Best Gaming Monitors

1. THE BEST GAMING MONITOR FOR MOST GAMERS: LG ULTRAGEAR 27GL850-B

Our pick for the best all-around gaming monitor of the moment

SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2,560 x 1,440
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Panel technology: IPS LCD
Inputs: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 1, USB 3.0 x 1
REASONS TO BUY
+144Hz refresh rate
+Excellent, crisp colours

2. THE BEST PREMIUM GAMING MONITOR: ASUS ROG SWIFT PG27UQ

The money-no-object best gaming monitor on the market today

SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 27-inch
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
Brightness: 600 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Response time: 4ms
REASONS TO BUY
+HDR and G-Sync support
+Excellent build quality

3. THE BEST BUDGET GAMING MONITOR: VIEWSONIC ELITE XG240R

The best gaming monitor for 144Hz, 1080p gaming on a budget

REASONS TO BUY
+1ms response time
+Tons of customisable picture modes

4. SAMSUNG CRG9

An outstanding ultrawide monitor for serious gamers

SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 9-inch
Aspect ratio: 32:9
Resolution: 5,120 x 1,440
Brightness: 1,000 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Response time: 4ms
REASONS TO BUY
+Puts you right in the game
+Excellent colour and brightness
+Premium build quality

5. MSI OPTIX MPG341CQR

An all-round gaming monitor champion

SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 34-inch
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
Brightness: 400 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Response time: 1ms
REASONS TO BUY
+Vibrant VA screen
+Top-tier features
+Super-wide aspect ratio

6. PHILIPS MOMENTUM 436M6VBPAB

A do-it-all 4K gaming monitor of simply epic proportions

SPECIFICATIONS
Screen size: 43-inch
Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Panel technology: MVA
Inputs: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, mini DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 1, USB-C (DP Alt mode), USB 3.0 x 2 (w w/fast charging)
REASONS TO BUY
+DisplayHDR 1000 tech+Ambiglow lighting