Best Gaming Monitors in 2018
Up your game to next-level status with one of the best gaming monitors on the market. Display matters when it comes to the gaming experience, that’s why we’ve put together a list of the best gaming monitors in various resolutions, refresh rates, brands, sizes and price levels. There are so many options when it comes to choosing the perfect gaming monitor and it really comes down to preferences (not to mention the amount of space you have on hand!).
Bigger isn’t always better, but if your gamer is going for full immersion, then perhaps that’s an important preference to know about! Are you looking for a curved gaming monitor, the best 4k options, bells and whistles, or just the basics? Take a look at what we have found to be the best gaming monitors on the market this year. If you’re looking to go big this Christmas, then this visual gift of gaming will take you there. Happy shopping!
ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q 27" 2560x1440 IPS 165Hz 4ms G-SYNC
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560x1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 373cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz (Overclockable to 165Hz)
Weight: 15.4 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560x1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 373cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz (Overclockable to 165Hz)
Weight: 15.4 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560x1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 373cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz (Overclockable to 165Hz)
Weight: 15.4 pounds
Dell Gaming S2716DGR 27 Screen LED-Lit Monitor with G-SYNC
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 22.27 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 22.27 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 22.27 pounds
BenQ Zowie 24" Full HD Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 24-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 9 pounds
Screen size: 24-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 9 pounds
Screen size: 24-inch
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 250 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 9 pounds
Acer Predator X27 4K UHD IPS Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz (OverClocking to 144Hz)
Weight: 27.06 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz (OverClocking to 144Hz)
Weight: 27.06 pounds
Screen size: 27-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz (OverClocking to 144Hz)
Weight: 27.06 pounds
Screen size: 28-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 10 pounds
Screen size: 28-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 10 pounds
Screen size: 28-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 60Hz
Weight: 10 pounds
Acer Predator X34P Curved Gaming Monitor (34")
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Display Type: LED-lit
Refresh rate: 100Hz (Overclockable to 120Hz)
Weight: 21.4 pounds
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Display Type: LED-lit
Refresh rate: 100Hz (Overclockable to 120Hz)
Weight: 21.4 pounds
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Display Type: LED-lit
Refresh rate: 100Hz (Overclockable to 120Hz)
Weight: 21.4 pounds
Samsung CHG90 Series Curved 49-Inch Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 49-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 32:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 33 pounds
Screen size: 49-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 32:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 33 pounds
Screen size: 49-inch
Resolution: 3840 x 1080
Aspect Ratio: 32:9
Brightness: 350 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 144Hz
Weight: 33 pounds
Dell Alienware 1900R 34.1" Curved LED-Lit Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Weight: 26 pounds
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Weight: 26 pounds
Screen size: 34-inch
Resolution: 3,440 x 1,440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Weight: 26 pounds
BenQ EX3501R 35" UWQHD HDR10 Gaming Curved Monitor
Screen size: 35-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 100Hz
Weight: 21.28 pounds
Screen size: 35-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 100Hz
Weight: 21.28 pounds
Screen size: 35-inch
Resolution: 3440 x 1440
Aspect ratio: 21:9
Brightness: 300 cd/m2
Refresh rate: 100Hz
Weight: 21.28 pounds
If you want to take a look at the best gaming monitors individually, here’s the list we’ve put together.
