Why Refresh Rates Matter: From 30Hz to 540Hz
Are higher refresh rates better for gaming? Yes, they are. In this article we'll explain why refresh rates often labeled as "overkill" might actually offer more improvement than you might think.
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The Best Gaming Monitors - Holidays 2023
Our gaming monitor buying guide covers 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR models, with top recommendations in each category based on refresh rate, display size, and budget considerations.
Gaming at 540Hz: Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP Review
The Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP is an extremely fast gaming monitor designed for professional esports gamers. Boasting a massive 540Hz refresh rate, it's a glimpse into the future of gaming displays.
Asus ROG OLED PG49WCD 49" Review: Super-Ultrawide Gaming
The Asus ROG Swift PG49WCD is a super-ultrawide OLED, sporting a 5120 x 1440 resolution and 32:9 ratio for its 49-inch screen, it equates to having two 27-inch 1440p monitors side by side.
Samsung's Odyssey OLED G8 34" hits record low at $899
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 sports the same panel as the Alienware AW3423DW but adds unique features and improves performance in some areas: excellent accuracy, smart TV, low input lag and silent operation.
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: 2H 2023
There are lots and lots of options to choose from in the 1440p gaming monitor market, and for many gamers this remains the sweet spot for playing at high refresh rates without the prohibitive cost of a more expensive GPU.
Dell launches new 27" QHD 360Hz and 32" 4K 240Hz QD-OLED Alienware gaming monitors
Coming in early January, price and exact specs still to come
Asus shares ROG Swift Pro PG248QP monitor specs, highlighted by a 540 Hz refresh rate
An ultra-fast gaming monitor with an esports-grade display
The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: 27-Inch, 32-Inch, 4K and OLED
If you want a high-end monitor that can do both gaming and desktop productivity work, a 4K monitor can be an excellent option. Here are our top recommendations in different sizes and panel technologies.
Top 14 OLED Gaming Monitors Ranked
Having reviewed 14 different OLED gaming monitors so far, starting with the gigantic LG C1 48" a few years ago, it got us thinking: which of these OLED monitors are best, and how would we rank them?
Acer Predator X27U OLED Review: 1440p 240Hz Gaming Monitor
The Acer Predator X27U is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a straightforward name that is similar to other 27-inch gaming displays from LG, Asus and Corsair. Can the Acer differentiate?
Alienware's AW3432DWF 34" hits record low at $899
In our review, we praise Alienware's QD-OLED gaming monitor for its excellent image quality, low input lag, and all-black design. Usually selling for $1,100, today it's down to just $899 at Dell.com.
BenQ Zowie XL2566K Review: Esports-First Monitor
The BenQ XL2566K is an esports gaming monitor optimized for speed. This is a 24.5" 1080p 360Hz TN monitor enhanced with DyAc+ backlight strobing, one of the best blur reduction techniques available.
Samsung's excellent 34-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is $400 off today
As highlighted in our Odyssey OLED G8 review, the Samsung sports class-leading performance and accuracy, scoring 90/100 even at $1,500. So, discounted to $1,100 it's a no-brainer if you're looking for an awesome QD-OLED.
The Best Gaming Monitors - Mid 2023 Update
Our top gaming monitor picks include models across 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide, HDR, and esports categories offering comprehensive shopping advice based on our extensive in-house testing.
Samsung's massive Odyssey Ark curved gaming display is 43% off
The Samsung Odyssey Ark is a 55-inch 1000R curved display featuring a 4K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate with support for FreeSync Premium Pro. The huge monitor can display up to four screens at once in horizontal mode or three in vertical mode, it includes four HDMI 2.1 ports.
The Best 1440p Gaming Monitors: 1H 2023
Gaming monitors at 1440p remain the sweet spot for those who don't need to spend a ton of money to play at high refresh rates. With recommendations across six categories there's plenty to choose from.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 34" Review
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is the most interesting QD-OLED we've seen since the Alienware AW3423DW. Samsung have made a clear effort to make the Odyssey OLED G8 stand out from the crowd.
Gaming monitor shipments down overall for 2022, expected to recover in 2023
High refresh rates and the Chinese market could improve things
Corsair Xeneon Flex 45" Review: Bendable OLED
The Corsair Xeneon Flex is an interesting and unique monitor that provides an adjustable curvature, so needless to say, there are very few products on the market that can compare to it.
Alienware's gaming monitor is the first to hit 500Hz, first reviews are out
The Alienware AW2524H is truly fast and features near-perfect motion clarity, but its low resolution and relatively high price make it a niche product for pro esports gamers.
Best HDR Gaming Monitors - Early 2023
If you're interested in jumping into the HDR monitor ecosystem, you will be happy to learn there are more options now than ever before – and here are the top models you can buy right now.
Alienware AW3423DWF 34" QD-OLED Review: Almost the Same Great Monitor, Lower Price
The Alienware AW3423DWF is a newer and lower cost variant of the AW3423DW QD-OLED ultrawide. Considering that's one of the best gaming monitors around, it's no surprise people are paying attention.
Top 5 Monitors for Nvidia RTX 4090, 4080 & AMD Radeon RX 7900 GPUs
If you're upgrading to a new flagship GPU from AMD or Nvidia, you won't want to play games on some crappy old monitor. Harness their full benefits using a top quality display like these 5 recommendations.
Corsair's bendable Xeneon OLED monitor debuts, check out the first reviews
The Corsair Xeneon Flex 45WQHD240 is a bendable, 45" OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. The OLED display looks amazing, all for an eye-watering price of $2,000.