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The Best Gaming Monitors for RTX 5090

Five monitors ranked on refresh rate and screen size; the AW2725Q is the cheapest route in.

By , PC Hardware Editor

12 min read5 products evaluated

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  3. How We Chose
  4. What to Look For
  5. Comparison
  6. FAQ

An RTX 5090 can push 4K well past 160fps, so an OLED with a high refresh rate shows what it can do. Every pick is a 4K-class OLED at 160Hz or more, ordered by refresh rate.

The order reflects refresh rate, resolution and size from maker specifications; a missing response is flagged, not filled in rather than guess, since we have not benched them.

Quick Picks

Which of the 5 picks to look at first. Tap a name for the full analysis.

  1. Lowest Price Here

    Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED

    The lowest price of the group at our last check.

    Best for: Keeping the cost under $1000.

    Check price for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  2. Also Consider

    GIGABYTE MO27U2

    A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.

    Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.

    Check price for GIGABYTE MO27U2 on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  3. Strong Alternative

    LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K

    A dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz.

    Best for: Buyers who want dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz.

    Check price for LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  4. WOLED Panel

    ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP

    A WOLED panel.

    Best for: Buyers who want a WOLED panel.

    Check price for ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

  5. Premium Pick

    LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED

    A dual mode with 1080p at 480Hz at the highest price in the group.

    Best for: Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the AW2725Q costs less.

    Check price for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED on Amazon (opens in a new tab)

Our Picks

Lowest Price Here1 of 5

Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED

Alienware's AW2725Q is a 26.7-inch 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz with USB-C and a height, tilt, swivel and pivot stand.

Best for

Keeping the cost under $1000.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Check price on Amazon for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)
Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED

Why we like it

It has one of the most adjustable stands among the OLED models here. On screen size it trails the group at 26.7 inches, while the LG 32GX870A comes in at 32 inches. Like the MO27U2, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the 32GS95UE uses an OLED panel.

You also get Dolby Vision support, 166 PPI at 4K and USB-C with 15W power delivery. 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 undercut the MO27U2 and every other pick on price at the time of writing.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
3840x2160 (4K)
Size
26.7 inches
Panel
QD-OLED
Response
0.03ms
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Color gamut
99% DCI-P3
Stand
height, tilt, swivel and pivot
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
  • Screen size trails the LG 32GX870A (32 inches)

The catch

The trade-off is screen size; for more, the LG 32GX870A comes in at 32 inches.

Check price on Amazon for Alienware AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED (opens in a new tab)

Also Consider2 of 5

GIGABYTE MO27U2

The MO27U2 uses a QD-OLED panel at 4K and 240Hz, the fastest here, with 99% DCI-P3.

Best for

Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Check price on Amazon for GIGABYTE MO27U2 (opens in a new tab)
GIGABYTE MO27U2

Why we like it

It needs a top-end card to use it fully. On screen size it sits mid-pack at 27 inches: the LG 32GX870A comes in at 32 inches, and the AW2725Q comes in at 26.7 inches. Like the AW2725Q, it has a QD-OLED panel, while the 32GS95UE uses an OLED panel.

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. Its price falls between the AW2725Q and the LG 32GX870A, based on our last check.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
3840x2160 (4K)
Size
27 inches
Panel
QD-OLED
Response
0.03ms
Color gamut
99% DCI-P3
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium Pro

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
  • a QD-OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • 99% DCI-P3 colour coverage

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for GIGABYTE MO27U2 (opens in a new tab)

Strong Alternative3 of 5

LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K

What the LG 32GX870A brings to the table is a dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz, plus DisplayPort 2.1 input.

Best for

Buyers who want dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz.

Skip if

Choose another pick if you can't accept this: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K (opens in a new tab)
LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K

Why we like it

It also offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 32 inches screen size. It shares an OLED panel with the 32GS95UE; the AW2725Q goes with a QD-OLED panel. 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. G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. Another plus: 4K resolution for sharp text and detail. When we checked, only the MO27U2 and cheaper picks cost less, and the PG32UCDP cost more.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
3840x2160 (4K)
Size
32 inches
Panel
OLED
Response
0.03ms
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Adaptive sync
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro
USB-C
Yes

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
  • a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B OLED 4K (opens in a new tab)

WOLED Panel4 of 5

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP

The PG32UCDP is built around a dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz, with AI Crosshair and AI Sniper functions on top.

Best for

Buyers who want a WOLED panel.

Skip if

Look at the others if this bothers you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Check price on Amazon for ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP (opens in a new tab)
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP

Why we like it

On the spec sheet, it offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 32 inches screen size. No other pick in this guide offers a WOLED panel; compare the LG 32GX870A, which has an OLED panel. 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. Worth noting: 4K resolution for sharp text and detail. On price it sat fourth of 5, between the cheaper LG 32GX870A and the pricier 32GS95UE, at the time of writing.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
3840x2160 (4K)
Size
32 inches
Panel
WOLED

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
  • a WOLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • Dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing
Check price on Amazon for ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDP (opens in a new tab)

Premium Pick5 of 5

LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED

LG's 32GS95UE is a 32-inch 4K OLED at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro.

Best for

Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the AW2725Q costs less.

Skip if

Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: oLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements.
Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab)
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED

Why we like it

It is the most expensive 4K OLED here at the time of writing. It matches the LG 32GX870A and the PG32UCDP on screen size (32 inches). It shares an OLED panel with the LG 32GX870A; the PG32UCDP goes with a WOLED panel.

It also comes with a dual mode with 1080p at 480Hz 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. Only the PG32UCDP came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks.

Key specs

Refresh rate
240Hz
Resolution
3840x2160 (4K)
Size
32 inches
Panel
OLED
Response
0.03ms
HDR
DisplayHDR True Black 400
Adaptive sync
FreeSync Premium Pro

Pros

  • a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
  • 4K resolution for sharp text and detail
  • a OLED panel with per-pixel contrast
  • DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification

Cons

  • OLED burn-in risk with static desktop elements
  • Costs more than the AW2725Q at the time of writing

The catch

It gives ground on refresh rate, where the AW2725Q offers 240Hz.

Check price on Amazon for LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED (opens in a new tab)

How We Chose These Gaming Monitors for RTX 5090

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.

A large monitor showing a game on a low media unit
A large monitor showing a game on a low media unit
The figures behind the order
We compared five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel as the makers state them. These are research figures, not bench results: 1 of 5 picks leave out response.
What every pick has in common
All 5, from the AW2725Q to the 32GS95UE, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size and share 3840x2160 (4K) resolution.
Where the specs have gaps
The PG32UCDP gives no response; the MO27U2 and the PG32UCDP give no HDR.
Price range
At our last check the picks ran from the AW2725Q ($500 to $1000) to the 32GS95UE ($1000 to $1500).

What to Look for in a Gaming Monitor for RTX 5090

Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.

  1. Screen size across these picks

    Across these 5 picks screen size spans 26.7 inches (the AW2725Q) to 32 inches (the LG 32GX870A). If screen size is your first filter, the LG 32GX870A sets the ceiling at 32 inches.

  2. Extras that separate them

    The LG 32GX870A: DisplayPort 2.1 input. The PG32UCDP: AI Crosshair and AI Sniper functions. The 32GS95UE: an HDMI 2.1 input.

    A gaming monitor on a desk with purple bias lighting
    A gaming monitor on a desk with purple bias lighting

  3. Budget

    $500 to $1000 buys the AW2725Q, the MO27U2 and the LG 32GX870A; $1000 to $1500 buys the PG32UCDP and the 32GS95UE at our last check.

  4. Start from what matters most

    Keeping the cost under $1000: the AW2725Q. Buyers who want a WOLED panel: the PG32UCDP. Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the AW2725Q costs less: the 32GS95UE.

    A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk
    A gaming monitor above a keyboard and mouse on a black desk

  5. 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 RTX 5090

By priority

PriorityConsiderWhy
Keeping the cost under $1000AW2725QThe lowest price of the group at our last check
Buyers who want 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4KMO27U2A 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K
Buyers who want dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480HzLG 32GX870AA dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz
Buyers who want a WOLED panelPG32UCDPA WOLED panel
Buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the AW2725Q costs less32GS95UEA dual mode with 1080p at 480Hz at the highest price in the group

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A gaming desk with a monitor, a racing-style chair and shelves of figures

Key specs side by side

The LG 32GX870A leads on screen size at 32 inches, ahead of the PG32UCDP at 32 inches.

MonitorRefresh rateResolutionSizePanel
AW2725Q240Hz3840x2160 (4K)26.7 inchesQD-OLED
MO27U2240Hz3840x2160 (4K)27 inchesQD-OLED
LG 32GX870A240Hz3840x2160 (4K)32 inchesOLED
PG32UCDP240Hz3840x2160 (4K)32 inchesWOLED
32GS95UE240Hz3840x2160 (4K)32 inchesOLED

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By price at the time of writing

The AW2725Q was the lowest-priced pick ($500 to $1000) and the 32GS95UE the highest ($1000 to $1500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.

Price tierMonitors
About $500 to $1000AW2725Q, MO27U2, LG 32GX870A
About $1000 to $1500PG32UCDP, 32GS95UE

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 32GS95UE add over the AW2725Q?

The spec sheets show screen size (32 inches against 26.7 inches) in its favour. On our last price check the AW2725Q was in the $500 to $1000 tier and the 32GS95UE in the $1000 to $1500 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if screen size decides your purchase.

Why is the PG32UCDP our WOLED Panel pick?

The label rests on a WOLED panel. The AW2725Q, the cheapest pick, sat in the $500 to $1000 tier against $1000 to $1500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It is aimed at anyone who wants a WOLED panel.

Do the AW2725Q and the LG 32GX870A differ on panel?

The AW2725Q and the MO27U2 use QD-OLED; the LG 32GX870A and the 32GS95UE use OLED; the PG32UCDP uses WOLED.

What extras do the AW2725Q and the MO27U2 include?

The AW2725Q: Dolby Vision support. The MO27U2: a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K. The LG 32GX870A: a dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz.

Should I pick the AW2725Q or the 32GS95UE?

The AW2725Q suits keeping the cost under $1000; the 32GS95UE suits buyers for whom price is not the deciding factor, since the AW2725Q costs less.

Bottom Line

Our first pick is the AW2725Q, chosen for the lowest price of the group at our last check. Look at the MO27U2 for a 240Hz QD-OLED panel at 4K, the LG 32GX870A for a dual mode with 4K at 240Hz or 1080p at 480Hz and the PG32UCDP for a WOLED panel if those matter more to you.

Enable DSC or use DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 for the highest 4K refresh rates.

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