Buying Guide
The Best Monitors for Nintendo Switch 2
We weighed five monitors on refresh rate and screen size, and the G25F2A costs the least.
By The PC Journal editorial team
12 min read5 products evaluated
Nintendo lists Switch 2 output as 4K at up to 60Hz or up to 120Hz at 1080p and 1440p over HDMI, so a 1080p or 1440p monitor with a 120Hz or faster refresh rate can show its fastest mode. Every monitor here is 1080p or 1440p, lists 120Hz or more and cost $400 or less.
Rankings weigh refresh rate, resolution and size as the makers state them; we did not test these monitors ourselves, and if a maker skips response, the guide says so.
Quick Picks
Our 5 recommendations at a glance. Tap a pick for the full verdict.
Also Consider
GIGABYTE G25F2A
A 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
Our take Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A (opens in a new tab)
Strong Alternative
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz
240Hz at a budget price tier.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier.
Our take Check price for Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab)
Worth a Look
KTC H27E6S
An overclocked 275Hz mode.
Best for: Buyers who want overclocked 275Hz mode.
Solid Runner-Up
Acer Nitro XV272U
240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI.
Best for: Buyers who want 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI.
Our take Check price for Acer Nitro XV272U (opens in a new tab)
Premium Pick
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz.
Best for: Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs.
Our take Check price for LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B (opens in a new tab)
| Pick | Why it’s here | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| A 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. | Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. | Check price for GIGABYTE G25F2A (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz at a budget price tier. | Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier. | Check price for Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz (opens in a new tab) |
| An overclocked 275Hz mode. | Buyers who want overclocked 275Hz mode. | Check price for KTC H27E6S (opens in a new tab) |
| 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI. | Buyers who want 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI. | Check price for Acer Nitro XV272U (opens in a new tab) |
| The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz. | Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs. | Check price for LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B (opens in a new tab) |
Our Picks
Also Consider1 of 5
GIGABYTE G25F2A on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The G25F2A runs a 24.5-inch IPS panel at 240Hz with FreeSync Premium at a price that used to buy 144Hz.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing.
Skip if
- Skip it if this is a deal-breaker for you: hDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification.
Why we like it
It is the pick for fast games. Its 24.5 inches screen size ranks fourth of 5 here, behind the H27E6S (27 inches) and ahead of the SE2426HG (23.8 inches). It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the SE2426HG; the H27E6S goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
A SuperSpeed IPS panel is unique to it among these picks, while the H27E6S uses a fast IPS panel. An HDR10 is unique to it among these picks, while the LG 27GR83Q uses a DisplayHDR 400. It also offers a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 24.5 inches
- Panel: SuperSpeed IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR10
- Color gamut: 120% sRGB
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- a SuperSpeed IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 120% sRGB colour coverage
- FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- HDR10 support without a DisplayHDR certification
- Screen size of 24.5 inches, behind the H27E6S (27 inches)
Strong Alternative2 of 5
Dell 24 SE2426HG 240Hz on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The SE2426HG is Dell's 23.8-inch 240Hz Fast IPS model with 99% sRGB coverage.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier.
Skip if
- Skip it if screen size matters most to you; the H27E6S offers 27 inches.
Why we like it
It costs about $100 at the time of writing. Its 23.8 inches screen size is the smallest in this group; the H27E6S leads at 27 inches. It shares a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution with the G25F2A; the Nitro XV272U goes with a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution.
It shares a fast IPS panel with the H27E6S; the Nitro XV272U goes with an IPS panel. You get a 99% sRGB color gamut here, which sets it apart from the H27E6S and its a 123% sRGB color gamut. It also comes with 240Hz at a budget price tier and a 23.8-inch size for close desks. At 1080p, 240Hz is within reach of mid-range graphics cards in esports titles; use DisplayPort if your card's HDMI port is older.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (1080p)
- Size: 23.8 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 at a budget price tier
Cons
- Screen size trails the H27E6S (27 inches)
Worth a Look3 of 5
KTC H27E6S on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The H27E6S runs 240Hz on Fast IPS with a 275Hz overclock, speakers and a swivel and pivot stand at a budget price.
Best for
- Buyers who want overclocked 275Hz mode.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the G25F2A cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It matches the Nitro XV272U and the LG 27GR83Q on screen size (27 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the Nitro XV272U and LG 27GR83Q; the SE2426HG goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. It shares a fast IPS panel with the SE2426HG; the LG 27GR83Q goes with an IPS panel.
You get an HDR400 here, which sets it apart from the LG 27GR83Q and its a DisplayHDR 400. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. It was priced above the SE2426HG and below the Nitro XV272U at the time of writing.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: Fast IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: HDR400
- Color gamut: 123% sRGB
- Stand: swivel and pivot
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- a Fast IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- 123% sRGB colour coverage
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
Solid Runner-Up4 of 5
Acer Nitro XV272U on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The Nitro XV272U stands out for 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI, and it adds two 2W speakers.
Best for
- Buyers who want 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI.
Skip if
- Skip it if price comes first: the G25F2A cost less when we checked.
Why we like it
It also offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. Like the H27E6S and LG 27GR83Q, it has a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution, while the G25F2A uses a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution. Like the LG 27GR83Q, it has an IPS panel, while the SE2426HG uses a fast IPS panel.
It is the only pick here with a height and tilt stand; the H27E6S has a swivel and pivot stand instead. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower. Worth noting: an IPS panel with wide viewing angles.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 0.5ms
- Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium
- Stand: height and tilt
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
Premium Pick5 of 5
LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B on Amazon (opens in a new tab)
The LG 27GR83Q is built around HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz, with a 4-pole headphone output with DTS Headphone:X on top.
Best for
- Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs.
Skip if
- If budget leads, the G25F2A was cheaper at our last price check.
Why we like it
On the spec sheet, it offers a 240Hz refresh rate and offers a 27 inches screen size. It matches the H27E6S and the Nitro XV272U on screen size (27 inches). It shares a 2560x1440 (1440p) resolution with the H27E6S and Nitro XV272U; the SE2426HG goes with a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution.
It shares an IPS panel with the Nitro XV272U; the SE2426HG goes with a fast IPS panel. You get a DisplayHDR 400 here, which sets it apart from the H27E6S and its an HDR400. To see 240Hz at 1440p, connect over DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1; older HDMI 2.0 ports cap the refresh rate lower.
G-SYNC Compatible works on NVIDIA cards over DisplayPort, and FreeSync covers AMD cards. Only the Nitro XV272U came close to it on price at the time of writing; it cost the most of the 5 picks. It gives ground on refresh rate, where the G25F2A offers 240Hz.
Key dimensions & specs
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Resolution: 2560x1440 (1440p)
- Size: 27 inches
- Panel: IPS
- Response: 1ms
- HDR: DisplayHDR 400
- Adaptive sync: G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium
- Stand: tilt, height and pivot
Pros
- a 240Hz refresh rate for fast motion
- 1440p resolution, sharper than 1080p at 27 inches
- an IPS panel with wide viewing angles
- G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing
Cons
- Costs more than the G25F2A at the time of writing
How We Chose These Monitors for Nintendo Switch 2
Each pick was assessed across 4 criteria weighted for real-world use.
- How these picks were ranked
- We compared five monitors on refresh rate, resolution, screen size and panel from manufacturer specifications. Nothing was tested in-house; 4 of the 9 fields compared are stated for every pick, while response and HDR have gaps.
- What every pick has in common
- All 5, from the G25F2A to the LG 27GR83Q, state refresh rate, resolution and screen size.
- Where the specs have gaps
- The SE2426HG gives no response; the SE2426HG and the Nitro XV272U give no HDR.
- Price range
- At our last check the picks ran from the G25F2A ($50 to $100) to the LG 27GR83Q ($250 to $500).
What to Look for in a Monitor for Nintendo Switch 2
Key buying criteria so you get the right fit the first time.
Screen size
The H27E6S tops screen size at 27 inches and the SE2426HG sits lowest at 23.8 inches; 3 picks share the top figure. Start with the H27E6S if screen size decides it.
Panel
The G25F2A lists SuperSpeed IPS; the SE2426HG and the H27E6S list Fast IPS; the Nitro XV272U and the LG 27GR83Q list IPS.
Response
The G25F2A, the H27E6S and the LG 27GR83Q list 1ms; the Nitro XV272U lists 0.5ms. Sort out response before price: it splits 4 stated picks into groups of 3 and 1.
Extras that separate them
The H27E6S: built-in speakers. The Nitro XV272U: two 2W speakers. The LG 27GR83Q: a 4-pole headphone output with DTS Headphone:X.
How much to spend
$50 to $100 buys the G25F2A and the SE2426HG; $150 to $250 buys the H27E6S and the Nitro XV272U; $250 to $500 buys the LG 27GR83Q at our last check.
How to Choose a Monitor for Nintendo Switch 2
By priority
| Priority | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing | G25F2A | A 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing |
| Buyers who want 240Hz at a budget price tier | SE2426HG | 240Hz at a budget price tier |
| Buyers who want overclocked 275Hz mode | H27E6S | An overclocked 275Hz mode |
| Buyers who want 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI | Nitro XV272U | 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI |
| Buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs | LG 27GR83Q | The highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz |
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Key specs side by side
The H27E6S leads on screen size at 27 inches, ahead of the Nitro XV272U at 27 inches.
| Monitor | Refresh rate | Resolution | Size | Panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G25F2A | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 24.5 inches | SuperSpeed IPS |
| SE2426HG | 240Hz | 1920x1080 (1080p) | 23.8 inches | Fast IPS |
| H27E6S | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | Fast IPS |
| Nitro XV272U | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
| LG 27GR83Q | 240Hz | 2560x1440 (1440p) | 27 inches | IPS |
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By price at the time of writing
The G25F2A was the lowest-priced pick ($50 to $100) and the LG 27GR83Q the highest ($250 to $500) when we checked; tiers move with Amazon pricing.
| Price tier | Monitors |
|---|---|
| About $50 to $100 | G25F2A, SE2426HG |
| About $150 to $250 | H27E6S, Nitro XV272U |
| About $250 to $500 | LG 27GR83Q |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the LG 27GR83Q add over the G25F2A?
What it brings is screen size (27 inches against 24.5 inches). On our last price check the G25F2A was in the $50 to $100 tier and the LG 27GR83Q in the $250 to $500 tier, with 3 other picks between them; pay the difference only if screen size decides your purchase.
Why is the LG 27GR83Q our Premium Pick?
It carries the badge for the highest-priced pick here at the time of writing, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz. The G25F2A, the cheapest pick, sat in the $50 to $100 tier against $250 to $500 here, without out-ranking it on any listed spec. It suits anyone who wants HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs.
Do the G25F2A and the H27E6S differ on resolution?
The G25F2A and the SE2426HG use 1920x1080 (1080p); the H27E6S, the Nitro XV272U and the LG 27GR83Q use 2560x1440 (1440p).
What extras do the G25F2A and the SE2426HG include?
The G25F2A: a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. The SE2426HG: 240Hz at a budget price tier. The H27E6S: an overclocked 275Hz mode.
Should I pick the G25F2A or the LG 27GR83Q?
The G25F2A suits buyers who want 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing; the LG 27GR83Q suits buyers who want HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 both reach 240Hz and can spend more than the Nitro XV272U costs.
Bottom Line
Our first pick is the G25F2A, chosen for a 240Hz refresh rate under $100 at the time of writing. Look at the SE2426HG for 240Hz at a budget price tier, the H27E6S for an overclocked 275Hz mode and the Nitro XV272U for 240Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI if those matter more to you.
Confirm the monitor has an HDMI input that carries 120Hz at its resolution; some models limit HDMI to a lower refresh rate than DisplayPort.