The 5 Best Monitors For Video Editing - Spring 2025

The best monitor for video editing we've tested is the accurate and vivid Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P, provided you're okay with the risk of burn-in. OLEDs can experience burn-in with static elements like toolbars but also offer exceptional image quality. The Gigabyte is fantastic for editing video in a darker room, as deep blacks are visible next to bright highlights, and there's no blooming around bright objects. It displays a wide range of colors in DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 and is very accurate in both sRGB and wider gamuts. It also has exceptional motion handling, so it's superb for editing fast-moving content, including 120 fps content.

In addition to its fantastic ergonomics, the Gigabyte is also great if you're using a laptop with your monitor, as it has a USB-C port with 65W of power delivery and even a KVM switch. However, it's not a great choice if you're working in a brighter environment, as it can't overcome bright glare, and if enough light is shining on the screen, deep blacks appear somewhat purple. If you're looking for an OLED that does better with these issues, check out the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP. It doesn't have a purple tint with ambient light and gets slightly brighter, but its colors aren't as vivid and it's not as accurate before calibration.

If you're looking for a non-OLED monitor with no risk of burn-in, the best monitor for video editing is the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. This monitor is good for content creation because it has different picture modes for the various color spaces you may work with. For example, its dedicated sRGB mode comes factory-calibrated with remarkable accuracy, and it also has modes for DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020 color spaces. It even displays a wide range of fairly vivid colors in DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020.

The monitor has a number of additional features, as it supports DisplayPort Alt Mode with 90W of power delivery. It also has Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture modes, making it ideal for working with two sources at once. However, it doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR, and deep blacks look gray next to bright highlights in a dark room. If you want a monitor without these issues, check out the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. However, it doesn't display white accurately in DCI-P3 or Rec. 2020.

If you work with a long video timeline and find a 27 or 32-inch screen too small, consider an ultrawide monitor like the Dell U4025QW. You'll have to pay a premium for the size upgrade, but the large 40-inch screen and 21:9 aspect ratio allow you to see more of your video timeline simultaneously. That said, it doesn't get as bright as the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV in SDR and costs far more, so only consider this monitor if you mainly care about the size upgrade. Luckily, it has a similar pixel density to the ASUS as it has a 5120x2160 resolution and fantastic text clarity, and images are full of detail.

Regarding picture quality, it has an extremely accurate dedicated sRGB mode and doesn't have any oversaturated colors in SDR. Even in HDR, it accurately displays a wide range of colors in the commonly used DCI-P3 color space. The image also remains consistent if you view it from the sides, which is important if you need to share the screen with someone else next to you.

If you're looking for a monitor for video editing and are on a tight budget, look into the AOC Q27G3XMN. It's a versatile entry-level monitor because it features Mini LED backlighting, which most low-cost displays don't have. This means it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights, which is ideal for video editing in dark rooms, and small highlights really pop, too. However, it has a lower 1440p resolution than the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and fewer features, as it lacks a USB hub. It also has much worse viewing angles. This means you have to choose between a feature-packed monitor with a high resolution or one with a lower resolution and worse viewing angles but better HDR performance.

Besides that, it gets bright enough to fight glare and for highlights to pop in HDR. It also displays a wide range of colors in HDR and has an accurate sRGB mode. If you can't find it available in your region, the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx is a good alternative. It also has Mini LED backlighting but has worse accuracy.

If you're just getting into video editing for the first time, know there aren't many entry-level monitors that are good for video editing, particularly if you're editing HDR content. However, if you're on a really tight budget, the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B is a great choice for SDR video editing. It's very accurate before calibration, and it's bright enough to overcome glare in most rooms. Additionally, it has good motion handling, so it works well for editing videos with lots of fast movement.

However, unlike the AOC Q27G3XMN, deep blacks appear gray in darker rooms with the LG, and highlights don't pop. Additionally, while it displays a wide range of colors in DCI-P3 and Rec. 2020, it doesn't display darker colors well, so it's not a good choice for editing lots of darker content. That said, this is what you must expect for a monitor at this price range.