Although 1440p and 4k monitors are the most common resolutions on monitors now, there are still a good amount of 1080p displays to choose from. Many have gaming-oriented features, including high refresh rates, which are useful for competitive gaming. While these gaming models are also good enough to use for productivity, most don't have office-oriented features, but there are still some cheap models you can get for work. So, you should think about your usage needs before looking for a 1080p monitor.
Our monitor testing includes nearly 400 tests for various aspects of a monitor's performance that you should consider, too. If you're a gamer, a fast response time is important so that motion looks sharp, and most monitors have low input lag for a responsive feel and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Picture quality is another consideration, but many 1080p displays have limited picture quality anyway. Most 1080p monitors are available in a 24- or 25-inch screen size and don't tend to cost a lot, but there are premium esports options that are more expensive.
We've bought and tested over 345 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors to buy with a 1080p resolution. See our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, the best 24-25 inch monitors, and the best gaming monitors under $300.
Quick Look
Best 1080p Monitor
PC Gaming7.2Response Time7.7Office7.4HDR Picture4.7SDR Picture6.3Brightness7.5Console Gaming5.7Size25"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate360 HzNative Resolution1920 x 1080The best 1080p display that we've tested is the Dell Alienware AW2523HF. Its 360Hz refresh rate makes it the best 1080p gaming monitor, and it's versatile for other uses. You can get it directly from Dell's website, too. The high refresh rate is ideal for competitive gaming, and combined with the 1080p resolution, it doesn't require a lot of bandwidth for your graphics card to maintain high frame rates. Motion looks sharp at most refresh rates, but there's more blur at 60Hz. It also supports FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing.
It's still decent for other uses besides gaming, as it gets bright enough to fight glare and has great reflection handling, so visibility isn't an issue in most well-lit rooms. It also comes with a USB hub that includes four USB-A ports, which are great to use if your computer doesn't have any ports available for other devices. Plus, its excellent ergonomics make it very easy to adjust, ideal if you're someone who constantly likes to adjust your monitor.
Best Budget 1080p Monitor
PC Gaming7.2Response Time8.1Office7.3HDR Picture4.6SDR Picture6.2Brightness7.5Console Gaming5.9Size24"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate240 HzNative Resolution1920 x 1080If you're looking for the best 1080p gaming monitor on a budget, there are a few great options, like the ViewSonic XG2431. The main difference versus the Dell Alienware AW2523HF is that it has a lower 240Hz refresh rate, which is still good enough for most gamers. However, gaming doesn't feel as smooth at its max refresh rate. It doesn't get as bright as the Dell, either, so it's worse to use in a bright room.
That said, there are a few advantages to getting this over the Dell. This is because it has better motion handling at lower refresh rates, and it has a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, which the Dell doesn't have. You can customize the backlight strobing to fine-tune it to your liking, which is something many monitors can't do, but you can't use it at the same time as VRR.
Best Cheap 1080p Monitor
PC Gaming6.5Response Time7.9Office7.3HDR Picture2.5SDR Picture6.1Brightness3.1Console Gaming4.1Size25"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate280 HzNative Resolution1920 x 1080Should you want a simple and cheap 1080p gaming monitor, you can find the Dell G2524H for less than the ViewSonic XG2431. The Dell also has a native 240Hz refresh rate, and you can actually overclock it up to 280Hz with a DisplayPort connection. However, the main difference between this and the ViewSonic is that it has worse motion handling with more blur behind fast-moving objects. It doesn't have a backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur either, and it lacks a few features the ViewSonic has, like HDR and even an audio jack, which is the trade-off for getting something cheaper.
That said, it still has gaming features, like virtual crosshairs and support for all common VRR formats, including HDMI Forum VRR, which is rare for an entry-level monitor. Besides that, it's well-built for a cheap monitor and comes with an ergonomic stand, so it's easy to adjust to your favorite position.
Best 1080p Work Monitor
PC Gaming5.2Response Time4.2Office7.1HDR Picture2.5SDR Picture6.7Brightness2.6Console Gaming2.4Size24"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate100 HzNative Resolution1920 x 1080If you don't need the gaming features of the monitors mentioned above and need a monitor for work, check out the Dell P2425H. You can get it for a low cost directly from Dell's website. It's different from the Dell G2524H because it's designed with productivity in mind, and it has features to help you work. It has an extremely ergonomic stand that makes it easy to adjust, and its wide viewing angles help if you need to show your screen to someone next to you.
While it doesn't get bright enough to fight a ton of glare, its reflection handling is good enough if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around. It also comes with a handful USB hub that features three USB-A ports and a USB-C port, but because it doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode, you can't use it to display a video signal.
Notable Mentions
- LG 32GS95UE-B:
The LG 32GS95UE-B is a premium gaming monitor that technically isn't a 1080p monitor because it has a native 4k resolution, but it has a Dual-Mode feature that changes it to a 1080p, 480Hz display. It's worth getting over the Dell Alienware AW2523HF if you want premium picture quality, as it has an OLED panel, but 1080p content is less sharp than on a native 1080p display, like the Dell.
See our review - BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X:
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X is an esports gaming monitor with a higher 540Hz refresh rate than the Dell Alienware AW2523HF. It's something to consider if you want such a high refresh rate with smooth motion, but it also costs a lot more than the Dell and has worse picture quality.
See our review - AOC 24G15N:
The AOC 24G15N is a basic gaming monitor that costs less than the Dell G2524H. It's something to consider if you're on such a tight budget and want the best 1080p 144Hz monitor, but it also has worse motion handling and a lower refresh rate than the Dell.
See our review
Recent Updates
Mar 14, 2025:
We replaced the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP with the Dell Alienware AW2523HF for consistency with other recommendations and because the ASUS is harder to find. We added the Dell G2425H as the 'Best Cheap' monitor because it offers good value and renamed the Dell P2425H the 'Best 1080p Work Monitor.' We also added the AOC 24G15N to the Notable Mentions.
Feb 19, 2025:
We removed the ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A, as it's an older monitor. We also replaced the AOC 24G15N with the Dell P2425H because the AOC is hard to find. Lastly, we introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.
Nov 21, 2024:
We replaced the Dell Alienware AW2523HF with the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which has a higher refresh rate. We also replaced the Dell P2425H with the AOC 24G15N in the cheap category because the AOC has more gaming features. In the Notable Mentions, we removed the ASUS VG246H, which is hard to find, and added the P2425H, LG 32GS95UE-B, and the BenQ ZOWIE XL2586X.
Aug 29, 2024: We removed the Dell Alienware AW2524H because it's no longer available, and we added the Dell P2425H as the 'Best Cheap 1080p Monitor.' We also added the AOC 24G15N to the Notable Mentions.
Jun 05, 2024: Moved the ASUS VG246H to the Notable Mentions as it's becoming harder to find.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a native resolution of 1080p that are currently available, including the best 1080p gaming monitors. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Our rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.
If you'd prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all of our 1080p 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.
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Hi KabuTheFox, ASUS has a product page for the booster with language suggesting they plan to sell it separately. Still, it doesn’t seem widely available anywhere in North America yet. We did find a couple of Singaporean retailers that have it on sale already, but we’ll be waiting to purchase it until it’s in stock in NA. https://dynacoretech.com/parts-and-accessories/peripherals-and-accessories/asus-rog-polling-rate-booster-adapter-for-mouse-and-keyboard-true-8k-hz-wireless-polling-rate-rog-speednova https://www.lazada.sg/products/asus-rog-polling-rate-booster-true-8000-hz-wireless-polling-rates-i3133808219.html
Haven’t gotten the package yet but I ordered one in the US on Maxgaming: https://us.maxgaming.com/us/other-accessories/rog-polling-rate-booster
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Do we know if Asus is going to sell it separately? It’s marketed to work on more devices but when I asked Asus they didn’t really have an answer to when/if it’ll be sold separately Seems awfully strange
Hi KabuTheFox,
ASUS has a product page for the booster with language suggesting they plan to sell it separately. Still, it doesn’t seem widely available anywhere in North America yet. We did find a couple of Singaporean retailers that have it on sale already, but we’ll be waiting to purchase it until it’s in stock in NA.
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Hello ApolloPM, Thanks for the tip! We’ll definitely be looking into this further and plan to retest the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition with the booster soon. Stay tuned for the updated results, and thanks again for your contribution!
Thanks. They have more info here including products that will be compatible with the booster: https://www.reddit.com/r/ASUSROG/comments/1fdzar9/more_rog_peripherals_receiving_update_for/
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Do we know if Asus is going to sell it separately? It’s marketed to work on more devices but when I asked Asus they didn’t really have an answer to when/if it’ll be sold separately Seems awfully strange
I think we will see them in stock when they release the Harpe Ace Mini globally, only a small amount of retailers in Europe have the Harpe Ace Mini for sale at the moment, not yet here in Australia or America.
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Hello ApolloPM, Thanks for the tip! We’ll definitely be looking into this further and plan to retest the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition with the booster soon. Stay tuned for the updated results, and thanks again for your contribution!
Do we know if Asus is going to sell it separately? It’s marketed to work on more devices but when I asked Asus they didn’t really have an answer to when/if it’ll be sold separately
Seems awfully strange
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You can use the polling rate booster from the Keris II Ace, just update the booster’s firmware
Hello ApolloPM, Thanks for the tip! We’ll definitely be looking into this further and plan to retest the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition with the booster soon. Stay tuned for the updated results, and thanks again for your contribution!
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Hello mitlonginus, Thanks for catching that! You’re right, the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition can achieve 8000Hz with the ASUS ROG Polling Rate Booster adapter. We’re currently working on getting one so we can test it out and update our review with the new performance results. We appreciate your patience, and we’re excited to see how it performs with the boost.
You can use the polling rate booster from the Keris II Ace, just update the booster’s firmware
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Now this mouse supports 8k polling rate wired and 2.4g wireless while using the polling rate accelarator that included in e.g. keris II. This can, of course, be the case because aimpoint 36k is an upgraded version of paw 3395, which supports 8k polling rate as we have seen in many other mice.
Hello mitlonginus,
Thanks for catching that! You’re right, the ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition can achieve 8000Hz with the ASUS ROG Polling Rate Booster adapter. We’re currently working on getting one so we can test it out and update our review with the new performance results. We appreciate your patience, and we’re excited to see how it performs with the boost.