The 5 Best Gaming Monitors For PS4 - Fall 2020
Reviews

The best gaming monitor for PS4 that we've tested so far is the Acer Nitro XV273X. It's great overall with excellent gaming performance. It has a 1080p resolution, which is exactly what you need if you have the standard PS4, and its native refresh rate is 240Hz.

It has one of the best response times at 60Hz that we've seen on a monitor. Motion looks exceptionally clear, and even though it has a Black Frame Insertion feature, the BFI frequency goes as low as 120Hz, which could create some duplication in motion when playing at 60Hz. The input lag is also really low, and there are built-in speakers if you don't game with a headset. In terms of picture quality, it has exceptional out-of-the-box color accuracy, so you won't have to pay extra to get it calibrated. It also has wide viewing angles, it has great peak brightness, and it has decent reflection handling if you want to game in a moderately-lit room.

Sadly, even though it supports HDR10, it doesn't display a wide color gamut, so HDR gaming doesn't look all that much different from SDR. Also, it has a low contrast ratio, which is expected from an IPS panel, so it's not ideal for gaming in the dark. On the upside, it has a USB hub if you want to charge your devices. Overall, its performance makes it the best monitor for PS4 that we've tested so far.

The best monitor for PS4 Pro with a 4k resolution is the LG 27UK650-W. It's mainly designed to be for the office, but it offers good gaming performance, and the 4k resolution delivers a crisp image. However, it's not the best-built monitor out there, and it has fairly limited ergonomics as it doesn't have a swivel range.
 
It has a great response time, resulting in clear motion, but it doesn't have a Black Frame Insertion feature to clear up motion blur. Its input lag is also really low, ensuring your actions are registered quickly. It has great out-of-the-box color accuracy, so you won't need to get it calibrated if you're just playing PS4, and it has wide viewing angles, ideal for co-op gaming. If you game in a bright room, it gets bright enough to combat glare, and it has decent reflection handling. Also, it has two HDMI inputs and a DisplayPort input so that you can connect your PC and PS4 at the same time.
 
Unfortunately, it doesn't display deep blacks, which is expected from an IPS panel, so it's not suggested for dark room gaming. Even though it supports HDR10 and has incredible gradient handling, it doesn't display a wide color gamut, and it doesn't get very bright in that mode, so HDR content doesn't look all that different from SDR. Regardless of these small issues, most people should be happy with it, making it the best gaming monitor for PS4 Pro that we've tested so far.

The best budget gaming monitor for the PS4 is the ASUS VG279Q. It sports an IPS panel with a 1080p resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It has a good build quality despite its price, and its outstanding ergonomics put monitors that cost significantly more to shame.

It has an impressive peak brightness and good reflection handling for use in well-lit rooms. The response time is good, and there's an optional Black Frame Insertion feature to help reduce motion blur. The input lag is excellent, and there's support for FreeSync if you also game on a PC. It doesn't support HDR, but there are a few convenient extra features, such as the ability to put a crosshair for shooter games and a frame rate counter overlay. The backlight is flicker-free, and there are speakers built-in.

Unfortunately, like most IPS panels, it has a low contrast ratio and sub-par black uniformity, so it isn't ideal for gaming in the dark. With this model, you won't have to spend a fortune to get a great gaming experience, making it the best PS4 gaming monitor in the budget category.