Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Monitors for PS5
Five monitors with a HDMI 2.1 input or PS5 support, from 1080p to 4K OLED.
By Alex Morgan, PC Hardware Editor
12 min read5 products evaluated
The PS5 reaches 4K at 120Hz only over HDMI 2.1, so every monitor here offers an HDMI 2.1 input or PS5 support. This is our own research roundup, not a summary of forum threads.
We checked each listing for inputs, resolution and refresh rate.
Quick Picks
Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.
Best 4K for PS5
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B4K at 180Hz with HDMI 2.1.
Best for: PS5 and PC on one screen.
Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best OLED for PS5
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLEDA 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1.
Best for: HDR games.
Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
Best Budget 4K
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz4K with HDMI 2.1 near $210.
Best for: Tight budgets.
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Best 1440p for PS5
AOC AGON PRO AG275QXLListed PS5 compatibility at 1440p.
Best for: Smaller budgets.
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Cheapest Option
AOC G24B36NHDMI 2.1 on a 180Hz 1080p screen.
Best for: The smallest budgets.
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| Pick | Why it stands out | Best for | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K at 180Hz with HDMI 2.1. | PS5 and PC on one screen. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| A 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1. | HDR games. | Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| 4K with HDMI 2.1 near $210. | Tight budgets. | Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| Listed PS5 compatibility at 1440p. | Smaller budgets. | Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
| HDMI 2.1 on a 180Hz 1080p screen. | The smallest budgets. | Check price for AOC G24B36N on Amazon (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best 4K for PS51 of 5
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B
The 27G810A runs 4K at 180Hz and switches to 1080p at 360Hz for shooters, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayHDR 400.
Best for
- PS5 and PC on one screen.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the G24B36N cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It covers both uses on one screen. On refresh rate it ties with the G24B36N at 180Hz. It matches the CUNPU 4K and the AG275QXL on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the MAG 321UP and CUNPU 4K; the G24B36N goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. It shares an IPS panel with the AG275QXL; the CUNPU 4K goes with a fast IPS panel. It also comes with 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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. When we checked, only the AG275QXL and cheaper picks cost less, and the MAG 321UP cost more.
Key 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 G24B36N at the time of writing
Best OLED for PS52 of 5
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED
MSI's MAG 321UP is the lower-priced route to a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED, running at 165Hz.
Best for
- HDR games.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
The maker specifies an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. On refresh rate it sits mid-pack at 165Hz: the 27G810A offers 180Hz, and the CUNPU 4K comes in at 160Hz. Nothing else here matches its 32 inches screen size; the 27G810A comes closest at 27 inches.
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the 27G810A and CUNPU 4K; the G24B36N goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. A QD-OLED panel is unique to it among these picks, while the CUNPU 4K uses a fast IPS panel. No other pick in this guide offers a FreeSync Premium Pro; compare the AG275QXL, which has a G-SYNC Compatible.
It also offers an HDMI 2.1 input with full 48Gbps bandwidth for 4K at 165Hz and a console mode. At our last price check it topped the group, with the 27G810A the nearest cheaper option.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 165Hz
- Resolution
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- Size
- 32 inches
- Panel
- QD-OLED
- Response
- 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro
Pros
- 165Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
- a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- FreeSync Premium Pro to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Best Budget 4K3 of 5
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz
CUNPU's 27-inch 4K screen runs at 160Hz with an HDMI 2.1 input and 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
Best for
- Tight budgets.
Skip if
- Skip it if refresh rate matters most to you; the 27G810A offers 180Hz.
Why we like it
It is one of the cheapest 4K high-refresh monitors here. On refresh rate it trails the group at 160Hz, while the 27G810A offers 180Hz. It matches the 27G810A and the AG275QXL on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the 27G810A and MAG 321UP; the G24B36N goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. You get a fast IPS panel here, which sets it apart from the G24B36N and its a VA panel. It also offers 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles, a factory calibration of Delta E under 2 and 4K at a budget price tier.
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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. It was priced above the G24B36N and below the AG275QXL at the time of writing.
Key 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 trails the 27G810A (180Hz)
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
The catch
It gives ground on refresh rate, where the 27G810A offers 180Hz.
Best 1440p for PS54 of 5
AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL
AOC's AG275QXL is a 27-inch 1440p IPS screen at 170Hz with a height-adjustable stand.
Best for
- Smaller budgets.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the G24B36N cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
The maker specifies PS5 and Xbox Series X compatibility. Its 170Hz refresh rate ranks third of 5 here, behind the 27G810A (180Hz) and ahead of the CUNPU 4K (160Hz). On screen size it ties with the 27G810A and the CUNPU 4K at 27 inches.
No other pick in this guide offers a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution; compare the CUNPU 4K, which has a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. Like the 27G810A, it has an IPS panel, while the G24B36N uses a VA panel. You get a G-SYNC Compatible here, which sets it apart from the MAG 321UP and its a FreeSync Premium Pro.
It also offers a listing that names PS5, Xbox and Switch and a 1440p IPS panel for MOBA and console play. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. On price it sat third of 5, between the cheaper CUNPU 4K and the pricier 27G810A, at the time of writing.
Key specs
- Refresh rate
- 170Hz
- Resolution
- 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size
- 27 inches
- Panel
- IPS
- Response
- 1ms
- Adaptive sync
- G-SYNC Compatible
- Stand
- height adjustment
Pros
- 170Hz for smoother motion than a 60Hz office screen
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- G-SYNC Compatible to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Cheapest Option5 of 5
AOC G24B36N
The G24B36N runs 180Hz overclocked on a VA panel and includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs.
Best for
- The smallest budgets.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers 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. On refresh rate it ties with the 27G810A at 180Hz.
Its 23.8 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the MAG 321UP leads at 32 inches. You get a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution here, which sets it apart from the AG275QXL and its a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. You also get an overclocked 180Hz mode above 144Hz native.
At 1080p, 180Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the CUNPU 4K the next step up.
Key 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
- 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, the only one here
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Screen size trails the MAG 321UP (32 inches)
The catch
It gives ground on screen size, where the MAG 321UP comes in at 32 inches.
How We Chose These Gaming Monitors for PS5
Alex Morgan compared the manufacturer specifications, connectivity, warranty terms and compatibility of every pick. Figures come from the makers unless a third-party source is named; we did not test these products ourselves.
- What we compared
- We set side by side five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. Nothing was tested in-house; 5 of the 9 fields compared are stated for every pick, while HDR and color gamut have gaps.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the 27G810A to the G24B36N, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The MAG 321UP, the AG275QXL and the G24B36N give no HDR; the MAG 321UP, the AG275QXL and the G24B36N give no color gamut.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the G24B36N ($50 to $100) to the MAG 321UP ($500 to $1000).
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
Across these 5 picks refresh rate spans 160Hz (the CUNPU 4K) to 180Hz (the 27G810A). For less, the G24B36N is the runner-up at 180Hz ($50 to $100 tier).
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 23.8 inches on the G24B36N to 32 inches on the MAG 321UP, a 34% spread. The 27G810A comes second at 27 inches, in the same price tier as the MAG 321UP.
A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk Panel
The 27G810A and the AG275QXL list IPS; the MAG 321UP lists QD-OLED; the CUNPU 4K lists Fast IPS; the G24B36N lists VA. Sort out panel before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 2, 1, 1 and 1.
Response
The 27G810A, the CUNPU 4K and the AG275QXL list 1ms; the MAG 321UP lists 0.03ms; the G24B36N lists 0.5ms. Sort out response before price: it splits 5 stated picks into groups of 3, 1 and 1.
A gaming desk with a monitor, a racing-style chair and shelves of figures Features beyond the spec table
The CUNPU 4K: a factory calibration of Delta E under 2. The AG275QXL: a height-adjustable stand. The G24B36N: an overclocked 180Hz mode above 144Hz native.
How to Choose a Gaming Monitor for PS5
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 and PC on one screen | 27G810A | 4K at 180Hz with HDMI 2.1 |
| HDR games | MAG 321UP | A 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 |
| Tight budgets | CUNPU 4K | 4K with HDMI 2.1 near $210 |
| Smaller budgets | AG275QXL | Listed PS5 compatibility at 1440p |
| The smallest budgets | G24B36N | HDMI 2.1 on a 180Hz 1080p screen |
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Key specs side by side
The 27G810A leads on refresh rate at 180Hz, ahead of the G24B36N at 180Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27G810A | 180Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | IPS |
| MAG 321UP | 165Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 32 inches | QD-OLED |
| CUNPU 4K | 160Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| AG275QXL | 170Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| G24B36N | 180Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | VA |
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By price at the time of writing
At our last check the cheapest pick, the G24B36N, sat in the $50 to $100 tier, 3 tiers in all up to the MAG 321UP at $500 to $1000; Amazon prices move, so recheck before buying.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G24B36N |
| About $150 to $250 | CUNPU 4K, AG275QXL |
| About $500 to $1000 | 27G810A, MAG 321UP |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MAG 321UP ahead of the 27G810A on screen size?
The MAG 321UP leads at 32 inches, with the 27G810A at 27 inches. The G24B36N is at the other end of this group with 23.8 inches.
Is the MAG 321UP worth paying more than the G24B36N?
On paper it adds screen size (32 inches against 23.8 inches). It does not win everywhere: the G24B36N still leads on refresh rate (180Hz). The G24B36N sat in the $50 to $100 tier and the MAG 321UP in the $500 to $1000 tier when we checked, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if screen size decides your purchase.
What makes the MAG 321UP the Best OLED for PS5?
The label rests on a 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1. It gives up refresh rate (165Hz against 180Hz) to the G24B36N, the cheapest pick. It suits HDR games.
Do the 27G810A and the AG275QXL differ on resolution?
The 27G810A, the MAG 321UP and the CUNPU 4K use 3840x2160 (4K); the AG275QXL uses 2560x1440 (1440p); the G24B36N uses 1920x1080 (1080p).
Beyond the specs, what sets the 27G810A and the MAG 321UP apart?
The 27G810A: a dual mode that switches to 1080p at 360Hz. The MAG 321UP: an HDMI 2.1 input with full 48Gbps bandwidth for 4K at 165Hz. The CUNPU 4K: 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 for consoles.
Bottom Line
LG's 27G810A is the all-round 4K pick for PS5. MSI's MAG 321UP is the OLED choice, and CUNPU's 4K screen is the budget route.
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