The 6 Best 1080p Monitors - Winter 2020
Reviews

The ASUS VG279Q is the best 1080p monitor we've tested so far. The resolution of this monitor may seem fairly basic, but don't be fooled, this monitor has one of the best motion handling, especially for gaming. The excellent response time, low input lag, and 144Hz refresh rate provide a great fast-paced gaming experience with very little blur. There's even FreeSync variable refresh rate support to ensure you see as little image tearing as possible. Those with a recent NVIDIA graphics card can take advantage of this technology as well with a driver update.

Unfortunately, if you're looking for an immersive experience through HDR, you won't find it here. But the IPS panel does provide wide viewing angles and great color accuracy. It doesn't perform well in dark rooms, as the contrast ratio and black uniformity are poor, but that's to be expected with most IPS monitors.

There are also a few additional features we normally don't find on monitors, such as built-in speakers and a virtual crosshair. Needless to say, this monitor is a great choice for fast action games and can also perform well in any office setting.

The LG 34UC79G-B is the best ultrawide 1080p monitor that we've tested so far. This 21:9 ultrawide monitor is great for multitasking or if you're looking for a more immersive gaming experience. It has very good viewing angles, great for co-op gaming or for sharing your work with someone else.

Gamers will appreciate the ultra-fast 144Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support. It also supports FreeSync when connected to a 10- or 20- series NVIDIA graphics card. Learn more about NVIDIA's new FreeSync drivers here. It also has excellent low input lag and excellent response time, so fast-moving objects have very little blur trail behind them.

Unfortunately, this monitor doesn't look as good in a dark room and it can't get very bright, so room conditions are an important factor before purchasing this monitor. Overall, though, it's a good 1080p monitor with great gaming performance that should please most people.

If you're looking for a monitor mainly for office use and you rarely multitask, then the Dell P2417H is the best 1080p office monitor we've tested so far. It has the typical professional Dell design with a nice stand that allows many ergonomic adjustments so you can position it comfortably with ease. It has an IPS panel and the image remains accurate when you share it with a coworker. Its smaller size and 1080p resolution might be limiting if you want to use it for media creation or regularly multitask, but if document editing or email correspondence are your main tasks, the Dell will do the job. It can get decently bright and you won't have issues unless you place it in a very bright room with ample glare and reflections.

This monitor performs well for office work and for casual gaming thanks to the low input lag and fast response time. However, if you're a serious gamer where every millisecond counts, you'll want a lower input lag and might find the lack of advanced gaming features, like FreeSync support, limiting. Also, keep in mind that in a dark room, blacks look more like gray due to the low contrast ratio.

Overall, this monitor is a great choice if basic office work is your main task and you casually play a game here and there.