There are plenty of great monitors you can get that work well with an Xbox Series X. The Xbox supports a bunch of gaming features, like VRR and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k gaming up to 120Hz. This means that a 4k monitor with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and at least a 120Hz refresh rate can take full advantage of the console. You can also get a lower-resolution monitor for cheaper, but because the Xbox supports HDR only in 4k, the monitor needs to downscale a 4k signal for HDR gaming. The Xbox also supports Dolby Vision, but only a handful of monitors support this. On every monitor we buy and test, we check for its compatibility with an Xbox.
There are a few factors that you should consider when looking for a gaming monitor. For example, it's important for it to have a fast response time for sharp motion, and low input lag for a responsive feel, which most monitors have anyway. While most gaming models have high refresh rates, you also have to consider the monitor's performance at 120Hz. Besides that, displays with high contrast, good local dimming, and bright highlights help provide good picture quality.
We've bought and tested more than 380 monitors, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best gaming monitors for Xbox Series X. For more options, check out our recommendations for the best 4k gaming monitors, the best 120Hz monitors, and the best monitors for Xbox Series S.
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 X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsDolby VisionThe best monitor for Xbox Series X that we've tested is the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It's a fantastic 27-inch, 4k gaming display with a QD-OLED panel. It works well with the Xbox thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, as it supports any signal from the console, including 4k @ 120Hz. Although the Xbox Series X can't fully take advantage of the monitor's 240Hz refresh rate, it still delivers an incredible gaming experience at 120Hz with crisp motion handling. It even has a black frame insertion feature to reduce persistence blur at this refresh rate.
On top of that, it delivers exceptional picture quality. It gets bright enough for highlights to pop, colors are vivid in HDR, and it even supports Dolby Vision, just like the Xbox. It also has incredible contrast, as it displays perfect blacks next to highlights in dark rooms, though deep blacks look purple in bright rooms. If you find its 27-inch screen too small for your needs, you can also look into the similar ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, which has a 32-inch screen. However, it tends to cost more, and it has higher input lag.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize32"Panel TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate120 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf you find the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM too expensive for your budget, the Dell S3225QC is a similarly performing option you can get for less, especially when it's on sale. It's another 4k, QD-OLED, so it has many of the same benefits, like deep blacks, vivid colors, and incredible motion handling. While it has a lower 120Hz refresh rate, that doesn't matter for Xbox gaming, but it's something to consider if you want to use the monitor for PC gaming. There are still some differences, as the Dell isn't as bright as the ASUS, so it's a worse choice for gaming in well-lit rooms. The Dell is also less accurate in HDR, as it doesn't let highlights get as bright as they can. While this may seem minor, it impacts the picture quality when gaming with an Xbox.
Besides that, it's still a fantastic gaming monitor that supports any 4k or 1080p signal from an Xbox, but it doesn't support 1440p @ 120Hz. It doesn't have an audio jack to quickly connect speakers directly to the monitor, either. Luckily, it supports Dolby Vision and actually has lower 60Hz input lag than the ASUS, so gaming feels more responsive.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate320 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf you don't have the budget for premium models like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM or the Dell S3225QC, there are some good mid-range monitors you can consider. One of those is the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, which you can find for a low cost when it's on sale. Like the ASUS and Dell displays, it also has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of the Xbox Series X, except for the fact that it doesn't support Dolby Vision. It has a slower response time and more blur than the ASUS and Dell monitors, but motion still looks sharp for the most part. Gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag, and its 4k resolution delivers detailed images.
However, it's a step down from the two other monitors in terms of picture quality because it's not an OLED. It uses Mini LED backlighting and has a local dimming feature that helps improve its picture quality in HDR. However, it doesn't deliver OLED-like black levels, and there's haloing around bright objects. You can't use local dimming in SDR either, so the picture quality is worse. It at least gets brighter than the ASUS and Dell monitors, so it's a good choice for gaming in a well-lit room.
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Best Budget Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeVAMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440See all our test resultsDolby VisionIf you want the best Xbox Series X monitor and are on a budget, consider the AOC Q27G3XMN. It has a lower resolution than the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, so games look less detailed. It also lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox, but that's what you have to expect for a budget-friendly monitor. Luckily, it also features Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to display deep blacks with bright highlights. It actually delivers a better overall picture quality than the Acer, as you can utilize its local dimming feature in SDR. Even if you don't want to use this feature, it has a higher native contrast ratio, making it a good choice for gaming in dark rooms. Additionally, it gets very bright, which helps it combat glare effectively in well-lit rooms.
In terms of gaming, it also boasts a fast response time; however, there's some smearing with fast-moving objects, particularly in dark scenes. It at least has better motion handling than the similar AOC Q27G40XMN, which is sold in the United States only. That said, the monitor sometimes costs less and gets brighter, so consider it if you prefer picture quality over motion handling.
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Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel 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 X, and you find the AOC Q27G3XMN too expensive, check out the Dell Alienware AW2725DM. It's an entry-level 1440p monitor that has some useful gaming features, like VRR support with an Xbox, and it supports most signals from the console, except for 4k @ 120Hz. Regardless, it's a decent gaming monitor that has good motion handling and less smearing than the AOC. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel.
There are some downsides to using it, though. It has much worse picture quality than the AOC, as it has a terrible edge-lit local dimming feature that only turns on in HDR. It causes haloing around bright objects, and combined with its low native contrast ratio, it fails to make highlights pop in HDR for an impactful gaming experience. It also lacks an audio jack, which is disappointing if you want to connect speakers to the monitor. Although it doesn't get as bright as the AOC, it still fights some glare well in bright spaces.
Notable Mentions
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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG:
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is a high-end OLED gaming monitor that maintains low black levels in bright rooms better than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. This makes it a better choice for gaming in well-lit rooms, but its colors aren't as vivid as on the PG27UCDM.
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Dell Alienware AW2725Q:
The Dell Alienware AW2725Q is a 4k QD-OLED that's an alternative to the Dell S3225QC if you need something with a higher refresh rate when you aren't console gaming. It performs similarly when it comes to console gaming, but it costs more than the S3225QC.
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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG:
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG is an upper mid-range gaming monitor that you might be able to find for less than the Dell S3225QC. However, it has a lower 1440p resolution, so images aren't as detailed as on the Dell.
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MSI G274QPF-QD:
The MSI G274QPF-QD is a cheap 1440p gaming monitor that competes with the Dell Alienware AW2725DM. It performs similarly for the most part, but has better color accuracy and slightly better motion handling. However, the ASUS usually costs more.
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Dell S2725QS:
The Dell S2725QS is an entry-level 4k monitor that's an alternative to the Dell Alienware AW2725DM if you want something with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. However, it usually costs more than the AW2725DM and has worse motion handling.
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Recent Updates
Mar 10, 2026:
We replaced the Dell S2725QS as the 'Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series X' with the Dell Alienware AW2725DM, which is cheaper and has better motion handling. In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX with the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG, and we added the S2725QS.
Feb 13, 2026:
In the Notable Mentions, we removed the LG 27GR93U-B because it's hard to find and replaced the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS with the MSI G274QPF-QD.
Nov 28, 2025:
We replaced the Dell Alienware AW2725Q with the cheaper Dell S3225QC, the LG 32GR93U-B with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, which has better picture quality, and the Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 with the Dell S2725QS, which has better motion handling. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG and the MSI G274QPF-QD, and we added the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, the LG 27GR93U-B, and the AW2725Q.
Oct 06, 2025:
We replaced the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG with the Dell Alienware AW2725Q, which has a higher resolution. We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, which is hard to find, with the LG 32GR93U-B, and we added the Samsung Odyssey G55C S27CG55 as the 'Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series X' to give another option. In the Notable Mentions, we added the XG27ACDNG, the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX, the MSI G274QPF-QD, and the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG.
Jul 03, 2025:
Replaced the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED with the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM, as it supports Dolby Vision and has a black frame insertion feature. Also, replaced the LG 27GS95QE-B with the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG, as it's more vivid. Additionally, removed the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED, added the PG32UCDM, and replaced the Dell Alienware AW3225QF with the Dell Alienware AW2725Q in the Notable Mentions.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best gaming monitors for Xbox Series X currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in feedback from our visitors and price.
If you'd 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.