For PC gamers, the most important component is the graphics card we choose to jam into our machines. But without a quality screen to go with it, we're not going to be getting the best out of that GPU. So what makes a "gaming" monitor worth the money? What makes it better than the average LCD? We tested more than a dozen monitors to find the best, with the right balance of resolution, refresh rate, color quality and viewing angles.
The best gaming monitor
The Acer XB270HU is simply the best gaming monitor you can buy right now. For years, gamers have been forced to make a choice between picture quality and refresh rate. Cheaper, faster TN panels delivered fast refresh speeds up to 144 Hz, while IPS screens offered more vibrant colors and dramatically better viewing angles, but at much slower refresh rates. Finally, with the XB270HU, that’s a problem of the past: Acer is the first company to pair an IPS screen with a 144 Hz refresh rate, which is why this monitor has replaced our previous favorite, the Asus RoG Swift.
The best 1080p monitor for gaming
This 22-inch Viewsonic screen is probably the most controversial choice in this whole test. It’s a small display, isn’t boasting any 144Hz refresh rate and the chassis isn’t particularly nice. So why's it our favorite 1080p gaming monitor? Becuase it has a decent IPS panel inside that minimal bezel. More importantly, it’s an astoundingly good value. The Viewsonic VX2263Smhl is only $140 on Amazon.
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