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Your gaming experience isn’t complete unless you have the best gaming monitor. It doesn’t matter what kind of video game and genre you’re into.
Nothing beats using one of the best gaming monitors around whether you’re rocking a cheap laptop or even the best gaming laptop.
Gaming monitors come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re really useful for providing more display real estate for games and freeing up your laptop screen for guides or Twitch chats.
The Best Gaming Monitors Of 2020:
ASUS ROG Swift PG27UQ
The ASUS ROG PG27UQ could very well be the best gaming monitor available today for those that can afford it.
The PG27UQ comes with a quantum dot IPS display with an Ultra HD 4K resolution. It also features HDR and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. More importantly, this gaming monitor sports a 144Hz refresh rate on top of a 4ms response time.
Really, there’s not much to say about the PG27UQ except that, if you can afford it, you should buy it.
HP Omen X35
For those looking for something different, the HP Omen X35 presents itself as a capable albeit expensive alternative to the more popular top-tier models of other manufacturers.
The X35 is a 35-inch (yes, that’s not a typo) display with a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility. It also has a maximum refresh rate of 100Hz and a low 4ms response time, which means that the X35 is not just for eye-candy but also for competitive titles at the same time.
ASUS VG248QE
The ASUS VG248QE is a divisive gaming monitor, mostly because of its high asking price. Although it’s NOT that expensive considering that it is a 144Hz refresh rate, it’s also NOT that much cheaper than its 27-inch version.
But as long as you’re willing to compromise with the display size, the VG248QE is a keeper. Not only is it good because of its 144Hz refresh rate, but it also has excellent color reproduction, with tilt and rotation adjustment. Plus, it’s VESA compatible and supports Nvidia 3D Vision 2, the latter of which is nice to have.
Acer Predator X34
IPS displays with relatively low response times and a high refresh rates are hard to come by, and more importantly, hard to offer. However, if you’re looking to make some serious investment in your gaming set-up, you might want to take a look at the Acer Predator X34.
It has a 100Hz refresh rate and a 4ms response time. It’s also 34 inches, and a curved gaming monitor at that, with a gorgeous display (3440 x 1440 resolution) that supports Nvidia G-Sync. In addition to this, the X34 also comes with a whole bunch of added technologies — RGB lighting anyone? — that make the purchase all the more worth it.
LG 34UC79G-B
For those looking for a relatively affordable curved widescreen gaming display with a 144Hz refresh rate, the LG 34UC79G-B is well worth a look. Although the resolution (2560 x 1080) is not as high as most would like it to be, it more than makes up for it with vibrant and accurate colors, as well as superb viewing angles because of its IPS nature and AMD FreeSync compatibility.
For those that can’t afford the more expensive curved gaming panels on the market, the 34UC79G-B from LG is an excellent compromise.
BenQ Zowie XL2540
The slightly older sibling of Tfue’s BenQ Zowie XL2546, the XL2540 has long been a favorite among many competitive gamers. This is because it prioritizes function over form. Specifically, it’s a 240Hz and 1ms monitor that’s compatible with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. Although that may sound simple, sometimes, simple is best. Not to mention, the XL2540 comes with a couple of welcome niceties, such as an “S Switch” control pod for preset management, adjustable light screens, as well as multiple visual preset options to choose from.
AOC Agon AG352
The AOC Agon AG352UCG6 is arguably the best gaming monitor for those who want top-of-the-line goodies at a more reasonable price point.
Priced a lot lower compared to other HDR monitors, this pseudo-HDR display (it has a VA panel) packs a lot in an affordable package. This includes a 120Hz refresh rate, Nvidia G-SYNC compatibility, as well as a 20M:1 contrast ratio. This combination of features allows it to output buttery smooth and amazing visuals.
While the AG352UCG6 isn’t exactly cheap, it’s a bargain compared to its competition.
Samsung CRG9
Just how big is too big? Well, the Samsung CRG9 might just be pretty close to it.
At 49 inches, the CRG9 is easily the largest gaming monitor in our round-up. But make no mistake, this TV-sized gaming display is part of our list for a reason. In particular, one good reason why it makes it here is because of its thin bezels, picture by picture mode feature that allows you to simulate a dual monitor setup, as well as superb image quality that will blow you away.
It certainly doesn’t hurt that the CRG9 comes with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time despite its 5,120 x 1,440 resolution.
Alienware 1900R
Also known as the AW3418DW, the Alienware 1900R is a curved ultrawide display (3440 x 1440 resolution) gaming monitor with a 4ms response time and a 100Hz refresh rate (can be overclocked to support 120Hz) that is also compatible with Nvidia G-sync.
Although the specifications of the 1900R aren’t the fastest nor the best for competitive gamers, it’s arguably the best gaming monitor for those looking for smooth performance in high-frame-rate games. It also doesn’t hurt the 1900R’s case that it comes with a thin three-sided bezel, a minimalist stand, as well as a unique yet ergonomic and comfortable design.