The 6 Best G-SYNC Monitors - Summer 2019
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Gaming monitors have evolved over recent years. The advent of variable refresh rate technologies has drastically improved the gaming experience. There are two main competing VRR technologies: AMD's FreeSync and NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology. For the best VRR experience, your monitor should match the capabilities of your graphics card. Even though NVIDIA now supports Adaptive Sync with FreeSync monitors, they don't perform as well as native G-SYNC monitors. Learn more about NVIDIA's new G-SYNC compatible monitors here.

We've reviewed 76 monitors and below are our recommendations for the best G-SYNC monitors to buy in 2019. Check also our recommendations for the best gaming monitors and the best curved gaming monitors.

1. Best G-SYNC Monitor: ASUS PG279QZ

   

   ASUS PG279QZ

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.0

   8.6

   Gaming
   Size : 27 "

   Resolution : 2560x1440

   Refresh Rate : 144 Hz

   LCD Type

   : IPS

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : G-Sync

   The ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ is the best G-SYNC gaming monitor we've tested so far. It's an excellent gaming display with an extremely fast response time, fast refresh rate, and outstanding low input lag. There are a few great gaming features, including an optional black frame insertion feature, to further improve the already great motion performance.

   This monitor has great wide viewing angles, decent peak brightness, and good reflection handling, so it looks great in most brightly-lit rooms. The stand has great ergonomics, and it can be VESA mounted, which is great for a multi-monitor setup.

   Unfortunately, it doesn't look quite as good in a dark room, as blacks appear gray and there can be noticeable backlight bleed. It also has slightly higher 60Hz input lag than most gaming monitors, which may disappoint some console gamers, although this shouldn't be very noticeable. Overall, this is an excellent gaming monitor.

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2. G-SYNC Compatible Alternative: Gigabyte AD27QD

   

   Gigabyte AD27QD

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   Size : 27 "

   Resolution : 2560x1440

   Refresh Rate : 144 Hz

   LCD Type

   : IPS

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : FreeSync

   Even though the Gigabyte Aorus AD27QD is a FreeSync monitor, it is officially supported by NVIDIA as a G-SYNC compatible display. As long as you have a recent NVIDIA graphics card, FreeSync will automatically be enabled when connected to this monitor. It delivers very similar performance to the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ, with an extremely wide variable refresh rate range. This monitor is a bit brighter than the ASUS, and it supports HDR, although this doesn't add much.

   Overall, although not quite as good as the ASUS for gaming, this is a more versatile choice, as FreeSync is also supported by the Xbox One, making this is an excellent gaming monitor that should please most people.

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3. Best Ultrawide G-SYNC Monitor: Dell AW3418DW

   

   Dell AW3418DW

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.0

   8.2

   Gaming
   Size : 34 "

   Resolution : 3440x1440

   Refresh Rate : 100 Hz

   LCD Type

   : IPS

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : G-Sync

   If you want a more immersive gaming experience, the Dell Alienware AW3418DW is the best ultrawide G-SYNC monitor that we have reviewed so far. It's a good monitor for mixed usage and a great gaming monitor. It has a great design, and looks nice in any setting, including an office.

   It has an excellent 100Hz refresh rate that can easily be overclocked to 120Hz. It has an excellent, fast response time that delivers smooth motion with very little blur. The 3440x1440, curved screen delivers a truly immersive gaming and multimedia experience, and G-SYNC support means every frame is tear-free.

   Like most IPS monitors, it isn't great for a dark room. The contrast ratio is insufficient, and blacks look gray in a dark room. It also has poor black uniformity, with noticeable flashlighting and clouding all over the screen. Overall, though, it is a good monitor for almost any usage and should please most people.

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4. Different Stand Alternative: ASUS PG348Q

   

   ASUS PG348Q

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   Size : 34 "

   Resolution : 3440x1440

   Refresh Rate : 60 Hz

   LCD Type

   : IPS

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : G-Sync

   If you like the Dell Alienware AW3418DW but don't like the curve very much, the ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q delivers nearly identical performance but with a less aggressive curve. Both monitors perform very similarly, but the ASUS defaults to a simple 60Hz refresh rate, compared to the Dell's 100Hz default. This isn't a big issue, though, as the ASUS can be overclocked to 100Hz from the monitor itself. There are also a few other minor design differences - the ASUS has a better swivel range, but smaller height adjustments, for example. Other than that, these two monitors perform very similarly and either one is a great choice.

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5. Best Budget G-SYNC Monitor: Dell S2417DG

   

   Dell S2417DG

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   Usage Ratings - Version 1.0

   8.5

   Gaming
   Size : 24 "

   Resolution : 2560x1440

   Refresh Rate : 144 Hz

   LCD Type

   : TN

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : G-Sync

   If you want a great gaming monitor with G-SYNC support but don't want to spend too much, the Dell S2417DG is the best G-SYNC monitor in the budget category. It's a great monitor, with an extremely fast 144Hz refresh rate. The 24", 1440p screen delivers a crystal clear image that looks great.

   It has an excellent response time, extremely low input lag, and an adjustable backlight flicker that can improve motion blur. Like most Dells, it has an excellent stand and simple design that looks great in any situation.

   Unfortunately, this monitor is limited by the TN panel which, like other IPS gaming monitors, isn't great in a dark room. Unlike IPS monitors, though, it doesn't have great viewing angles and is best enjoyed from directly in front. Because of these issues, it isn't as versatile as the Dell AW3418DW or the ASUS ROG PG279QZ.

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6. Larger Alternative: Dell S2716DG

   

   Dell S2716DG

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   Size : 27 "

   Resolution : 2560x1440

   Refresh Rate : 144 Hz

   LCD Type

   : TN

   Variable Refresh Rate

   : G-Sync

   If you like the Dell S2417DG but want a larger monitor, check out the Dell S2716DG. It is a very similar model, but isn't as bright and has slightly worse black uniformity. It is an equally good gaming monitor, with the same excellent fast response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and wide G-SYNC range. The larger screen means the pixel density is a bit lower, so the image isn't quite as sharp, but it still delivers a great experience that pretty much everyone should enjoy.

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