Buying Guide
The Best 120Hz 4K Monitors for PS5
From the CUNPU 4K to the MPG 272URX: five monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size, with who should skip each one.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
A 120Hz panel only pays off when your GPU can hold frame rates near that figure. Every monitor here refreshes at 120Hz or more, is 4K and can run 4K at 120Hz from a console, ordered from the lowest price.
Our comparison rests on published figures for refresh rate, resolution and size; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out panel, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz
A lower price than the CRUA 32 4K and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved
The largest screen size here (32 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab)
IPS Panel
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B
An IPS panel.
Best for: Buyers who want an IPS panel.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED
A built-in KVM with picture-in-picture.
Best for: Buyers who want built-in KVM with picture-in-picture.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the CRUA 32 4K and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (32 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved (opens in a new tab) |
| An IPS panel. | Buyers who want an IPS panel. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab) |
| A built-in KVM with picture-in-picture. | Buyers who want built-in KVM with picture-in-picture. | Check price for MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CUNPU's 27-inch 4K screen runs at 160Hz with an HDMI 2.1 input and 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Pass on it if refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the MPG 321URX (240Hz rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It is one of the cheapest 4K high-refresh monitors here. On refresh rate it ties with the CRUA 32 4K at 160Hz. It matches the 27G810A on screen size (27 inches).
A fast IPS panel is unique to it among these picks, while the 27G810A uses an IPS panel. An HDR400 is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 321URX uses a DisplayHDR True Black 400. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the MPG 272URX; the 27G810A goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
It also offers 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles, a factory calibration of Delta E under 2 and 4K at a budget price tier. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the CRUA 32 4K was closest. What it gives up: refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the MPG 321URX (240Hz); by contrast, the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- Refresh rate of 160Hz, behind the MPG 321URX (240Hz)
Largest Screen Size2 of 5
CRUA 32-inch 4K 160Hz Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
CRUA's 32-inch 4K screen curves at 1500R and runs at 160Hz with built-in speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz.
Why we like it
The maker specifies an HDMI 2.1 input. It matches the CUNPU 4K on refresh rate (160Hz). On screen size it leads this guide at 32 inches, ahead of the MPG 321URX (31.5 inches).
No other pick in this guide offers a 120% sRGB color gamut; compare the MPG 272URX, which has a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut. Reaching 160Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. On price it sat second of 5, between the cheaper CUNPU 4K and the pricier 27G810A, at the time of writing. The trade-off is refresh rate; for more, the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 160Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 160Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the MPG 321URX (240Hz)
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
IPS Panel3 of 5
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The 27G810A runs 4K at 180Hz and switches to 1080p at 360Hz for shooters, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayHDR 400.
Best for
- Buyers who want an IPS panel.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the CUNPU 4K cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It covers both uses on one screen. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 180Hz: the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz, and the CRUA 32 4K comes in at 160Hz. It matches the CUNPU 4K on screen size (27 inches).
You get an IPS panel here, which sets it apart from the MPG 321URX and its a QD-OLED panel. You get a DisplayHDR 400 here, which sets it apart from the MPG 321URX and its a DisplayHDR True Black 400. You get a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut here, which sets it apart from the CUNPU 4K and its a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut.
It also offers an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. Reaching 180Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. It was priced above the CRUA 32 4K and below the MPG 321URX at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 400
- Color gamut: 95% DCI-P3
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium
- Stand: swivel and pivot
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 95% DCI-P3 colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
Also Consider4 of 5
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MPG 321URX is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with a built-in KVM, so one keyboard and mouse can switch between a desktop and a laptop.
Best for
- Buyers who want built-in KVM with picture-in-picture.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
USB-C input rounds out the ports. On refresh rate it ties with the MPG 272URX at 240Hz. Its 31.5 inches screen size ranks second of 5 here, behind the CRUA 32 4K (32 inches) and ahead of the MPG 272URX (26.5 inches).
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the MPG 272URX; the 27G810A goes with an IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the MPG 272URX; the 27G810A goes with a DisplayHDR 400. It also offers HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a inputs and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles.
Reaching 240Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was priced above the 27G810A and below the MPG 272URX at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 31.5 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- USB-C: Yes
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MPG 272URX is a 26.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It packs 4K into a desk-friendly size. On refresh rate it ties with the MPG 321URX at 240Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the CRUA 32 4K leads at 32 inches.
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the MPG 321URX; the 27G810A goes with an IPS panel. It shares a DisplayHDR True Black 400 with the MPG 321URX; the 27G810A goes with a DisplayHDR 400. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the CUNPU 4K; the 27G810A goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.
It also offers a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches, OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software and an HDMI 2.1 input. Reaching 240Hz at 4K needs DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or HDMI 2.1 on your graphics card, and a GPU able to render well above 100fps at 4K. At our last price check it topped the group, with the MPG 321URX the nearest cheaper option.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 26.5 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Color gamut: 99% DCI-P3
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Screen size trails the CRUA 32 4K (32 inches)
- Costs more than the CUNPU 4K at the time of writing
How We Chose These 120Hz 4K Monitors for PS5
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- What we compared
- We compared five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the CUNPU 4K to the MPG 272URX, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The CRUA 32 4K gives no panel; the CRUA 32 4K gives no response.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the CUNPU 4K ($150 to $250) to the MPG 272URX ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a 120Hz 4K Monitor for PS5
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Here refresh rate runs from 160Hz on the CRUA 32 4K to 240Hz on the MPG 321URX. The MPG 321URX is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the MPG 272URX to 32 inches on the CRUA 32 4K. Start with the CRUA 32 4K if screen size decides it.
Response
The CUNPU 4K and the 27G810A list 1ms; the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX list 0.03ms.
Features beyond the spec table
The 27G810A: HDMI 2.1 inputs. The MPG 321URX: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a inputs. The MPG 272URX: OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software.
Budget
$150 to $250 buys the CUNPU 4K; $250 to $500 buys the CRUA 32 4K; $500 to $1000 buys the 27G810A, the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX at our last check.
How to Choose a 120Hz 4K Monitor for PS5
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | CUNPU 4K | A lower price than the CRUA 32 4K and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who put screen size first | CRUA 32 4K | The largest screen size here (32 inches) |
| Buyers who want an IPS panel | 27G810A | An IPS panel |
| Buyers who want built-in KVM with picture-in-picture | MPG 321URX | A built-in KVM with picture-in-picture |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | MPG 272URX | The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches |
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Key specs side by side
The MPG 321URX leads on refresh rate at 240Hz, ahead of the MPG 272URX at 240Hz. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNPU 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| CRUA 32 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | Not listed |
| 27G810A | 180Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
| MPG 321URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 272URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The CUNPU 4K was the lowest-priced pick and the MPG 272URX the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $150 to $250 | CUNPU 4K |
| About $250 to $500 | CRUA 32 4K |
| About $500 to $1000 | 27G810A, MPG 321URX, MPG 272URX |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MPG 321URX compare with the CRUA 32 4K on screen size?
The CRUA 32 4K leads at 32 inches, with the MPG 321URX at 31.5 inches. The MPG 272URX is at the other end of this group with 26.5 inches.
Is the MPG 272URX worth paying more than the CUNPU 4K?
On paper it adds refresh rate (240Hz against 160Hz). It does not win everywhere: the CUNPU 4K still leads on screen size (27 inches). The CUNPU 4K was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the CRUA 32 4K the Largest Screen Size?
It earns the label for the largest screen size here (32 inches). It suits anyone who put screen size first.
Do the CUNPU 4K and the 27G810A differ on panel?
The CUNPU 4K uses Fast IPS; the 27G810A uses IPS; the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX use QD-OLED. The maker of the CRUA 32 4K doesn't say.
Beyond the specs, what sets the CUNPU 4K and the CRUA 32 4K apart?
The CUNPU 4K: 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles. The CRUA 32 4K: a 1500R curve. The 27G810A: a dual mode that switches to 1080p at 360Hz.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the CUNPU 4K, chosen for a lower price than the CRUA 32 4K and the rest when we checked. Look at the CRUA 32 4K for the largest screen size here (32 inches), the 27G810A for an IPS panel and the MPG 321URX for a built-in KVM with picture-in-picture if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.