Buying Guide
The Best 4K Monitors for PS5
From the 27G810A to the 32GS95UE: 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 4K panel quadruples the pixels of 1080p, so plan for upscaling in demanding games. Every monitor here is 4K and can run 4K at 120Hz from a console, ordered by refresh rate.
This is a research roundup, not a lab test: refresh rate, resolution and size come from each maker's published specs; nothing here was tested in-house, and a missing color gamut is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
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)
Strong Alternative
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
A 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
Best for: Buyers who want 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED
Up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
Best for: Buyers who want up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED
The largest screen size here (32 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B
A lower price than the MPG 321URX and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| A 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. | Buyers who want 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. | Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| Up to 1000 nits peak brightness. | Buyers who want up to 1000 nits peak brightness. | Check price for MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (32 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| A lower price than the MPG 321URX and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Also Consider1 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, the MPG 321URXW and the 32GS95UE at 240Hz. It matches the MPG 321URXW on screen size (31.5 inches).
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the MPG 272URX and MPG 321URXW; the 27G810A goes with an IPS panel. It also comes with 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. When we checked, only the 27G810A cost less, and the MPG 272URX cost more.
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 27G810A at the time of writing
Strong Alternative2 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
- Buyers who want 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
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, the MPG 321URXW and the 32GS95UE at 240Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the 32GS95UE leads at 32 inches.
It shares a QD-OLED panel with the MPG 321URX and MPG 321URXW; the 27G810A goes with an IPS panel. It shares a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut with the MPG 321URXW; the 27G810A goes with a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. It also comes with 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was priced above the MPG 321URX and below the MPG 321URXW at the time of writing.
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 32GS95UE (32 inches)
- Costs more than the 27G810A at the time of writing
Worth a Look3 of 5
MSI MPG 321URXW QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
MSI's MPG 321URXW is a 31.5-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who want up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
It is the 32-inch step up from the 272URX. It matches the MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX and the 32GS95UE on refresh rate (240Hz). On screen size it ties with the MPG 321URX at 31.5 inches.
Like the MPG 321URX and MPG 272URX, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the 32GS95UE uses an OLED panel. Like the MPG 272URX, it has a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut, while the 27G810A uses a 95% DCI-P3 color gamut. You also get up to 1000 nits peak brightness, a white finish 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. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 31.5 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
- Costs more than the 27G810A at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size4 of 5
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 32GS95UE is a 32-inch 4K OLED at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It is the most expensive 4K OLED here at the time of writing. It matches the MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX and the MPG 321URXW on refresh rate (240Hz). Its 32 inches screen size is the largest here; the MPG 321URX comes next at 31.5 inches.
No other pick in this guide offers an OLED panel; compare the MPG 321URXW, which has a QD-OLED panel. It also comes with a dual mode with 1080p at 480Hz 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.
Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was the highest-priced of the 5 picks at the time of writing, so the case for it rests on what it adds over the MPG 321URXW and the rest.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 32 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the 27G810A at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here5 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
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz.
Why we like it
It covers both uses on one screen. On refresh rate it trails the group at 180Hz, while the MPG 321URX offers 240Hz. Its 27 inches screen size ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the 32GS95UE (32 inches) and ahead of the MPG 272URX (26.5 inches).
An IPS panel is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 272URX uses a QD-OLED panel. A DisplayHDR 400 is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 272URX uses a DisplayHDR True Black 400. A 95% DCI-P3 color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the MPG 321URXW uses 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. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the MPG 321URX was closest.
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
- Refresh rate trails the MPG 321URX (240Hz)
How We Chose These 4K Monitors for PS5
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We set side by side 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 MPG 321URX to the 27G810A, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MPG 321URX and the 32GS95UE give no color gamut; the MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX and the MPG 321URXW give no adaptive sync.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 27G810A ($500 to $1000) to the 32GS95UE ($1000 to $1500).
What to Look for in a 4K Monitor for PS5
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate across these picks
Here refresh rate runs from 180Hz on the 27G810A to 240Hz on the MPG 321URX. The MPG 321URX is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the MPG 272URX to 32 inches on the 32GS95UE. The MPG 321URX comes second for less money.
Response
The MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX, the MPG 321URXW and the 32GS95UE list 0.03ms; the 27G810A lists 1ms. Rule out the mismatches before looking at price.
Features beyond the spec table
The MPG 321URXW: a white finish. The 32GS95UE: an HDMI 2.1 input. The 27G810A: HDMI 2.1 inputs.
How much to spend
$500 to $1000 buys the 27G810A, the MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX and the MPG 321URXW; $1000 to $1500 buys the 32GS95UE at our last check.
How to Choose a 4K Monitor for PS5
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want built-in KVM with picture-in-picture | MPG 321URX | A built-in KVM with picture-in-picture |
| Buyers who want 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches | MPG 272URX | A 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches |
| Buyers who want up to 1000 nits peak brightness | MPG 321URXW | Up to 1000 nits peak brightness |
| Buyers who put screen size first | 32GS95UE | The largest screen size here (32 inches) |
| Spending as little as possible | 27G810A | A lower price than the MPG 321URX and the rest when we checked |
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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.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPG 321URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 272URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 321URXW | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| 32GS95UE | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | OLED |
| 27G810A | 180Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
The 27G810A was the lowest-priced pick and the 32GS95UE the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $500 to $1000 | 27G810A, MPG 321URX, MPG 272URX, MPG 321URXW |
| About $1000 to $1500 | 32GS95UE |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 32GS95UE ahead of the MPG 321URX on screen size?
The 32GS95UE 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 32GS95UE worth paying more than the 27G810A?
On paper it adds refresh rate (240Hz against 180Hz) and screen size (32 inches against 27 inches). The 27G810A was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the 32GS95UE 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 MPG 321URX and the 32GS95UE differ on panel?
The MPG 321URX, the MPG 272URX and the MPG 321URXW use QD-OLED; the 32GS95UE uses OLED; the 27G810A uses IPS.
Beyond the specs, what sets the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX apart?
The MPG 321URX: a built-in KVM with picture-in-picture. The MPG 272URX: a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. The MPG 321URXW: up to 1000 nits peak brightness.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MPG 321URX, chosen for a built-in KVM with picture-in-picture. Look at the MPG 272URX for a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches, the MPG 321URXW for up to 1000 nits peak brightness and the 32GS95UE for the largest screen size here (32 inches) if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.