Buying Guide
The Best Gaming Monitors for PS5 Pro
From the 27GS93QE to the MPG 272URX: 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
For gaming, refresh rate and response time matter more than colour extras. Every monitor here refreshes at 120Hz or more and can run 4K at 120Hz from a console, ordered by refresh rate.
Our comparison rests on published figures for refresh rate, resolution and size; nothing here was tested in-house, and where a maker leaves out HDR, we say so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED
A built-in KVM switch.
Best for: Buyers who want built-in KVM switch.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD)
HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Best for: Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Our take Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) (opens in a new tab)
Lowest Price Here
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED
The lowest price of the group at our last check.
Best for: Spending as little as possible.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED (opens in a new tab)
Largest Screen Size
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED
The largest screen size here (31.5 inches).
Best for: Buyers who put screen size first.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches.
Best for: Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Our take Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A built-in KVM switch. | Buyers who want built-in KVM switch. | Check price for MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| HDMI 2.1 inputs. | Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 inputs. | Check price for Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) (opens in a new tab) |
| The lowest price of the group at our last check. | Spending as little as possible. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The largest screen size here (31.5 inches). | Buyers who put screen size first. | Check price for MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
| The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches. | Spending more for the fullest feature set. | Check price for MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The MPG 271QRX adds a KVM switch to a 360Hz QD-OLED panel with True Black 400.
Best for
- Buyers who want built-in KVM switch.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
Its built-in KVM switches a keyboard and mouse between two computers, and the stand adjusts for ergonomics. Its QD-OLED panel refreshes at 360Hz with a 0.03ms GtG response time. MSI rates its colour at Delta E 2 or below.
On refresh rate it ties with the Odyssey OLED G6 at 360Hz. It matches the Odyssey OLED G6 and the 27GS93QE on screen size (27 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the Odyssey OLED G6 and 27GS93QE; the MPG 272URX goes with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
It also comes with HDMI 2.1 inputs and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. It was priced above the 27GS93QE and below the Odyssey OLED G6 at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 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 27GS93QE at the time of writing
Strong Alternative2 of 5
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Odyssey OLED G6 is Samsung's 360Hz QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Best for
- Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 inputs.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
On refresh rate it ties with the MPG 271QRX at 360Hz. It matches the MPG 271QRX and the 27GS93QE on screen size (27 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the MPG 271QRX and 27GS93QE; the MPG 272URX goes with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
You also get an anti-glare finish and a built-in cooling system and an HDMI 2.1 input for consoles. To see 360Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Leave the maker's pixel-refresh routines enabled and hide static taskbars to limit burn-in risk. When we checked, only the MPG 271QRX and cheaper picks cost less, and the MPG 321URX cost more.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 360Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: QD-OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro
- Warranty: 3-year
Pros
- a 360Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- 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 27GS93QE at the time of writing
Lowest Price Here3 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GS93QE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
LG's 27GS93QE is a 27-inch 1440p OLED at 240Hz with DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Best for
- Spending as little as possible.
Skip if
- Worth skipping when oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element is a problem.
Why we like it
It is a lower-priced LG OLED with a two-year warranty. It is DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified with a 1.5 million to 1 contrast ratio, and the stand adjusts for height, tilt and pivot. Gamer, FPS and RTS modes tune the picture.
Its virtually borderless design saves space on a crowded desk. On refresh rate it ties with the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX at 240Hz. It matches the MPG 271QRX and the Odyssey OLED G6 on screen size (27 inches).
It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the MPG 271QRX and Odyssey OLED G6; the MPG 272URX goes with a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution. It cost the least of the 5 picks at the time of writing, with the MPG 271QRX the next step up. What it gives up: refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the MPG 271QRX (360Hz); by contrast, the MPG 271QRX offers 360Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: OLED
- Response: 0.03ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
- Warranty: 2-year
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
- DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
- Refresh rate of 240Hz, behind the MPG 271QRX (360Hz)
Largest Screen Size4 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 put screen size first.
Skip if
- Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Why we like it
USB-C input rounds out the ports. On refresh rate it ties with the 27GS93QE and the MPG 272URX at 240Hz. Its 31.5 inches screen size is the largest here; the MPG 271QRX comes next at 27 inches.
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the MPG 272URX; the Odyssey OLED G6 goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. 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. It was priced above the Odyssey OLED G6 and below the MPG 272URX at the time of writing.
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 27GS93QE at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 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
- Spending more for the fullest feature set.
Skip if
- Pass on it if oLED burn-in risk with static desktop element rules it out for your setup.
Why we like it
It packs 4K into a desk-friendly size. On refresh rate it ties with the 27GS93QE and the MPG 321URX at 240Hz. Its 26.5 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the MPG 321URX leads at 31.5 inches.
It shares a 3840x2160 (4K) resolution with the MPG 321URX; the 27GS93QE goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution. You also get 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. At our last price check it topped the group, with the MPG 321URX the nearest cheaper option. Refresh rate is its weakest area, and the MPG 271QRX covers it better at 360Hz.
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
- Refresh rate trails the MPG 271QRX (360Hz)
- Screen size trails the MPG 321URX (31.5 inches)
How We Chose These Gaming Monitors for PS5 Pro
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We lined up five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel, using each maker's published specs. We did not test them in-house.
- The shared baseline
- All 5, from the MPG 271QRX to the MPG 272URX, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 0.03ms response.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The Odyssey OLED G6 gives no HDR; the MPG 271QRX, the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX give no adaptive sync.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the 27GS93QE ($250 to $500) to the MPG 272URX ($500 to $1000).
What to Look for in a Gaming Monitor for PS5 Pro
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
How much refresh rate you need
Here refresh rate runs from 240Hz on the MPG 272URX to 360Hz on the MPG 271QRX. The MPG 271QRX is the pick for refresh rate.
Screen size across these picks
Here screen size runs from 26.5 inches on the MPG 272URX to 31.5 inches on the MPG 321URX. The MPG 271QRX comes second for less money.
Panel
The MPG 271QRX, the Odyssey OLED G6, the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX list QD-OLED; the 27GS93QE lists OLED.
Features beyond the spec table
The 27GS93QE: a 2-year OLED warranty. The MPG 321URX: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4a inputs. The MPG 272URX: OLED Care 2.0 in MSI software.
How much to spend
$250 to $500 buys the 27GS93QE; $500 to $1000 buys the MPG 271QRX, the Odyssey OLED G6, the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX at our last check.
How to Choose a Gaming Monitor for PS5 Pro
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want built-in KVM switch | MPG 271QRX | A built-in KVM switch |
| Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 inputs | Odyssey OLED G6 | HDMI 2.1 inputs |
| Spending as little as possible | 27GS93QE | The lowest price of the group at our last check |
| Buyers who put screen size first | MPG 321URX | The largest screen size here (31.5 inches) |
| Spending more for the fullest feature set | MPG 272URX | The top of this price range, adding a 4K QD-OLED panel at 26.5 inches |
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Key specs side by side
The MPG 271QRX leads on refresh rate at 360Hz, ahead of the Odyssey OLED G6 at 360Hz.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPG 271QRX | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| Odyssey OLED G6 | 360Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | QD-OLED |
| 27GS93QE | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | OLED |
| MPG 321URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 31.5 inches | QD-OLED |
| MPG 272URX | 240Hz | 3840x2160 (4K) | 26.5 inches | QD-OLED |
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By price at the time of writing
The 27GS93QE was the lowest-priced pick and the MPG 272URX the highest when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $250 to $500 | 27GS93QE |
| About $500 to $1000 | MPG 271QRX, Odyssey OLED G6, MPG 321URX, MPG 272URX |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the MPG 271QRX compare with the MPG 321URX on screen size?
The MPG 321URX leads at 31.5 inches, with the MPG 271QRX at 27 inches. The MPG 272URX is at the other end of this group with 26.5 inches.
Is the MPG 272URX worth paying more than the 27GS93QE?
On the figures both makers state, it adds little. It does not win everywhere: the 27GS93QE still leads on screen size (27 inches). The 27GS93QE was the lowest-priced pick when we checked, so pay the difference only if a feature outside the spec sheet matters to you.
What makes the MPG 321URX the Largest Screen Size?
It earns the label for the largest screen size here (31.5 inches). It suits anyone who put screen size first.
Do the MPG 271QRX and the MPG 321URX differ on resolution?
The MPG 271QRX, the Odyssey OLED G6 and the 27GS93QE use 2560x1440 (1440p); the MPG 321URX and the MPG 272URX use 3840x2160 (4K).
Beyond the specs, what sets the MPG 271QRX and the Odyssey OLED G6 apart?
The MPG 271QRX: a built-in KVM switch. The Odyssey OLED G6: HDMI 2.1 inputs. The 27GS93QE: an anti-glare low-reflection OLED coating.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the MPG 271QRX, chosen for a built-in KVM switch. Look at the Odyssey OLED G6 for HDMI 2.1 inputs, the 27GS93QE for the lowest price of the group at our last check and the MPG 321URX for the largest screen size here (31.5 inches) if those matter more to you.
Check that your GPU has the port the monitor needs for its full refresh rate.