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The 4 Best G-SYNC Monitors - Spring 2023 Reviews

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Best G-SYNC Monitors

The advancement of gaming technologies like variable refresh rate (VRR) support has improved the gaming experience over the years. One of the main new technologies is G-SYNC VRR, which is developed by NVIDIA. Although many monitors have G-SYNC compatibility, getting a native G-SYNC monitor presents a few advantages and features you don't get with G-SYNC compatible monitors, as it lets you take full advantage of your NVIDIA graphics card. Having a monitor with native G-SYNC support doesn't guarantee a great gaming monitor, but it's a feature that helps improve the gaming experience.

We've bought and tested over 270 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best G-SYNC monitors to buy. Check out our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best 240Hz monitors, and the best 1440p gaming monitors.


  1. Best G-SYNC Monitor

    The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is the best G-SYNC monitor that we've tested. It's an excellent gaming monitor with many features and remarkable picture quality. It's an ultrawide display, providing an advantage if you play atmospheric or FPS games, as you can see more of your game at once. It has a 3440x1440 resolution and a 34-inch screen, and it delivers exceptional picture quality as it has a QD-OLED panel with perfect black levels for darker rooms. It doesn't look as good in bright rooms because the black levels raise, but that doesn't make a difference for gaming in the dark. It also displays a wide range of colors and gets bright for a satisfying HDR experience if you play HDR games.

    For gaming performance, it has a near-instantaneous response time that results in minimal motion blur behind fast-moving objects and has low enough input lag for a responsive gaming experience. It also has a 175Hz refresh rate that you can achieve over a DisplayPort connection, and like many native G-SYNC monitors, you can use its G-SYNC VRR support either through DisplayPort or HDMI connections.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range G-SYNC Monitor

    If you like the ultrawide format of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW but find it too expensive or don't want a QD-OLED display, check out the LG 34GP950G-B. It has the same 3440x1440 resolution, which helps it deliver sharp images. However, it uses different panel technology than the Dell as it's LED-backlit, so it doesn't deliver the same perfect black levels in dark rooms, and the overall picture quality isn't as good. That's the trade-off of getting something cheaper, but luckily, it's a better choice for well-lit rooms as it gets brighter and the reflection handling is decent.

    It still offers great gaming performance with a 180Hz refresh rate, fantastic response time across its entire refresh rate range, and low input lag for a responsive feel, as you won't notice any delay while gaming. It has a few extra gaming features, like a virtual crosshair that your system won't detect, giving you a competitive advantage.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range G-SYNC Monitor

    If you're not a fan of ultrawide monitors and prefer standard 16:9 monitors with a 27-inch screen, consider the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. It's an impressive gaming monitor with a smaller screen than the LG 34GP950G-B, but as it also has a 1440p resolution, images look sharp, and you get a ton of detail in your games. It also has a higher 240Hz refresh rate compared to the LG, offering a fast and smooth gaming experience.

    It has low input lag for a responsive feel, and it also supports NVIDIA's Reflex Latency Analyzer to measure the latency of your entire setup. It has an excellent response time with any frame rate signal, which results in smooth motion handling, but it doesn't have a backlight-strobing feature to further reduce persistence blur. On top of its impressive gaming performance, it also offers good picture quality with accurate colors, wide viewing angles, and great peak brightness. If you want something even brighter, the Dell Alienware AW2721D is another great 27-inch gaming monitor, but it can be harder to find.

    See our review

  4. Best Budget G-SYNC Monitor

    If you find the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM too expensive, the market for getting a cheaper G-SYNC monitor is limited. It's easier to find 1080p, 360Hz monitors at a much lower cost than looking for mid-range options, but even these aren't typical budget monitors because the native G-SYNC support always comes with a premium. If you're looking for a G-SYNC monitor on a budget, the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN is a great gaming option. It has a smaller 25-inch screen and 1080p resolution than the PG279QM, but the lower resolution makes it easier for your graphics card to reach its 360Hz max refresh rate, which is ideal if you play games at a high frame rate.

    Thanks to the fast refresh rate, the response time with 360Hz and 120Hz signals is impressive, and you won't notice any motion blur. It also has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur that works within a wide range, but it doesn't work simultaneously with VRR, which is normal for most monitors. Luckily, it also has low input lag for a responsive feel while gaming.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN: The ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN is a high-end G-SYNC monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and 1440p resolution. It's great if you have a premium setup that can support both the high refresh rate and resolution at the same time, but it also costs more than the Dell Alienware AW3423DW. See our review
  • Dell AW2524H: The Dell Alienware AW2524H is a high-end gaming monitor with an incredibly high 500Hz refresh rate and is in the same price range as the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. Get this if you want a high refresh rate, but it has a lower resolution than the ASUS. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Apr 21, 2023: Added the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM as a mid-range pick because it's available again; added the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and Dell Alienware AW2524H to Notable Mentions.

  2. Feb 16, 2023: Removed the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and replaced the Dell Alienware AW2521H with the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN because the ASUS and Dell are hard to find; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

  3. Dec 19, 2022: Added the LG 34GP950G-B in the 'Upper Mid-Range' price category as a cheaper alternative to the LG 34GP950G-B and removed the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG because it's hard to find; replaced the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN with the Dell Alienware AW2521H for consistency with other recommendations; updated the Notable Mentions based on changes.

  4. Oct 20, 2022: Added the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG as the 'Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor' and replaced the Dell Alienware AW2521H with the ASUS ROG Swift PG259QN because it's cheaper; added the LG 34GP950G-B to Notable Mentions.

  5. Jul 28, 2022: Reduced the picks to reflect market availability with G-SYNC monitors: removed the Dell AW2721D because it's now more expensive than the ASUS PG279QM; replaced the LG 34GP950G-B and the Dell AW3420DW with the Dell Alienware AW3423DW because it's much better; updated Notable Mentions based on changes.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with native G-SYNC support that are currently available. 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 our reviews of monitors with native G-SYNC support. 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.