There are plenty of great monitors you can get that work well with an Xbox Series X. The console supports a bunch of gaming features, like VRR to reduce screen tearing, 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 display for cheaper, but that results in less detailed images. As the Xbox supports HDR only in 4k, a 1080p or 1440p monitor needs to downscale a 4k signal for HDR gaming. The Xbox also supports Dolby Vision for enhanced HDR picture quality. On every monitor we buy and test, we check for its compatibility with an Xbox.
There are a few factors to 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, since this is the max that the Xbox supports. Besides that, displays with high contrast, good local dimming, and bright highlights help provide good picture quality, especially in HDR.
We've bought and tested more than 400 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 TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160Dolby Vision4k @ 120Hz1440p @ 120HzSee all our test results1080p @ 120HzThe 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 improve motion by reducing 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 to take full advantage of an Xbox in HDR. It also has incredible contrast, displaying perfect blacks next to highlights in dark rooms, though deep blacks look purple in bright rooms. You can check out the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG if you prefer a WOLED with deeper blacks in bright rooms, but its colors aren't as vivid.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160Dolby Vision4k @ 120Hz1440p @ 120HzSee all our test results1080p @ 120HzIf you find the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM too expensive for your budget, the Dell Alienware AW2725Q 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. 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 overbrightens most content. While this may seem minor, it affects picture quality when gaming on an Xbox and can cause a loss of detail in brighter games.
Besides that, it's still a fantastic gaming display that supports any signal from an Xbox. It supports Dolby Vision and actually has lower 60Hz input lag than the ASUS, so gaming feels more responsive. However, it lacks an audio jack to connect speakers directly to the monitor, which is a downside if you want that setup. You may want to consider the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG if you want an audio jack, but it has a lower resolution than the Dell.
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Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate320 HzNative Resolution3840 x 2160Dolby Vision4k @ 120Hz1440p @ 120HzSee all our test results1080p @ 120HzIf you don't have the budget for premium models like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM or the Dell Alienware AW2725Q, there are some good mid-range monitors you can consider. One of those is the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx, which is worth getting when you can find it on sale for less than the Dell. Like the ASUS and Dell displays, it also has 4k resolution and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of the Xbox Series X with 4k signals up to 120Hz, except it doesn't support Dolby Vision. It has a slower response time and more blur with fast-moving objects than the ASUS and Dell monitors, but motion still looks sharp for the most part. Also, gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag.
However, it's a step down from the two other monitors in terms of picture quality because it's not an OLED. Instead, it uses Mini LED backlighting and has a local dimming feature that helps improve its picture quality by deepening blacks. While it's decent overall, it doesn't deliver OLED-like black levels, and there's some minor haloing around bright objects against dark backgrounds. You can only use this local dimming feature in HDR, so blacks look gray without it outside of HDR. It at least gets bright, so it's a good choice for gaming in a well-lit room, as it fights glare well.
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Best Budget Monitor For Xbox Series X
Console GamingHDR PictureSDR PictureBrightnessXbox Series X|S CompatibilityCAD @ 120HzSize27"Panel TypeLCDSub-TypeVAMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440Dolby Vision4k @ 120Hz1440p @ 120HzSee all our test results1080p @ 120HzIf 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 with 4k @ 120Hz signals, but that's what you have to expect for a budget-friendly monitor. Luckily, it features Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to display deep blacks with bright highlights. Like the Acer, it's effective at improving picture quality, particularly in HDR, as highlights pop and colors are vivid, and you can use it outside of HDR as well. Even if you don't want to use this feature, it has a higher native contrast ratio for deeper blacks than the Acer, 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 only in the United States. 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 TypeLCDSub-TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate180 HzNative Resolution2560 x 1440Dolby Vision4k @ 120Hz1440p @ 120HzSee all our test results1080p @ 120HzIf 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. There are some downsides to using it, though. It has much worse picture quality than the AOC because it uses a terrible edge-lit local dimming feature that only turns on in HDR. It causes haloing around bright objects against dark backgrounds and, combined with its low native contrast ratio, 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.
On the plus side, it's an entry-level 1440p monitor with useful gaming features, like VRR support with an Xbox, and it supports most console signals except 4k @ 120Hz. Regardless, it's a decent gaming monitor that has good motion handling and less black smearing than the AOC. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel. 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 Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3:
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 is a high-end 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED that's brighter and larger than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. It's worth considering if you game in a bright room, but it costs more than the PG27UCDM.
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Dell S3225QC:
The Dell S3225QC is an upper mid-range QD-OLED that you can sometimes find for less than the Dell Alienware AW2725Q. It has similar picture quality, but it supports fewer signals with an Xbox. It also has a lower 120Hz refresh rate. This is fine for gaming with an Xbox, but it's a downside if you want versatility for gaming with a PC.
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HyperX OMEN OLED 27q:
The HyperX OMEN OLED 27q is an entry-level OLED gaming monitor that sometimes costs less than the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. The HyperX is a better choice if you want the high-end picture quality that OLEDs are known for, with deep blacks and bright highlights. However, it has a lower 1440p resolution than the Acer.
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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
Aug 03, 2026:
We replaced the Dell S3225QC with the Dell Alienware AW2725Q, which has a higher refresh rate and supports more signals with an Xbox Series X. We also replaced the hard-to-find KOORUI S2741LM with the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx. Lastly, we added the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Gen3 and the S3225QC to the Notable Mentions.
Jun 23, 2026:
We verified that the recommended monitors are still available, and we expanded on what to look for in a monitor for an Xbox in the Intro.
May 27, 2026:
In the Notable Mentions, we added the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q, which offers good value as a 1440p monitor.
Apr 28, 2026:
We replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P5biipruzx with the KOORUI S2741LM, which has better motion handling and overall picture quality. We also replaced the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M with the XV275K in the Notable Mentions.
Apr 02, 2026:
We replaced the MSI G274QPF-QD with the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M 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 in the United States. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, visitor feedback, and price. For example, two monitors may perform the same, but the cheaper one will be recommended. We also consider availability, as we don't recommend a monitor that's hard to find.
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.