The 3 Best G-SYNC Monitors - Fall 2023 Reviews

The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is the best G-SYNC monitor that we've tested. It's an ultrawide display with a 34-inch screen and 3440x1440 resolution, which is great if you like playing FPS or atmospheric games. It's also fantastic if your games have a lot of fast-moving content because it has a near-instantaneous response time that results in minimal motion blur. It also has a max 175Hz refresh rate, which you can achieve with a DisplayPort connection.

On top of its excellent gaming performance, it delivers exceptional picture quality, thanks to its QD-OLED panel with perfect black levels and no blooming in dark rooms. It also displays a wide range of colors and gets bright for a satisfying HDR experience, which is great if you play HDR games. Unfortunately, QD-OLEDs like this one are prone to burn-in when exposed to the same static elements over time, like if you leave it on the same gaming menu all the time, but this isn't a big concern for most gamers. If it concerns you, you can also consider the LG 34GP950G-B, another ultrawide monitor with native G-SYNC support, but it has worse picture quality.

If you don't like the ultrawide format of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW and you prefer a 27-inch model, there are some options you can get in this size range. One of those is the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM, which doesn't deliver the same outstanding picture quality as the Dell because it doesn't have a QD-OLED panel, so blacks look gray in the dark. One advantage is its higher 240Hz refresh rate, which is great for competitive gaming, and its 1440p resolution delivers details in games, too. If you want a 1440p monitor with an even higher 360Hz refresh rate, consider the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN, but it costs much more.

The PG279QM is an impressive gaming monitor with an excellent response time that remains consistently fast, no matter the refresh rate you're gaming at. Unlike the Dell, it supports NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, which helps identify which sources cause the most delay in your gaming setup, but you need a compatible mouse for that feature to work.

If you don't care about having a large screen and you want something with a high refresh rate, smaller displays tend to have refresh rates higher than the 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. If you want that, the Dell Alienware AW2524H is a great choice with an incredibly fast 500Hz refresh rate. It has a lower 1080p resolution than the ASUS, so images aren't as detailed, but that means it's easier for your graphics card to reach high frame rates. If you don't have the highest-end graphics card that can maintain high frame rates, you can also consider the older 360Hz Dell Alienware AW2521H, but it can be harder to find.

As for the AW2524H, its gaming performance is impressive as it has an extremely fast response time at its max refresh rate. The response time remains quick even at lower refresh rates, meaning motion looks smooth with any type of game. It also has a backlight strobing to further reduce persistence blur, but it only works between 120Hz and 360Hz, and you can't use it simultaneously with VRR.