayPort because the monitor's HDMI ...

A 1080p monitor with a high refresh rate, such as this Alienware 25 gaming monitor with a 360 hertz refresh rate, is a much better purchase than a 1440p or 4K monitor with a low refresh rate.

4K monitors may be high-res, but they can be expensive and require high-end equipment to get the best experience. These 1440p monitors are more budget-friendly.

The Innocn 49Q1R curved gaming monitor is an ultrawide 1440p display with a 32:9 aspect ratio and a resolution of 5,120x1,440 pixels. Josh Goldman/CNET What is 4K? With the mainstream adoption of ...