The Best Monitors With Built-in KVM Switch (2023 Reviews)

Are you often working with two PCs and would like to use a single set of keyboard and mouse for both computers on a single display?

Then a monitor with a built-in KVM switch is for you! Here are the best models available as well as all the information you need to know about them!

Monitors with built-in KVM switches allow you to quickly and effortlessly swap between PCs you control with your keyboard and mouse.

Not only do these monitors bring more convenience and remove clutter, but they can also be a more cost-effective solution!

In the review summaries below, we’ll help you pick the model that’s most suited to your preferences and use case.

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

Best 1080p Monitor

In case you just want the cheapest monitor with a built-in KVM switch, we recommend the following model.

About The Monitor

The Gigabyte M27F A-SA is the cheapest monitor you can get with a KVM switch yet it offers an immersive and responsive gaming experience!

Image Quality

Based on an IPS panel with 99% sRGB color gamut, the monitor delivers consistent and accurate colors, while the 178° wide viewing angles ensure that the image won’t degrade in quality when viewed at skewed angles.

You also get a high peak brightness of 400-nits, so the screen can get bright enough to mitigate glare even in well-lit rooms.

The contrast ratio amounts to 1,000:1, as expected from IPS displays, meaning that you won’t get as deep blacks as that of VA panel displays, which usually have a contrast ratio of 3,000:1. However, VA monitors have other drawbacks and there aren’t any models with integrated KVM functionality at this price range anyway.

Now, the Full HD resolution is a bit low for the 27″ sized screen of the monitor as you get a mediocre pixel density of 81 PPI (pixels per inch). So, you won’t have particularly sharp details or a lot of screen real estate, but it will suffice for basic use and gaming or watching videos.

If you need a lot of screen space with crisp text, we recommend saving up for the 27″ 1440p model, which we’ll get into next.

Features

The Gigabyte M27F A supports VRR (variable refresh rate) with a 48-165Hz range for tear-free gameplay up to 165FPS. There’s also the Aim Stabilizer Sync technology, which uses backlight strobing at the same time as VRR in order to reduce perceived motion blur at a cost of picture brightness.

Next, the monitor has a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed, so there won’t be any noticeable ghosting in fast-paced games.

You’ll also find plenty of useful features, such as Black Equalizer (improves visibility in dark scenes), OSD Sidekick (desktop application for On-Screen Display settings), Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture support, crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, a refresh rate tracker and Dashboard (tracks PC performance on-screen).

HDR is supported as well, but since the monitor doesn’t have a wide color gamut or other proper HDR hardware, you won’t get a noteworthy HDR image quality – as expected from a display at this price range.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/20° and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2, USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 18W Power Delivery), a dual-USB 3.0 hub (2 downstream + 1 upstream), a headphone jack, dual 3W integrated speakers and a KVM switch.

Alternatives

You might also come across the previous model, the Gigabyte M27F. It has a wider 95% DCI-P3 color gamut for more saturated colors, but a lower 300-nit peak brightness, a slower pixel response time speed and no built-in speakers.

If you’d rather have a smaller monitor, we recommend the ASUS XG249CM 1080p 240Hz IPS display for gamers and the BenQ PD2506Q 1440p IPS screen for work.

There’s also the Dell U2422HE, but we find that it’s too expensive for a 24″ 1080p 60Hz display.

Best 1440p Monitors

If you’re buying a monitor with an integrated KVM switch, the 2560×1440 resolution models offer excellent value for the price!

About The Monitor

The Gigabyte M27Q PRO (or M27Q-P) is the cheapest 1440p monitor with a built-in KVM switch you can get yet it offers an exceptional gaming experience with a rapid pixel response time speed and a high 170Hz refresh rate. Moreover, it’s based on an IPS panel with accurate and vibrant colors as well as wide viewing angles.

In fact – at around $300, the M27Q-P is cheaper than KVM monitors with 1920×1080 60Hz or 2560×1440 60Hz screens, such as the Dell U2722DE (~$450). So, even if you don’t need the gaming features of the M27Q-P, it still offers better value for money!

Image Quality

The 1440p resolution hits the pixel density sweet spot on 27″ sized screens. With roughly 108 PPI (pixels per inch), you get sharp details and plenty of screen space without having to use any scaling.

Further, if you intend on gaming, 1440p is significantly less demanding to drive than 4K UHD, allowing you to maintain higher frame rates.

The Gigabyte M27Q-P also has amazing colors with 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage, equivalent to ~135% sRGB gamut size.

A gamut clamp is also available in case you want to restrict the color output to 100% sRGB for better accuracy when editing/watching sRGB content.

You also get a very good peak brightness of 400-nits, so the screen can get more than bright enough even in well-lit rooms.

The IPS panel of the monitor provides 178° wide viewing angles, ensuring that the image remains perfect regardless of the angle you’re looking at the screen; brightness, contrast, gamma and colors are consistent, which along with the wide gamut support allows you to use the display for color-critical work.

Some IPS glow is preset, which is an expected drawback of this technology and you get a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1, so blacks won’t be as deep as that of VA panels with a ~3,000:1 contrast ratio, but VA monitors have their own disadvantages.

Unlike the previous M27Q variant, the M27Q-P has a regular RGB subpixel layout, so you won’t have any issues with text clarity!

You can check out our full M27Q-P review for more information.

Features

Moving on, the monitor supports AMD FreeSync, which allows for a variable refresh rate (VRR) resulting in tear-free gameplay up to 170FPS. You can also use VRR with compatible NVIDIA GPUs (GTX 10-series or newer) over DisplayPort.

Motion Blur Reduction is available as well; it uses backlight strobing to reduce perceived motion blur at the cost of image brightness and it can be active at the same time as VRR on this monitor!

Other features include Black Equalizer (improves visibility in dark scenes by altering the gamma curvature), PiP/PbP, crosshair overlays and ‘Dashboard’ that allows you to track system performance (GPU/CPU temperature, utilization, etc.) on the screen.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is quite sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm as well as tilt by -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 18W PD), a headphone jack, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, two 3W integrated speakers and a built-in KVM switch.

Alternatives

As we’ve already mentioned, the previous M27Q variant had a BGR subpixel layout.

Now, there’s a new M27Q v2.0 model with a regular RGB subpixel layout and a built-in KVM switch. So, it’s more similar to the M27Q-P model we recommended.

The main difference between the M27Q-P and the M27Q rev. 2.0 is that the M27Q-P has a bit wider color gamut, slightly faster response time, built-in speakers and DP 1.4 instead of DP 1.2.

The M27Q rev. 2.0 can be found at a lower price though, so if you don’t need the extra features of the -P version, it’s definitely worth considering – just make sure you’re getting a newer model if you want to avoid text fringing.

About The Monitor

The Gigabyte M27Q-X is similar to the Gigabyte M27Q-P.

It has a higher 240Hz refresh rate, a wider Adobe RGB color gamut (98% vs 90%) and a bit higher brightness (450-nits SDR and 500-nits HDR as opposed to 350-nits and 400-nits of the M27Q-P).

Other specifications and features are the same, so it’s up to you to decide whether these things are worth the extra cost.

Alternatives

• MSI MAG274QRX – MSI’s model based on the same panel, though it’s usually out of stock (possibly discontinued)

About The Monitor

The Gigabyte M32Q is the best 32″ 1440p monitor with a built-in KVM switch.

Image Quality

The M32Q has a lower pixel density of 92 PPI (pixels per inch) than the M27Q-P, so the details overall won’t be as sharp – you get the same viewing experience as with a 24″ 1080p monitor, but on a bigger 32″ sized screen and with a bit more screen real estate!

The M32Q has wide color gamut support with 94% DCI-P3 coverage (~120% sRGB) and a provided sRGB mode. Other panel-related specifications are similar to the M27Q models and include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, wide 178° viewing angles and a 400-nit peak brightness with basic HDR10 support.

Thanks to the rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed and 165Hz (170Hz OC) refresh rate, there’s no ghosting behind fast-moving objects, ensuring a smooth fast-paced gaming experience.

Additionally, the monitor supports VRR up to 170Hz as well as Gigabyte’s Aim Stabilizer Sync technology that allows VRR and MBR to be used simultaneously.

Other features include Dashboard, Black Equalizer, PiP/PbP and various picture presets. Check out our full M32Q review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the M32Q is robust and versatile with up to 130mm height adjustment, +/- 30° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, a USB 3.0 hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream), USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 15W PD) and a built-in KVM siwtch.

Alternatives

If you’d rather have a higher contrast ratio and curved screen, check out the Gigabyte M32QC with a VA panel and KVM switch. However, it doesn’t have as smooth VRR performance or as fast pixel response time speed.

About The Monitor

While both the M27Q and M32Q monitors can be used for basic color-critical work, if you need full coverage of the Adobe RGB color space as well as professional-grade factory calibration, you should get the ViewSonic VP2785-2K.

Image Quality

The ViewSonic VP2785-2K has 100% Adobe RGB, 100% sRGB and 96% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, and it comes factory calibrated at Delta E < 2. Further, it supports 14-bit 3D LUT, hardware calibration and uniformity correction.

You’ll also find dedicated picture presets for Adobe RGB, sRGB, EBU, DCI-P3, SMPTE-C, Rec709, DICOM SIM and D50 color modes as well as three custom calibration profiles.

Additionally, there are various customizable picture modes for different scenarios (Video Editing, Animation, CAD/CAM, Photography, etc.) – all of which allow you to fine-tune gamma, sharpness and other settings. There are also ambient light and presence sensors on the monitor; PiP/PbP modes are supported as well.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 130mm height adjustment, +/- 60° swivel, -5°/21° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options are abundant and include HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, DisplayPort-out for daisy-chaining, USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 65W PD), a USB 3.0 hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream) and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• ViewSonic VP2785-4K – 4K version of the monitor with the same features, though it’s more than twice the price
• ViewSonic VP2771 – the best professional monitor with KVM if you just need the sRGB color gamut; it also has USB-C with 60W PD, DP-Out, etc.

Best 4K Monitors

Next up, we have the best 4K monitors with integrated KVM switches!

About The Monitor

The Gigabyte M28U offers amazing value as a 4K 144Hz gaming monitor, but it’s also great for other use and its KVM switch is just the icing on the cake!

Image Quality

Based on a 28″ IPS panel, this 4K UHD monitor offers a high pixel density of 157 PPI (pixels per inch), allowing for crystal-clear details and plenty of screen real estate.

Further, the M28U has a wide 94% DCI-P3 color gamut (with a provided sRGB mode) for saturated and rich colors, while HDR content gets a boost up to 400-nits from the standard 300-nits.

HDR is supported and there are 8 dimming zones, but you’re still just getting a glimpse of HDR, so it’s not really a ‘true’ HDR monitor – such monitors are naturally much more expensive.

The Gigabyte M28U has a rapid 1ms GtG response time speed for zero ghosting in fast-paced games and it supports Aim Stabilizer Sync for simultaneous VRR and MBR performance.

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

Check out our Gigabyte M28U review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

Just like all Gigabyte’s monitors mentioned so far, the design is the same and includes a sturdy stand with basic ergonomics (height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/20° and VESA mount compatibility).

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports (with 24 Gbps and DSC), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 15W PD), a headphone jack, a USB 3.0 hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream) and dual 3W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

The Acer XB283K KV is another good 4K 144Hz option with better overdrive for no overshoot at low refresh rates. Its USB-C port even supports Power Delivery up to 65W, but it doesn’t have a dedicated KVM button (you need to change the function in the OSD menu) or PiP/PbP support.

If you don’t need a high refresh rate, but would rather have professional-grade color accuracy and/or USB-C with 90W Power Delivery, check out the Dell U2723QE with an IPS Black panel (2000:1 contrast ratio).

There’s also the Gigabyte M27U model. It has a slightly smaller screen with a tad higher brightness and wider color gamut. Both the M27U and M28U prices range from ~$450 to $550, so we recommend getting whichever is cheaper or according to your preference if they’re at the same price.

About The Monitor

If you want a 32″ 4K monitor with a KVM switch, look no further than the Gigabyte M32U.

Image Quality

4K UHD resolution looks incredibly sharp even on 32″ sized screens, so with roughly 140 PPI, you get plenty of screen real estate and crisp details. At this pixel density, scaling is optional as some users go with the native 100%, while others prefer 125%.

The M32U also has aa wide color gamut of 90% DCI-P3 with an sRGB emulation mode available.

On top of that, it has VESA’s DisplayHDR 400 certification meaning that HDR content gets a boost in peak brightness up to 400-nits and there are 16 dimming zones that can improve the contrast ratio and dynamic range in scenes where dark and bright objects are far apart.

Features

The monitor is equipped with plenty of additional features, such as Aim Stabilizer-Sync (allows for simultaneous or separate MBR and VRR performance), crosshair overlays, PiP/PbP, various picture presets and Black Equalizer (improves visibility in dark scenes).

Check out our full Gigabyte M32U review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is quite sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 18W PD), dual 3W built-in speakers, a headphone jack, a USB hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream) and a dedicated KVM button.

Alternatives

The Aorus FI32U model goes for $200 more yet all it offers extra is a microphone jack with active noise cancellation, RGB lighting and a premium design. However, it can sometimes be found on a big sale (as low as ~$550), so be sure to check it out.

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 ~$200 more expensive than the M32U.

Don’t need a high refresh rate? Check out the Dell U3223QE with USB-C (90W PD) and an IPS Black panel with professional-grade factory calibration or the BenQ PD3220U with Thunderbolt 3.

About The Monitor

Want an even larger 4K monitor with a built-in KVM functionality, check out the Dell UltraSharp U4323QE!

Image Quality

The 4K UHD resolution looks great even on 43″ sized screens thanks to the decent pixel density of roughly 104 PPI.

However, note that all 43″ displays use a BGR subpixel layout, meaning that there will be some noticeable text fringing. So, if you need crystal-clear and sharp text, you should consider something else.

Further, the monitor only covers the basic sRGB color space and has a decent 350-nit peak brightness and a standard IPS contrast ratio of 1,000:1.

It supports PiP/PbP, allowing you to display four devices at the same time.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 60mm, -5°/10° tilt, +/- 20° swivel and 100x100mm or 200x200mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, three upstream USB-C ports, one downstream USB-C port, four downstream USB-A ports, RJ45, a headphone jack, and two 8W built-in speakers.

Alternatives

In case you want a 43″ 4K KVM monitor with a high refresh rate, consider the Gigabyte FV43U with 144Hz and DisplayHDR 1000.

However, due to its BGR subpixel layout and an issue when displaying gray text on dark backgrounds on the top of the screen, we can only recommend it as a monitor mainly for gaming and content consumption.

It’s not ideal for work and office-related use due to subpar text clarity. Some users might find it acceptable with proper ClearType and scaling settings though.

Best UltraWide Monitors

Ultrawide monitors provide you with extra horizontal screen space, resulting in a wider field of view for a more cinematic viewing experience. They’re also very useful for audio/video editing and productivity/spreadsheet type of work.

About The Monitor

Here we have yet another Gigabyte model. In fact, Gigabyte was the first monitor manufacturer to start adding built-in KVM switches to most of their line-up, and other companies followed suit.

Image Quality

The Gigabyte M34WQ is a 34″ 3440×1440 IPS flat-screen ultrawide monitor with wide viewing angles, quick response time and wide color gamut.

It’s basically equivalent to a 27″ 2560×1440 monitor that’s just ~33% wider. So, you keep the height and the pixel density of a 27″ 1440p display and get added horizontal screen space.

Most video games support the 21:9 aspect ratio natively and even a lot of older games can be patched or modded for the ultrawide format. Movies shot at the ~21:9 aspect ratio are also displayed on the monitor without black borders at the top and bottom of the screen.

Moving on, the M34WQ has a wide 91% DCI-P3 color gamut (with a provided sRGB mode), a 1,000:1 contrast ratio and a peak brightness of 400-nits with the basic DisplayHDR 400 support.

The main disadvantage of the monitor is that it has a flat screen rather than a curved one which most users prefer on ultrawide displays. However, at a certain viewing distance (at least 2.5ft or ~80cm), this becomes almost negligible.

Features

Aim Stabilizer Sync is supported (VRR + MBR at the same time or separately) up to 144Hz. Other features include PiP/PbP, Dashboard, Black Equalizer, various picture presets, crosshair overlays and advanced image adjustment tools, such as gamma, sharpness, color vibrance and 6-axis hue/saturation.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 130mm, tilt by -5°/21°, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 100Hz), USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 18W PD), a headphone jack, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, dual 3W integrated speakers and a built-in KVM switch.

Alternatives

If you want a curved ultrawide monitor with a built-in KVM switch and a high refresh rate, there is the Philips 346B1C with a VA panel. We only recommend it if you can find it around its $480 MSRP.

You can also find a 3440×1440 high refresh rate KVM ultrawide monitor with a 1900R curved IPS panel, the ASUS XG349C and the Acer Nitro XR343CK P. They’re overclockable to 180Hz and have a wider 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, but they are usually almost double the price of the M34WQ.

In case you’d rather have a USB-C port with Power Delivery than a high refresh rate, consider the LG 34WQ73A with 90W PD and KVM switch.

There’s also the MSI MAG401QR with a 40″ 3440×1440 155Hz flat-screen IPS panel. It has KVM and USB-C with 65W PD, but most users prefer curved displays at this size and the pixel density is a bit on the lower side. Still, if you don’t mind these drawbacks, it’s definitely worth considering.

About The Monitor

If you want a bigger 21:9 ultrawide gaming monitor with KVM, the Acer Nitro XR383CURP is for you!

Image Quality

This 37.5″ viewable screen has a resolution of 3840×1600, which allows you to maintain that pixel density sweet spot of 110 PPI of 34″ 1440p ultrawides, but you get a bigger screen with more screen space.

The Acer XR383CURP has a fast 1ms GtG IPS panel with a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, Delta E < 1 factory calibration, a strong 450-nit peak brightness and even DisplayHDR 600 support.

Since it has only 12 dimming zones, don’t expect a particularly good HDR image quality, though with a 750-nit peak brightness, some bright HDR scenes can look better than SDR.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 130mm height adjustment, -5°/35° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If you don’t need a high refresh rate, check out the Dell UltraSharp U3824DW 38″ 3840×1600 ultrawide monitor with an IPS Black panel and more extensive connectivity options.

In case you’re looking for something cheaper, check out the Acer CB382CUR with 75Hz, wide color gamut, KVM and USB-C (90W PD) for ~$900.

About The Monitor

Want something even better in the ultrawide form factor? Check out the Dell U4021QW!

Image Quality

This 40″ ultrawide display with a screen resolution of 5120×2160 is essentially equivalent to a 32″ 4K UHD monitor that’s 33% wider!

Further, it uses an IPS panel with a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and a provided sRGB emulation mode with Delta E < 2 factory calibration.

The Dell U4021QW has a peak brightness of 300-nits, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 178° wide viewing angles and a subtle screen curvature of 2500R.

It’s limited to 60Hz and doesn’t support a variable refresh rate, but thanks to its vibrant colors, high resolution, ultrawide format and quick response time, video games will look great and run smoothly, though you’ll have to resort to V-Sync if you’re bothered by screen tearing.

The monitor supports Uniformity Compensation and PiP/PbP.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and offers up to 120mm height adjustment, +/- 35° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 30Hz at 5120×2160), four downstream USB 3.0 ports, one upstream USB-B port, one downstream USB-C port, Thunderbolt 3 with 90W PD, a headphone jack, RJ45 and KVM.

Alternatives

The Dell U4021QW price amounts to ~$1,800, which is quite expensive, but it costs the same (depending on sales) as the other 40″ 5K2K models, including the Lenovo P40W-20, the LG 40WP95C and the HP Z40C.

They’re all based on the same panel, so the image quality is basically identical – here are the main differences between them:

About The Monitor

Need even more screen space? Consider a super-ultrawide monitor with a 32:9 aspect ratio! The Dell U4924DW is the best option if you just need 60Hz.

Image Quality

A 49″ 5120×1440 32:9 ultrawide monitor is basically equivalent to two 27″ 2560×1440 displays side by side, just without the bezels in-between them.

The Dell U4924DW uses an IPS Black panel with a wide 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for accurate colors (Delta < 2 factory calibration), while other specs include a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and a peak brightness of 350-nits.

It supports PiP/PbP and Uniformity Compensation, but it lacks FreeSync support and it’s limited to 60Hz.

Design & Connectivity

The Dell U4924DW has premium design quality with up to 120mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 170° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a subtle 3800R curvature for added immersion without distorting the image.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, two upstream 10 Gbps USB-C ports, five downstream USB-A ports, a USB-C upstream port, a headphone jack, two 9W integrated speakers, RJ45 and USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 90W PD).

Alternatives

•  Dell U4919DW  – the older model with the basic sRGB color gamut, fewer connectivity options and a 1,000:1 contrast ratio.

About The Monitor

While the Dell U4919DW is an excellent display, the LG 49WQ95C offers a higher refresh rate and a wider color gamut for a more responsive gaming experience and more immersive content consumption.

The best part is that, when it’s on sale, it’s actually cheaper than the Dell U4919DW.

Image Quality

The LG 49WQ95C has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut (~135% sRGB gamut size) for rich and saturated colors. It also has the option to clamp its gamut down to ~100% sRGB for better accuracy when viewing SDR content.

Other specs include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 400-nit peak brightness and DisplayHDR 400 support.

Variable refresh rate is supported for flawless tear-free gameplay up to 144FPS with both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC Compatible certifications.

Be sure to check out our full LG 49WQ95C review for more details.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and offers height adjustment up to 110mm, -5°/20° tilt and +/- 15° swivel, while the screen has a subtle 3800R curvature and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4 with DSC, USB-C with DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 90W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, a headphone jack, dual 10W integrated speakers and an integrated KVM functionality.

About The Monitor

If you don’t need an IPS panel for color-critical work, but would like a 49″ super-ultrawide display, the AOC AG493UCX2 is for you!

Image Quality

Based on a VA panel with a 3,000:1 contrast ratio, the AOC AG493UCX2 delivers deep blacks, while its peak brightness of 550-nits allows it to get more than bright enough even in well-lit rooms.

Further, it has a wide 91% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage for vibrant colors.

Its VA panel is a bit slower when it comes to pixel response time, so some ghosting will be noticeable in fast-paced games, mainly in darker scenes. Unless you’re particularly sensitive to it, this won’t be an issue for most gamers.

Check out our AOC AG493UCX2 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

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

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, three HDMI 2.0 inputs, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 65W PD), three downstream USB 3.0 ports, built-in 5W speakers and a headphone jack.

Note that USB-C is limited to 120Hz on this monitor.

Alternatives

Alternatively, check out the Samsung S95UA. It has a RJ45 port and USB-C with 90W PD. However, its USB-C port is limited to 60Hz.

Best HDR Monitors

Want a single KVM monitor that’s great for work, gaming and HDR content consumption? These are the best models available!

About The Monitor

If you want a KVM gaming monitor that also offers amazing HDR image quality, the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q offers unbeatable value for the price.

Image Quality

To start with, this 27″ 1440p 165Hz gaming monitor has an IPS panel with a quick 1ms GtG pixel response time speed and an exceptional color gamut, covering 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3 color space with Delta E < 2 factory calibration.

These specs, along with the built-in KVM switch and USB-C port with Power Delivery, make the GP27Q worth its $500 asking price yet it also features a 576-zone mini LED FALD (full-array local dimming backlight) for true HDR image quality!

The monitor can reach over 1,200-nits peak brightness and has 576 individually controllable zones that can dim parts of the image that are supposed to be dark for a significantly higher contrast ratio.

On top of that, it supports VRR and MBR up to 165Hz and has standard gaming features, such as Black Stabilization, crosshair overlays, on-screen timers, etc.

Be sure to check out our full GP27Q review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

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

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (max 144Hz), a USB-C port with DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 90W PD, dual 3W built-in speakers, a headphone jack and integrated KVM functionality.

Alternatives

• KTC M27T20 – 27″ 1440p 165Hz VA gaming monitor with 576-zone mini LED FALD, USB-C 90W and KVM, also for $500. Its VA panel offers a higher contrast ratio for less noticeable blooming, but it doesn’t have as wide viewing angles or as wide color gamut.

About The Monitor

The Innocn 27M2V is the best 4K HDR gaming monitor currently available.

Image Quality

In comparison to the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q, the Innocn 27M2V provides you with a higher 4K UHD resolution, which results in sharper details and more screen real estate. However, it also means that you’ll need a high-end GPU to maintain high frame rates at 4K.

Additionally, the Innocn 27M2V has an 1152-zone mini LED FALD backlight for better dimming control. Other specifications are similar, including a 1200-nit peak brightness, 99% DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut, and a rapid 1ms GtG pixel response time speed.

Check out our Innocn 27M2V review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and offers height adjustment up to 120mm, +/- 15° swivel, 90° pivot, +/- 15° 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

• Redmagic GM001J – similar monitor with the same 1152-zone backlight
• Cooler Master Tempest GP27U, KTC M27P20P – fewer 576 dimming zones
• Acer XV275K P3 – similar to the GP27U and M27P20P, but it can be found on sale for $600

If you’d rather have a higher refresh rate than resolution, check out the AOC AG274QZM with a 1440p 240Hz IPS panel and 576-zone mini LED FALD.

About The Monitor

The Innocn 32M2V is basically the 32″ version of the Innocn 27M2V.

Image Quality

Just like the 27M2V, the 32M2V has 1152 dimming zones, which means it has fewer dimming zones per inch, resulting in a bit more blooming. However, it still manages to deliver amazing HDR image quality.

Additionally, the 32M2V doesn’t have quite as fast pixel response time speed as the 27″ version, but it’s fast enough for enjoyable fast-paced gaming. Serious competitive FPS players shouldn’t be looking at large 32″ displays anyway.

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

• Acer Predator X32FP – has a bit faster response time, but fewer dimming zones (576) and it’s also more expensive (~$1200)

About The Monitor

If you want an OLED gaming monitor with built-in KVM functionality, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 is an excellent option!

Image Quality

OLED panels provide you with an infinite contrast ratio as they can turn off each pixel individually for true blacks. This also means that there are no blooming artifacts, IPS/VA glowing, or backlight bleeding associated with LED-backlit panels, which provides you with a more immersive viewing experience, especially in dark rooms.

However, OLED displays can’t get as bright as some LED-backlit LCDs. The Corsair 27QHD240 can only reach up to 160-nits for a 100% white window in SDR (or 140-nits in HDR).

For most users, this is still bright enough under normal lighting conditions, but if you plan on using the screen in a particularly bright room (studio lighting) or facing a window with no blinds or curtains, it won’t be able to mitigate glare.

For smaller highlights (<10% white window), the Corsair 27QHD240 can reach up to 750-nits, so you still get punchy details required for a proper HDR viewing experience. On top of that, the monitor also has a wide 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors.

Next, OLED panels have an instantaneous pixel response time speed for zero ghosting or overshoot in fast-paced scenes, while VRR support up to 240Hz ensures smooth and tear-free performance.

The main downside is the risk of permanent image burn-in when leaving images with bright static elements for too long. However, as long as you’re using the monitor sensibly and use its built-in burn-in prevention features, you should be fine.

Another drawback is the uncommon subpixel layout that causes minor fringing on small text and fine details, but most users aren’t bothered by it.

Design & Connectivity

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

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 ports (24 Gbps with DSC), USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W PD), four USB-A downstream ports, a USB-C port and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• Acer Predator X27U – another monitor based on the same OLED panel. It has a higher 90W Power Delivery and a higher 200-nit peak brightness for 100% white windows, but it requires manual swapping between SDR and HDR in monitor settings every time you change between SDR and HDR content.

About The Monitor

The MSI MEG342C is the only ultrawide OLED gaming monitor available with a KVM switch.

Image Quality

While the Corsair 27QHD240 uses LG’s W-OLED panel, the MSI MEG342C has Samsung’s QD-OLED panel, which offers a higher brightness and a wider color gamut for an even more immersive viewing experience.

The MSI MEG342C is limited to around 250-nits for a full white window, but it can still reach up to 1,000-nits for small highlights in HDR, delivering immersive HDR image quality.

Additionally, you get gorgeous colors with 99.3% DCI-P3 gamut coverage and true 10-bit color depth for no banding, while VRR is supported up to 175Hz for tear-free gameplay.

Next, QD-OLED panels have a triangular RGB subpixel layout that causes fringing, but it’s not as noticeable as that of W-OLED panels with the same pixel density.

So, the choice between the Corsair 27QHD240 and the MSI MEG342C will mainly come down to your personal preference – whether you want the ultrawide format with a wider color gamut and higher brightness or the more conventional 16:9 resolution with a slightly higher refresh rate.

Check out our full MSI MEG342C review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

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

Unlike the other monitors in this guide with matte anti-glare coatings, the MSI MEG342C has a semi-glossy screen surface, which provides a more vivid image quality, but it’s also more reflective and raises the black level under direct lighting.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 65W PD, a quad-USB 3.0 hub, a microphone jack, a headphone jack and a combo audio jack.

About The Monitor

If you want to take your gaming experience to the next level, you’re going to love the Samsung Odyssey G9/G95NC S57CG95.

Image Quality

This 57″ 7680×2160 panel is basically equivalent to two 32″ 4K panels put side by side, just without the bezels in between them. This also means that you’ll need quite a powerful PC rig to achieve high frame rates.

The RTX 40-series doesn’t even support the maximum 7680×2160 resolution at 240Hz, so you’ll be limited to 120Hz. Only AMD’s 7000-series supports 240Hz at the maximum resolution at the moment.

However, considering how demanding this resolution is, you most likely won’t be getting over 120FPS in most games with decent picture settings anyway.

The Samsung S57CG95 uses a fast VA panel with a 1ms GtG pixel response time speed, so there won’t be any noticeable ghosting behind fast-moving objects. Next, VRR is supported up to 240Hz for tear-free gameplay.

You get a stellar peak brightness of 1300-nits for <10% bright highlights (750-nits for 100% white windows) and 95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, while the 2392 dimming zones efficiently dim the areas of the screen that are supposed to be dark, delivering a high contrast ratio and minimal blooming.

Be sure to check out our full Samsung G95NC review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is very sturdy and 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 added immersion.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 2.1, three HDMI 2.1 ports, a headphone jack, two USB-A ports, two USB-B ports.

Alternatives

If you’re looking for something even more extravagant, check out the Samsung Odyssey Ark with a 55″ 4K 165Hz curved (1000R) fast VA panel with a 1056-zone mini LED FALD. Only the second-gen model, the G97NC, has a KVM switch!

Conclusion

These are the best monitors with built-in KVM switches currently available! Did you find the best model for you? Feel free to leave us a comment below if you need help picking the monitor that’s most suited for you!

All in all, the Gigabyte M27Q-P, M32Q, M28U, M32U and M34WQ all offer excellent value for money regardless of whether you’re looking for a gaming model or one for regular use.

For photo editing, the ViewSonic VP2785-2K is our recommendation if you need Adobe RGB color gamut coverage; otherwise, check out the alternatives we mentioned for it with different color gamuts.

If you can afford something a bit pricier, we recommend one of the ultrawide monitors.

In case you want an immersive HDR image quality, you can’t go wrong with the Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q or one of the other more expensive models.

Didn’t find what you’re looking for? We also have a dedicated list of all KVM monitors!