Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Monitor for PS5
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size; the SE2726HG has the highest refresh rate, and the G24B36N costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
The PS5 outputs up to 120Hz over HDMI 2.1, so an HDMI 2.1 monitor gets the most from it. Every pick offers HDMI 2.1 or console support.
Rankings weigh refresh rate, resolution and size as the makers state them; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and if a maker skips panel, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Lowest Price Here
AOC G24B36N
Undercutting the ARZOPA Z3FC on price when we checked.
Best for: Keeping the budget tight.
Also Consider
ARZOPA Z3FC 16.1-inch 2.5K 180Hz Portable
400 nits brightness.
Best for: Buyers who want 400 nits brightness.
Our take Check price for ARZOPA Z3FC 16.1-inch 2.5K 180Hz Portable (opens in a new tab)
Fastest Refresh
Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz
The highest refresh rate here (240Hz).
Best for: Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Our take Check price for Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz
48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
Best for: Buyers who want 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
Our take Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini LED Smart TV
The largest screen size here (43 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini LED Smart TV (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undercutting the ARZOPA Z3FC on price when we checked. | Keeping the budget tight. | Check price for AOC G24B36N (opens in a new tab) |
| 400 nits brightness. | Buyers who want 400 nits brightness. | Check price for ARZOPA Z3FC 16.1-inch 2.5K 180Hz Portable (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest refresh rate here (240Hz). | Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates. | Check price for Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles. | Buyers who want 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles. | Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (43 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini LED Smart TV (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Lowest Price Here1 of 5
AOC G24B36N on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G24B36N runs 180Hz overclocked on a VA panel and includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs.
Best for
- Keeping the budget tight.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: a VA panel that can smear dark transitions.
Why we like it
VA gives good contrast but can smear dark scenes. It has HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and a headphone output, with Adaptive Sync and HDR support. It matches the ARZOPA Z3FC on refresh rate (180Hz).
On screen size it sits mid-pack at 23.8 inches: the Samsung M70H comes in at 43 inches, and the ARZOPA Z3FC comes in at 16.1 inches. Like the SE2726HG, it has a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, while the CUNPU 4K uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. No other pick in this guide offers a VA panel; compare the SE2726HG, which has a fast IPS panel.
It also offers an overclocked 180Hz mode above 144Hz native. It undercut the ARZOPA Z3FC and every other pick on price at the time of writing. The main gap: refresh rate of 180Hz, behind the SE2726HG (240Hz). If that matters, the SE2726HG offers 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 23.8 inches
- Panel: VA
- Response: 0.5ms
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs
- Overclocked 180Hz mode above 144Hz native
- Screen size of 23.8 inches, ahead of the ARZOPA Z3FC
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Refresh rate of 180Hz, behind the SE2726HG (240Hz)
Also Consider2 of 5
ARZOPA Z3FC 16.1-inch 2.5K 180Hz Portable on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
ARZOPA's Z3FC raises a 16.1-inch portable to 2560x1440 at 180Hz with 400 nits of listed brightness.
Best for
- Buyers who want 400 nits brightness.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the Samsung M70H offers 43 inches.
Why we like it
It is the sharpest and fastest portable here. It matches the G24B36N on refresh rate (180Hz). On screen size it trails the group at 16.1 inches, while the Samsung M70H comes in at 43 inches.
It is the only pick here with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution; the G24B36N has a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution instead. It is the only pick here with a 107% sRGB color gamut; the SE2726HG has a 99% sRGB color gamut instead. It also offers two USB-C ports and mini HDMI and a listing that names PS5, Xbox and Steam Deck. Its price falls between the G24B36N and the SE2726HG, based on our last check.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 180Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 16.1 inches
- Color gamut: 107% sRGB
- USB-C: Yes
Pros
- 180Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 107% sRGB colour coverage
- a USB-C input for laptops
Cons
- Screen size trails the Samsung M70H (43 inches)
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Fastest Refresh3 of 5
Dell 27 SE2726HG 240Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Dell's SE2726HG runs a 27-inch 1080p Fast IPS panel at 240Hz with 99% sRGB coverage.
Best for
- Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the G24B36N, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is a big-screen route to 240Hz for less. Its 240Hz refresh rate is the highest here; the G24B36N comes next at 180Hz. On screen size it ties with the CUNPU 4K at 27 inches.
Like the G24B36N, it has a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, while the Samsung M70H uses a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. Like the CUNPU 4K, it has a fast IPS panel, while the G24B36N uses a VA panel. No other pick in this guide offers a 99% sRGB color gamut; compare the ARZOPA Z3FC, which has a 107% sRGB color gamut.
You also get PC and console tear-free play. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper ARZOPA Z3FC and the pricier CUNPU 4K, at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Color gamut: 99% sRGB
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 99% sRGB colour coverage
- 240Hz on a 27-inch 1080p panel
Cons
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Strong Alternative4 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
- Buyers who want 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
Skip if
- Price-first buyers should look at the G24B36N, which cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It is one of the cheapest 4K high-refresh monitors here. Its 160Hz refresh rate ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the SE2726HG (240Hz) and ahead of the Samsung M70H (120Hz). On screen size it ties with the SE2726HG at 27 inches.
Like the Samsung M70H, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the ARZOPA Z3FC uses a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. Like the SE2726HG, it has a fast IPS panel, while the G24B36N uses a VA panel. No other pick in this guide offers a 99% DCI-P3 color gamut; compare the ARZOPA Z3FC, which has a 107% sRGB color gamut.
You also get 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles, a factory calibration of Delta E under 2 and 4K at a budget price tier. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper SE2726HG and the pricier Samsung M70H, at the time of writing.
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
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Largest Screen Size5 of 5
Samsung 43-inch M70H Mini LED Smart TV on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Samsung's M70H is a 43-inch 4K Mini LED TV with a 120Hz mode through Motion Xcelerator.
Best for
- Buyers who put screen size first.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the SE2726HG offers 240Hz.
Why we like it
Its gaming hub covers consoles and cloud services. Its 120Hz refresh rate is the lowest in this group; the SE2726HG leads at 240Hz. On screen size it leads this guide at 43 inches, ahead of the SE2726HG (27 inches).
Like the CUNPU 4K, it has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, while the SE2726HG uses a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. It also comes with Samsung TV Plus channels. At 4K, check that your graphics card and cable support 4K at the refresh rate you want before you buy.
It was the most expensive pick when we checked, so weigh what it adds over the CUNPU 4K. If refresh rate is your priority, the SE2726HG (240Hz) is the stronger choice.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 120Hz
- Resolution: 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size: 43 inches
- HDR: Mini LED HDR
Pros
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- Motion Xcelerator with DLG 120Hz
- Gaming hub for consoles and cloud services
- Samsung TV Plus channels
Cons
- Refresh rate trails the SE2726HG (240Hz)
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
How We Chose
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- Connectivity and stand
- We checked ports, USB-C and stand adjustment where the listing states them.
- Panel
- We noted panel type and the trade-offs it brings for motion, contrast and burn-in.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
- Resolution and refresh
- We compared listed resolution and refresh rate against the graphics power each needs.
What to Look for in a Gaming Monitor for PS5
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Among these picks, refresh rate runs from 120Hz on the Samsung M70H to 240Hz on the SE2726HG. Match this to what you will actually do with it, then let price decide between the picks that qualify.
Choose a refresh rate you can reach
A higher refresh rate only helps when your PC delivers matching frame rates. 144Hz to 180Hz suits most players; 240Hz and above rewards competitive shooters.
Check ports and cables
High refresh rates at 1440p and 4K need DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1. Consoles need HDMI 2.1 for 4K at 120Hz.
Consider the stand
A stand with height, tilt and swivel adjustment saves buying a monitor arm. Check VESA mounting if you plan to use one anyway.
Pick the panel type
IPS offers wide viewing angles and good colour. VA has higher contrast but slower dark transitions. OLED has perfect blacks and very fast response but carries a burn-in risk with static content.
How to Choose a Gaming Monitor for PS5
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Keeping the budget tight | G24B36N | Undercutting the ARZOPA Z3FC on price when we checked |
| Buyers who want 400 nits brightness | ARZOPA Z3FC | 400 nits brightness |
| Esports players with a GPU that can feed high frame rates | SE2726HG | The highest refresh rate here (240Hz) |
| Buyers who want 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles | CUNPU 4K | 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles |
| Buyers who put screen size first | Samsung M70H | The largest screen size here (43 inches) |
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Key specs side by side
Figures as each maker states them.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G24B36N | 180Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | VA |
| ARZOPA Z3FC | 180Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 16.1 inches | Not listed |
| SE2726HG | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| CUNPU 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| Samsung M70H | 120Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 43 inches | Not listed |
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By price at the time of writing
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G24B36N |
| About $100 to $150 | ARZOPA Z3FC, SE2726HG |
| About $150 to $250 | CUNPU 4K |
| About $250 to $500 | Samsung M70H |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do these monitors compare on screen size?
The Samsung M70H, at 43 inches. The SE2726HG follows at 27 inches, while the ARZOPA Z3FC has 16.1 inches.
Which is the cheapest pick in this guide?
The G24B36N. It undercut the ARZOPA Z3FC when we checked, while the Samsung M70H cost the most of the group.
Does a FreeSync monitor work with an NVIDIA card?
Most do as G-SYNC Compatible over DisplayPort. Check the product page or NVIDIA's compatibility list for the model.
Do I need a GPU that matches the refresh rate?
To benefit fully, yes. A 240Hz monitor still feels smoother at 150fps than a 144Hz one, but the gains shrink when frame rates are far below the refresh rate.
Is HDR worth it on a budget monitor?
Rarely. Budget HDR10 monitors accept HDR but lack the brightness and contrast to show it well. OLED or DisplayHDR 600 models do it better.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the G24B36N, chosen for undercutting the ARZOPA Z3FC on price when we checked. Look at the ARZOPA Z3FC for 400 nits brightness, the CUNPU 4K for 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles and the Samsung M70H for the largest screen size here (43 inches) if those matter more to you.
The PS5 supports 1440p and 4K output; check the monitor's resolution matches your plan.