The Best Gaming Monitors (2024 Reviews)

Need a new gaming monitor? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

Here, you’ll find only the best gaming monitor deals currently available as well as all the information you’ll need to make sure you’re getting the perfect monitor for you.

As you can see, there are plenty of gaming monitors to choose from.

We’ve selected the best models for every possible combination of display specifications in order to provide you with a diverse selection.

While we’ve picked the best monitors for each category, be sure to check the ‘Alternatives’ section of each review below.

Depending on region and availability, the alternate display might suit you better. We’ll also mention if there are any upcoming and/or similar displays to keep in mind.

Be sure to read the reviews below to familiarize yourself with what panel type, resolution, refresh rate and other features (such as HDR and VRR) best suit your preference, budget and PC rig or console. Also, feel free to leave us a comment below if you’re on the fence between two or more gaming monitors!

If you want to view our changelogs for this particular buying guide, you can do so at the end of this article.

Best 1080p Gaming Monitors

The 1920×1080 or 1080p resolution is the least demanding on your CPU and GPU, allowing you to maintain a high frame rate more easily. Whether you need a good budget 1080p gaming monitor or the absolute best one, we’ve got you covered!

About The Monitor

The BenQ EX240 is our top-recommended 1080p 165Hz gaming monitor – here’s why!

Image Quality

Besides not being demanding, another good thing about 1080p resolution is that it looks good on ~24″ sized screens. On the 23.8″ viewable screen of the BenQ EX240, you get a decent pixel density of 92.56 PPI (pixels per inch).

As a result, you get a decent amount of screen space and fairly sharp details and text. The same resolution on a 27″ monitor, for instance, would look considerably more pixelated, though some users wouldn’t mind it.

The BenQ EX240 is based on an IPS panel that boasts ~80% DCI-P3 gamut for accurate and rich colors and 178° wide viewing angles which ensure that the image remains perfect regardless of the angle you’re looking at it.

Next, it has a peak brightness of 350-nits, meaning that it can get more than bright enough even in bright rooms.

The contrast ratio amounts to 1,000:1, which is standard for IPS panel monitors. So, blacks won’t be quite as deep as that of VA panels (with a ~3,000:1 contrast ratio). It’s mainly in dark rooms that blacks appear a bit grayish in comparison to VA panels, but the image is still quite vibrant overall. Besides, VA panels have flaws of their own.

IPS monitors are also affected by IPS glow, but its severity varies across different units of monitors, and it’s usually manageable.

Features

The BenQ EX240 has a fast GtG pixel response time speed for no visible trailing behind fast-moving objects – ideal for first-person shooters.

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-165Hz VRR range for tear-free gameplay up to 180FPS, and the ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ mode works flawlessly with GeForce cards, even though the monitor is not certified by NVIDIA.

In contrast, VA panel monitors at this price range have significantly slower response time speed, resulting in noticeable smearing in fast-paced games. Moreover, most units are affected by VRR brightness flickering.

The BenQ EX240 also supports Motion Blur Reduction; this technology uses backlight strobing to reduce perceived motion blur at the cost of picture brightness.

Other features include various picture presets, Black eQualizer (improves visibility in darker scenes) and Color Vibrance.

Visit our BenQ EX240 review for more information. The monitor also supports the 1080p 120Hz mode on both the PS5 and the Xbox One/Series X/S consoles.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor has a height-adjustable stand up to 100mm, +/- 15° swivel and -5°/15° tilt and it’s VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, two 2.5W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• LG 24GN600 / 24GN650, HP X24i / X24ih – no wide color gamut
• Gigabyte G24F-2, AOC 24G2SP – wide color gamut, but slower response time
• KTC H24T09P – wide color gamut and fast response time, but it has a fragile tilt-only stand

The prices of these budget monitors often fluctuate, so feel free to leave us a comment below. We also have a list of all 24″ 1080p ~144Hz IPS monitors available.

About The Monitor

If you want CRT-like motion clarity, we highly recommend the ViewSonic XG2431 due to its impeccable MBR implementation with Blur Busters Approved 2.0 certification.

Image Quality

The ViewSonic XG2431 offers similar image quality to that of the BenQ EX240, but you get a higher 240Hz refresh rate for smoother gameplay.

You get a 350-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 8-bit color depth support with full sRGB gamut coverage, 178° wide viewing angles and a quick 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-240Hz VRR range and VRR works without issues with NVIDIA cards.

What makes the ViewSonic XG2431 exceptional is its PureXP+ backlight strobing technology that offers amazing performance with basically no strobe crosstalk or other visual artifacts. It also offers plenty of well-optimized presets for strobing at different refresh rates and brightness levels, as well as advanced customization.

Check out our ViewSonic XG2431 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is robust and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, 90° pivot, +/- 90° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, a headphone jack, two 3W built-in speakers and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

If the ViewSonic XG2431 is not available, check out the Acer XV252QZ as a budget 1080p 240Hz alternative. The ASUS XG249CM can also sometimes be found on sale for $200.

About The Monitor

Want an even higher refresh rate? Check out the Acer XV252QF, a 360Hz gaming monitor that’s overclockable to 390Hz!

Image Quality

Now, as you might’ve expected, the jump to 390Hz from 240Hz won’t be as noticeable as the jump to 240Hz from 144Hz, but the difference between 144Hz and 390Hz is big!

So, if you already have a 240Hz display, the Acer XV252QF won’t exactly provide you with a significantly smoother experience.

What’s the bottom line? The difference between 240Hz and 360Hz (or 390Hz) is there, and experienced players will certainly notice and feel it.

So, if you’re one of those competitive gamers where every millisecond counts, you will want 360Hz — granted that your PC can output as many FPS.

As for the image quality, the monitor is based on a 24.5″ IPS panel with 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and ~99% sRGB color gamut, so you’re getting the same viewing experience as with the previously mentioned XG2431 240Hz IPS model.

Features

The Acer XV252QF supports AMD FreeSync for tear-free gameplay up to 390FPS. It also supports backlight strobing up to 390Hz, but it’s not as optimized as that of the XG2431.

Basically, with the Acer XV252QF, you get power input lag, while the XG2431 offers better motion clarity.

Other features include custom crosshairs and timers, various pre-calibrated picture presets, and Black Boost for better visibility in dark scenes of games.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is fairly sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/25° tilt, +/- 180° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 240Hz), a headphone jack and dual 2W built-in speakers.

Alternatives

• Acer Aopen 25XV2Q – the same monitor, just different branding. It’s Micro Center exclusive but can be found on sale for just ~$300.
• Dell Alienware AW2523HF – affordable 25″ 1080p 360Hz IPS model without MBR

There are several 25″ 1080p 360Hz IPS models available with a dedicated G-SYNC module and ULMB (decent MBR implementation but only works up to 240Hz). These go for ~$400 – $700, so if you can’t find the Acer/Aopen models at a good price, they are decent alternatives when on sale:

• ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN / PG259QNR
• MSI Oculux NXG253R
• Dell Alienware AW2521H
• Acer Predator X25
• Lenovo Legion Y25G-30

About The Monitor

The BenQ Zowie XL2566K is a 360Hz gaming monitor with a TN panel and impeccable backlight strobing implementation aimed at professional eSports players!

Image Quality

Due to its TN panel, the XL2566K has inferior viewing angles and image quality than the Acer XV252QF, but it has a noticeably faster pixel response time speed, so we only recommend it if you’re willing to sacrifice image quality for performance.

On top of that, its DyAc+ MBR technology is exceptionally optimized for minimum strobe crosstalk or other visual artifacts, which paired with rapid response time results in CRT-like motion clarity at a low brightness penalty cost.

Variable refresh rate is supported as well up to 360FPS, but it cannot work at the same time as MBR.

Other features include Black eQualizer, XL Setting To Share (import/export settings among users), Color Vibrance, a shading hood and an S. Switch hotkey puck for quick OSD-related shortcuts and adjustments.

Check out our detailed BenQ XL2566K review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and offers height adjustment up to 155mm, -5°/23° tilt, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 240Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If the XL2566K is too expensive for you or you cannot maintain 360FPS in games, there’s a cheaper 240Hz version, the BenQ Zowie XL2546K, with the same DyAc+ backlight strobing implementation.

There’s also the newer BenQ Zowie XL2546X 240Hz variant with DyAc 2 that has even less strobe crosstalk, but goes for $100 more than the XL2546K.

About The Monitor

If you have a PC rig that can output more than 360FPS, then you need a faster gaming monitor, such as the ASUS PG248QP!

Image Quality

The ASUS PG248QP has a maximum refresh rate of 540Hz. What’s more, its pixel response time speed is actually fast enough to keep up with the refresh rate, therefore, you get incredibly low input lag as well as buttery-smooth motion clarity.

In addition, it supports ULMB2 with backlight strobing up to 540Hz with minimum brightness penalty and strobe crosstalk.

VRR is supported as well, and you get the standard gaming features, such as crosshair overlays, Dark Boost, on-screen timers, etc.

Note that AMD GPUs are limited to 500Hz when using VRR, but without VRR, you can get 540Hz as well as ULMB2.

The main disadvantage of the PG248QP are the narrow viewing angles, but this is a non-issue as long as you’re sitting directly in front of the screen. The monitor even has a wide 90% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for more vibrant colors.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 110mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

While there are 1080p 500Hz IPS gaming monitors, such as the Dell AW2524H, its pixel response time speed doesn’t even come close to that of the PG248QP. More importantly, it doesn’t have a fast enough response time for its 500Hz refresh rate, which results in noticeable ghosting.

Therefore, the ASUS PG248QP is the best eSports gaming monitor available.

Alternatively, consider waiting for the Acer XV242F model. It uses the same panel, but without the G-SYNC module. At the moment, it’s only available in China for ~$540. We also don’t know how good its MBR implementation will be in comparison to ULMB2.

There’s also the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X with a 24.5″ 1080p 540Hz TN panel and DyAc 2 backlight strobing implementation with even less strobe crosstalk, but it goes for $1,000.

Best 1440p Gaming Monitors

For most people, 1440p resolution and at least a 144Hz refresh rate is the perfect combination. You get a crisp and sharp image quality as well as a responsive gaming experience since 1440p is not nearly as taxing on your GPU as 4K UHD.

About The Monitor

The Koorui 27E6QC is one of the most affordable 1440p 144Hz gaming monitors. It uses a curved VA panel for a more immersive gaming experience, but a weaker performance when it comes to fast-paced gaming.

Image Quality

The Koorui 27E6QC provides you with a high contrast ratio (3,000:1) and a wide ~85% DCI-P3 color gamut, which along with the curved screen, greatly improves the visual aspect of the gaming experience.

However, the monitors have a slower response time speed, resulting in more noticeable ghosting and trailing in fast-paced games, mainly in darker scenes.

All in all, if you aren’t all that into competitive gaming and would rather get better visuals, the Koorui 27E6QC is for you.

Don’t worry, you’ll still be able to enjoy single-player and casual multiplayer first-person shooters – unless you’re particularly sensitive to ghosting.

Features

Moving on, AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-165Hz VRR range and it works with compatible NVIDIA cards. Alas, some units suffer from the FreeSync brightness flickering issue.

For more information, check out our Koorui 27E6QC review.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 75x75mm pattern. The screen has a subtle 1800R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• Koorui 27E1QA – flat-screen version of this monitor
• Gigabyte GS27QC – a bit more expensive model without wide color gamut, but with slightly faster response times

About The Monitor

If you want a larger 32″ sized 1440p high refresh rate VA screen, we recommend the Gigabyte M32QC.

Image Quality

The 1440p resolution still looks decent on 32″ sized displays. You get a pixel density of 93 PPI, which is similar to that of 24″ 1080p monitors.

However, since the screen is larger, you’ll be sitting further away from it, so individual pixels won’t be that noticeable at a normal viewing distance.

Next, the M32QC has a wide 94% DCI-P3 color gamut, a decent 350-nit peak brightness (400-nits for HDR) and a high 3,000:1 contrast ratio.

VRR is supported up to 170Hz for tear-free gameplay, and you can use backlight strobing at the same time via Gigabyte’s Aim Stabilizer Sync.

Some units are susceptible to VRR brightness flickering, mainly in in-game menus, loading screens and games with fluctuating frame rates.

You’ll also find plenty of useful features, including Black Equalizer, Color Vibrance, crosshair overlays, PiP/PbP, on-screen timers and more!

Check out our detailed M32QC review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 100mm, tilt by -5°/20° and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a steep 1500R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include DP 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 18W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• LG 32GN650 – 32″ 1440p 144Hz gaming monitor with a flat-screen VA panel but no wide color gamut support

In case the M32QC is not available, check out the older G32QCA model (no KVM switch) or the newer GS32QC (tilt-only stand, no KVM, no wide color gamut). Other alternatives worth considering include the Koorui GA01 (wide color gamut) and the Acer EI322QURP (sRGB gamut only).

About The Monitor

The KTC H27T22S is one of the cheapest 1440p 180Hz IPS gaming monitors with a 1ms GtG response time speed, allowing you to enjoy fast-paced games with zero ghosting and no VRR brightness flickering.

Image Quality

Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide ~90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, the KTC H27T22S delivers consistent and rich colors.

Other panel-related specifications include a 350-nit peak brightness and a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio.

Features

The monitor has both AMD FreeSync Premium and stable G-SYNC Compatible performance for tear-free gameplay up to 180FPS. It also supports backlight strobing.

Other features include Black Equalize (improves visibility in dark scenes), crosshair overlays and various picture presets.

Visit our KTC H27T22S review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but the screen is VESA mount compatible (100x100mm).

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, a headphone jack and a USB port for firmware updates.

Alternatives

There are plenty of excellent 27″ 1440p high refresh rate IPS gaming monitors available nowadays ranging from $200 to $250 (depending on sale).

So, we recommend checking them all out and choosing whichever is the cheapest or according to your design/feature preference:

• Acer XV271UM3
• ASUS VG27AQ3A
• Gigabyte M27Q-P
• Dell G2724D

If you want a smaller 24″ 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor, check out the Titan Army P2510S.

About The Monitor

Looking for a 32″ 1440p gaming monitor with an IPS panel and a high refresh rate? The Sceptre E325B-QPN168 offers the best value for money by far!

Image Quality

A 32″ 1440p monitor doesn’t have as high pixel density as a 27″ model, so the image quality won’t be quite as crisp (you get the same PPI as that of a 24″ 1080p monitor).

However, the larger screen does offer a more immersive viewing and gaming experience.

Further, the Sceptre E325B-QPN168 has a wide 92% DCI-P3gamut coverage for vibrant colors, while the contrast ratio and peak brightness are standard at 1,000:1 and 400-nits, respectively.

Features

Moving on, the monitor has a rapid pixel response time speed, so there’s no noticeable ghosting in fast-paced games.

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-144Hz VRR range for tear-free gameplay, and MBR is available too for less motion blur.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers up to 95mm height adjustment, +/- 15° swivel, -5°/15° tilt, 90° pivot and 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 1.4 ports, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, a headphone jack, and dual 2W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

• Gigabyte M32Q – with built-in KVM
• ASUS PG329Q / PG329Q-W – wider Adobe RGB color gamut and DisplayHDR 600 support, but it’s more expensive
• Gigabyte GS32Q – tilt-only stand, 100% sRGB

About The Monitor

The Samsung S27BG65 and the Samsung S32BG65 are rare widescreen VA-panel gaming monitors with a fast 1ms GtG response time speed!

Image Quality

The Samsung Odyssey G7 and Odyssey G6 monitors allow you to enjoy both a high 2,500:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks without IPS glow and a fast response time speed for no ghosting in fast-paced games!

On top of that, they boast a high 240Hz refresh rate, a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and DisplayHDR 600 certification.

Features

The Samsung Odyssey G6 monitors feature AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support and while they’re not certified as G-SYNC Compatible, VRR does work with NVIDIA GPUs.

As expected from a high refresh rate VA gaming monitor, there’s some brightness flickering in in-game menus, loading screens and games with fluctuating frame rates.

Samsung offers a ‘VRR Control’ option that, once enabled, prevents the brightness flickering usually associated with VA panels.

However, some users report that micro-stuttering occurs when VRR Control is enabled. It doesn’t seem to affect all units and its intensity varies across different panels, some users might not even notice it.

So, if you want guaranteed flawless VRR performance, IPS is still the way to go, but most gamers will be happy with the Odyssey G6.

Other features include MBR, Black Equalizer, crosshair overlays and various picture presets. The Samsung G6 models feature integrated Tizen OS with smart applications, such as Samsung TV+, Samsung Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365, Bixby voice assistant, etc. You also get a remote controller.

Design & Connectivity

The design includes a sturdy stand with a good range of ergonomics including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 15° swivel, -9°/13° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

At the back and the front of the monitor, there are RGB LEDs that you can customize in the OSD menu.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports (40 Gbps), a headphone jack and a dual-USb 3.0 hub.

Keep in mind that for 1440p 240Hz and 10-bit color, you’ll need a graphics card that supports DSC (Display Stream Compression). These include AMD’s RX 5xxx series and NVIDIA’s RTX 20-series and GTX 16-series (or newer). With older cards, you’re limited to 1440p 240Hz 8-bit color or 1440p 144Hz 10-bit color.

The monitors have a steep 1000R screen curvature, which is more pronounced on the 32″ version. Some users love the deep curvature, while others despise it. It’s a matter of preference. Also, some can get used to it over time, and some cannot.

Alternatives

The Samsung G7 models, the C27G75T and C32G75T, are the same as the G6 variants, but without the integrated Tizen OS. There are also a few minor differences in design and features, but the overall image quality and performance are the same.

Unlike the G6 models, the G7 series supports PiP/PbP and MBR – but they lack HDMI 2.1.

If you want a different 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with a fast VA panel, the only such model currently available is the Innocn 27G1S with a flat screen.

In case you want a cheaper 32″ 1440p 240Hz curved model, check out the KTC H32S25E.

About The Monitor

If you’d rather have a fast 1440p 240Hz flat-screen VA gaming monitor, the Innocn 27G1S might be for you! Sadly, there are no 32″ flat-screen VA monitors available with fast pixel response time speed.

Image Quality

The Innocn 27G1S is the only 27″ 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor with a high 3,000:1 contrast ratio and a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed, providing you with both deep blacks and smooth motion clarity in a popular 27″ 16:9 flat-screen format.

On top of that, it has a wide 90% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, a decent 350-nit peak brightness and an affordable price!

The only downside is, as expected for a high refresh rate VA monitor, VRR brightness flickering in in-game menus, loading screens and games with fluctuating frame rates.

However, given that this isn’t noticeable in all games, and that in affected games you can just disable VRR (since tearing isn’t that noticeable at 240Hz), we feel that a lot of gamers won’t mind it.

Design & Connectivity

The stand offers up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, 90° pivot, +/- 30° swivel and VESA mount compatibility (100x100mm).

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 1440p 144Hz) and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

Note that the Innocn 27G1S is also available on Amazon, but if it’s out of stock, the link will lead you to the Innocn 27G1R with a 144Hz panel instead. The 27G1S price ranges from $270 to $440, so make sure to get it when it’s on sale.

About The Monitor

Would you rather have a flat-screen 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor?

Check out the HP Omen 27qs with a wide color gamut and smooth VRR performance.

Image Quality

The HP Omen 27qs uses an IPS panel with 178° wide viewing angles and consistent colors. It has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (~130% sRGB) and comes with a ~100% sRGB emulation mode.

Now, the HP Omen 27qs monitor has a lower contrast ratio than the G6, so you won’t get as deep blacks, but the colors are more vivid and rich.

The HDR picture is also a step down due to the lower 400-nit peak brightness and lack of local dimming.

So, the main advantage of the HP Omen 27qs over the G6 is the more vibrant and precise color reproduction, wider viewing angles, impeccable VRR performance, and the fact that most people prefer flat displays at this screen size.

Features

The monitor supports VRR up to 240FPS for tear-free gameplay. FreeSync works with NVIDIA cards without any issues.

Other gaming features include Black Stretch, a refresh rate tracker, crosshair overlays, various picture presets and the MPRT backlight strobing technology.

Check out our HP Omen 27qs review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor has a sturdy and height-adjustable stand (up to 130mm) with tilt (-5°/20°), 90° pivot and VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, dual 2W built-in speakers and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Gigabyte M27Q-X – another 1440p 240Hz model with built-in KVM
• MSI G274QPX – same panel with USB-C (65W Power Deliver)
• LG 27GR83Q – no MBR
• ASUS VG27AQML1A – MBR
• Gigabyte GS27Q-X – cheapest model but it has a tilt-only stand and not as wide color gamut. It does support MBR though

There are a few 1440p 300Hz models available too, such as the ASUS XG27AQMR and the Acer XV272UKF, but we find that the extra 60Hz and the still underwhelming HDR-600 support are not worth almost double the price of the HP 27qs.

About The Monitor

Want a 32″ 1440p 240Hz IPS gaming monitor? The LG 32GQ850 is the best option currently available yet it costs the same as the inferior alternatives.

Image Quality

The UltraGear 32GQ850 has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut as well as an sRGB emulation mode for vibrant and accurate colors.

Further, it has VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification. So, with HDR content, you get a boost in peak brightness up to 600-nits and there are 16 dimming zones that can improve the 1,000:1 static contrast ratio a bit, depending on the scene.

Features

VRR is supported with both AMD’s FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA’s G-SYNC Compatible certification within the 48-240Hz range. You can also overclock the monitor up to 260Hz!

Other features include Black Stabilizer, hardware calibration, crosshair overlays and various picture presets.

Check out our LG 32GQ850 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is robust and offers a good range of ergonomics including up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a headphone jack (with DTS HP:X) and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

About The Monitor

Nowadays, you can even find a 1440p 360Hz gaming display, but keep in mind that you’ll need quite a powerful PC rig to fully utilize this beast!

Image Quality

The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQN is based on an IPS panel with a rapid pixel response time speed. It’s noticeably faster than the Acer XV252QF 1080p 360Hz IPS model, and basically as fast as BenQ’s XL2566K 360Hz TN display.

On top of that, it has a native G-SYNC module with ULMB 2 support for flawless VRR and backlight strobing (though not at the same time) performance up to 360FPS.

You get a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for rich and saturated colors, which can sometimes help you distinguish an enemy more quickly in certain scenarios!

The monitor also supports DisplayHDR 600 with a 600-nit peak brightness and 32-zone edge-lit local dimming for a semi-HDR viewing experience.

Overall, you get a single monitor that’s exceptional for competitive games, but also provides you with great image quality for everyday use and even content creation.

Other features include Dark Boost, 25″ Mode, crosshair overlays, picture presets and NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer.

Check out our full ASUS PG27AQN review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is well-built and offers height adjustment up to 100mm, 90° pivot, +/- 25° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, three HDMI 2.0 ports (max 144Hz), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Acer Predator XB273UF – based on the same panel with similar features

If you are interested in these 27″ 1440p 360Hz IPS displays, you may want to wait for the updated model that will feature G-SYNC Pulsar (VRR + MBR performance), although we don’t know the exact release date or pricing yet.

Best UltraWide Gaming Monitors

Ultrawide monitors provide you with a wider field of view which greatly increases both productivity and gaming immersion.

Make sure your favorite games support the 21:9 aspect ratio format though. Otherwise, you’ll have to play with black borders (pillarbox) or with a stretched-out picture.

Note that we have a dedicated buying guide for the best ultrawide monitors.

About The Monitor

The MSI MAG301RF is one of the most affordable ultrawide gaming monitors yet it’s equipped with a high 200Hz refresh rate and a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed!

Image Quality

This 30″ (29.5″ viewable) ultrawide monitor is essentially as tall as a regular 24″ monitor, just ~33% wider. The pixel density is also similar at 94 PPI.

Most competitive FPS gamers prefer ~24″ sized screens as it allows them to view all the action at once – without having to move their eyes/head as much as they would on a larger monitor.

The MSI MAG301RF basically just extends that 24″ screen horizontally for a wider field of view, allowing you to spot the enemies coming from the left or right corners more quickly. Indeed, it’s a competitive edge, which is why some titles don’t support the 21:9 aspect ratio, such as Overwatch, StarCraft, and Valorant. Most games support it though.

On top of that, you get the 2560×1080 resolution which looks great on a 30″ display but is not very demanding, allowing you to maintain a high frame rate and take advantage of the monitor’s 200Hz refresh rate while the 1ms GtG response time speed efficiently removes ghosting behind fast-moving objects.

It has a peak brightness of 300-nits, a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1, and slightly saturated colors with 105% sRGB gamut.

Features

Moving on, the MSI MAG301RF supports AMD FreeSync up to 200Hz and it’s certified as G-SYNC Compatible by NVIDIA.

Other features include Night Vision (improves visibility in dark scenes of games), Mystic Light RGB LED at the rear of the monitor, various picture presets, MPRT backlight strobing, a refresh rate tracker, on-screen timers, and crosshair overlays.

Design & Connectivity

You can elevate the screen of the monitor up to 130mm, tilt it by -5°/20°, swivel by +/- 45°, or VESA mount it via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Sceptre C305B-200UN – A 30″ 2560×1080 200Hz ultrawide gaming monitor based on a curved VA panel. It has a higher contrast ratio, but a much slower response time speed.

About the Monitor

The KTC H34S18S is the best ultrawide gaming monitor under $300.

In fact, the KTC H34S18S is actually cheaper than any 3440×1440 60Hz-75Hz ultrawide IPS model, yet it offers a more immersive picture quality and a more responsive gaming experience, just not as consistent colors or as fast response time.

Image Quality

Based on a VA panel with a 4,000:1 contrast ratio, a 350-nit peak brightness, 10-bit color depth with ~130% sRGB color gamut and 3440×1440 resolution, the monitor delivers a crystal-clear picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors.

As if that’s not enough, you hit the pixel density sweet spot of roughly 110 PPI, which results in plenty of screen space available and maximum detail clarity without any scaling necessary.

The main downside of this monitor, as it’s the case with most VA models, is the response time speed. In fast-paced games, there’s noticeable trailing of fast-moving objects, which gets more apparent in darker scenes. To most gamers, it won’t be game-breaking, but if you’re sensitive to ghosting, you’ll prefer an IPS ultrawide monitor.

Features

The KTC H34S18S supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-165Hz VRR range.

However, many units of the monitor have brightness flickering issues when VRR is enabled. Other units, on the other hand, work without any issues, so your mileage may vary.

If you do get a monitor with flickering issues, there are a few ways to reduce it. For instance, you can decrease the VRR range using CRU.

Even if you get a unit that flickers, it won’t necessarily flicker in all video games. So, you can just disable VRR or use MBR (MPRT) in games where flickering occurs.

Other features of the monitor include the standard game-enhancing tools such as Black Equalize, various picture presets and crosshair overlays.

Check out our detailed KTC H34S18S review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 90mm height adjustment, +/- 20° swivel, +/- 5° pivot, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a moderate 1500R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, 2x DisplayPort 1.4 ports, a headphone jack and a USB port for service/firmware updates.

Alternatives

You can also find similar 34″ 3440×1440 high refresh rate curved VA models without wide color gamut at a lower price ($250 – $300):

• Aopen 34HC5CURP
• Sceptre C345B-QUT168
• LG 34GP63A
• LG 34WP60C – tilt-only version of the 34GP63A

There are a few good alternatives with a wide color gamut available as well:

• MSI MAG342CQR
• Dell S3422DWG
• HP Omen 34c
• Gigabyte G34WQC-A

All three of the above-mentioned ultrawide monitors use the same panel, so the image quality and performance will be basically identical, including the risk of getting a unit with FreeSync brightness flickering.

Therefore, you can simply choose according to your preference of the design/features or go for whichever is available/cheaper. Not sure which one to pick? Leave us a comment below!

About The Monitor

The Acer XR343CKP is the most cost-efficient 3440×1440 IPS ultrawide monitor with a native 144Hz refresh rate currently available!

Image Quality

Based on LG’s Nano IPS technology, the Acer XR343CKP pushes its color gamut to 98% DCI-P3 (135% sRGB native, with an sRGB clamp available) and adds support for entry-level HDR (VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard) with up to 550-nit peak brightness.

The monitor will provide you with just a glimpse of what HDR can actually do; even though the display offers a wide color gamut, it still lacks brightness and contrast ratio for an HDR viewing experience worthy of attention.

Regardless of its trivial HDR support, the Acer XR343CKP still delivers an outstanding picture quality thanks to its accurate, consistent and vibrant colors, as well as the high resolution.

Features

The Acer XR343CKP supports AMD FreeSync with a 48-180Hz VRR range, and flawless G-SYNC performance.

The biggest advantage this monitor has over the older IPS ultrawide displays near this price range is the fast 1ms GtG response time speed, which eliminates all prominent ghosting without adding any pixel overshoot.

Standard LG features such as Black Boost, crosshairs overlays, PiP/PbP and picture presets are available as well.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/35°, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a moderate 1900R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 100Hz), USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 85W PD), a headphone jack, a quad-USB 3.0 hub and dual 7W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

In case the Acer XR343CKP is not available, check out the LG 34GN850 or the LG 34GP83A. They’re based on the same panel, but don’t feature USB-C or KVM yet (usually) go for a higher price.

About The Monitor

If you’d like a cheaper 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz IPS ultrawide gaming monitor, we recommend the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W.

Image Quality

The main downside of the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W in comparison to the Acer XR343CKP is that it has a flat screen, but it’s also up to ~$200 cheaper.

While most users prefer curved screens at this form factor due to the width of the display, a flat 34″ screen still offers immersive image quality, you’ll just have to sit a fit further from the screen for the optimal viewing experience.

The Sceptre E345B-QUN168W has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, a strong 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and wide 178° viewing angles.

Features

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 48-144Hz range for tear-free gameplay, and it works without issues with compatible NVIDIA graphics cards.

All in all, if you want a 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz ultrawide gaming monitor below $300, but don’t want to deal with dark-level smearing or VRR brightness flickering associated with VA panels, the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W is for you.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 100mm, tilt by -5°/15°, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, three HDMI 2.0 inputs (limited to 100Hz), USB-C (with DP Alt Mode, also limited to 100Hz), a headphone jack, dual 3W integrated speakers and a USB 3.0 hub (3 downstream + 1 upstream).

Alternatives

• Gigabyte M34WQ – based on the same panel, but also has a built-in KVM switch for ~$130 more

About The Monitor

You can even find larger 40″ sized flat-screen ultrawide displays for around $400, and the MSI MAG401QR is the best yet also most affordable such model.

Image Quality

The MSI MAG401QR has a screen resolution of 3440×1440, so you get a pixel density of 93 PPI. You can basically think of this monitor as a 32″ 2560×1440 display that’s around 33% wider.

It also has a wide 94% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, a strong 400-nit peak brightness and a standard 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

Other features include VRR up to 155Hz, crosshair overlays, Night Vision, on-screen timers, PiP/PbP and backlight strobing.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack and integrated KVM functionality.

Alternatives

The MSI MAG401QR is the most affordable 40″ 3440×1440 display, but in case it’s not available, consider the Innocn 40C1R and the Aopen 40XV1CUP as alternatives based on the same panel.

About The Monitor

The Dell Alienware AW3821DW is essentially a beefed-up version of the Acer XR343CKP.

Image Quality

You get a larger 38″ screen with a higher 3840×1600 screen resolution to back it up, thus providing you with the same ideal ~110 PPI pixel density.

The Dell AW3821DW has a Nano IPS panel with a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and a fast 1ms GtG response time speed. Sadly, it doesn’t have an sRGB emulation mode.

Additionally, it offers VESA DisplayHDR 600 support with a peak brightness of 600-nits and 32 local dimming zones for an excellent HDR viewing experience.

Features

The Dell AW3821DW features a dedicated G-SYNC module that ensures flawless VRR performance up to 144FPS. You can also use VRR with AMD cards over DisplayPort.

Other features include various picture presets, a refresh rate tracker, on-screen timers, Dark Stabilizer, and RGB lighting at the rear of the monitor.

For more information, be sure to check out our Dell AW3821DW review.

Design & Connectivity

Moving on, the design of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 130mm, swivel by +/- 20°, VESA mount compatibility and -5°/15° screen tilt.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, an audio line-out port and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Due to DP 1.4 limitation and lack of DSC support, you will need to lower the color depth to 8-bit for 144Hz. For 10-bit color, you need to lower the refresh rate to 120Hz.

Given that the difference between 8-bit and 10-bit is subtle, just like the difference between 120Hz and 144Hz, this isn’t a big issue. Also, note that HDMI 2.0 maxes out at 85Hz at 3840×1600.

Alternatives

• Acer X38P, LG 38GL950G – Based on the same panel with 175Hz OC and sRGB mode, but weaker DisplayHDR 400 support
• LG 38GN950, LG 38WN95C – Based on the same panel with 160Hz OC, sRGB mode, and DisplayHDR 600 (12 dimming zones), but no G-SYNC module

At its usual $1,425 price, the Dell AW3821DW offers the best value for money among these ultrawide monitors. Since the prices of all models fluctuate, feel free to leave us a comment below if you’re unsure which one to buy.

In case you’d like a big ultrawide monitor, but can’t afford any of these 38″ models, there’s the Innocn 40C1R with a 40″ ultrawide panel albeit with a 3440×1440 resolution. It still has a decent 93 PPI as well as 144Hz, VRR, wide color gamut and USB-C with 90W PD.

About The Monitor

Interested in something a bit different? The Samsung G9 is a 49″ 32:9 5120×1440 ‘super’ ultrawide gaming monitor!

Essentially, it’s equivalent to two 27″ 1440p monitors put side by side, just without the gap in between — but the Samsung S49CG95 (G95C) has more tricks up its sleeve!

Image Quality

The Samsung Odyssey G9 has a VA panel that boasts a superior contrast ratio of 2,500:1. It also uses quantum dot technology (QLED) to further increase its color gamut to 125% sRGB (95% DCI-P3).

It also has a high 1,000-nit peak brightness with VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 certification, however, since it only has 10 dimming zones, you won’t be getting a true HDR viewing experience.

Regardless, the Samsung S49CG95 offers an incredibly immersive picture quality thanks to its excellent contrast, brightness and color gamut performance, while 1ms GtG response time and the 240Hz refresh rate ensure a smooth and fluid performance.

Features

VRR is supported up to 240Hz for tear-free gameplay, though there’s the standard VRR brightness flickering issue associated with VA and OLED panels.

Other gaming features include Virtual Aim Point, pre-calibrated picture modes (FPS, RTS, RPG, and AOS) and Black Equalizer (improves visibility in darker games).

For more information, visit our Samsung Odyssey G9 review.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor includes a steep 1000R curvature for added immersion, glossy white chassis, and RGB lighting at the back of the monitor.

You can elevate the screen up to 120mm, tilt it by -5°/15°, swivel by +/- 15°, or VESA mount it (100x100mm).

Connectivity options are abundant and include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, HDMI 2.0 (max 5120×1440 60Hz or 3840×1080 120Hz, HDR is supported), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

The Odyssey G9 goes for ~$800 – $1,300. There’s also the older Odyssey C49G95T model with a lighter design that goes for the same price. So, pick whichever is cheaper. LG also offers a model based on the same panel, the LG 49GR85DC, but it doesn’t have as good overdrive implementation due to minor black smearing.

However, keep in mind that there’s also the Odyssey Neo G95NA model with the same panel plus a 2048-zone mini LED FALD backlight for proper HDR support. This model can be found on sale for $1,200, in which case it’s a much better option than the original G9 / G95C.

Next, there’s the Odyssey G95NC 57″ 7680×2160 240Hz model, but we’ll get into these proper HDR displays later in the guide.

Alternatives to the original G9 (and the darker G95C) include:

• ASUS XG49WCR – a lower 165Hz refresh rate and slower response time. It has a USB-C port with 90W PD, KVM and a $800 price.
• LG 45GR65DC / LG 45GR75DC – a smaller 45″ 5120×1440 200Hz super-ultrawide monitor. It doesn’t have as fast response time though. The 45GR65DC variant is worth considering on sale for $550. The 45GR75DC model features a USB-C port with 90W PD and built-in KVM.
• LG 49WQ95C – a 49″ 5120×1440 144Hz model with an IPS panel, providing you with more vibrant and accurate colors, wider viewing angles and USB-C 90W PD + KVM, but it has IPS glow and lower contrast ratio

Best 4K Gaming Monitors

In this category, you’ll find the best 4K monitors for both PC and console gaming. Keep in mind that in order to run PC games at 4K UHD with decent frame rates and picture settings, you will need a powerful CPU and GPU.

About The Monitor

The MSI MAG274UPF is the best value 4K gaming monitor!

Image Quality

To start with, the IPS panel used in the MSI MAG274UPF offers a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant and lifelike colors, and there’s a working sRGB mode.

In addition to the wide color gamut, you also get a decent 400-nit peak brightness and a standard 1,000:1 static contrast ratio.

The MSI MAG274UPF supports a variable refresh rate with a 48-144Hz dynamic range, AMD FreeSync Premium certification and stable G-SYNC performance.

Further, the monitor has a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed with excellent overdrive implementation, so there’s no ghosting or overshoot in fast-paced games.

Other features include crosshair overlays, Night Vision and customizable picture presets.

Design & Connectivity

The design is robust and versatile with a good range of ergonomics, such as +/- 45° swivel, +/- 90° pivot, 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 inputs, DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 65W PD), built-in KVM, a dual-USB 2.0 hub and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

The MSI MAG323UPF is the only 32″ 4K SDR high refresh rate gaming monitor worth considering as it often goes for $550. At higher prices ($800+), you should be looking at HDR displays. You can even find better HDR displays at $600 on sale.

Image Quality

The 4K UHD resolution looks incredible even on 32″ screens, so most users prefer the 32″ 4K combination to ~27″ 4K or 32″ 1440p.

Further, the MSI MAG323UPF also has a bit wider 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (~130% sRGB size) for rich colors, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a decent 600-nit HDR peak brightness.

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium with a 48-160Hz range and offers stable G-SYNC Compatible performance.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is robust and fairly ergonomic with up to 100mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 45° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB 2.0 hub (3 downstream + 1 upstream), built-in KVM and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for something a bit cheaper, check out the Gigabyte M32UC with a curved VA panel in case you prefer a higher contrast ratio to fast response time and wide viewing angles.

There’s also the MSI MPG321UR-QD with a wider Adobe RGB color gamut, but it’s ~$100 more expensive than the MSI MAG323UPF.

• LG 32GQ950 – a 32″ 4K 144Hz IPS monitor with a wider color gamut and an A-TW polarizer, which helps with IPS glow, but it goes for up to $1,300. It’s worth considering if you can find it on sale for ~$900 and don’t care about HDR
• LG 32GR93U – the newer version of the 32GQ950, but it has a lower brightness, no A-TW polarizer and only DisplayHDR 400 for $750 – $800

About The Monitor

If you want a large 43″ gaming monitor, the Samsung S43CG70 is the best model currently available – and it has HDMI 2.1!

Image Quality

The 43″ Samsung Neo G7 is based on a VA panel, so some ghosting will be noticeable in fast-paced games (mainly in darker scenes), but you get a high 4,000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks, a high 700-nit peak brightness for vivid highlights, and a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors (sRGB clamp is available too).

There are only 360 dimming zones across the big 42.5″ sized screen, so you’re not getting the ideal HDR viewing experience, but the picture is still excellent and significantly better than that of entry-level HDR monitors.

In fact, even though this monitor has VESA’s DisplayHDR 600 certification, it offers better HDR image quality than any DisplayHDR 1000 display without a full-array local dimming solution, such as the LG 32GQ950. Still, if you want the best HDR image quality in this price range, we recommend getting the LG OLED42C3 instead.

4K UHD resolution looks great even on 43″ screens as you get a pixel density of 103.67 PPI. However, since the monitor uses a BGR subpixel layout, text will look a bit fringy if you’re not using any scaling and are sitting close to the screen.

So, if you plan on using the monitor for work too, have a look at our RGB vs BGR subpixel layout article.

Features

The monitor supports AMD FreeSync and you can use it with compatible NVIDIA graphics though it’s not officially certified as G-SYNC Compatible. You might experience some VRR brightness flickering with fluctuating frame rates.

It also has integrated Tizen OS with smart applications such as DeX, Microsoft 365, Bixby, streaming apps, etc.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and VESA mount compatible (100x100mm, 200x200mm), while connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, dual 20W speakers, RJ45, WiFi/Bluetooth and a remote controller.

Alternatives

• Gigabyte Aorus FV43U – offers a higher peak brightness and a wider color gamut, but it has only 8 dimming zones, resulting in a much worse HDR image quality.

Best HDR Gaming Monitors

While some of the above-mentioned monitors do offer a decent HDR image quality, they can’t hold a candle to the following ‘true HDR’ displays!

About The Monitor

The AOC Q27G3XMN is the cheapest monitor available with proper HDR support thanks to its 336-zone mini LED FALD!

Image Quality

Even with 336 zones, you can get exceptional HDR image quality with deep blacks and a high 1200-nit peak brightness.

In fact, the first full-array local dimming displays had 384 dimming zones and went for $2,000! Check out our ASUS PG27UQ review for more info.

Next, the AOC Q27G3XMN has a wide 96% DCI-P3 and 90% Adobe RGB gamut coverage for vibrant colors.

VRR is supported up to 180Hz for tear-free gameplay, and you get plenty of extra features, including Shadow Boost, Game Color, on-screen timers and a crosshair overlay.

Check out our full AOC Q27G3XMN review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers full ergonomic support with up to 130mm height adjustment, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/23° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• KTC M27T20 – 27″ 1440p 165Hz VA gaming monitor with 576-zone mini LED FALD, USB-C 90W and KVM. It has a bit faster response time and better backlight control but goes for ~$450.
• Acer XV275U P3 – 27″ 1440p 170Hz flat-screen VA gaming monitor with a 576-zone mini LED FALD, but no USB-C or KVM
• Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q – 27″ 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor with 576-zone mini LED FALD, USB-C 90W and KVM. It’s based on an IPS panel with exceptional color gamut and fast response time, but goes for over $500 – in that price range, you can get a 4K model instead.

About The Monitor

If you can afford something a bit better, check out the Innocn 27M2V with a 4K UHD resolution and an 1152-zone mini LED FALD backlight.

Image Quality

Its higher 4K resolution results in a higher pixel density and therefore sharper details, but it’s also a lot more demanding on your GPU. So, we only recommend the Innocn 27M2V model if you have a high-end PC rig and/or need the monitor for work.

The 1152-zone FALD also ensures that there are fewer blooming artifacts, while the other specifications are very similar to the GP27Q, including a 1200-nit peak brightness, 99% Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color gamut coverage and a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

Useful features include VRR support up to 165FPS (up to 144FPS with NVIDIA GPUs), Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and PiP/PbP support.

Design & Connectivity

Alternatives

In case the Innocn 27M2V is not available in your region, check out the Redmagic 4K Gaming Monitor with the same panel and local dimming solution.

If neither is available and you want a 27″ 4K HDR display, you’ll have to settle with the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U, the KTC M27P20 Pro or the Acer XV275K P3 as an alternative. These three displays use the same panel with a fewer 576-zone FALD backlight yet they cost around the same as the 1152-zone models.

There’s also the LG 27GR95UM with a 1560-zone mini LED FALD backlight, but it currently has local dimming algorithm issues, so we can only recommend it once (or if) it gets a proper firmware update.

About The TV

Although not a monitor, LG’s OLED TVs deliver an otherworldly gaming experience for both immersion and responsiveness. They’re actually cheaper than some worse big format gaming monitors.

Image Quality

LG’s C3 line-up includes a 42″ variant, which is much more practical for desktop use than some of the previous-gen (the C1) smallest models with a 48″ screen size.

Now, with 4K resolution on the 41.5″ viewable screen of the LG OLED42C3, you get a rather decent pixel density of 106.16 PPI.

Want to know the best part? The main asset of OLED technology is, of course, the infinite contrast ratio as each pixel produces its own light.

Other specs aren’t too shabby either and include a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, impeccable 178° viewing angles and a peak brightness of 700-nits (180-nits sustainable for 100% white window in SDR).

*PC Mode, Game Optimizer enabled
**Uniform Brightness enabled

Further, LG’s OLED panels have a WBGR subpixel layout instead of the more common RGB. This results in some color fringing with small text, but it’s mainly noticeable when looking at it from up close. You won’t notice it in games and videos.

When it comes to gaming, the LG C3 boasts an instantaneous 1ms pixel response time speed for zero ghosting and low input lag of ~14ms at 60Hz and ~7ms at 120Hz, which makes for imperceptible delay (Game Mode must be enabled).

Features

Moving on, the TV has a native 120Hz refresh rate, which is supported at 4K, 1440p and 1080p.

The G-SYNC Compatible mode is supported over HDMI 2.1 with RTX 20-series and GTX 16-series GPUs (or newer) with a 40-120Hz variable refresh rate range. It also supports FreeSync Premium (with HDR) over HDMI with a 40-120Hz range!

Now, the main downside of OLED TVs is the risk of permanent image burn-in, but unless you leave a static picture on your TV for hours, you have nothing to worry about.

The TV offers plenty of features to prevent this, such as Screen Shift, Automatic Pixel Refresher and Logo Luminance Adjustment. Besides HDR10 support, the LG C3 TVs also support Dolby Vision and HLG HDR formats.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the TV is a bit different from the C1 series as it has two legs, making it more practical for regular PC desks. However, besides VESA mount compatibility, there are no ergonomics.

Connectivity options include four HDMI 2.1 ports, three USB ports, an Ethernet port, tuner, composite-in, both analog and digital audio-out ports and WiFi (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). It also comes with a magic remote controller.

Alternatives

The ASUS PG42UQ monitor is based on the same panel with a 138Hz overclockable refresh rate, DisplayPort input and a matte anti-glare coating instead of a glossy screen surface. It can also get a bit brighter than the 42C3, but lacks Dolby Vision support and it’s usually a lot more expensive. The KTC G42P5 is another alternative with a matte anti-glare coating at ~$1,100.

About The Monitor

If you want an OLED display in a more practical 27″ form factor, the MSI MPG 271QRX is for you!

Image Quality

Based on a 1440p 360Hz QD-OLED panel, the MSI MPG 271QRX delivers both responsive gameplay and immersive image quality with crisp details, low input lag, vibrant colors and punchy highlights.

It has a high peak brightness of 250-nits SDR and up to 1000-nits for small HDR highlights.

The OLED drawbacks are present here too, of course, so the risk of burn-in might dissuade some users, but Dell offers a 3-year warranty that covers burn-in. Further, the monitor uses Samsung’s 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel with an improved subpixel layout, so fringing on small text and fine details is minimal.

Design & Connectivity

The stand offers height adjustment up to 110mm, -5°/15° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

It has a heatsink for cooling and a semi-glossy screen finish for a more vivid image, but it’s reflective and raises the black level when hit with direct lighting.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (DP Alt Mode and 90W Power Delivery), a headphone jack, a built-in KVM and a dual-USB 2.0 hub (2 downstream + 1 upstream).

Alternatives

	Dell AW2725DF	MSI MPG 271QRX	MSI MAG 271QPX	Samsung G60SD	Gigabyte FO27Q3
Screen	Glossy	Glossy	Glossy	Matte	Glossy
Video Ports	2x DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0*	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 15W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1 USB-C 18W
Other Ports	3x USB-A, USB-C	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP	HP	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP, Mic, 2x5W
KVM	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Cooling	Active (Fan)	Passive (Heatsink)	Passive (Heatsink)	Passive (Pulsating Heat Pipes)	Passive (Heatsink)
Burn-in warranty	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Price (MSRP)	$900	$800	$750	$900	$800

Note that there are also 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED models at a bit lower price if you don’t need such a high refresh rate, such as the MSI MAG 271QPX E2.

Alternatively, consider the LG 27GS95QE or the ASUS XG27AQDMG.

These are 27″ 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors based on LG’s W-OLED panel with MLA+ technology for higher brightness.

LG’s model has a matte anti-glare coating, whereas the ASUS XG27AQDMG has a glossy screen surface with a polarizer – it offers a vivid image quality and while it’s reflective, it doesn’t raise blacks like the glossy QD-OLED displays.

They are also a bit more affordable ($650 – $750), but have an RWBG subpixel layout, which results in noticeable fringing on small text and fine details.

We don’t recommend other 27″ 1440p 240Hz W-OLED models as they lack the MLA+ technology, resulting in notably lower brightness.

About The Monitor

If you need an even higher refresh rate, there’s the ASUS PG27AQDP with 480Hz!

Image Quality

The ASUS PG27AQDP is a 27″ 1440p 480Hz gaming monitor based on LG’s W-OLED panel with the RGWB subpixel layout for no prominent fringing on fine details and improved brightness performance of 275-nits 100% APL, 750-nits 10% APL and 1300-nits for < 3% APL.

Besides VRR support up to 480Hz and standard gaming features, such as crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, Shadow Boost, etc., the PG27AQDP also offers ELMB BFI technology up to 240Hz!

ELMB BFI inserts black frames between real frames to reduce perceived motion blur at the cost of image brightness, which is reduced to ~200-nits – still usable under normal lighting conditions. As a result, you get similar motion clarity to that of native 480Hz, which is perfect for games you can’t get over 240FPS!

You can also use BFI at 120Hz (for motion clarity of 240Hz), but this technology doesn’t work at the same time as VRR or HDR.

Check out our full PG27AQDP review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 110mm, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a matte anti-glare coating that diffuses reflections but adds a bit of graininess to the image (only slightly noticeable on solid colors).

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with DSC, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

LG also plans to release a monitor based on the same panel, though there’s no word on pricing and availability yet. It most likely won’t feature BFI support.

About The Monitor

In case you’d rather have a higher resolution and a bigger screen, we recommend the MSI MPG 321URX.

Image Quality

The MSI MPG 321URX is a 32″ 4K QD-OLED display, providing you with a high pixel density for sharp details and text, while VRR up to 240Hz ensures buttery-smooth performance.

Just like the other QD-OLED models, the MSI MPG 321URX has a wide 99.3% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a 250-nit SDR peak brightness and up to 1,000-nits for small HDR highlights, as well as excellent Delta E < 2 factory calibration for both sRGB, Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color modes.

You also get the standard gaming features, such as Night Vision, crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, etc.

Check out our full MSI MPG 321URX review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, +/- 30° swivel, +/- 10° pivot for balancing and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

It has a heatsink for cooling and a semi-glossy screen finish for a more vivid image, but it’s reflective and raises the black level when hit with direct lighting.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps and CEC support, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W Power Delivery, a dual-USB 2.0 hub (2 downstream + 1 upstream type B), a headphone jack and built-in KVM functionality.

Alternatives

The MSI MPG 321URX is the most affordable 32″ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED model in the US, going for just $950. However, in other regions, the following alternatives might be cheaper.

	Dell AW3225QF	ASUS PG32UCDM	Samsung G80SD	Gigabyte FO32U2	Gigabyte FO32U2P	MSI 321URX	MSI 321UPX
Screen	Glossy (Curved)	Glossy	Matte	Glossy	Glossy	Glossy	Glossy
Video Ports	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 18W	DP 2.1, mini-DP 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 65W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W	DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-C 15W
Other Ports	3x USB-A, USB-B, USB-C	3x USB-A USB-B, HP, SPDIF	2x USB-A, USB-B	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP, Mic, 2x5W	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP, Mic, 2x5W	2x USB-A, USB-B, HP	HP
Dolby Vision	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No	No
KVM	No	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Cooling	Fan	Heatsink	Pulsating heat pipes	Heatsink	Heatsink	Heatsink	Heatsink
Burn-in warranty	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Price (MSRP)	$1200	$1300	$1300	$1100	$1200	$950	$900

In 2024, other manufacturers are going to release various 32″ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED flat-screen models as well. Check out our OLED monitors article for more details.

About The Monitor

The ASUS PG32UCDP is a 32″ 4K 240Hz OLED gaming monitor with a 1080p 480Hz Dual Mode!

Image Quality

The ASUS PG32UCDP is based on a W-OLED panel with an improved subpixel layout, so it won’t have any fringing on small details and text like the older W-OLED models.

Further, it has improved brightness performance with up to 275-nits for 100% APL and up to 1300-nits for < 3% APL. Note that these measures refer to white luminance, so QD-OLED panels still have a higher perceived brightness thanks to their wider color gamut and higher color volume.

The ASUS PG32UCDP still offers incredible HDR image quality thanks to its 98.5% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, excellent brightness and infinite contrast ratio.

It supports VRR up to 240Hz and offers standard gaming features, such as Shadow Boost, crosshair overlays and on-screen timers.

Its main feature is the 1080p 480Hz mode. Keep in mind that since the monitor will be displaying a non-native resolution in this mode, the image will be a bit blurrier, but 480Hz is definitely worth it as the blurriness won’t be that noticeable in games.

Check out our full ASUS PG32UCDP review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 110mm, +/- 15° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a matte anti-glare coating that adds a bit of graininess to the image (mainly noticeable on solid colors), but efficiently prevents reflections.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, three downstream USB-A 3.0 ports, a headphone jack and SPDIF.

Alternatives

• LG 32GS95UE – LG’s model based on the same panel, however, it doesn’t have USB-C, KVM nor ELMB. Moreover, its burn-in warranty is only 2 years

About The Monitor

If you want an excellent 32″ mini LED HDR monitor, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 is your best bet as long as you don’t mind its steep 1000R screen curvature.

Image Quality

The Neo G7 has an 1196-zone mini LED full-array local dimming solution, a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and a high peak brightness of around 1,200-nits, providing you with amazing HDR image quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors and vivid highlights.

Moreover, it boasts a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed for zero ghosting behind fast-moving objects, while variable refresh rate is supported for tear-free gameplay up to 165FPS.

Alternatively, you can use backlight strobing for even smoother motion at the cost of picture brightness.

Thanks to its high native contrast ratio and 1196-zone FALD backlight, it offers a better HDR image quality than the Cooler Master Tempest models.

Check out our full Samsung Neo G7 review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 15° swivel, +/- 90° pivot, -9°/13° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a matte anti-glare coating against reflections, as well as an aggressive 1000R curvature that might not appeal to all users; it takes some time to get used to.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with 40 Gbps and DSC, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

The more expensive Neo G8 version has an even higher 240Hz refresh rate, but it’s prone to certain issues, such as scanlines. So, we recommend going with the Neo G7.

About The Monitor

In case you want a flat-screen 32″ high refresh rate HDR gaming monitor, we recommend the Innocn 32M2V.

Image Quality

Since it uses an IPS panel with a lower native contrast ratio and has fewer dimming zones, the Innocn 32M2V will have more blooming artifacts than the Neo G7.

However, you get wider viewing angles, smoother VRR performance and a wider color gamut with 99% Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 coverage!

So, the choice between these two models mainly comes down to personal preference. Check out our Innocn 32M2V review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 80mm, +/- 25° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, two 5W built-in speakers, a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• Innocn 32A6V – the same monitor with a darker design
• Acer Predator X32FP – has a bit faster response time, but fewer dimming zones (576) and it’s also more expensive (~$1200)

There’s also the ASUS PG32UQXR model with the same panel and 576-zone FALD as the Acer X32FP. ASUS’ model has DisplayPort 2.1, but lacks USB-C and KVM yet goes for up to $300 more. Additionally, DP 2.1 is not necessary as the DP 1.4 port on the Acer X32FP can deliver the full 4K 160Hz experience via virtually lossless compression (DSC).

Best UltraWide HDR Gaming Monitors

Want an ultrawide display with proper HDR support? Check out the best models!

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for something a bit different for an incredible HDR gaming experience, you should get the Dell Alienware AW3423DWF with an ultrawide panel.

Image Quality

The Dell AW3423DWF even has an OLED panel that’s enhanced with quantum dots (QD-OLED), which offers several important advantages over LG’s OLEDs.

To start with, the monitor can get a lot brighter with a 1,000-nits peak and 250-nits sustainable brightness. So, you get more vivid details!

Next, it has a wider color gamut with 99.3% DCI-P3 coverage (with adjustable sRGB and DCI-P3 color modes available and calibrated at Delta E < 2) for more vibrant and saturated colors, which also further increases perceived brightness.

Finally, its QD-OLED panel is more resistant to burn-in and image retention; you even get a three-year warranty that covers burn-in!

Just like every OLED panel, the AW3423DWF has an essentially infinite contrast ratio and instantaneous pixel response time speed.

Further, VRR is supported up to 165FPS for tear-free gameplay. However, MBR or BFI is not available.

Other features include crosshair overlays, Dark Stabilizer (improves visibility in dark scenes), on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker and various picture presets.

While the 3440×1440 resolution is lower than 4K UHD, you actually get a slightly higher pixel density of 110 PPI in comparison to 42″ 4K displays, resulting in sharper details – and it’s a lot easier on your GPU. Moreover, due to the ultrawide format, you get an extended field of view in compatible content.

Note that the AW3423DWF has regular RGB subpixels but in a triangular layout. So, some minor color fringing is noticeable on small text when looking at it up close, but you won’t see this in games and videos.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 20° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has an 1800R curvature for added immersion and a semi-glossy finish, so it offers more vivid image quality in comparison to matte anti-glare displays, but it’s not quite as clear (or reflective) as LG’s OLED panels.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, HDMI 2.0 (limited to 100Hz), a headphone jack, line-out and a quad-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

Samsung, Philips and MSI also have models based on the same panel. You can check out how they compare in the table below.

There are 6 monitors that use the same QD-OLED panel, offering a similar image quality and performance. However, they still have some differences in features, warranty, connectivity options, price, HDR accuracy, etc. Here’s how they compare:

	Dell AW3423DWF	Dell AW3423DW	MSI MEG342C	MSI 341CQP	Samsung OLED G8	Philips Evnia 34M2C8600
Max. Refresh Rate	165Hz (120Hz 10-bit)	175Hz (144Hz 10-bit)	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit	175Hz 10-bit
Ports	2x DP 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB	1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 4x USB	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C (65W PD) 4x USB	1x DP 1.4 2x HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C, 2x USB	1x Mini-DP 1.4, 1x micro HDMI 2.1 1x USB-C (65W PD) 1x USB-C	1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-C (90W PD), 4x USB
Cooling fans	1	2	1	None	None	1
HDR (AMD GPUs)	Good	Good	Good	Good	Bad*	Bad**
HDR (NVIDIA GPUs)	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Bad**
PiP/PbP	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
Ambient Light Sensor	No	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes
Updatable Firmware	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other Notable Features	N/A	G-SYNC module	KVM switch	KVM Switch	Tizen OS	KVM Switch Ambiglow RGB
Price (MSRP)	$1,100	$1,300	$1,100	$900	$1,500	$800
Burn-in Warranty (in the US)	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years	N/A	N/A

The pricing and warranty can vary by region. Generally, we recommend going with the Dell AW3423DWF due to its price and warranty that covers burn-in.

There are also 34″ 3440×1440 240Hz W-OLED gaming monitors available, such as the ASUS PG34WCDM and the LG 34GS95QE.

While they offer a higher refresh rate and higher white luminance, their W-OLED panel has more noticeable fringing issues, not as high color volume or as wide color gamut and a steep 800R screen curvature. These are available as 39″ 3440×1440 240Hz variants too, such as the LG 39GS95QE.

Check out our OLED monitors article for more information.

About The Monitor

The MSI MPG 341CQPX features a newer 34″ 3440×1440 QD-OLED panel with a higher 240Hz refresh rate!

Image Quality

Besides the small but noticeable boost in motion clarity, there are no other big improvements over the Dell AW3423DWF. So, some users might prefer to save up to $200 by going with Dell’s model.

MSI’s model does provide you with a few excellent features, including passive cooling via a heatsink (instead of an audible fan), a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 98W PD, an integrated KVM switch and HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps.

Check out our in-depth MSI MPG 341CQPX review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor’s stand is robust and offers height adjustment up to 100mm, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

It has the same glossy screen surface and 1800R curvature as the Dell AW3423DWF.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 98W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

There are also 34″ 3440×1440 240Hz W-OLED gaming monitors available, such as the ASUS PG34WCDM and the LG 34GS95QE.

While they offer a higher white luminance, their W-OLED panel has more noticeable fringing issues, not as high color volume and gamut and a steep 800R screen curvature

About The Monitor

In case you want a larger ultrawide OLED gaming monitor, the LG 39GS95QE might be for you!

Image Quality

The LG 39GS95QE offers a larger 39″ screen than the MSI MPG 341CQPX, providing you with a more immersive viewing experience.

However, keep in mind that it still has the same 3440×1440 screen resolution, which on its larger screen results in a lower pixel density of 95 PPI (similar to that of 32″ 1440p displays), so text and detail clarity won’t be as good.

Additionally, the LG 39GS95QE uses LG’s W-OLED panel with the old RWBG subpixel layout (instead of the new RGWB), so there will be noticeable fringing on small text and fine details.

The middling pixel density and odd subpixel layout issues aren’t that noticeable in games and videos, but if you plan on using the monitor for work that involves a lot of reading and typing, you might be bothered by it.

Sadly, larger ultrawide OLED monitors with higher pixel density and better subpixel layouts aren’t expected before 2025. So, if you want an ultrawide OLED monitor bigger than 34″, the 39GS95QE is one of your best options.

Other than that, the monitor offers an incredible HDR image quality thanks to its OLED panel with infinite contrast ratio, wide 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage (with sRGB emulation mode) and excellent brightness performance (1300-nits white luminance for < 3% APL and 275-nits peak for 100% APL).

Check out our full LG 39GS95QE review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -10°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

The screen has a steep 800R curvature for added immersion and a bit heavier matte anti-glare coating that adds some graininess to the image (mainly noticeable on solid colors) but it efficiently prevents reflections.

Connectivity options are abundant and include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth, a headphone jack (with DTS Headphone:X support) and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

• ASUS ROG Swift PG39WCDM – ASUS’ model based on the same panel with KVM, USB-C (90W Power Delivery, DP Alt Mode), BFI up to 120Hz and a better 3-year burn-in warranty. No word on pricing and availability yet though.

About The Monitor

Want something even more extravagant? The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 has a bendable OLED screen!

Image Quality

This giant 45″ screen has a screen resolution of 3440×1440, so you won’t get the ideal pixel density (83 PPI, similar to 27″ 1080p). Still, since you’ll be sitting further away from the screen, the individual pixels won’t be that noticeable in games and videos.

The Xeneon Flex has a 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, a decent peak brightness (800-nits < 3%APL, 600-nits 10% APL, though rather low 150-nits for 100% APL) and VRR support for tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS.

The screen can be bent from completely flat to 800R, allowing you to adjust it perfectly to your preference. Other features include crosshair overlays, a refresh rate tracker and PiP/PbP support.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is tilt-only by ~22° and while its legs are removable, the screen is not VESA mount compatible. You can get the desk clamp adapter separately though.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 30W PD, a quad-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

If you’re looking for a similar but cheaper 45″ ultrawide gaming monitor without a bendable screen, you should check out the LG 45GS95QE.

Image Quality

The LG 45GS95QE has a fixed 800R screen curvature, but it’s also available for as low as $1,100.

Moreover, it features an MLA+ W-OLED panel with a notably higher brightness of up to 1300-nits for < 3% APL, 750-nits for 10% APL and 275-nits for 100% APL.

Other specifications include VRR support up to 240Hz, 98.5% DCI-P3 wide color gamut with an sRGB emulation mode available, Black Stabilizer, crosshair overlays, PiP/PbP and hardware calibration support.

Check out our LG 45GS96QB review for more details – it’s the same monitor but with a different stand, integrated 7W speakers and a USB-C port (65W) for $100 extra.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 10° swivel, -1°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack with DTS Headphone:X support.

Alternatives

The LG 45GR95QE is the older version of this monitor. It can be found for $1,000, but it has notably lower brightness performance (similar to the Xeneon Flex).

The LG 45GS96QB uses the same panel as the 45GS95QE, but has a different design, dual 7W integrated speakers and a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and 65W Power Delivery. Usually, it’s $100 more expensive than the 45GS95QE.

About The Monitor

In terms of image quality and performance, the Dell AW3423DWF is better than the Samsung Neo G9 even though it’s $700 – $1,200 cheaper! However, the Neo G9 still has some advantages that some users might prefer.

Image Quality

If you want a big 49″ super-ultrawide monitor, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the best model available. Especially for simulation games, a lot of gamers prefer the bigger and more curved 49″ panel of the G9, even though it doesn’t have as good HDR image quality or as fast response time speed.

Additionally, the Neo G9 has a higher 10% window peak brightness of 1,000-nits, as well as a higher sustainable brightness of 600-nits and you don’t have to think about ABL, burn-in or image retention.

Moreover, while its 5120×1440 resolution results in the same pixel density of 110 PPI as 3440×1440 on 34″ sized screens, the Neo G9 has a regular RGB subpixel layout, so text is sharp and without any fringing, making it more appealing to those who work with text a lot.

Even though the Samsung Neo G9 has one of the best mini LED FALD implementations with 2048 dimming zones, some blooming is still noticeable in certain scenarios, mainly when it comes to demanding scenes such as starfields.

Further, the colors aren’t as vibrant with ~95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, and while the pixel response time speed is quite fast for an LED-backlit panel, it’s not on par with OLEDs, so some minor ghosting and overshoot is detectable, but most gamers won’t be bothered by it.

Features

The Neo G9 supports AMD FreeSync with a 96-240Hz VRR range for tear-free gameplay up to 240FPS, while LFC prevents tearing below 96FPS. It’s not (yet) officially certified by NVIDIA as ‘G-SYNC Compatible’, but VRR works with compatible NVIDIA cards, though some users report micro-stuttering issues on their units.

Other useful features include Black Equalizer, crosshair overlays, various picture presets and PiP/PbP.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is very robust and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/15° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports (limited to 144Hz), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

The main disadvantage of the Neo G9 is the price. For $2,300, you can actually get the Dell AW3423DWF or the LG OLED42C3 for better HDR image quality and the previous Samsung Odyssey G9 version.

It does go on sale for below $1,700 often, so if you’re interested in it, make sure to wait for its price to go down from the regular $2,300.

TCL/CSOT is also working on a 49″ 5120×1440 240Hz panel with a 5000-zone local dimming system, however, there’s no word on its pricing and release date yet.

About The Monitor

If you want a super-ultrawide gaming monitor, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is the best model available and it has an alluring price tag considering its specs.

Image Quality

The OLED G9 uses Samsung’s QD-OLED panel with superior color gamut and brightness performance when compared to LG’s W-OLED panels.

You get an exceptional 99% DCI-P3 gamut coverage with a higher color volume (colors are brighter, not just whitepoint).

As for the brightness, the OLED G9 can maintain 250-nits for a 100% white window and reach up to 1000-nits for small HDR highlights, providing you with an immersive viewing experience.

It also offers smooth VRR performance up to 240Hz and the standard gaming feature set.

Note that the OLED G9 uses a second-gen QD-OLED panel that has much better text clarity with a lot less noticeable fringing on fine details in comparison to the first-gen panels and especially W-OLED panels.

The OLED G9 is available as G95SC with built-in Smart features (streaming apps, DeX, Microsoft 365, etc.) and as G93SC without Smart features for ~$100 less.

Check out our Samsung OLED G9 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand offers height adjustment up to 120mm, -2°/15° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a moderate 1800R curvature and a semi-glossy screen finish for more vivid image quality, but the coating raises blacks when hit with direct lighting.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, HDMI 2.1, micro-HDMI 2.1, dual 5W integrated speakers, a headphone jack and three USB-C ports (1 upstream + 2 downstream). The G95SC model also has WiFi and Bluetooth.

About The Monitor

Still haven’t found the monitor you’re looking for? Check out the Samsung Neo G95NC with a 57″ 7680×2160 240Hz panel!

Image Quality

The Neo G95NC is basically equivalent to two 32″ 4K displays side by side without the bezels in between them. This means that you’ll need quite a powerful PC rig to maintain playable framerates.

This 57″ super-ultrawide gaming monitor has a screen resolution of 7680×2160, so you will need a powerful PC rig to do it justice. Keep in mind that the RTX 40-series GPUs don’t support the maximum resolution of this monitor – they’re limited to 120Hz at 7680×2160, whereas AMD’s 7000-series cards support 240Hz.

However, even with the RTX 4090, you won’t be able to get over 120FPS at 7680×2160 with decent picture settings in most games. So, you can think of this monitor as an investment for your future GPU upgrades.

Next, the monitor can achieve a high peak brightness of 1300-nits for <10% white windows and up to 800-nits for a 100% full white field, while the 2392-zone mini LED FALD solution ensures excellent backlight control.

You also get a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed and VRR up to 240Hz.

Check out our full Samsung G95NC review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers height adjustment up to 120mm, -5°/12° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility, while the screen has a steep 1000R curvature for extra immersion.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 2.1, three HDMI 2.1 ports, a headphone jack, four USB ports (2 downstream + 2 upstream) and built-in KVM.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for something similarly extravagant, check out the Samsung Odyssey Ark with a 55″ 4K 165Hz 1000R curved VA panel.

Conclusion

Did you find the best gaming monitor for you?

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below!

Overall, you can’t go wrong with the AOC Q27G3XMN as the best budget/value option for both immersive and responsive gameplay.

Money is not an issue? The MSI MPG 321URX, the MSI MPG 271QRX, the Dell AW3423DWF and the Samsung OLED G9, or any of the other mini LED or OLED displays offer exceptional HDR image quality, so you can simply choose according to your budget and personal preference.