The 10 best gaming monitors of 2022

If you have bought or assembled a computer to play, then you only need a peripheral to get the most out of it and enjoy your experience more: a good gaming monitor .

Because yes, although you can use any monitor, to enjoy your games more and better, getting the most out of it and, why not say it, if you want a monitor that helps you win, then you need a gaming monitor .

If you are not sure which gaming monitor you need , in this complete comparative guide you will find solutions for different needs, activities and budgets.

The 10 best gaming monitors

We have selected and compared a dozen of the best gaming monitors that you will find so that you find the model that best suits your style of play.

10. Dell S2721HGF 

See priceIf you play competitive titles and want a monitor that is up to your quick fingers and offers you an immersive experience at a contained price, this model can be your great ally for victory.

Excellent response and refresh rate

There are two features that have convinced us in this “competitive” scenario of the Dell S2721HGF:

• Very fast response time of 1ms MPRT, so you don’t suffer from blurring in the image.
• Its 144 Hz refresh rate will allow you to appreciate the changes quickly and thus get into the action as fast as you can.

And because adjusting its characteristics takes time and if you are as critical as when you change your car seat, it has 3 customizable profiles where you can choose the timer, the FPS and the black stabilizer to your liking.

The icing on the cake is that it is compatible with both NVIDIA and AMD cards , essential if you play on a computer and do not want to suffer distortions or flickering that tarnish your experience.

Immersive and comfortable experience

Its panel is of the VA type, a technology that you will appreciate for its high brightness and contrast delivery, ideal for seeing better in games with a dark environment.

Of course, keep in mind that you will have to be right in front of the screen to get the most out of its qualities , which is probably not a problem since its panel is curved (1500R), so positioning yourself in the center is essential. Located there, the experience is surprisingly immersive.

The biggest drawback that we can put to your screen is that, for its 27-inch diagonal, the Full HD resolution is somewhat low , which translates into a lower level of detail.

Its design has an aggressive gaming touch , but leaves nothing to chance: it has an ultra-thin frame that we found practical and attractive. It also allows you to adjust height and inclination to be comfortable for hours and hours, essential if you are addicted.

9. BenQ GL2480

See price Let’s face it: being a gamer is not cheap . It takes a considerable investment both to buy a next-generation console and to build a computer powerful enough to run the most ambitious games. Fortunately, there are peripherals as reliable at a good price as this BenQ GL2480.

If you play competitive titles and you can’t or don’t want to make a large outlay, this is a monitor that will allow you to enjoy (and win) for a small price .

Top features at a low price

What we liked the most about this monitor is:

• The time it takes to respond to changes is only 1ms GTG .
• Its Full HD resolution offers a very adequate level of detail for its diagonal.
• With 75 Hz refresh rate , you will be aware of what is happening in your game quite quickly, achieving fluid movements and avoiding delays or ghosting.

It is true that neither the size nor the diagonal nor the refresh rate are anything to write home about, but overall it is a balanced gaming monitor for what it costs . Also, if you don’t have a lot of space in your room or on your desk, the size of your screen will come from a movie.

A striking design

The type of panel is TN, especially indicated precisely for games where speed matters . Unfortunately, neither the color nor the image are spectacular, but they comply. Also, remember to always be right in front of the screen for the best image quality.

Despite being a cheap monitor, its design is quite practical and attractive , with a thin frame and a cable management system so that “balls” are not mounted.

Although the most modern standards such as USB-C or DisplayPort are missing, you will find a range of ports that covers the basics and essentials: HDMI, DVI and VGA.

8. BenQ EL2870U 

See price This BenQ EL2870U is a very balanced monitor for those looking for a good level of detail, a fast response time and a very competitive price.

A very versatile monitor

These 3 features are what make it a quality-price candidate for those looking for the best of both worlds : enjoy the most ambitious graphics on the one hand and not lose a second in your game on the other.

But keep other aces up your sleeve for versatile jugs:

• We have been convinced by the sharpness of its images , thanks to its 4K resolution.
• This high level of detail is very well appreciated in its 28-inch diagonal, a very comfortable size for the usual distances of a desktop.
• It is difficult for a blurry image to ruin your game, since its response time is 1ms GTG.
• In games where there are dark scenes, you will appreciate that it supports HDR high dynamic range .

Finding a 4K monitor with these characteristics and at such a contained price is in fine print: it integrates a TN-type panel . Or, what is the same, that you will have to make sure you are right in front of the screen. Also, the colors reproduced are not particularly accurate.

Also, its refresh rate is only 60Hz , which is not a problem if you play veteran titles or those that do not run too fast. However, it can be a handicap in case of competing online, since you will see fewer images per second and the fluidity will be less.

In any case, this is a monitor that is especially suited to AMD graphics , so check your GPU compatibility to optimize the experience.

We like its minimalist design and its range of ports , since thanks to its HDMI and DisplayPort you can connect the most modern peripherals.

7. AOC C24G2U 

See priceNot all of us have a large desk or a large portfolio, but that does not mean giving up premium features that allow us to enjoy the most exciting games. To show this AOC C24G2U monitor, a great cheap alternative for speed lovers .

What we liked the most about this monitor is:

• Its 165Hz refresh rate is typical of much more expensive models, which translates into avoiding blurry images. And believe me, it will come in handy for precision shooting.
• Say goodbye to ghosting thanks to its 1ms response time, which guarantees fast movements.
• High contrast and brightness delivery for such an affordable monitor , allowing you to better appreciate what’s happening in dark images.

This monitor is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium , so if your graphics is from that manufacturer, you can enjoy a minimum image refresh rate of 120Hz, that is, very sharp and without stuttering.

small but bully

The combo of Full HD resolution and 24-inch diagonal is adequate and balanced: you wouldn’t take advantage of a higher pixel density on a screen that small.

As it is a VA panel, remember to sit right in front of it, since its viewing angle is narrower than other technologies. However, as it is a curved panel, its design invites you to place yourself in the central area. The good thing is that, despite being a small monitor, the experience is immersive .

We have been surprised that it has 6 game modes so that you can customize it, although taking into account its features, it shines especially in FPS, real-time strategy or racing titles. This way you will save time and make the most of it.

The practicality of its design has also entered our eyes , with a narrow bezel to make the most of its dimensions, a foot with adjustable height and even integrated speakers that, although they are not wonderful, will save you space and have to buy another extra peripheral .

6. LG 27UL850-W

See price This is a monitor for those who like to play individual titles, so carefully crafted that they are reminiscent of a movie . It is in this scenario where the very high image quality of the LG 27UL850-W shines.

So much so, that you could even use it for tasks like content creation . It is not a cheap monitor, but its versatility can be an extra that tips the scales in its favor.

A monitor that enters through the eyes

What we liked the most about this monitor is how good it looks :

• Thanks to its 4K resolution , which will allow you to enjoy a high level of detail.
• Since it is compatible with HDR , you will be able to appreciate greater luminosity and color tones.
• The colors look like cinema , in terms of reliability and realism, thanks to the fact that it covers 99% of the sRGB spectrum.
• Even if you turn to the side, you will enjoy a good experience thanks to the wide field of vision of its IPS panel.

That it looks so good is poison candy, because it’s hard to resist. Of course, keep in mind that it is not a monitor for all types of players : if you need a model where the image and response are fast, this model is not for you.

Ability to enjoy and work

And it is that its 5ms response time or its 60Hz refresh rate fall short if you play online , where a fraction of a second can translate into being dead or still alive.

If you have an AMD graphics card (or your console is compatible), then this monitor will work wonderfully with it, since it has Radeon FreeSync technology to avoid annoying flickering.

With a careful but conservative design, you can adjust height and inclination. But the best thing is that its port proposal is versatile to connect your peripherals to play and to work : USB-C, 2 USB-A, a DisplayPort and 2 HDMI type 2.0.

5. Xiaomi Mi Curved Monitor

See price When it comes to ambitious gaming monitors, going up the diagonal means increasing the price, sometimes to stratospheric levels. Xiaomi, an expert in offering technology with good value for money, has hit the mark with this model that she knows is high-end at a moderate price .

The Xiaomi Mi Curved Monitor is a monitor that will delight both gamers and professionals looking for an immersive experience .

Spectacular size and design

What has convinced us about this monitor is:

• Ultra-panoramic 21:9 format to gain field of vision , useful both on the battlefield and in Excel.
• A 34” diagonal that is impressive for gaming or working at the desk.
• With 1500R curvature so that, located right in the center, you can enjoy an immersive sensation , which reduces distortion by always keeping your eyes at the same distance from the screen.

Be careful because, despite its size and format, it is not 4K, but an extended QHD – known as Wide QHD – which offers a moderately realistic level of detail. It reinforces the viewing experience with its high level of brightness and contrast, providing sharpness and vividness to the images .

A proposal full of details

Its refresh rate and response time are convincing on a panel that is committed to quality. Its 144Hz and 4 ms means that if you play shooter titles , you will be able to react quickly without losing sight of your objective.

If your graphics card is from the manufacturer AMD , you’re in luck: it will work perfectly with this monitor, achieving image synchronization for a smooth game, minimizing the appearance of delays or lines.

Its design is also high-end , with a very thin 2mm bezel so that, despite its large diagonal, it does not take up extra space. Position it to your liking, because it is tiltable, height adjustable and you can even mount it on the wall. Tired of cables? It’s not a problem, because it hides them.

4. ASUS TUF VG289Q1A

See priceIf in your games the important thing is not to be the first or to be the only one left standing, but to decipher mysteries or complete missions, then with this ASUS TUF VG289Q1A you will be able to enjoy the road thanks to the image quality it offers .

Impressive level of detail

This is a monitor that looks great thanks to features we liked like:

• Its 28-inch screen with 4K resolution , that’s four times more pixels than Full HD. Ideal for not losing detail of games or series and movies.
• Accurate , reliable and realistic color thanks to the fact that it offers 90% of the DCI-P3 color space.
• High brightness and contrast delivery , being compatible with HDR10 high dynamic range, so you can even appreciate textures in dark scenes.
• You will see very well even if you are slightly inclined, since it is an IPS panel with a wide viewing angle .

Betting on image quality usually has a fine print : due to its relatively high response time and its rather adjusted refresh rate, it is not a monitor for competitive titles, shooting games or where speed is key to winning. Of course, it goes luxury for RPG or graphic adventures.

In any case, it is a monitor that is synchronized with the two main graphics brands , AMD and NVIDIA, thanks to the fact that it is compatible with GeForce and FreeSync, an advantage for the present and the future, because you know that gamers spend our lives updating our team.

If you like gaming aesthetics, you’re in luck because the lines of this monitor are aggressive, although more adjustment options are missing. However, what we liked the most about its design is that it has DisplayPort 1.2 ports, 2 HDMI (v2.0) and a jack connector for you to plug in your favorite peripherals.

3. Samsung Odyssey G5

See price Spoiler: it is the little brother of our top 1, but not everyone needs, does not fit or can afford such a beastly monitor. This is a very interesting candidate for an immersive, quality and very competitive experience for those who are looking for an all-terrain monitor but are not willing to make a large investment.

If you are one of those who likes a bit of all genres , the Samsung Odyssey G5 can be your perfect adventure companion.

Balanced in all aspects

If there is something that has convinced us about this monitor, it is its balance: it is not the best at anything, but it aims very high in what is most important .

• With a 32-inch ultra-wide WQHD screen that offers quite sharp images in an enveloping format thanks to its curved shape.
• High level of contrast and brightness with compatibility with HDR10 content , two extras that can go unnoticed but that you will appreciate in night or dark scenes.
• Blur-free and fluid images thanks to its 144 Hz refresh rate, which, without being the highest on the market, is on a par with the most ambitious titles.
• Aim and shoot or get out as fast as your reflexes will allow you because its 1ms response time ensures minimal lag.

In its eagerness to offer a monitor that measures up to everything without going out of style on the price , the Korean firm may have fallen a bit short in image density, since with this diagonal it could have stretched to 4K.

Another absence that we have missed is that it is not compatible with NVIDIA cards , restricting its synchronization to AMD models.

We really like its range of ports , with HDMI and DisplayPort, which will allow you to connect computers, consoles and an eye, even use two monitors.

Not only does it offer good overall performance, but it adds a touch of style to your gaming setup thanks to its lighting with 5 color modes.

2. MSI Optix MAG272CQR

See priceAlthough the first is the most spectacular monitor in the comparison, this MSI Optix MAG272CQR takes the silver for being the “most earthly” winner . And it is that for a very contained price it offers a great refresh rate, low response time and a balanced screen in quality and diagonal.

The reasons why we liked this monitor so much that we consider it one of the best are:

• The 27-inch diagonal and WHD resolution combo is optimal. Or what is the same: it offers a sufficiently good quality for its diagonal . Although if you are looking for the highest level of detail, you may miss that it is 4K.
• Its 165 Hz refresh rate is more than enough for today’s most demanding titles and will measure up in the coming years.
• Whether you’re playing first person shooters, fighting or racing, its 1ms response time will result in fast and precise movements (if that’s you, obviously).
• Its VA panel is a guarantee of a good level of contrast and brightness delivery , so you can enjoy the darkest games.
• Although it is VA, its field of vision is quite wide and its curved panel also invites you to situate yourself right in the center.

Before opting for this monitor, take a look at the graphics of your computer, since the MSI Optix MAG272CQR is only compatible with AMD FreeSync technology , thus guaranteeing perfect synchronization.

Are you a lover of gaming aesthetics or do you like more discreet peripherals? If you are one of the latter, you better keep looking because this is a monitor that does not go unnoticed. But if setting up a setup full of light and color is your thing, you’ll love the Mystic Light, the integrated lighting of this monitor that offers 29 different effects.

Its port proposal is from the present and the future , with DisplayPort, HDMI and USB-C, so you can connect the most modern controls or capturers. The only absence, to be expected due to its price, is that its HDMI is not 2.1 but 2.0, but it is logical considering that it does not reach 4K.

1. Samsung Odyssey G9

See price This monitor simply and simply leaves you speechless: due to its spectacular size, its image quality and also its price . If you are looking for the most premium experience and can afford it, it is an impressive candidate.

What we liked the most is the immersive experience and its image quality of the Samsung Odyssey G9:

• With a 49” VA curved panel in 32:9 format that surrounds you, very interesting for games where lateral vision is important.
• Realistic colours, sharpness and a high level of detail thanks to its 10-bit DQHD resolution.
• It delivers a high level of brightness thanks to its compatibility with HDR1000, which will be great for distinguishing people and objects in dark settings .

Our only con is that for the size and what it costs, we were expecting a higher pixel density, or what is the same, that it was 4K.

ideal for shooters

This is an ideal monitor for shooting games : precisely because you will be able to see who is coming from which side, the impressive speed at which the image is updated thanks to its 240 Hz and its very low response time.

It doesn’t matter if you have an AMD or NVIDIA graphics card , because this monitor is compatible with Freesync Premium Pro and Gsync, ensuring that games run as smoothly as your GPU engine allows.

Very comfortable to work

However, it has also been a great tool to work with: thanks to its layout, it acts as if you had several monitors arranged horizontally. And thanks to how good it looks, you can take advantage of it, for example, by viewing data in an Excel sheet or similar.

Despite its size, you will feel comfortable with it thanks to the fact that you can adjust the inclination, height or place it on a VESA mount. In any case, you will need a large desk : to fit it, and so that you can place it at a suitable distance and height.

Best value for money gaming monitor: Xiaomi Mi Curved Monitor

See price Xiaomi has done it again: its curved gaming monitor “ kills it” if you are looking for a high-end experience for much less than what a model with similar characteristics would cost, but from another brand.

This is a monitor to enjoy… and for good-sized desktops, because its screen is 34-inch ultra-wide, a generous diagonal so that you feel inside the game .

A balanced monitor in everything

Due to its benefits , this is a balanced monitor : it is not the one that offers the highest refresh rate, the highest resolution or the lowest response time, but the values ​​of the 3 are solvents for the versatile player , who throws himself at the same time today, who plays racing titles or delights in the details of a graphic adventure.

It is true that for its size, the icing on the cake would have been a 4K resolution , and it is only WQHD, but somewhere you have to notice the scissors. Still, unless you’re a fan of titles with movie graphics, the result is convincing.

Xiaomi has designed it with care and it shows: with intelligent cable management, high adjustment options and almost no frames. A master purchase that will leave even the most ambitious happy.

Best ultra-wide gaming monitor: Samsung Odyssey G9

See priceTrue truth: those who try an ultra-wide monitor no longer go back to normal models because the width is extra for both work and play. If you can afford it and you’re a true gamer, the Samsung Odyssey G9 is going to mark a before and after in your games.

We know that it is not a cheap monitor, in fact it costs as much as a good gaming desktop tower, but its beastly 49” diagonal, its dizzying 240Hz refresh rate and its HDR1000 compatibility will take you to the next level .

The jewel in the crown of your gaming setup

In fact, if you have an ambitious computer to move triple A titles, this monitor can be the jewel in your crown of your gaming setup , since it will allow you to squeeze the benefits of your hardware to the extreme.

To tell the truth, due to its size and features, it could well be compared to a specific TV for gaming , with many advantages compared to it in this usage scenario and whose biggest flaw is that it is not 4K, but WQHD.

Spending more than a thousand euros on a monitor may seem crazy, but if you also telework, your investment is more than justified since you also pass with flying colors in a professional setting .

Best 4K Gaming Monitor: ASUS TUF VG289Q1A

See priceThere are those who more than win or lose (be careful, we all want to win), what they are looking for is to have a good time, disconnect, have fun, spend time in another world without worldly worries.

For those who care more about enjoying the road and the details, this ASUS TUF VG289Q1A is a monitor to keep an eye on .

A 4K monitor almost «whose»

This is the best 4K monitor in our comparison: because of its 28-inch diagonal, because of the reliability of the colors it reproduces, because of the brightness and contrast delivery, because of the viewing angles… if you play titles that look like movies, it’s the monitor what are you looking for

As it is understood with AMD and NVIDIA graphics, it will help you get the best out of your computer’s graphics card or even your console , since you won’t have to worry because it’s sure to be compatible.

Of course, neither its refresh rate nor its response time are anything to write home about , so it’s not for you if you play genres on the Internet that require an agile response speed or precision in your clicks. Shooters, refrain.

Best cheap gaming monitor: BenQ GL2480

See priceHow expensive it is to be a gamer. That is why it is so appreciated when you find quality peripherals at a good price to be able to set up a game area with the minimum investment . Or also, if you are a sporadic gamer. If these descriptions fit you and you are looking for a monitor, the BenQ GL2480 may come in handy.

This is a cheap monitor perfect for racing games, shooting games or simply online multiplayer , three cases where every second counts and can make the difference between winning or losing. Or between surviving or falling. Fortnite is the best example.

Surprising for its price

Taking into account how little it costs, it shines precisely because of its very low response time of 1ms, its Hz refresh rate is not bad, and the Full HD resolution performs like a charm for its 24-inch diagonal. It is clear that they are not characteristics of the other world, but they will perform well .

The key to its affordable price is its TN panel, an ideal technology for competitive titles but that falls short if you are looking for image quality.

That it is cheap is not noticeable in its design, very much in keeping with the times thanks to its thin bezel and its cable management system. In summary: a monitor for little money that will give you a lot of fun .

Guide to choosing a gaming monitor

If you are not sure what type of gaming monitor you need, in this buying guide you will discover which features are the most important for your type of game and, therefore, which model is best for you.

Size and resolution

If you don’t know much about computers, probably the main criteria when choosing a monitor is that it is “as big as you can afford”. Be very careful because you can screw up: the key is to consider, at the same time, the size and resolution of the monitor .

As with televisions, the size of a monitor is measured by diagonal inches and its resolution is the total number of pixels displayed per screen, both horizontally and vertically (although it is often abbreviated to just vertical).

Thus, the most frequent resolutions in gaming monitors are:

• The popular 4K or Ultra HD have a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 px.
• The balanced QHD offer 2,560 x 1,440 px.
• Full HD displays display 1,920 x 1,080 px.

Logically, the more pixels a screen displays, the more resolution it will have and the better it will look by offering a higher level of detail. And here two concepts come into play: the size of the diagonal and its format.

It is no coincidence that the smallest TVs and monitors offer the most modest resolutions: it is that a reduced diagonal does not allow you to take advantage of high resolutions .

The screen format is the number of vertical and horizontal pixels that will fit. Generally, you will find standard monitors with a 3:2 or 16:10 format, but also ultra-wide, or what is the same, exaggeratedly wide to offer an experience of several aligned screens .

Ultrawide monitors help to have a wider feel, but if you want to immerse yourself in the game , look for models that are not only ultrawide but also curved, so that they truly surround you.

After this review, these are our recommendations for size and diagonal to fully enjoy playing with your computer even if your space or budget is tight:

• For a 24-inch gaming monitor, the ideal resolution is Full HD. Ideal if you want to spend little money.
• For a 27-inch gaming monitor, opt for QHD resolution, achieving more immersion and a level of detail.
• If you’re looking for a high-quality experience, then go for a 32-inch or higher 4K gaming monitor.

Panel type

One of the reasons why two “seemingly the same” monitors have very different prices is the type of panel they integrate. The vast majority of gaming monitors are of the TFT LCD type, but within this technology there are 3 variants, each with its own characteristics.

Which one is the best? Each one has its virtues and defects, so depending on what you are looking for, or translated, on what type of games you play, one or the other will be better for you .

In order not to overcomplicate you with its technical specifications, we are going to tell you about its strengths, weaknesses and for which genre they are best.

TN

The TN panels are the most interesting if you are looking for a low response time and a high refresh rate , two essential characteristics for competitive titles. Their other great advantage is that, compared to other alternatives, they are more affordable.

The less good about these panels is that their image quality is inferior, color delivery is less accurate , and you’ll have to game right in front of them, since their viewing angle is more limited.

IPS

The best thing about IPS panels is that they offer quality images, with true-to-life color reproduction and with such a wide viewing angle that you’ll see well even if you’re not in front of it.

In return, they offer faster response times than TN, contrast is lower than VA panels, and it’s relatively common to see light leaks in the corners.

These types of monitors are interesting for games in which speed is not important , for example in games that are not online or competitive, for example in graphic adventures.

Will

This type of panel technology is rare in monitors in general, being more common in television screens.

The reason for being is that they offer the highest level of contrast and brightness delivery , allowing you to better appreciate the intensity of black and dark tones.

It must be taken into account that these types of monitors have higher response times than TN monitors and their viewing angles are narrower than IPS ones.

Response time

The response time of a panel is the time it takes for a pixel on the screen to change state and is measured in milliseconds (ms).

In practice, the shift is in color and is generally noticeably less on a gaming monitor than on a TV .

If the response time of a screen is high, then you will notice blurring and blurring, which can ruin the outcome of a game .

Response time is measured in 2 ways:

• The MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time) is related to the time that the outline of a moving object lasts for blurring.
• The GtG (Grey to Grey) relates to the time required for a pixel to go from gray to white and then back to gray.

Frequent questions

If there is any question that has not yet been clear to you, do not despair because in this section we solve the most common questions that we ask ourselves before buying a gaming monitor

What is a gaming monitor?

It is a monitor that, due to its characteristics, is especially indicated to offer good performance for gaming.

Or what is the same, that is understood with the hardware to be able to move the games with fluidity and reproduce colors, textures and, in short, the experience as it has been designed.

How many inches does a gaming monitor have to be?

Fortunately for your pocket and your gaming zone, you will find monitors to play from 22 inches to more than 50 inches, although in the latter case consider that, for its price, you can probably buy a television.

However, the most common range is between 27 and 32 inches.

What features should a gamer monitor have?

The perfect gaming monitor does not exist, since, depending on the genre you play, you will need some characteristics or others.

The three parameters that make the difference in a gaming monitor are its resolution, response time, and refresh rate.

What monitor do professional gamers use?

It will depend on the genre you play. For example, Elrubius uses an Asus ROG Strix XG279Q for competitive titles and VEGETTA777’s is the balanced LG 27GL850.

Of course, keep in mind that they are sponsored professional players, so there are also commercial interests in their choices.

Which monitor is better: VA or IPS?

Each has its strengths and weaknesses. If the most important thing for you is image quality and color reliability, then your type of panel will be the VA.

If you prefer to sacrifice a bit in image quality in exchange for a faster response time, then better bet on an IPS monitor.

What is the best brand of monitors?

Fortunately, there are several top-level brands, such as Samsung, LG, ASUS, MSI, BenQ… a trick to get it right: the brands, which also manufacture televisions, are a guarantee of reliability and quality.