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The 5 Best Monitors For Xbox Series S - Fall 2024

Updated Aug 29, 2024 at 11:44 am
Best Xbox Series S Monitors

There are plenty of great options you can choose from if you want a new monitor for your Xbox Series S. Although the Series S has less processing power than the Series X, it still has all the same features, and getting a monitor that can take full advantage of those features is beneficial. 4k monitors with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth usually support any signal from the Series S, but there are also 1440p monitors you can get for cheaper that can still downscale a 4k signal. This is useful because the Xbox only supports HDR with 4k signals, even if they're downscaled.

There are a few things to consider when looking for a monitor, like your budget and the monitor's gaming performance. Something with a fast response time results in crisp motion, and you'll also want low input lag for a responsive feel, but most monitors have low input lag. Most monitors also have VRR support that works with the Xbox to reduce screen tearing.

Lastly, another thing to consider is if you want to connect speakers to your monitor, in which case it's important to get something with an audio output, but most have one anyway. However, you would need to use another way of connecting speakers if you get a monitor without an audio port.

We've bought and tested more than 325 monitors, and below you'll find our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series S. See our recommendations for the best monitors for Xbox Series X, the best 1440p gaming monitors, and the best 27-inch gaming monitors.


  1. Best Monitor For Xbox Series S

    The best monitor for Xbox Series S is the Dell Alienware AW2725DF. It's a premium monitor with both outstanding picture quality and high-end gaming performance. It has a 1440p resolution that's ideal for playing games on the Series S, and while the console can't take advantage of its max 360Hz refresh rate, it's at least useful if you want to use it for PC gaming when you aren't gaming on your Xbox. It has a QD-OLED panel that delivers a near-instantaneous response time for crisp motion, and although it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Series S, that just means it doesn't support 4k HDR signals at 120Hz.

    Regarding picture quality, it displays near-perfect blacks without any blooming around bright objects, which is ideal for gaming in dark rooms. Games in HDR also look vivid and realistic, as the monitor makes small highlights pop and displays a wide range of bright and dark colors without any issues. One downside is that it doesn't have an audio port, and if you want a monitor with one, you can also consider the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED, but it has a higher input lag than the Dell.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S

    If the Dell Alienware AW2725DF is out of your price range or you don't need its high-end features, check out the LG 27GS95QE-B, which you can usually find for a bit less. The LG has an OLED panel, so it displays deep blacks in dark rooms, but it's a WOLED panel, so it doesn't display the same vivid colors and bright highlights as the Dell's QD-OLED. However, one advantage of using a WOLED is that blacks don't look purple in bright rooms like on a QD-OLED panel, so it's a good choice no matter the environment in which you game.

    The LG also has a lower refresh rate than the Dell, but that really doesn't make a difference for gaming on your Series S, and it should only be something you consider if you have a high-end PC gaming setup, too. Besides that, the LG has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox and has a near-instantaneous response time for sharp motion.

    See our review

  3. Best Mid-Range Monitor For Xbox Series S

    If you don't need a premium monitor for your Xbox Series S and prefer saving some money, check out the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, which often goes on sale for a lower cost than the LG 27GS95QE-B. It's different from the LG because it doesn't have an OLED panel, so it doesn't display the same deep blacks without any blooming. That said, it uses Mini LED backlighting with a decent local dimming feature, so it still displays deep enough blacks for a good dark room gaming experience, and it also gets bright, which is great for gaming in well-lit rooms.

    It also has a higher resolution than the LG, leading to more detailed images, and it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox Series S. One thing to note is that it has low input lag as long as you use 120Hz signals from the console, but the input lag increases with 60Hz signals, leading to a less responsive feel. On the plus side, it has a fast response time for sharp motion.

    See our review

  4. Best Budget Monitor For Xbox Series S

    If you're on a tight budget, then the AOC Q27G3XMN is a great option that you can get for a low cost. It has a lower resolution than the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, so images aren't as detailed, and it doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox Series S, but it still supports 1440p signals up to 120Hz. Besides those differences, it also uses Mini LED backlighting, so it displays deep blacks and bright highlights. This makes it a great choice for HDR gaming, even better than other low-cost monitors.

    It also has lower input lag than the Acer, even at 60Hz, leading to a more responsive feel. While it has a fast overall response time, there's still some smearing, which is a trade-off of using its VA panel. It's important to know that this monitor sometimes goes out of stock, so if you can't find it, also check out the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx, which is another budget monitor with Mini LED backlighting. However, it has worse motion handling than the AOC.

    See our review

  5. Best Cheap Monitor For Xbox Series S

    If you need a simple and cheap monitor, look into the Dell G2724D, which you can often find for a low cost on Dell's website. It has a 1440p resolution like the AOC Q27G3XMN, but the biggest trade-off is that it has worse picture quality. Its local dimming feature performs terribly, so its HDR picture quality is limited, and it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in dark rooms. However, that's what you have to expect for such a cheap display.

    Besides the differences in picture quality, it still offers good gaming performance with a fast response time, and it works with 1440p signals from the Xbox up to 120Hz. On top of that, it also downscales a 4k signal, which at least allows you to play games in HDR if that's what you prefer. Unfortunately, it doesn't have an audio output, so connecting speakers to the monitor is difficult.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80: The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 has a QD-OLED panel like the Dell Alienware AW2725DF, delivering the same high-end performance and picture quality. However, it has a higher 4k resolution, so it may not be what everyone needs for the Series S. See our review
  • ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG: The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG is an upper mid-range monitor that competes with the LG 27GS95QE-B. It delivers better picture quality as it gets brighter, but it has higher input lag than the LG with 60Hz signals, and it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. See our review
  • Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75: The Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 is a 32-inch, 4k monitor that's an alternative to the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx if you want something with lower input lag. However, it tends to cost more. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Aug 29, 2024: In the Notable Mentions, we replaced the Dell Alienware AW3225QF with the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8/G80SD S32DG80 for consistency with other recommendations and the LG 27GR93U-B with the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG to better represent the current market.

  2. Jun 07, 2024: Replaced the LG 27GR83Q-B with the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx as it has better picture quality. Removed the Dell Alienware AW2724DM and added the AOC Q27G3XMN as 'Best Budget' for consistency with other recommendations. Renamed the Dell G2724D to 'Best Cheap' to reflect its current price. Added the LG 27GR93U-B and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 to the Notable Mentions.

  3. Apr 30, 2024: Added the Dell Alienware AW2725DF as best overall because of its premium picture quality and performance. Replaced the LG 27GR95QE-B with the newer LG 27GS95QE-B and renamed it 'Best Upper Mid-Range.' Replaced the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B with the Dell Alienware AW2724DM for consistency with other recommendations. Removed the Gigabyte GS27QC as 'Best Cheap' because it's similar in price to the Dell G2724D. Added the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx to Notable Mentions.

  4. Feb 20, 2024: Replaced the AOC Q27G3XMN with the Dell G2724D as 'Best Budget' as the AOC is harder to find now. Removed the Gigabyte M27U as a Notable Mention, as it's harder to find now.

  5. Dec 19, 2023: Replaced the Dell Alienware AW2723DF, Gigabyte M27Q P, and the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx with the LG 27GR83Q-B, AOC Q27G3XMN, and the Gigabyte GS27QC because they're all better for their price categories and easier to find; moved the Gigabyte M27Q P to Notable Mentions.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for gaming with the Xbox Series S. They are adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is 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.