When looking for the best gaming monitor for PS5 or PS5 Pro, it's beneficial to get something that can take full advantage of the console and its features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and HDMI Forum VRR support. The PS5 supports 1080p, 1440p, and 4k signals, so you can get a monitor with any of those resolutions, but a 4k display delivers the most detailed images. Although the PS5 Pro supports an 8k resolution, there aren't any 8k monitors available, and besides that, it supports the same signals as the PS5. Also, choosing the right size really depends on personal preference, but keep in mind that the console doesn't support ultrawide signals, so you'll see black bars on the sides of ultrawide monitors.
Besides compatibility, we also test for multiple factors that impact your gaming experience as part of our extensive testing that includes thousands of measurements. For example, a fast response is important if you want minimal blur behind fast-moving objects. You should also consider the monitor's input lag, but most have low enough input lag anyway.
Another thing to consider is whether the monitor has an audio output if you want to connect speakers. While most monitors have one, you'd have to consider alternate connections for monitors that don't, like connecting directly to the controller or using an HDMI audio extractor.
We've bought and tested more than 340 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best gaming monitors for PS5 that you can buy. Also, see our recommendations for the best 4k monitors, the best gaming monitors for PS4, and the best 120Hz monitors. If you want more than just a monitor, then check out the best TVs for PS5/PS5 Pro and the best PS5/PS5 Pro headsets.
The best monitor for PS5 that we've tested is the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. It's a high-end 4k, 32-inch monitor that's incredible for gaming. While the monitor's max 240Hz refresh rate is too high to use with the PS5 or PS5 Pro, it still supports any signal, including 4k @ 120Hz, thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. This high refresh rate is also beneficial if you want to connect your gaming PC on the side. On top of that, it has a near-instantaneous response time for crystal-clear motion with fast-moving objects.
Besides its high-end performance for console gaming, it also delivers premium picture quality thanks to its QD-OLED panel. HDR games look fantastic, with rich, vivid colors. The monitor has near-infinite contrast, displaying deep blacks next to bright highlights, and is fantastic for playing games in a dark room. It also gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms, but reflections can be distracting in a really bright environment. If that bothers you, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 is another 4k QD-OLED whose matte screen coating does a better job at reducing glare from strong light sources. That said, it has a hazier image and tends to cost more than the MSI.
If you don't need the best 4k monitor for PS5 with premium features but still want something with fantastic gaming performance, then an upper mid-range option like the LG 27GS95QE-B is a great alternative. It's different from the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED in a few ways because it has a lower 1440p resolution. While this means images are less detailed, it still supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and can downscale 4k signals at 120Hz, which results in a more detailed image than a native 1440p signal.
It also has an OLED panel, so it has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in extremely sharp motion. While it isn't a QD-OLED like the MSI, and colors aren't as vivid, it still displays deep blacks against bright highlights. It's also fine if you want to game with it in a bright room, but if you want an OLED that gets even brighter, look into the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG instead. However, it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5 and PS5 Pro.
While OLEDs like the LG 27GS95QE-B and the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED offer the best gaming performance and picture quality, they're also expensive. If you want to save money, look into a mid-range monitor like the LG 32GR93U-B. It's a step down in picture quality from the OLED monitors because it has a low contrast ratio, and blacks look gray in dark rooms. It doesn't even have a local dimming feature to further improve the picture quality, but that's the trade-off for getting something cheaper.
That said, the 32GR93U-B has a higher 4k resolution than the 27GS95QE-B, delivering detailed images. It also has everything you'd expect to find in a gaming monitor, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. Even though it doesn't have a near-instant response time like an OLED, motion still looks sharp at any refresh rate. It's even a good choice if you want to use it in a well-lit room, as it gets brighter than the OLEDs and has great reflection handling. You can also check out the LG 27GR93U-B if you prefer a smaller 27-inch screen. It's a similar monitor that tends to cost less, but it has slightly worse motion handling.
If you're looking for the best PS5 monitor on a budget, check out the AOC Q27G3XMN. It's different from the LG 32GR93U-B because it has a 1440p resolution and lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5, so it doesn't support HDMI Forum VRR to reduce screen tearing with the console either. That said, this is what you have to expect from a low-cost monitor, and you can still play games with a 1440p resolution up to 120Hz or downscaled 4k at 60Hz.
It's better than the LG and most other entry-level monitors in terms of picture quality because it features Mini LED backlighting and has a good local dimming feature. This means it displays deep blacks next to bright highlights, which is great for HDR gaming, and it also gets bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms. In terms of gaming, it has a fast response time, but there's some smearing with fast-moving objects. However, if you can't find it available in your region, the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx is a good alternative that also has Mini LED backlighting, but it has worse motion handling than the AOC.
Should you want a simple and cheap monitor, then the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B is a good option. You can buy it in in two variants, with the 27GP850-B and 27GP83B-B being available at various retailers, and you should get whichever you can find for cheaper. There aren't any differences between them in terms of performance with the PS5 or PS5 Pro, but the 27GP850-B model has extra USB ports. Besides that, they don't have local dimming like the AOC Q27G3XMN, and blacks look gray next to bright highlights. This means they're much worse for HDR gaming, but that's what you have to expect for cheap monitors.
They have the same compatibility with the PS5 as the AOC, as they lack HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but still support 1440p signals up to 120Hz, or a downscaled 4k signal at 60Hz. They also have sharp motion handling and less smearing than on the AOC. The 27GP850-B model even has a backlight strobing feature that you can use at 120Hz to reduce persistence blur, but it creates some image duplication.
The Sony INZONE M9 II is a 4k gaming monitor that has unique 'Made for PS5' features, like Auto HDR Tone Mapping. It's a good choice if you want such features, and it has better picture quality than the LG 32GR93U-B, but it also costs more than the LG.
See our reviewThe MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED is an upper mid-range 1440p monitor with better picture quality with more vivid colors than the LG 27GS95QE-B. It's something to consider if you want the best picture quality for HDR gaming, but it also costs more than the LG.
See our reviewThe Dell Alienware AW3225QF is a premium gaming monitor that competes with the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED as the best PS5 Pro gaming monitor. It performs similarly as it's also a QD-OLED, but it has a curved screen, which might not be to everyone's liking.
See our reviewThe Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx is a 4k monitor in the same price range as the LG 32GR93U-B. Thanks to its Mini LED backlighting, it offers better picture quality. However, the main downside of using it for console gaming is that it has increased input lag with 60Hz signals.
See our reviewFeb 19, 2025: We replaced the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 with the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED for consistency with other articles. We also replaced the Dell G2724D with the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, as the Dell is hard to find. Lastly, in the Notable Mentions, we replaced the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 and the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 with the Sony INZONE M9 II and the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED. We also introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.
Jan 14, 2025: Verified our picks for accuracy and consistency.
Oct 18, 2024: We replaced the Sony INZONE M9, which is becoming harder to find, with the LG 32GR93U-B. In the Notable Mentions, we also replaced the Dell Alienware AW2725DF with the Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 for consistency with other recommendations and added the Dell Alienware AW3225QF to better reflect the current monitor market.
Aug 30, 2024: We replaced the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx with the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 and the AOC Q27G3XMN, respectively, for consistency with other recommendations. We also replaced the LG 27GR95QE-B with the LG 27GS95QE-B because the 27GR95QE-B is hard to find, and we renamed it to 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor.' Because of that, we renamed the Sony INZONE M9 to 'Best Mid-Range Monitor' to better reflect its market position. Lastly, we replaced the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P and the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U with the Dell Alienware AW2725DF and the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx in the Notable Mentions to better represent the current monitor market.
Jul 09, 2024: Replaced the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx with the LG 27GR95QE-B as 'Best Mid-Range,' as the LG has a faster response time, lower input lag, and better contrast. Replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx as 'Best Budget,' as the AOC is harder to find at the moment. Added the AOC Q27G3XMN as a Notable Mention.
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best PS5 monitors, including the best PS5 Pro monitor, currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.
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Best midrange is not the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx”. It’s the LG 27GR93U-B. In your Acer review you note how it doesn’t play well with other monitors. How many people are going to run 1 monitor? That’s the reason it has great backlighting and is cheap. It’s just not a good recommendation when someone has a flickering 2nd (or in my case 3rd) monitor. The INNOCN also isn’t a winner, if you read reviews it has a lot of quality (some say imperfect VRR) and build quality issues. I would give extra points to companies that actually make monitors as a core business like LG, Viewsonic, Sony, etc. I almost sent my LG back based on your recommendations until I looked into these items. Maybe there’s a single monitor user out there that would prefer that glitchy Acer but not me.
I’ve got the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx” and use it as a dual monitor and have zero issues (though my second monitor has a high refresh rate, but who has a second monitor with VRR enabled and a low refresh rate!?). The LG 27GR93U-B has no real HDR and is only $50 cheaper than the Acer. The Acer is the clear winner.
We’ve just released a new video that features the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG here.
Best midrange is not the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx”. It’s the LG 27GR93U-B. In your Acer review you note how it doesn’t play well with other monitors. How many people are going to run 1 monitor? That’s the reason it has great backlighting and is cheap. It’s just not a good recommendation when someone has a flickering 2nd (or in my case 3rd) monitor. The INNOCN also isn’t a winner, if you read reviews it has a lot of quality (some say imperfect VRR) and build quality issues. I would give extra points to companies that actually make monitors as a core business like LG, Viewsonic, Sony, etc. I almost sent my LG back based on your recommendations until I looked into these items. Maybe there’s a single monitor user out there that would prefer that glitchy Acer but not me.
I’ve got the Acer Nitro XV275K “P3biipruzx” and use it as a dual monitor and have zero issues (though my second monitor has a high refresh rate, but who has a second monitor with VRR enabled and a low refresh rate!?). The LG 27GR93U-B has no real HDR and is only $50 cheaper than the Acer. The Acer is the clear winner.