Christian Eberle

With a few tweaks in the OSD, the Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor delivers a superb image with one of the best dynamic contrast features we’ve seen and at a reasonable price.

A speedy 25-incher with some tricks up its sleeve

Another MSI value performer

The Samsung Odyssey G7 C32G75T 32-inch gaming monitor has an extreme 1000R curve and other premium specs to match, resulting in competition-level gaming performance with low input lag.

With 165Hz, FreeSync 2 HDR, excellent contrast and accurate color, the Dell S3220DGF is well-suited for just about anything.

The LG 27GN950-B gaming monitor is one of the fastest 4K screens we've ever tested.

The Asus ProArt PA32UCX 32-inch mini-LED 4K HDR monitor boasts the best image quality we’ve seen on a computer display, and it's packed with some impressive tech, including Dolby Vision.

Alienware AW5520QF is the first OLED gaming monitor, and it produces beautiful image quality. It’s clearly better than gaming on a TV, but it’s missing features expected with such a high price tag.

The Gigabyte Aorus FV43U 43-inch 4K gaming monitor is one of the most colorful monitors we’ve ever tested, and it delivers tremendous contrast too.

Monoprice’s Dark Matter 27-inch display features a Fast IPS panel, 240 Hz, adaptive sync and HDR. With a few adjustments, it delivers accurate color and very good contrast.

Acer’s Predator X25 is a 360 Hz monitor for gamers seeking the ultimate in framerate performance. With G-Sync and Nvidia’s Reflex Latency Analyzer, it’s the ultimate display extreme gaming systems.

The Alienware AW3821DW isn’t perfect, but it’s the best value in 38-inch ultrawide gaming monitors. With premium styling and build quality, it’s sure to satisfy those looking for a jumbo display.

MSI’s Optix MAG274QRF-QD packs 165 Hz and HDR into an IPS panel running at 1440p resolution. The 27-inch gaming monitor also has the largest color gamut we’ve ever measured.

With its 32-inch, 1440p curved VA panel, it’s hard to fault the Pixio PXC327 gaming monitor when it sells for so cheap. It has a few flaws but delivers excellent performance where it counts.

A big, fast, curved performer

Though it doesn’t deliver any image enhancement in HDR mode, the Gigabyte Aorus FI27Q does render a superb picture with rich, saturated and accurate color and 165Hz Adaptive-Sync.

The Asus TUF Gaming VG259QM monitors packs a 280Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync into a 25-inch IPS panel with premium build quality and accurate color.

Asus’ ROG Strix XG279Q rocks our speed tests and delivers HDR with extended color.

With bonus features galore

The Acer Predator X27 offers state-of-the-art gaming performance with Ultra HD resolution, 144Hz, G-Sync, HDR and a 384-zone backlight capable of truly prodigious contrast.

The Acer Predator XB273K is a 27-inch HDR, 4K monitor with G-Sync, 144Hz and DCI-P3. Not only is it a killer gaming screen, it goes toe-to-toe with pro displays.

The Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q breaks price barriers for 4K HDR monitors. It’s a 28-inch IPS screen with FreeSync, extended color and decent gaming cred.

The Porsche Design AOC Agon PD27 curved gaming monitor is nearly flawless, and its physical aesthetic is unmatched at any price.

The Philips Momentum 558M1RY is a 55-inch 4K VA gaming monitor with 120 Hz and a 1,000-nit backlight. It’s just the thing for PC gamers looking for a TV-like experience.