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 The PC Journal editorial team
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
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Best 4K for PS5
LG UltraGear 27G810A-B
4K at 180Hz with HDMI 2.1.
Best for: PS5 and PC on one screen.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab)
Best OLED for PS5
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED
A 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1.
Best for: HDR games.
Our take Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Best Budget 4K
CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz
4K with HDMI 2.1 near $210.
Best for: Tight budgets.
Our take Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab)
Best 1440p for PS5
AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL
Listed PS5 compatibility at 1440p.
Best for: Smaller budgets.
Our take Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL (opens in a new tab)
Cheapest Option
AOC G24B36N
HDMI 2.1 on a 180Hz 1080p screen.
Best for: The smallest budgets.
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4K at 180Hz with HDMI 2.1. | PS5 and PC on one screen. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27G810A-B (opens in a new tab) |
| A 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1. | HDR games. | Check price for MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| 4K with HDMI 2.1 near $210. | Tight budgets. | Check price for CUNPU 27-inch 4K 160Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| Listed PS5 compatibility at 1440p. | Smaller budgets. | Check price for AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL (opens in a new tab) |
| HDMI 2.1 on a 180Hz 1080p screen. | The smallest budgets. | Check price for AOC G24B36N (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Best 4K for PS51 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
- 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 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 G24B36N at the time of writing
Best OLED for PS52 of 5
MSI MAG 321UP QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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 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
- 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 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 trails the 27G810A (180Hz)
- Costs more than the G24B36N at the time of writing
Best 1440p for PS54 of 5
AOC AGON PRO AG275QXL on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
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 dimensions & 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 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
- 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 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
- 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, the only one here
Cons
- a VA panel that can smear dark transitions
- Screen size trails the MAG 321UP (32 inches)
How We Chose These Gaming Monitors for PS5
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.
- Resolution and refresh
- We compared listed resolution and refresh rate against the graphics power each needs.
- HDR and colour
- We recorded DisplayHDR certifications and listed colour gamut.
What to Look for in a Gaming Monitor for PS5
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
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.
Match resolution to your graphics card
1080p suits entry and mid-range cards and high refresh rates. 1440p is the balance for most gaming PCs. 4K needs a high-end card to hold high frame rates.
Pick the resolution your card can drive before looking at refresh rate.
Read HDR labels carefully
HDR10 means the monitor accepts an HDR signal, not that it displays it well. DisplayHDR 600 or True Black 400 certifications say more about real HDR performance.
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.
Size for your desk distance
24 to 25 inches suits 1080p and competitive play at a typical desk. 27 inches pairs well with 1440p and 4K; 32 inches suits 4K at a deeper desk.
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.
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
Figures as each maker states them.
| 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
Prices change often; these tiers reflect Amazon prices when this guide was updated.
| 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
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.
Is 1080p fine on a 27-inch monitor?
It works, but text and detail look softer. 1440p is sharper at 27 inches; 1080p is best at 24 to 25 inches.
Does a 1ms response time rating matter?
Makers measure response time differently, so compare panel type and independent reviews rather than the headline figure.
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.
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 OLED burn-in still a problem?
It is a risk with static elements over many hours. Current OLED monitors use pixel-refresh routines to reduce it; check the maker's warranty for burn-in coverage.
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.