The gaming monitor market is expanding all the time, making it easier to find the perfect monitor for your needs. You will require a different monitor than someone else depending on the games you play and your budget. For a good gaming experience, most gaming monitors support variable refresh rate (VRR), low input lag, and quick response time.
However, what distinguishes higher-end monitors from lower-cost models is the inclusion of features such as HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for gaming on the PS5 or Xbox Series X. Others with a higher refresh rate and lower resolution are available for more competitive esports gaming, so there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Choosing the best gaming monitor is crucial for any PC builder. Why spend so much money on a gaming PC if you’re not going to play on it with a good screen? What constitutes a quality screen will vary depending on the builder—some will require a great high-fps 1080p panel, while others will want to push their graphics card to the limit with a 4K or ultrawide option.
Whatever you want, the gaming monitor you buy should be the best at it. After all, it is the portal to your PC’s soul. At least, the window to your games. And if you’ve spent a lot of money making sure they play as well as they can, the last thing you want is a screen that makes them look their best.
There’s no point in having an RTX 4090(opens in a new tab) if you’re still using an old 60Hz 1080p panel. It’s also not worth it to buy a cheap 1440p display that suffers from horrendous ghosting when the going gets tough.
To get the most bang for your buck, match your monitor to your PC specs. A 4K monitor with a high refresh rate would be overkill if your rig only had a GTX 1060. If you have the money to spend on an RTX 40-series or a high-end AMD RX 7900(opens in new tab) series GPU, you can choose from a variety of 4K displays.
Those in the middle of the spectrum—say, with an old RTX 2070 Super—would be better off looking at 1440p displays. Check out our list of high refresh rate monitors(opens in new tab) for the competitive gamer who values speed above all else.
Throughout my career, I’ve been constantly testing gaming monitors to ensure that only the best for each budget have made it onto this list. It’s extensive, but there are a lot of gaming monitors out there, and many of them deserve your attention.
Best Monitors
1. Alienware Q LED
OLED has finally made its way to the PC and in an ultrawide format no less. It’s no surprise that Alienware’s 34 QD-OLED is one of the few gaming monitors to receive such a high rating from us. Dell nailed the OLED panel in this screen, which is absolutely stunning for PC gaming.
Although not perfect, this monitor outperforms any LCD-based monitor in several gaming-critical metrics. It’s also a lot of fun to use. That 34-inch, 21:9 panel is nothing short of exceptional in either of its HDR modes—HDR 400 True Black or HDR Peak 1000. It produces a punchy and vibrant 3440 x 1440 native resolution image across that gentle 1800R curve.
2. LG Ultra Gear
4K gaming is a high-end pursuit. To achieve acceptable frame rates at such a high resolution, a massive amount of rendering power is required. However, if you have a high-end graphics card, such as an RTX 4080(opens in new tab) or RX 7900 XTX(opens in new tab), this fantasy can become a reality.
The LG UltraGear is the world’s first 4K Nano IPS gaming monitor with 1ms response times, allowing you to fully showcase your powerful GPU. This sleek slim-bezel design includes Nvidia G-Sync and AMD’s FreeSync adaptive refresh compatibility, as well as LG’s Sphere Lighting 2.0 RGB visual theatrics. And when combined with the razor-sharp detail of the 4K pixel grid, the buttery smooth 144Hz is quite special.
3. Dell S2722DGM
The classic 27-inch Dell S2722DGM combines that screen real estate with a 2560 x 1440 native resolution, giving you a great pixel pitch for fine detail. At 1440p, it’s also a good resolution for getting high frame rates without the GPU demands of a 4K display. It is one of the best gaming monitor.
It can also deliver that resolution at 165Hz, which is a plus. With a GtG response time of 2ms, it’s just a hair slower than the best IPS panels’ 1ms and 0.5ms ratings, so you’re covered in terms of speed. However, if you really want to chase speed, you can find faster panels. Given the inherently high contrast of the technology, this VA panel has a high contrast ratio. Most importantly, this Dell monitor is affordable.
4. Ben Q Mobiuz
There are cheaper 1080p screens available, but there are few truly affordable 1080p gaming monitors as good as this. It’s ideal for competitive gamers who don’t want to spend a fortune. In the age of megabucks GPUs, $200 seems like a pittance for, well, almost anything.
But BenQ says it’s enough for a pretty good gaming monitor, the BenQ Mobiuz EX240, to be exact. This 24-inch panel checks off a lot of boxes for entry-level esports. It’s a 1080p model that hits 165Hz and has IPS panel technology with 1ms response times.
BenQ rates the Mobiuz EX240’s brightness at 350 nits and includes HDR10 support. There is no VESA certification, nor is there any local dimming.
5. ASRock Phantom
Is it possible to get a premium gaming panel for less than $400? When it comes to graphics cards these days, that kind of money barely scratches the surface. The new ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B, on the other hand, provides a 34-inch ultrawide experience with 165Hz refresh, 1ms response, and even HDR support for less than $370.
What else do you need? The catch, of course, is that in the case of gaming monitors, mere specifications rarely tell the whole story. We’ve recently seen several $2,000 screens with outrageous on-paper capabilities that fell flat.
What are the chances that ASRock will deliver for less than $400? Aside from those headline numbers, the PG34WQ15R2B looks promising. Given the attractive pricing, it’s predictable that it’s based on VA rather than IPS panel technology.
6. ASUS ROG SWIFT
High-speed OLED gaming monitors are now available. This is due in large part to Alienware’s impressive AW324DW QD-OLED(opens in new tab), with many other brands quickly following suit. Among them is the ROG Swift PG42UQ OLED, a 41.5-inch behemoth that may be the only monitor you’ll ever need for gaming in the foreseeable future.
The Swift PG42UQ uses the same panel as the LG C2 OLED TV, but it has a higher refresh rate, an anti-glare coating, DisplayPort 1.4, and more gaming monitor features. The end result is one of the best 4K gaming monitors on the market. The main question is whether the $1,399 price tag is justified. It’s more expensive than LG’s 42-inch C2 at that price, but it does a few things better.
7. Dell S3222DGM
We’d all love to have a thousand dollars burning a hole in our pockets to spend on a new gaming monitor. But, in the real world, the Dell S3222DGM wants a shot at the kind of budget that most of us have.
It’s a 32-inch monster with a VA panel that can run at up to 165Hz and delivers 2,560 by 1,440 pixels. Yes, the tried-and-true 1440p resolution, is widely regarded as the sweet spot for real-world gaming, with the ideal balance of performance and visual detail.
The catch is that all of this normally applies to 27-inch models. 32 inches? In terms of pixel density, this results in a fairly large 1440p panel. To put a number on it, you’re looking at 93.
8. PIXO PX277
In terms of gaming monitors, the Pixio PX277 Prime is about as basic as it gets. The base was designed with a sci-fi theme in mind, and a lot of thought went into the thing’s build quality. In addition, the thin bezel is always a plus in our book.
This 27-inch panel delivers frames at a consistent 165Hz refresh rate, which isn’t the fastest but is adequate for competitive gaming. The 1ms grey-to-grey response time also helps with gaming. AMD users can expect a tear-free gaming experience with this FreeSync-certified monitor.
At 1440p, you get a good pixel density for the size of the monitor, as well as a sharp image. The screen is advertised as being anti-glare.
9. Gigabyte M32UC
We’ve finally arrived at a point in gaming history where an affordable 4K monitor and a fast 4K monitor are interchangeable.
You could still get a lower resolution panel for much less money, and there are less desirable 4K panels available, but as the Gigabyte M32UC demonstrates, you can get a lot of screens for what feels like a reasonable price.
This monitor can be found for as little as $600, which is a very reasonable price for a fast 4K gaming monitor of this size. With two HDMI 2.1 ports, 1ms MPRT, FreeSync Premium Pro, and even a USB 3.2 hub, Gigabyte has figured out a heady blend of features for that kind of money.
10. Acer Predator
If your display mantra is ‘go big or go home,’ Acer hears you, and its Predator X38 is a massive 38-inch curved screen that looks stunning. It has a 3840×1600 resolution on a not-quite-4K QHD ultrawide panel.
The IPS panel looks great with a 24:9 aspect ratio, and the size means you have a lot of screen real estate for gaming. This 37.5-inch screen is quite large. It’s simply impossible to take it all in without moving your head slightly.
That means a maximum variety of immersion. The skinny little bezels are only 2mm wide and blend into invisibility when in use. It’s slightly curved, with a relatively relaxed 2300R bend, and comes with a sturdy, pre-fitted big metal stand—one that tilts back.
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