Buying Guide
The Best Curved Gaming Monitors
From the Westinghouse 24 Curved to the 32GS60QC: 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 curve keeps the edges of a large screen at a similar distance from your eyes. Every pick is a curved panel, ordered from the lowest price.
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 panel is flagged, not filled in.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
Westinghouse 24-inch Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor
A lower price than the C24G42E and the rest when we checked.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for Westinghouse 24-inch Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab)
Also Consider
AOC C24G42E Curved
A 1500R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Our take Check price for AOC C24G42E Curved (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Acer Nitro EDA270U Curved
A 1500R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Our take Check price for Acer Nitro EDA270U Curved (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B Curved
A steep 1000R curve.
Best for: Buyers who want steep 1000R curve.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B Curved (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B
The largest screen size here (32 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A lower price than the C24G42E and the rest when we checked. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for Westinghouse 24-inch Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor (opens in a new tab) |
| A 1500R curve. | Buyers who want 1500R curve. | Check price for AOC C24G42E Curved (opens in a new tab) |
| A 1500R curve. | Buyers who want 1500R curve. | Check price for Acer Nitro EDA270U Curved (opens in a new tab) |
| A steep 1000R curve. | Buyers who want steep 1000R curve. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B Curved (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (32 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
Westinghouse 24-inch Curved 165Hz Gaming Monitor on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Westinghouse's 24-inch curved monitor uses a VA panel with a 3000:1 contrast ratio and a 165Hz refresh rate.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when a VA panel that can smear dark transition is a problem.
Why we like it
It adds built-in speakers and FreeSync at one of the lowest prices here. On refresh rate it trails the group at 165Hz, while the C24G42E offers 180Hz. It matches the C24G42E on screen size (24 inches).
It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the C24G42E; the 32GS60QC goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. A 110% sRGB color gamut is unique to it among these picks, while the 32GS60QC uses a 99% sRGB color gamut. It also offers a 1500R curved screen.
At 1080p, 165Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. No other pick here cost less at our last price check, and the C24G42E was closest. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the C24G42E covers it better at 180Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 165Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24 inches
- Panel: VA
- Response: 1ms
- Color gamut: 110% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 110% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
- 3000:1 contrast ratio from its VA panel
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Refresh rate trails the C24G42E (180Hz)
Also Consider2 of 5
AOC C24G42E Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The C24G42E stands out for a 1500R curve, and it adds a three-sided frameless design.
Best for
- Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: a VA panel that can smear dark transitions.
Why we like it
It also offers a 180Hz refresh rate and offers a 24 inches screen size. The 24-inch 1080p VA panel curves at 1500R. It reaches 180Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 with a 1ms MPRT response.
On refresh rate it ties with the EDA270U, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC at 180Hz. It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the Westinghouse 24 Curved; the 27GS60QC goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. You also get a budget price tier.
At 1080p, 180Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. When we checked, only the Westinghouse 24 Curved cost less, and the EDA270U cost more. Screen size is its weakest area, and the 32GS60QC covers it better at 32 inches.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24 inches
- Panel: VA
- Response: 0.5ms
- HDR: HDR
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1500R curve
- Three-sided frameless design
- Budget price tier
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Screen size trails the 32GS60QC (32 inches)
- Costs more than the Westinghouse 24 Curved at the time of writing
Strong Alternative3 of 5
Acer Nitro EDA270U Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The EDA270U stands out for a 1500R curve, and it adds two 2W speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who want 1500R curve.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the Westinghouse 24 Curved was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
It also offers a 180Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. The 27-inch 1440p panel curves at 1500R and refreshes at 180Hz with FreeSync Premium. It adds two 2W speakers, a zero-frame design and a 75x75mm VESA mount.
The 1500R curve, 180Hz refresh and FreeSync Premium come with two 2W speakers and a tilt-only stand. On refresh rate it ties with the C24G42E, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC at 180Hz. It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the 27GS60QC and 32GS60QC; the C24G42E goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
It also offers 1440p at a budget price tier. It was priced above the C24G42E and below the 27GS60QC at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- HDR: HDR
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 1500R curve
- Two 2W speakers
Cons
- Costs more than the Westinghouse 24 Curved at the time of writing
Worth a Look4 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GS60QC-B Curved on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 27GS60QC is a curved 27-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz with 99% sRGB coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who want steep 1000R curve.
Skip if
- Choose another pick if you can't accept this: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It is one of the lowest-priced curved 1440p models here. On refresh rate it ties with the C24G42E, the EDA270U and the 32GS60QC at 180Hz. It matches the EDA270U on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the EDA270U and 32GS60QC; the C24G42E goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. It shares a 99% sRGB color gamut with the 32GS60QC; the Westinghouse 24 Curved goes with a 110% sRGB color gamut. It also offers a steep 1000R curve and a budget 1440p price tier. When we checked, only the EDA270U and cheaper picks cost less, and the 32GS60QC cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Costs more than the Westinghouse 24 Curved at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size5 of 5
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 32GS60QC is a 32-inch 1440p screen at 180Hz with a tight 1000R curve.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It costs a fraction of the 4K models and asks far less of the graphics card. It matches the C24G42E, the EDA270U and the 27GS60QC on refresh rate (180Hz). Its 32 inches screen size is the largest here; the EDA270U comes next at 27 inches.
Like the EDA270U and 27GS60QC, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the Westinghouse 24 Curved uses a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. Like the 27GS60QC, it has an HDR10, while the C24G42E uses an HDR. Like the 27GS60QC, it has a 99% sRGB color gamut, while the Westinghouse 24 Curved uses a 110% sRGB color gamut.
It also offers two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort. It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the 27GS60QC.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 32 inches
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Costs more than the Westinghouse 24 Curved at the time of writing
How We Chose These Curved Gaming Monitors
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- The figures behind the order
- 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 Westinghouse 24 Curved to the 32GS60QC, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The EDA270U, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC give no panel; the EDA270U gives no response.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the Westinghouse 24 Curved ($50 to $100) to the 32GS60QC ($150 to $250).
What to Look for in a Curved Gaming Monitor
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Refresh rate
Here refresh rate runs from 165Hz on the Westinghouse 24 Curved to 180Hz on the C24G42E. The C24G42E is the pick for refresh rate.
How much screen size you need
Here screen size runs from 24 inches on the C24G42E to 32 inches on the 32GS60QC. The EDA270U comes second for less money.
Response
The Westinghouse 24 Curved, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC list 1ms; the C24G42E lists 0.5ms. Settle this first, then compare prices.
Features beyond the spec table
The EDA270U: two 2W speakers. The 27GS60QC: 1440p at 180Hz. The 32GS60QC: two HDMI inputs and one DisplayPort.
Where your budget lands
$50 to $100 buys the Westinghouse 24 Curved; $100 to $150 buys the C24G42E; $150 to $250 buys the EDA270U, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC at our last check.
How to Choose a Curved Gaming Monitor
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Spending as little as possible | Westinghouse 24 Curved | A lower price than the C24G42E and the rest when we checked |
| Buyers who want 1500R curve | C24G42E | A 1500R curve |
| Buyers who want 1500R curve | EDA270U | A 1500R curve |
| Buyers who want steep 1000R curve | 27GS60QC | A steep 1000R curve |
| Buyers who put screen size first | 32GS60QC | The largest screen size here (32 inches) |
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Key specs side by side
The C24G42E leads on refresh rate at 180Hz, ahead of the EDA270U at 180Hz. "Not listed" means the maker leaves that figure out.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse 24 Curved | 165Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24 inches | VA |
| C24G42E | 180Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24 inches | VA |
| EDA270U | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Not listed |
| 27GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Not listed |
| 32GS60QC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 32 inches | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
The Westinghouse 24 Curved was the lowest-priced pick and the 32GS60QC the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | Westinghouse 24 Curved |
| About $100 to $150 | C24G42E |
| About $150 to $250 | EDA270U, 27GS60QC, 32GS60QC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 32GS60QC ahead of the EDA270U on screen size?
The 32GS60QC leads at 32 inches, with the EDA270U at 27 inches. The C24G42E is at the other end of this group with 24 inches.
Is the 32GS60QC worth paying more than the Westinghouse 24 Curved?
On paper it adds refresh rate (180Hz against 165Hz) and screen size (32 inches against 24 inches). The Westinghouse 24 Curved was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if those gains matter to you.
What makes the 32GS60QC 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 Westinghouse 24 Curved and the EDA270U differ on resolution?
The Westinghouse 24 Curved and the C24G42E use 1920x1080 (1080p); the EDA270U, the 27GS60QC and the 32GS60QC use 2560x1440 (1440p).
Beyond the specs, what sets the Westinghouse 24 Curved and the C24G42E apart?
The Westinghouse 24 Curved: a 3000:1 contrast ratio from its VA panel. The C24G42E: a 1500R curve. The EDA270U: a 1500R curve.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the Westinghouse 24 Curved, chosen for a lower price than the C24G42E and the rest when we checked. Look at the C24G42E for a 1500R curve, the EDA270U for a 1500R curve and the 27GS60QC for a steep 1000R curve if those matter more to you.
Look for 1000R to 1800R; lower numbers curve more.