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1440p vs 4K monitor

1440p vs 4K monitor: which should you buy?

Last updated 4 September 20263 min readLive Amazon UK prices
1440p or 4K? 1440p (QHD) is the value sweet spot for high frame rates; 4K (UHD) is sharper but needs a powerful GPU. Here's how to choose, with live UK prices for both.

At a glance

1440p (QHD)

  • 2560 × 1440 — sharp and crisp
  • Easy to drive at 144Hz+
  • Great value for money
  • Best for gaming and everyday use
Best for: most gamers and anyone who wants high frame rates without a top-end GPU.

4K (UHD)

  • 3840 × 2160 — maximum sharpness
  • ~2.25× the pixels of 1440p
  • Needs a powerful GPU for high FPS
  • Superb for creative work and films
Best for: creators, desktop sharpness, and gamers with high-end graphics cards.

Which should you buy?

Choose 1440p if you want the best balance of sharpness, high refresh rate and price — it suits the majority of gamers and mixed-use setups. Choose 4K if you do creative work, want the sharpest possible desktop, or have a powerful GPU and want the best-looking games.
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Best value 1440p monitors

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AOC Q27B35E 27 inch WQHD Monitor 75Hz, IPS Panel, 4ms GtG, HDR10, (2560x1440 HDMI 1x 1.4 DP 1x 1.4) Black

£24.13/MP£88.9727" · 1440p
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Gawfolk 27 inch IPS 2K QHD (2560×1440) Monitor 75Hz Gaming PC Screen

£24.41/MP£89.9927" · 1440p
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AOC Q24B36X 24 inch WQHD Gaming Monitor 144Hz, IPS Panel, 4ms GtG, HDR10, (2560x1440 HDMI 1x 2.0 DP 1x 1.4) Black

£24.84/MP£91.5824" · 1440p
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EVICIV 16" 2.5K QLED Portable Monitor, 500 Nits for Laptop/PC/Game Console

£26.85/MP£109.9916" · 1440p
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Z-Edge 27 Inch QHD Gaming Monitor 180Hz 144Hz 2K Fast IPS 2560x1440 DP HDMI

£29.02/MP£106.9927" · 1440p
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Best value 4K monitors

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MSI PRO MP273U 27 Inch UHD Office Monitor - 3840 x 2160 IPS Panel, PIP/PBP, Wide Color Gamut, Eye-Friendly Screen, Built-in Speakers, Tilt-Adjustable - HDMI 2.0b, DP (1.4a)

£14.94/MP£123.9527" · 4K UHD
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AOC U27B3A - 27 Inch UHD 4K, 60Hz, IPS, 4ms, HDR10, 3 side Frameless, Speakers, LowBlue Light, FlickerFree (3840 x 2160,350 cd/m2, HDMI 2.0 / DP 1.4)

£16.75/MP£138.9727" · 4K UHD
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AOC U27B3M 27 inch UHD Monitor 60Hz, VA Panel, 4ms GtG, HDR10, (3840x2160 HDMI 2x 2.0 DP 1x 1.4) Black

£16.76/MP£139.0027" · 4K UHD
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KTC 27 Inch Monitor 4K | UHD@60Hz | 1.07 Billion Colors, 133% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, ΔE＜2 | 400 cd/㎡ Brightness, HDR400 | VESA 100x100mm | Hardware Anti-Blue Light | 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DP 1.4 | H27P27

£19.29/MP£159.9927" · 4K UHD
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Philips 32E1N1800LA - 32 inch Ultra HD monitor, Adaptive Sync, HDR10, speakers (3840x2160, 60 Hz, DisplayPort, HDMI) black

£20.37/MP£168.9732" · 4K UHD
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Frequently asked questions

Is 1440p or 4K better for gaming?

1440p is the better all-round choice for most gamers — very sharp, and far easier to run at high refresh rates. 4K looks stunning but needs a powerful, expensive GPU to hit high frame rates. If you have a top-tier graphics card, 4K is great; otherwise 1440p wins on value and smoothness.

Is 4K worth it for a monitor?

For creative work, photo/video editing and desktop sharpness, 4K is absolutely worth it. For gaming, only if your GPU can drive it at the frame rates you want. For general use and value, 1440p is the smarter buy.

Can I tell the difference between 1440p and 4K?

Yes, especially on larger monitors (27 inches and up) or when viewing text and fine detail up close. On a 24-27 inch monitor at normal desk distance the difference is visible but not dramatic; it grows with screen size.

Do I need a better GPU for 4K?

Yes. 4K has roughly 2.25x the pixels of 1440p, so it's much more demanding. Running 4K at high refresh rates requires a high-end graphics card; 1440p is far more forgiving.

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