Reddit Monitor Recommendations for PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S

Noticed there are a lot of posts looking for monitors for Xbox and PS5. Compiled this from a lot of posts to see what people were recommending and why. The order of this list to from Budget to Premium in each category. My advice is to avoid 1080p gaming. At that point, why even have a PS5 or Xbox Series X?

Some key info:

  • PS5 and Xbox X support 120hz so you want a 4k monitor with HDMI 2.1.

  • PS5 and Xbox X support 1080p and 1440p but it's not ideal.  

  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is a good feature to have  

  • 4k is best at 32" and above. 27"/28" is acceptable too.  

 

PS5 and Xbox Series X

» Gigabyte M32U - This is the current king of performance and value. 32", 4k, 144hz, IPS, supports VRR. Best bang for the buck here. There's also an option for 27", the M27U, which is a little cheaper but performs largely the same

» LG 27GP950-B - 4k 27", 160hz, supports VRR, IPS. Great colors, low contrast, great for day time gaming. Great input lag.

» Samsung Odysey Neo G7 - 32", 4k, 165hz, supports VRR, HDMI 2.1. VA & Curved, but Samsung is king at these high end. Good contrast and good local dimming. Low input lag.

» LG 27GP850 - 27", 1440p, 144hz. More budget option since it's not 4k and doesn't have VRR. Great colors and good performance for PS5, Xbox and PC gaming alike.

 

Gaming TV

» ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ - OLED, 42", 4k, 138hz, supports VRR, HDMI 2.1, contrast and blacks are absolutely amazing. Good motion handling. There's a 48 version, PG48UQ, with similar specs if you're feeling spicy.

»LG C3 - More TV than gaming monitor but frequently used as a gaming monitor. Good brightness, Freesync, 120 hz refresh rate. HDMI 2.1. Comes in multiple sizes. If you can afford it and if it's stock, this is one of the best to get.

 

Xbox Series S • Supports 1440p instead of 4k like the series X • Better to stick with 1440p instead of 1080p or 4k. • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) is a good feature to have • 1440p is best viewed on 27" monitors, but 32" is acceptable.

» Acer Nitro XV272U Vbmiiprx - Budget but good. 1440p 170hz, nice color gamut.

» LG 27GP850-B - A reddit favorite for both PC and console gaming. IPS, 1440p, 180hz. Supports VRR. Probably the best bang for your buck.

» Alienware AW2723DF - IPS. 280hz, supports VRR - Vivid colors, bright, good for day or not, but not as good contrasts. Great motion handling and great low input lag.

» ASUS PG27AQDM - OLED, 1440p, 240hz. Supports VRR. Low brightness so not ideal for daylight gaming conditions. Near perfect contrast. Low input lag. Another alternative is the LG 27GR95QE-B.

 

Again avoid 1080p if you can. This ain't PS3 or Xbox One. Let me know if you have any thoughts or reviews.