The 8 Best Gaming Monitors - Fall 2019
Reviews

The ASUS VG279Q is the best gaming monitor with FreeSync support that we've tested so far. It has outstanding motion handling, with an extremely fast response time and fast refresh rate, resulting in exceptionally clear motion with almost no blur behind fast-moving objects. It also has some great gaming features, including an optional black frame insertion feature, and of course, it supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, for a nearly tear-free gaming experience.

Like most IPS monitors, it has great viewing angles, so the image remains accurate to the edges, or if you're sitting at an angle. This monitor has an impressive peak brightness and good reflection handling, so it can easily overcome glare in even the brightest of viewing environments.

Unfortunately, this monitor doesn't look as good in a dark room due to the low native contrast ratio. The 1080p resolution is great for most uses, but might be a bit too low for some people, especially for multitasking. Overall, it's an outstanding gaming monitor that should please most people.

The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ is the best G-SYNC gaming monitor we've tested so far. It delivers an outstanding gaming experience with an extremely fast response time, so motion looks clear in fast-paced games. It has a flicker-free backlight, but it supports NVIDIA's ultra-low motion blur (ULMB) technology, which is NVIDIA's version of black frame insertion, for even clearer motion. It also has extremely low input lag, so you can respond instantly to the action on-screen.

This monitor delivers decent picture quality overall, with decent peak brightness, good viewing angles, and excellent gradients. It has excellent gray uniformity, but like most IPS monitors, it doesn't look quite as good in a dark room, as there is noticeable backlight bleed which might be distracting in dark scenes.

The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ replaces the ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q. These two monitors are nearly identical, so you should get whichever one is cheaper or available in your area. Overall, this is an excellent gaming monitor, and a versatile desktop monitor when you're not gaming.

The LG 34GK950F-B is the best ultrawide gaming monitor that we've tested so far. It's a great gaming monitor overall, with an excellent response time, outstanding low input lag, and an optional black frame insertion feature to further improve the appearance of motion. It delivers decent picture quality, with outstanding gradients, excellent uniformity, and wide viewing angles.

This monitor supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) technology, for a nearly tear-free gaming experience. It also works with NVIDIA's Adaptive Sync mode, but only when connected over DisplayPort, and it has to be enabled manually, as it isn't officially supported.

Unfortunately, like most IPS monitors, it doesn't look as good in a dark room, especially in dark scenes, as there is noticeable backlight bleed, and blacks appear gray. Overall, though, it's a great gaming monitor that should please most gamers.

The best budget gaming monitor we've tested so far is the ViewSonic XG2402. This 24 inch monitor delivers a great gaming experience, with outstanding motion handling, extremely low input lag, and a fast refresh rate. It also supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, even when connected to a recent NVIDIA graphics card over DisplayPort.

This monitor can get very bright, and it has great reflection handling, so there shouldn't be any issues using it in a bright room. This monitor also has good ergonomics, so you can easily place it in the perfect position, or even turn it to portrait orientation for a multi-monitor setup.

Unfortunately, like most TN monitors, it isn't the most versatile display, as it has a limited contrast ratio, disappointing viewing angles, and the 1080p resolution might be too limiting for some users. Despite these flaws, it's a great gaming monitor at a very low price (for more options, see our recommendations for the best budget gaming monitors).