The Best Recommended Gaming Monitors 2024

November 8, 2024 Simon Baker

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Last checked and updated 8 November 2024

We get asked all the time for advice on which monitors to buy: What’s the best gaming screen of X size and type? What’s the best ultrawide monitor for gaming? What’s the best HDR gaming display?…We thought we would try and get a list of our recommendations all in one place with key information, links to reviews or news articles (where available) and links to check pricing and buy the screen from large regional retailers.

This list is not exhaustive by any means, and I’m sure we will have missed some popular displays, but is designed to help you narrow down your selection to some of the most popular and highly regarded displays in each category. We’ve not reviewed all of these screens as we just don’t have the time sadly, but we have included those that get strong reviews and user reports elsewhere. Pricing will of course come in to consideration so we’ve tried to include a range of options where we can.

Models are listed alphabetically within each section, not in any order of preference (apart from those which are listed as “featured” which we recommend most highly).

If you spot any errors, broken links or have suggestions on other models we should consider adding please get in touch.

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Best Gaming Displays – 24 to 25″ Size

Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP with 540Hz TN Film panel

For eSports and competitive gaming many people still want a smaller screen size screen and a lower resolution, allowing them to focus on a smaller area, and drive higher frame rates as opposed to image detail. You will want ideally a very high refresh rate for optimal motion clarity and frame rate support. Many screens have added blur reduction backlights too. TN Film is still available in these smaller sizes by won’t offer the wide viewing angles and all-round image quality of IPS panels, but for high end gaming they are still an excellent choice.

You won’t find any decent HDR monitors or OLED panels in this size though, you’ll need to look at 27″+ sizes for those. If you want either of those, you could also consider a larger 27″ screen that offers emulation modes for smaller screen sizes, giving you potentially the best of both worlds. Anyway, here’s the 24 – 25″ models to consider:

Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP (reviewed) – the fastest refresh rate monitor we’ve tested so far! 24″ in size with a massive 540Hz refresh rate and a TN Film panel. Also includes the Native NVIDIA G-sync module, ULMB 2 blur reduction mode, Reflex Latency Analyzer. Very fast competitive and esports gaming screen. Available from Amazon and Newegg.
BenQ Zowie XL2566K (reviewed) – 24.5″ in size with a 360Hz refresh rate TN Film panel, super fast response times and excellent motion clarity. Includes DyAc+ technology (blur reduction) and is aimed at Esports players. Available in some regions from Amazon, as well as Newegg and Bestbuy. This model has been superseded by the 540Hz version, although is reduced in price now as a result so still recommended if you can find it at a good price.
BenQ Zowie XL2586X – 24.5″ in size with a 540Hz refresh rate TN Film panel, super fast response times and excellent motion clarity. Includes DyAc 2 technology (blur reduction) and is aimed at Esports players. Available in some regions from Amazon and Newegg.
ViewSonic XG2431 (reviewed) – 23.8″ with 240Hz refresh rate IPS panel. More suitable if you want a better all-round screen. This was the first ever Blur Busters 2.0 certified monitor including tuned response times and blur reduction mode. Available from Amazon as well as Newegg and Bestbuy

Honourable mention if you want a small screen but a higher resolution…

AOC Q24G2A – this is 23.8″ in size and has an IPS panel but offers a very rare 1440p resolution instead of 1080p, that is combined with a 165Hz refresh rate. Good performance and a lower priced model if you’re after a higher pixel density and resolution. Available in European regions from Amazon

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Best Gaming Displays – 27″ 1440p

AOC Q27G3XMN with 27″ VA panel and Mini LED backlight

If you want something a bit larger, and with a higher resolution than 1080p for more desktop real-estate and image detail then 27″1440p is the most popular entry point for many people nowadays. Most of the displays in this size are IPS or VA technology with a very wide selection to choose from. You can get some good HDR performance from the models with Mini LED backlights, or of course there’s lots of OLED monitors available in this size too.

AOC Q27G3XMN (reviewed) – a 27″ model at a very competitive price point considering it has a higher-end 336-zone Mini LED backlight for HDR along with a 1440p VA technology panel and 180Hz refresh rate. Available from Amazon and Newegg.
Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN (reviewed) – 27″ with 1440p and a 360Hz refresh rate IPS panel. This model includes the Native G-sync module offering excellent VRR performance, lag and response times. It also includes support for NVIDIA ULMB 2 and Reflex Latency Analyzer technologies and is one of the best . 27″ LCD gaming screens you can get. Available in some regions on Amazon and Newegg
Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q (reviewed) – 27″ with 1440p and a 165Hz refresh rate IPS panel, but what sets this apart from the competition in this sector is its high-end Mini LED backlight for far better HDR performance than most LCD options. Still remains a competitive price too. Available at Amazon
LG 27GP850 – this is a very popular model which is 27″ with a 1440p resolution, 180Hz refresh rate Nano IPS panel. It’s available from Amazon and Newegg
Samsung Odyssey G7 C27G75T (reviewed) – 27″ curved VA panel with 1440p and a 240Hz refresh rate. Excellent response times and performance for a VA panel as well as the benefit of higher contrast ratios than IPS options. Available from Amazon.

27″ OLED monitor recommendations:
See also our buyers guide: The Best OLED Gaming Monitors to Buy in 2024

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP with 480Hz OLED panel

Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDP (reviewed) – a 27″ WOLED monitor with a flat format, 1440p resolution and a massive 480Hz refresh rate, the fastest currently available in the OLED market. This is our number one pick for a gaming OLED screen currently. Also includes BFI / ELMB blur reduction. Available from Amazon and Newegg.
MSI MPG 271QRX (reviewed) – a 27″ QD-OLED monitor with a flat format, 1440p resolution and 360Hz refresh rate. This is extremely competitively priced in North America compared with competing models and is an excellent performer with a great feature set. Available from Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy.

Best Gaming Displays – 27″ 4K

LG 27GP950 with 27″ 4K IPS panel and 160Hz

If you want a common 27″ sized screen but a higher resolution for better image quality, gaming detail and full support for 4K devices like modern games consoles then there’s quite a few choices that offer a 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution as well. You may want to consider moving up to a larger 32″ sized screen for 4K though perhaps for increased immersion, and a more comfortable, larger screen for viewing from a further position.

You won’t find any OLED monitors which are 27″ in size and have a 4K resolution yet keep in mind, so you’d have to choose 27″ 1440p (above) or 32″ 4K (below) if you want OLED. Here’s some suggested 27″ LCD models with 4K though:

Cooler Master Tempest GP27U (reviewed) – a lower cost option which is 27″ in size and offers a 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution combined with 160Hz refresh rate if you want a higher resolution than their GP27Q model. This has a 576 zone Mini LED backlight and an attractive price point. Available from Amazon in some regions.
LG 27GP950 (our review is of the GN model which is the same, minus the newly added HDMI 2.1) – 27″ Nano IPS panel with 4K resolution and a 160Hz max refresh rate. Also supports hardware calibration and mid-tier HDR 600. Available from Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy.

Best Gaming Displays – 32″

If you want super high resolution gaming then 32″ is a very popular size for 4K. These will be a significant drain on system resources so you will need a very powerful system to run them. Refresh rates are more restricted due to high bandwidth demands of 4K, but many models in this sector have very high end features (and price tags).

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ (reviewed) – 32″ size with 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate IPS panel. This also has mid-tier HDR 600 and ELMB-sync for motion blur reduction. Available from Amazon and Newegg
Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX (reviewed) – 32″ 3840 x 2160 “4K” resolution, IPS panel, 144Hz refresh rate. This model is a premium-tier model with an excellent 1152-zone Mini LED backlight, HDR 1400 and a Native G-sync module, but comes at a very high price point. Available from Amazon and Newegg.
Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 (reviewed) – 32″ VA panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and high end 1196 zone Mini LED backlight. Adaptive-sync also supported and high peak brightness and excellent HDR performance. Available from Samsung.com, Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy

32″ OLED monitor recommendations:
See also our buyers guide: The Best OLED Gaming Monitors to Buy in 2024

MSI MPG 321URX with a 32″ 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panel

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP (reviewed) – 32″ in size with 4K resolution WOLED panel. This model can run at 4K 240Hz, or also 1080p 480Hz using the ‘Dual mode’ feature. It’s a good alternative if you prefer WOLED panels to QD-OLED, which are more common in this 32″ space. Available at Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy.
Dell Alienware AW3225QF (reviewed) – 32″ in size with a slightly curved QD-OLED panel, 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. This model is very well priced, especially in Europe compared with competing models. It also has Dolby Vision HDR and eARC sound support which are pretty unique in this space. Available at Dell.com, Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy.
MSI MPG 321URX (reviewed) – 32″ in size with a flat QD-OLED panel, 4K resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. This is especially well-priced in North America compared to competing models, and is an excellent performer. Available from Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy.

Best Ultrawide Gaming Displays – 34 to 38″

Ultrawide screens have become increasingly popular due to their large screen size, great desktop real-estate, high resolution and unusual (but enjoyable) format. The 34 and 35″ models have a 21:9 aspect ratio, while the 38″ models have a 24:10 aspect ratio. They’re a good alternative to multi-monitor setups and great for productivity applications. If you want to game keep in mind support for widescreen from the games you might play, but there is a good choice in the ultrawide sector nowadays. Some models are curved as well to help with user comfort and immersion.

AOC CU34G2X – A lower cost, more affordable option in this bracket, it’s probably better for more casual gamers than anything too competitive. This screen is 34″ in size and offers a 3440 x 1440 resolution VA panel and 144Hz refresh rate, supported by adaptive-sync VRR. Don’t confuse this with the earlier CU34G2 (without the X) which was 100Hz only. The X version is available from Amazon in some regions, and also from Newegg.
AOC AGON PRO AG344UXM (reviewed) – 34″ in size with a 3440 x 1440 resolution IPS panel and a rare flat format screen (not curved) in this size, and a high-end 1152 zone Mini LED backlight for very good HDR performance. It’s 170Hz refresh rate is supported by adaptive-sync as well. Available from Amazon in European regions.
LG 34GN850 – 34″ with a 3440 x 1440 resolution IPS panel and a boosted 160Hz refresh rate. This is a more recent version of the popular 34GK950F that we have reviewed previously. Available from Amazon in some regions
LG 38GN950 – 37.5″ in size with a 3840 x 1600 resolution IPS panel. This model has mid-tier HDR 600 support and a 144Hz refresh rate. It’s available from Amazon.

Ultrawide OLED monitor recommendations:
See also our buyers guide: The Best OLED Gaming Monitors to Buy in 2024

MSI MPG 341CQPX with a 34″ QD-OLED panel and 240Hz

Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 (reviewed) – if you’re after a large ultrawide screen this model is 45″ in size and even has a unique bendable format so you can choose flat or curved mode. It has a 3440 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate and is a very immersive screen thanks to its size, although less suited to general and office work due to its lower pixel density. Available from Amazon and Bestbuy.
MSI MAG 341CQP (reviewed) – featuring a 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED panel with 175Hz refresh rate and 3440 x 1440 resolution. This model has a load of new features and extras from their 2024 line-up and comes at an attractive price point too. There is also the MPG 341CQPX model which is very similar, just with a higher 240Hz refresh rate instead but this model is likely to be found for a fair bit cheaper. If the price is close, get the MPG 341CQPX instead. Available from Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy
MSI MPG 341CQPX (reviewed) – featuring a 34″ ultrawide QD-OLED panel with 240Hz refresh rate and 3440 x 1440 resolution. This is the updated version of the MAG 341CQP, now with a higher refresh rate. If the price is close, get this model but if there’s a big price difference the MAG is still an excellent screen. This one is available from Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy

Honourable mention if you want a larger ultrawide with a higher resolution…

Dell U4025QW with 40″ ultrawide panel and 120Hz

There are very few ultrawide monitors if you want an even larger screen size (than 38″) and an even higher resolution. Those that are available are generally not geared towards gaming, and they have low refresh rates, typically only 60Hz. One newer model worth mentioning if you really want a larger screen is:

Dell UltraSharp U4025QW – this is a 40″ ultrawide screen with a high 5120 x 2160 resolution IPS Black panel. It has a modest 120Hz refresh rate so can handle gaming better than the 60Hz-only models you will typically find in this space. It’s available from Dell.com and then in some regions from Amazon and Bestbuy.

Best Super-Ultrawide Gaming Displays – 49″

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 with Mini LED backlight and 240Hz

If you want an even wider monitor then there are some super-ultrawide models available with a massive 32:9 aspect ratio. These are a good alternative to dual monitors, with a 49″ super-ultrawide offering the same size and resolution as 2x 27″ 1440p monitors.

Samsung Odyssey G9 G95C – 49″ super-wide screen with a 5120 x 1440 resolution VA technology panel, steep 1000R curvature, 240Hz refresh rate and adaptive sync support. This model has limited HDR capabilities do if that’s a priority, consider the Neo G9 model instead or an OLED panel listed below. This model is available from Amazon, Samsung.com, Bestbuy and Newegg
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 – 49″ super-wide screen with a 5120 x 1440 resolution VA panel, 240Hz refresh rate and adaptive-sync. An update to the Odyssey G9 listed above, with this Neo version also including a Mini LED backlight and significant improvements to HDR performance although at an additional cost of course. Available in some regions from Amazon and Newegg.

Super-ultrawide OLED monitor recommendations:
See also our buyers guide: The Best OLED Gaming Monitors to Buy in 2024

AOC AGON Pro Porsche Design PD49 – a massive 49″ super ultrawide screen with 5120 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate QD-OLED panel. This is a uniquely designed monitor with a premium aesthetic and while sticking with the top-end QD-OLED panel spec currently available in this size. Available from Amazon in some regions.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G93SC – a massive 49″ super ultrawide screen with 5120 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate QD-OLED panel. This model does NOT have the added Smart TV features of the G95SC model, but some people will prefer that and don’t need them. This model is available from Amazon in some regions.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G95SC (reviewed) – a massive 49″ super ultrawide screen with 5120 x 1440 resolution and 240Hz refresh rate QD-OLED panel. High peak brightness and a wide colour gamut from the QD-OLED panel for HDR content. This model has added Smart TV features too that some people will like. If you don’t want those, then the G93SC model is the same panel without Smart TV extras. This model is available from Samsung.com, Amazon, Newegg and Bestbuy

Best Very Large Format Gaming Screens

Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ with 42″ 4K and 138Hz refresh rate

Some people want a very large screen as a hybrid between a TV and a monitor. We think 42″ is about as big as you’d want to go for a desktop monitor at a push, although there are some larger “monitors” available if you really want larger. Although you’re probably better looking at TV’s if you go larger. Here’s some large format gaming screens worth considering:

Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ (reviewed) – A large 42″ OLED screen with 4K resolution and 138Hz refresh rate. A large, but manageable size for a desktop screen. Designed as a monitor instead of as a TV so includes DisplayPort connection, an anti-glare coating and monitor-type features. Available from Amazon and Newegg.
LG 42C4 – a 42″ OLED TV that’s popular as a desktop monitor. It has a 4K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate along with a wide range of Smart TV apps, extras and features. Glossy screen coating on this model too. The latest 2024 C4 is available from LG.com and in some regions from Amazon. [You can also still find the previous C3 model (reviewed) in some regions at often a lower price from Amazon.]

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