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 Series X, it still offers the same features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support. 4k monitors with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth usually support any signal from the Series S and take full advantage of the console. There are also 1440p monitors you can get for cheaper for playing games at a lower resolution, and most can still downscale a 4k signal. This is useful because the Xbox only supports HDR with 4k signals.
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. Most monitors also have VRR support that works with the Xbox. The picture quality is also important, especially in HDR, as something with high contrast, bright highlights, and vivid colors can make your games look as intended.
We've bought and tested more than 375 monitors, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series S. See our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series X, 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, with units that we buy completely on our own, without any 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 and custom tools to measure various aspects with objective data-based results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance against the competition, and whether or not it's easy to find.
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Best Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console Gaming9.4HDR Picture9.4SDR Picture10Brightness7.2CAD @ 120Hz9.9Xbox Series X|S Compatibility10Size27"Panel TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution3840 x 21603.5mm Audio OutYesSee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesThe 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. The 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. Motion also 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. 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.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console Gaming9.1HDR Picture9.5SDR Picture10Brightness7.2CAD @ 120Hz9.8Xbox Series X|S Compatibility9.3Size27"Panel TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate360 HzNative Resolution2560 x 14403.5mm Audio OutYesSee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoIf 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 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. Additionally, the lower resolution is less demanding on your console, allowing it to maintain high frame rates. It isn't the only 1440p QD-OLED you can get; there's also the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, which performs similarly and sometimes costs less but doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console Gaming8.5HDR Picture6.8SDR Picture7.1Brightness8.7CAD @ 120Hz7.9Xbox Series X|S Compatibility10Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate320 HzNative Resolution3840 x 21603.5mm Audio OutYesSee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoThere are also some good mid-range options for the Xbox Series X, 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. It still uses Mini LED backlighting that helps improve its picture quality in dark scenes with bright highlights. That said, there's haloing, and you can't use its local dimming in SDR, so the picture quality is worse. 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, but there's some blur behind fast-moving objects.
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Best Budget Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console Gaming7.4HDR Picture8.0SDR Picture8.2Brightness8.3CAD @ 120Hz8.5Xbox Series X|S Compatibility7.1Size27"Panel TypeVAMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 14403.5mm Audio OutYesSee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoIf you're on a tight budget, the AOC Q27G3XMN 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, and it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox Series S. This means it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz, so you can only get HDR at 60Hz. That's what you should expect at this price, and it still supports 1440p signals up to 120Hz.
While this monitor has a fast overall response time, there's black smearing with fast-moving objects in dark scenes that you might find distracting. Besides those differences, it also uses Mini LED backlighting, and it's an upgrade in picture quality because it has better local dimming than the Acer, which you can use both in SDR and HDR. You can also look into the similar AOC Q27G40XMN if you want something that gets brighter and has better local dimming. However, it has worse motion handling than the Q27G3XMN and is harder to find depending on where you live.
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Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series S
Console Gaming7.3HDR Picture4.9SDR Picture7.4Brightness7.2CAD @ 120Hz5.3Xbox Series X|S Compatibility8.5Size27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution3840 x 21603.5mm Audio OutNoSee all our test resultsDolby VisionNoIf you don't have much to spend on a monitor for your Xbox Series S, and you find the AOC Q27G3XMN too expensive, check out the Dell S2725QS. It's an entry-level 4k monitor with some useful gaming features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so it supports most signals from an Xbox Series S. However, 1440p @ 120Hz doesn't work on this monitor, so you'll need to go down to 1080p if you want a lower resolution to go alongside a 120Hz refresh rate. Regardless, this monitor's compatibility with an Xbox makes it a better choice than most other entry-level gaming monitors, and it also has low input lag for a responsive feel.
There are some downsides to using it, though. It has much worse motion handling than higher-end displays, which is what you should expect for such a cheap monitor. It also has much worse picture quality than the AOC, as it lacks a local dimming feature, has a low native contrast ratio, and doesn't get bright enough to make highlights pop in HDR. It also lacks an audio jack, which is disappointing if you want to connect speakers to the monitor.
Notable Mentions
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM is a 4k, QD-OLED that's larger than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It performs similarly, so because it usually costs more, you're paying extra for the larger screen.
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LG 27GX700A-B:
The LG 27GX700A-B is slightly lower-end than the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG. The LG costs less and gets brighter thanks to its RGB 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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MSI G274QPF-QD:
The MSI G274QPF-QD is a cheap monitor with better motion handling than the Dell S2725QS. However, it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and doesn't support 4k or 1440p signals at 120Hz from an Xbox.
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Recent Updates
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.
Nov 28, 2025:
We replaced the LG 32GR93U-B with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, which has better picture quality. In the Notable Mentions, we added the Dell S3225QC.
Oct 24, 2025:
We added the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM as the 'Best Monitor For Xbox Series S' for consistency with other recommendations, and renamed the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG to the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S.' We also replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, which is hard to find, with the LG 32GR93U-B. We replaced the AOC Q27G40XMN and the Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 with the AOC Q27G3XMN and the Dell S2725QS, respectively, for consistency with other recommendations. We also added the LG 27GR93U-B, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, and the MSI G274QPF-QD to the Notable Mentions.
Aug 08, 2025:
We replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the AOC Q27G40XMN, as the Q27G3XMN is hard to find right now.
Jul 07, 2025:
We replaced the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED with the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG, as it costs less and is easier to find. We also removed the LG 27GS95QE-B, as it's more expensive than the ASUS. Additionally, we added the Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 as 'Best Cheap.' Finally, we removed the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED and the Dell Alienware AW2724DM from the Notable Mentions.
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.