Monitors that work with the PS5 and its 120Hz performance mode aren’t explicitly advertised except by a few brands. The 4K 144Hz variants with HDMI 2.1 will naturally work, but they are expensive and limited in availability. There’s also the conundrum of the limited number of games that support the full 4K 120Hz so there’s no hurry in spending the extra now.
As such, 1080p or even 1440p monitors might be a better and more practical pick until 4K 120Hz with PS5 games fully kicks off. All you need is a variant with HDMI 2.0 which is enough to allow the console to switch to its 1080p 120Hz performance mode. However, it’s not as simple as buying an HDMI 2.1 monitor which will work on the spot.
Not all gaming monitors with HDMI 2.0 work with this mode for various reasons such as firmware versions or even the design of its control module. Ways to confirm aren’t readily available, so some might have to resort to testing if results aren’t available online. Buying one monitor yourself to do so isn’t advisable since you could run into issues during the returns and exchange process.
We’ve gathered the known monitors in a list that will point you in the right direction. These monitors have all been tested by various sources, although some might need firmware updates or software updates on the PS5. It’s also worth ensuring that you are using a quality HDMI cable, but the included one in the PS5’s or the monitor’s package should suffice.
Monitors that Work with the PS5 (As of February 2022)
- ASUS VG249Q
- Asus VG279Q
- ASUS VG32VQ
- ASUS VG27WQ1B
- ASUS VG27VH1BR
- ASUS VP249QGR
- ASUS VG278QR
- Acer XF270H
- Acer XV240Y
- Acer XV273X
- Acer Nitro VG240YP
- AOC AGON AG322QC4
- AOC 24G2
- AOC 27G2
- AOC C27G2Z
- AOC CQ27G2
- AOC CQ32G1
- AOC G2590PX
- Benq Mobiuz EX2510
- BenQ Mobiuz EX2510S
- Benq Mobiuz EX2710
- Benq Mobiuz EX2710S
- Benq EX2780Q
- Benq EX3203R
- Benq XL2411K
- Benq XL2540K
- Benq XL2546K
- Benq XL2546S
- BenQ XL2731
- Dell S3220DGF
- Dell S2721HGF
- Dell S2421HGF
- Gigabyte G27F
- GIGABYTE G27QC
- GIGABYTE G32QC
- GIGABYTE G27Q
- GIGABYTE M27Q
- LG 24GL600F
- LG 27GL63T-B
- LG 27GL65F
- LG 27GL83A-B
- LG 27GL850-B
- LG 24GL65B-B
- LG 27GL650F-B
- LG 24GM79G
- LG 27GN600-B
- LG 27GN750-B
- LG 27GN800-B
- LG 27GN850-B
- LG 27GN88A-B
- LG 27GN950
- LG 24GN50W
- LG 32GN50T-B
- LG 32GP83B
- Viewsonic XG2401
- Viewsonic XG2402
- Viewsonic XG2405
- Viewsonic XG270
- MSI OPTIX G24C
- MSI OPTIX G27C4
- MSI OPTIX G27C5
- MSI OPTIX G271
- MSI OPTIX G32C4
- MSI OPTIX MAG240CR
- MSI OPTIX MAG241
- MSI OPTIX MAG251RX
- HP X24IH
- Samsung C27RG5
- SAMSUNG C32JG56
- Samsung CHG70
- Samsung Odyssey G5
- Samsung Odyssey G7
If you have a monitor that works with the PS5’s 120Hz Performance mode and is not on the list, please feel free to post it in the comments. We will add it to the article and update it as soon as more models are tested with positive results.
About the Author: Paolo is a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations and he believes that it’s every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
Kaneki says
Asus VG278QR doesn’t work with PS5
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Kaneki! It does,actually, Which games have this issue for you? Are you using the PS5’s HDMI cable and have the monitor’s refresh rate set to 120Hz or 144Hz?
Mehdi says
Hi ! would ViewSonic VX2758-PC-MH run 120hz on ps5 ?
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Mehdi! Its not listed here, so its safe to assume that 120Hz will not work. Cheers!
Mehdi says
so i should basically look for the monitors listed as compatible with the ps5 in the official websites?, apparentlly asus, viewsonic and benq have maid lists of the compatible monitors with the ps5 and the tweaks that we should make in the settings to run 1080p 120hz even with 1.4 hdmi
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Mehdi! The base requirement for 120Hz operation is HDMI 2.0, so most monitors with it should function. However, that is not the case even after several firmware updates. If you want a safe bet, we recommend following each brand’s list just to be sure.
Gabriel Copeman says
I got a crua 27inch 165hz 1920-1080 1.4 hdmi 1.2 display port. Will this get 120fps on the ps5
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Gabriel! One of the prerequisites for 120Hz operation is HDMI 2.0 so it won’t work. Good luck!
Speeddemon545 says
Hi guys,
will my olderAcer XF XF240 work with ps5- 1080p-120hz.
Thanks for the reply!
Best wishes!
Paolo Reva says
Hi,m Speeddemon545! Unfortunately, it will not work. The XF240 is too old and it has an HDMI 1.4 slot.
adam says
I have a LG 27GN88A-B and I cant get it to work at 120hz? Any ideas how I can achieve this? thanks
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Adam! What resolution are you trying to run?
Nart says
I am currently on the market to purchase an Alienware AW2521HFLA and was wondering whether it supports 120hz 1080p on PS5, since I will be using this monitor for both PC and PS5
Paolo Reva says
Hi, Nart! We haven’t tested that monitor with a PS5, so we can’t say for certain. It should work since the AW2521HFLA has an HDMI 2.0 slot which is you need. It might take a few tweaks in the settings, but we can’t guarantee that it will. Good luck!
MALOKeye says
thank you
Willie glenn says
I purchased lg 32n550-b and it allows 120 hz and I can also run 60 hz no problem
MALOKeye says
can asus TUF VG24VQ run 120hz on ps5? because in asus’s site they said it van run 120hz on ps5 but this monitor does not exist on your List of Monitors that Work with the PS5 2022
Paolo Reva says
Hi, MaloKeye! It should be able to since Asus specified it. Cheers!