Editor’s Choice Gaming Monitors – The Best Performance Money Can Buy

By Eli Nolan | Updated January 28, 2026

Selecting Monitornerds’ Editor’s Choice gaming monitors is a grueling task. New models become better and better with fewer faults and issues in each release cycle. Over the years, we have chosen the best at mixing performance, design, and value to recommend to users so they can get the best bang for every hard-earned buck.

Editor’s Choice Monitors – 1080p

1. AOC 24G2 – Best 144Hz Gaming Monitor with Excellent Value
2. Acer Nitro XV273 X – Must Buy Premium 240Hz Gaming Monitor
3. Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR – Ultimate E-Sports Gaming Monitor
4. Gigabyte G27F2 – Affordable 165Hz 1080p Gaming Monitor
5. Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP – Fastest Gaming Monitor 2023
6. Alienware AW2524H – 500Hz E-Sports Monitor for Extreme Gamer
7. AOC 27G4 – Cheapest 27-inch Monitor with Excellent Imagery

Editor’s Choice Monitors – 1440p

1. Aorus FI32Q X – Best-Designed High-Performance 1440p Gaming Monitor
2. Acer XB273UGX – Fast and Agile 1440p Gaming Monitor with USB-C
3. Asus ROG Swift PG279QM – Premium 240Hz 1440p Gaming Monitor
4. Alienware AW3423DW – Best 1440p Ultrawide QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
5. Alienware AW3423DWF – Cheaper 1440p Ultrawide QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
6. Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 – Best Dual QHD Super Ultrawide Monitor
7. LG 27GR95QE-B – 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor
8. Asus PA348CGV – 120Hz Ultrawide for Editing and Gaming
9. ViewSonic VP2776 – 165Hz Monitor with Colorimeter for Gaming and Editing
10. AOC Q27G3XMN – Affordable HDR 1000 1440p Monitor
11. Gigabyte M27Q Rev 2.0 – Budget Friendly 1440p Gaming Monitor with USB-C
12. Lenovo Legion R45w-30 – Premium 45-Inch DQHD Ultrawide for Gaming and Business
13. Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 – Premium 360Hz OLED Gaming Monitor

Editor’s Choice Monitors – 4K

1. LG 27GP950-B – Best 4K 144Hz HDR Monitor for PC and Console Gaming
2. Aorus FO48U – Best Large OLED 4K 120Hz Monitor with HDMI 2.1
3. BenQ EW2780U – Best Midrange 4K Monitor for Mixed-Use
4. Asus PA32UCX – Ultimate HDR Monitor for Professionals
5. Asus PG27UQ – Best 4K 144Hz G-Sync HDR Gaming Monitor
6. ViewSonic Elite XG321UG – Wide Gamut 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor
7. Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 – Affordable Premium 4K 144Hz Gaming Monitor
8. Acer Nitro XV275K P3 – 4K 160Hz Gaming Monitor with HDR 1000
9. Alienware AW3225QF – 4K 240Hz Curved OLED Gaming Monitor
10. Dough Spectrum Black ES07E91 – Best Customizable 4K 240Hz OLED Monitor

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How We Select Editor’s Choice Gaming Monitors

1. Performance

We treat our selection of editor’s choice gaming monitors as if we were buying them for our gaming rigs at home. We test these displays according to a fixed standard which includes color vibrancy and accuracy, speed, responsiveness, and panel uniformity.

2. Design and Features

The selection is also based on how good a monitor looks. We adhere to the concept of form follows function. Ergonomics, ease of use, dimensions, weight, and the general appearance of the whole product weigh a lot in selection.

3. Value

Pricing seals the deal. It’s a big plus if a cheaper option can outperform a more expensive unit, but we also have to balance the practicality of the premium other commands.

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Detailed Look at Our Top Picks

AOC 24G2 – Best 144Hz Gaming Monitor with Excellent Value

The AOC 24G2 is our favorite budget gaming monitor thanks to its low price and excellent performance that punches above its category. It’s one of the first to offer a 144Hz 1080p screen that uses IPS technology in a market niche that’s saturated with TN options.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 – Premium 360Hz OLED Gaming Monitor

The Samsung OLED G6 is a beautiful product that looks good and performs even better. The 360Hz OLED panel is lightning fast and blur-free, but its also vibrant and capable of infinite contrast.

Alienware AW3423DW – Best 1440p Ultrawide QD-OLED Gaming Monitor

The Alienware AW3423DW is unmatched in HDR performance and responsiveness thanks to its QD-OLED panel. It is unmatched in HDR performance and responsiveness thanks to the panel type, so it should be your pick if you want compelling visuals all the time.

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Final Thoughts

Choosing Editor’s Choice gaming monitors is becoming more challenging by the day due to the boom in display technology. Despite all that, the models we selected are some of the best we have seen throughout the years. They serve as standard-bearers which should still shine even if newer and better models come out.

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