The 5 Best Monitors For Xbox Series X - Spring 2024 Reviews

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF is the best monitor for Xbox Series X that we've tested. It's a fantastic gaming display with an exceptionally fast response time, and you can buy the monitor directly through Dell's website. Although the Xbox Series X can't take full advantage of the monitor's 240Hz refresh rate, it still delivers an incredible gaming experience at 120Hz with crisp motion handling, and it works with the Xbox thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it doesn't support 1440p @ 120Hz. There are other OLEDs you can get for 1440p gaming, like the LG 27GS95QE-B, but it doesn't deliver the same vivid colors as the Dell.

Besides the Dell monitor's outstanding gaming performance, it also delivers exceptional picture quality. It displays perfect blacks next to highlights that are bright enough to truly pop, and colors look rich and vibrant thanks to its QD-OLED panel. Its 32-inch screen also provides enough screen space for an immersive feel, and its wide viewing angles are ideal if you need to share the screen with a friend next to you for a co-op gaming session.

If you don't need such a high-end monitor and prefer saving money, check out the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85. It has a 32-inch, 4k screen like the Dell Alienware AW3225QF, delivering detailed images, but it doesn't have the same outstanding picture quality as it lacks an OLED panel with deep and inky blacks. It doesn't have the same near-instantaneous response time for outstanding motion handling, but that's the trade-off if you want something cheaper.

That said, it still has a great response time at 120Hz and 60Hz, so motion is sharp, and it can take full advantage of the Xbox thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth as it works with 1440p signals, which the Dell can't do. It also delivers good picture quality thanks to its high contrast and decent Mini LED local dimming feature, so there isn't too much blooming around bright objects. Although the Xbox can't take advantage of the monitor's 240Hz refresh rate, it's at least useful if you also want the monitor for PC gaming. If you don't need the high refresh rate, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 is a similar monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, but it can be harder to find.

If you find the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 S32BG85 still too much out of your price range, a mid-range option like the LG 27GR93U-B is a good, cheaper alternative. As you drop down in price categories, you lose out on picture quality, and that's the case here because the LG doesn't have Mini LED backlighting or even a local dimming feature, so it's much worse for dark room gaming as blacks look gray. It's still great for console gaming as it has a fast response time at any refresh rate and has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of the Xbox Series X.

Although it doesn't perform well in dark rooms, its picture quality is still good if you game in a bright room, as it has great reflection handling and gets very bright — enough to fight glare. Its 4k resolution helps deliver detailed images, and while its 27-inch screen is big enough for most gamers, you can also check out the 32-inch LG 32GR93U-B if you want something bigger, but it costs more.

If you don't need a 4k monitor and don't mind getting a lower-resolution display for less, there are some great options in the lower mid-range price category. One of those is the Dell Alienware AW2724DM, which has a lower 1440p resolution than the LG 27GR93U-B, meaning images are less sharp and detailed, but that's the trade-off for getting something cheaper. It doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth either, so it can't take full advantage of the Xbox Series X, but that just means it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz, as other signals work without issues. It even downscales a 4k @ 60Hz signal, which allows you to experience HDR with the Xbox.

In terms of gaming performance, motion looks sharp at 120Hz, thanks to its fast response time. It remains relatively fast even at 60Hz, resulting in minimal blur. It also has wide viewing angles that make it ideal for co-op gaming, so sharing your screen with someone else is easy. One downside is that it doesn't have an audio output, so it's better to consider the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B if you want to connect speakers. It's very similar to the Dell and costs less but has slightly higher input lag.

If you want the best Xbox Series X monitor on a budget, then the Dell G2724D is a great choice, which you can get directly from Dell's website. It's a step-down model from the Dell Alienware AW2724DM, with the main trade-off being that it has fewer features. It doesn't have USB ports, so you can't connect devices directly to the monitor, and it doesn't have an audio output either. It's still good enough for gaming because it has good motion handling at 120Hz and 60Hz, meaning there's minimal blur trail with fast-moving objects.

Luckily, it doesn't have compatibility issues with the Xbox, and it can downscale a 4k @ 60Hz image for HDR, but without HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it doesn't support 4k @ 120Hz signals. Sadly, it has a low contrast ratio, so deep blacks look gray in a dark room. If you want a budget-friendly option that delivers better picture quality in dark rooms, check out the AOC Q27G3XMN instead. It features Mini LED backlighting and has a much better local dimming feature, but it can be harder to find than the Dell.