Between €70 and €150, a gaming monitor already gets you 120Hz or more, sub-1ms response times, and FreeSync or G-Sync compatibility — enough to notice the difference over a standard 60Hz office monitor.

Full HD, QHD, and the refresh rate that actually matters

Of the eight, only the KTC Q24T09 offers QHD resolution (2560×1440); the rest stay at Full HD, which is enough to make the most of high refresh rates without needing a very powerful graphics card. On refresh rate, the DELL SE2426HG leads with 240Hz, built for competitive shooters, while the ASUS VY249HGR and Acer EK241YGBIF top out at 120Hz — plenty for most games and more affordable.