Monitors

Gaming Monitors

A gaming monitor should match the frame rates your GPU or console delivers. These guides compare gaming displays by resolution, refresh rate and platform.

110 buying guides and 11 explainers.

What to check first

01
Refresh rate your GPU can reach at that resolution
02
Inputs for the frame rate you want (DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1)
03
VRR support for your GPU or console (G-SYNC, FreeSync, HDMI VRR)

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How to Choose a 1080p Monitor
A 1080p monitor is best chosen by screen size, pixel density, refresh rate, panel behavior, ergonomics, and GPU target.
How to Choose a 1440p Monitor
Balance size, refresh rate, response behavior, adaptive sync, color needs, and GPU performance for the intended games or work.
G-SYNC vs FreeSync vs HDMI VRR: What Actually Differs
Find out which variable refresh rate label matters for your graphics card and how to confirm it is switched on.
Is a 1080p Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A 1080p monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motion.
Is a 1440p Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A 1440p monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motion.
HDMI 2.1 vs DisplayPort 1.4 vs 2.1 for High-Refresh Monitors
Check the monitor port, the graphics card output and the cable for the resolution and refresh rate you want.
Is a 24-Inch Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A 24-inch monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motion.
Is a 27-Inch Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A 27-inch monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motion.
Is a 32-Inch Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A 32-inch monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motion.
Is a Dual-Monitor Setup Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A dual-monitor setup is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work and motio
Is a High-Refresh-Rate Monitor Worth It for Work and Gaming?
A high-refresh-rate monitor is worth it only when its strengths match your viewing distance, workload, GPU capability, and daily mix of static work an