There are plenty of great options to choose from if you want a new monitor for your Xbox Series S. Although the Series S has less processing power than the higher-end Series X, it still offers the same features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k signals at high refresh rates and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. This means that 4k monitors with these features take full advantage of the console, including with 4k @ 120Hz signals. There are also 1440p monitors you can get for cheaper for playing games at a lower resolution, and most can downscale a 4k signal, which is useful because the Xbox only supports HDR in 4k.
There are various gaming aspects to consider, like whether the monitor has a fast response time for crisp motion, and low input lag for a responsive feel, but most monitors have low input lag. The picture quality is also important, especially in HDR, as something with high contrast, high brightness, and vivid colors can make your games look as intended with deep blacks and bright highlights.
We've bought and tested more than 405 monitors, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series S. See our recommendations for the best 120Hz monitors, the best 27-inch gaming monitors, and the best monitors for the Nintendo Switch 2.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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Best Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsDolby VisionThe best monitor for Xbox Series S that we've tested is the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It's a premium 4k monitor that's a superb all-around display. Its high resolution helps deliver sharp images and a ton of details, and it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the console, including up to 120Hz with any resolution. It even supports Dolby Vision with the Xbox, which only a handful of monitors support, letting you take advantage of games that also support it. Motion even looks incredibly sharp on it, thanks to its near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate. Plus, it has low input lag with both 60Hz and 120Hz signals for a responsive feel.
Besides its fantastic gaming performance, your favorite games look great on it. Its QD-OLED panel delivers deep and inky blacks in dark rooms without any haloing around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of colors that look vivid, and highlights pop in HDR for an impactful image. However, this monitor is expensive, so if that's an issue for you, the Dell Alienware AW2725Q is a great alternative that performs similarly and costs less. However, it's less accurate in HDR and doesn't have an audio jack to connect speakers or headphones.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate360 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM is too expensive for you, the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG is a great alternative that you can get for less. It's similar to the PG27UCDM because it's another QD-OLED with the same fantastic HDR picture quality, thanks to its deep blacks, bright highlights, and vivid colors. It even has the same incredible gaming performance with a fast response time that results in minimal blur behind fast-moving objects. It also supports all signals from an Xbox thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it doesn't support Dolby Vision like the higher-end PG27UCDM.
The main difference between this and the PG27UCDM is that it has a lower 1440p resolution. This means images aren't as sharp and detailed. It still downscales a 4k image from an Xbox, which is useful if you plan on gaming in HDR, since the console only supports HDR with 4k signals. Additionally, the lower resolution is less demanding on your console, allowing it to maintain high frame rates. If you don't mind this resolution, you can also check out the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q if you prefer a cheaper 1440p QD-OLED, but it's dimmer and supports fewer signals with an Xbox.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate320 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsDolby VisionThere are also some good mid-range options for the Xbox Series S, like the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. It costs a lot less, especially when it's on sale. It's a step down from the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG because it doesn't have an OLED panel, so it has worse overall picture quality. Instead, it uses Mini LED backlighting that helps improve its picture quality in dark scenes with fairly deep blacks and bright highlights. That said, there's black crush, resulting in a loss of details in dark scenes, and this local dimming only turns on in HDR. However, it still gets brighter than the ASUS, so it's the better choice if you need something for a fairly well-lit room.
The main advantage of this monitor is its high 4k resolution, so it delivers more detailed images than the ASUS. Its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth supports most signals with an Xbox, except for Dolby Vision. While it doesn't have the same incredibly sharp motion as the ASUS, it still has good motion handling at any refresh rate, with minimal blur behind fast-moving objects.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeVAMax Refresh Rate300 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf you're on a tighter budget, the MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV is a great option, offering solid value for its low price. It has a lower resolution than the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, so images aren't as detailed. That said, it still supports any signal with an Xbox Series S thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, including downscaled 4k @ 120Hz signals. This results in more detailed images than native 1440p signals, and it's useful since the Xbox only supports HDR with 4k signals.
In terms of picture quality, it's an impressive option if you want something for HDR gaming. It also uses Mini LED backlighting, and it's an upgrade in picture quality because it has better local dimming than the Acer, with less haloing around bright objects, and it keeps details well in dark scenes. Plus, you can use its local dimming as you wish, both in and out of HDR, and it has a higher contrast ratio for deeper blacks. The downside is that it has worse motion handling than the Acer, with visible black smearing in dark scenes, which is something to consider if your games have a lot of darker scenes.
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Best Budget Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate200 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsDolby VisionShould you be looking for an option on a budget, the KOORUI S2721PM is a great alternative to the MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV. It's another 1440p display, so it delivers the same detailed images, but there are some differences in picture quality. For example, the KOORUI has a lower native contrast ratio, so blacks look gray if you don't use its local dimming feature. On the plus side, it's another Mini LED option whose local dimming is effective at improving quality in dark scenes, with deep blacks and good details in dark scenes. However, it has more haloing around bright objects than the MSI. It at least gets as bright as the MSI, making it a great choice for well-lit rooms.
As for gaming, the KOORUI offers almost the same benefits as the MSI, except for the fact that it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz signals with the Xbox Series S. Regardless, you can still get downscaled 4k @ 60Hz or 1440p @ 120Hz signals with VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It actually has slightly lower input lag for a more responsive feel than the MSI, and it has better motion handling with no black smearing in dark scenes.
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Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessCAD @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzXbox Series X|S CompatibilitySize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf you don't have much to spend on a monitor for your Xbox Series S, check out the Dell Alienware AW2725DM. It's another 27-inch, 1440p option that you can get for less than the KOORUI S2721PM. It supports the same signals as an Xbox, including 1440p @ 120Hz and downscaled 4k @ 60Hz signals. There are some downsides to using it, though. It has much worse HDR picture quality than the KOORUI, as it has a low native contrast ratio, doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop in HDR, and its local dimming causes haloing around bright objects in HDR. You can't use its local dimming outside of HDR, either. It also lacks an audio jack, which is disappointing if you want to connect speakers to the monitor.
It's still a solid gaming monitor thanks to its fast response time for minimal blur, which is actually an upgrade over the KOORUI. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, which is important for playing reaction-based games. Although its 1440p resolution doesn't have the most detailed images, it's at least less demanding on the console. You can also consider the Dell S2725QS if you want something with a 4k resolution, but it has worse motion handling.
Notable Mentions
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 is a 4k, QD-OLED that's larger than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It has some advantages, like the fact that it gets brighter, but it has higher input lag with 120Hz signals, and it costs more.
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W is a high-end OLED monitor that's an alternative to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM if you want a 1440p display. It supports all signals with an Xbox Series S and has fantastic picture quality. However, it has less vivid colors, and it's a bit more expensive than the PG27UCDM.
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LG 27GX700A-B:
The LG 27GX700A-B is a 1440p monitor that's a cheaper alternative to the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG. The LG gets brighter thanks to its Tandem OLED panel. However, it's less accurate in HDR, and colors aren't as vivid.
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Dell S3225QC:
The Dell S3225QC is an upper mid-range 4k QD-OLED that's an alternative to the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG if you want a 4k display. You may be able to find the Dell for less, too, but it doesn't support 1440p @ 120Hz from an Xbox Series S.
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AOC Q27G3XMN:
The AOC Q27G3XMN is a budget-friendly 1440p monitor that has a higher native contrast ratio than the KOORUI S2721PM. This helps if you care about having better picture quality, especially if you don't use its local dimming feature. However, it has more black smearing in fast-moving content than the KOORUI.
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ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS:
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS is a cheap gaming monitor that competes with the Dell Alienware AW2725DM. It performs similarly for the most part, and even has slightly better motion handling, but it can be harder to find.
See our review
Recent Updates
Sep 09, 2026:
We added the MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV as the 'Best Lower Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S' to give another option. We also replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the KOORUI S2721PM, which has better motion handling in dark scenes. In response, we added the AOC Q27G3XMN to the Notable Mentions.
Jul 13, 2026:
We replaced the hard-to-find KOORUI S2741LM with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx as the 'Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S.' In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM with the newer ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3.
May 22, 2026:
We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx with the KOORUI S2741LM for consistency with other recommendations. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M and added the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q and the Acer XV275K.
Apr 03, 2026:
We replaced the Dell S2725QS with the Dell Alienware AW2725DM as the 'Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series S' because the AW2725DM has better motion handling. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the MSI G274QPF-QD, and we added the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS.
Feb 12, 2026:
In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG with the LG 27GX700A-B, and we removed the LG 27GR93U-B, as it's hard to find.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for gaming with the Xbox Series S. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.
If you would prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all of our monitor reviews. 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.