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The 4 Best 1080p Monitors - Spring 2023 Reviews

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Best 1080p Monitors

Although 1440p and 4k monitors are generally more popular for everyday use than 1080p monitors, 1080p monitors are known for gaming. They can achieve higher refresh rates, don't tend to cost a lot, and put a lighter load on your graphics card. These monitors are more popular for gaming than office use because they usually have smaller screens, and text doesn't look as sharp as on higher-resolution displays. Although pretty much any monitor on the market can display a 1080p resolution, for this article, we're only looking at displays that have a native resolution of 1920x1080.

We've bought and tested over 270 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors with a 1080p resolution to buy. See our recommendations for the best 1440p monitors, the best 24-25 inch monitors, and the best monitors under $200.


  1. Best 1080p Monitor

    The best 1080p monitor we've tested is the Dell Alienware AW2523HF, which you can often find on sale for cheaper. It has a 25-inch screen with decent image clarity and a fast 360Hz refresh rate for competitive gaming, making it the best 1080p gaming monitor. It has native FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, and it's also G-SYNC compatible if you want to use it with an NVIDIA graphics card. It has a few other gaming features like a dark stabilizer to see your opponents better in dark areas and a crosshair mode to give you a competitive advantage.

    It has an incredible response time with low input lag for a smooth and responsive gaming experience, but it doesn't have a backlight-strobing feature to reduce persistence blur. It also delivers good picture quality thanks to its accurate colors, high peak brightness, and wide viewing angles that keep the image consistent from the sides. It even offers impressive ergonomics if you want to easily adjust the screen.

    See our review

  2. Best Mid-Range 1080p Monitor

    If you want to save money and get something in the mid-range price category, consider the Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx. It's very similar to the Dell Alienware AW2523HF because it has a 25-inch screen and 360Hz refresh rate, but there are a few differences between them. While the Acer has native G-SYNC VRR support that lets you take full advantage of your NVIDIA graphics card, FreeSync doesn't work on it. This means the Dell is more versatile for different types of graphics cards, and you don't have to worry about which type of card you're using.

    Still, the Acer is excellent for gaming as motion looks smooth thanks to its quick response time across its entire refresh rate range. It also has a backlight-strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, and you can customize the flicker a bit to your liking, but there's still some image duplication. The input lag is low for a responsive feel, and it also supports NVIDIA's Reflex Latency Analyzer feature that measures the input lag of your entire setup, letting you see which sources cause the most latency.

    See our review

  3. Best Budget 1080p Monitor

    If you want to save money or don't think you'll take full advantage of the 360Hz refresh rate on the Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx, check out a budget model like the ViewSonic XG2431. There are trade-offs for getting something cheaper, and in this case, the ViewSonic has a lower 240Hz refresh rate than the Acer. It's still impressive for gaming as motion looks extremely smooth, especially at high frame rates, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. Its FreeSync VRR support is better than the Acer for AMD graphics cards, and it also has G-SYNC compatibility if you have an NVIDIA graphics card.

    Its stand offers great ergonomics, making it easy to adjust to an ideal position. It has a few extra gaming features, like a customizable backlight strobing feature, which is a nice touch for a budget-friendly display. However, if you find the 24-inch screen too small, the ASUS VG279QM is a very good 27-inch gaming monitor with a fast 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic motion handling, but its input lag is higher, and the ViewSonic has a few extra features.

    See our review

  4. Best Cheap 1080p Monitor

    If you want a simple and cheap monitor with a low refresh rate, looking for the best 1080p 144Hz monitor can be a good solution. The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is a great gaming monitor that doesn't cost much. While you can overclock its native 144Hz refresh rate to 165Hz, it's still lower than the ViewSonic XG2431, meaning it isn't as good of a choice if you want something for competitive gaming. However, it's still a good alternative if you need a simple monitor for your first gaming setup.

    It's great for gaming, with a fast response time with high-frame-rate signals, but there's more blur with 60Hz signals. It means its overall motion handling isn't as good as the ViewSonic, which is the trade-off you need to make for getting a cheap monitor. It has a backlight-strobing feature like the ViewSonic, and while it isn't as customizable, it still reduces persistence blur. It also has low input lag for a quick and responsive gaming experience. Despite its price, it's well-built, and the stand offers incredible ergonomics, making it easy to adjust to an ideal viewing position.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • MSI Oculux NXG253R: The MSI Oculux NXG253R is comparable to the Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx as it has the same specs, costs about the same, and has better ergonomics. It's harder to find, but realistically, you can get whichever one you can find for cheaper. See our review
  • HP X24ih: The HP X24ih is a 1080p, 144Hz monitor like the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx. It's great for gaming but costs more, so it's better to stick with the Acer. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Apr 14, 2023: Updated text for clarity throughout and made sure the monitors are still available to purchase.

  2. Feb 03, 2023: Renamed the Dell Alienware AW2523HF as the 'Best 1080p Monitor' and removed the Dell Alienware AW2521H because it's hard to find; added the Acer Predator X25; replaced the HP X24ih with the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx because it's cheaper; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

  3. Dec 06, 2022: Removed the ASUS VG246H because it doesn't fit within the scope of the article; renamed the ViewSonic XG2431 as the 'Best Budget' and the HP X24ih as the 'Best Cheap' because of their prices; added the Dell Alienware AW2523HF.

  4. Oct 07, 2022: Restructured article to reflect user needs; renamed the Dell Alienware AW3521H as the 'Best 1080p Monitor', the ViewSonic XG2431 as the 'Best Mid-Range', and the ASUS VG246H as the 'Best Cheap'; removed the ASUS VG248QG and the Acer Nitro XF243Y and added the HP X24ih because it's cheaper than each; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

  5. Jun 16, 2022: Restructured article due to reflect user needs; replaced the ASUS VG279QM and the ASUS VG259QM with the ViewSonic XG2431 because it's better; renamed the Dell AW2521H and the Acer XF243Y to 'Best For Esports' and 'Best For Console Gaming' respectively; replaced the LG 27GN750-B with the ASUS VG248Q because it's cheaper; added the ASUS VG246H as the 'Best Office'.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a native resolution of 1080p that are currently available, including the best 1080p gaming monitors. They are adapted to be valid for most people, in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our 1080p monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.