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Getting the best gaming monitor can be pretty difficult. This isn't just because of the fact there's a lot to consider in terms of the right resolution and refresh rate, but also because some choices are objectively better than others. What's more, a good gaming monitor is a purchase that'll be the centrepiece of your setup for a good few years, so getting the right one for gaming, work, and more is going to be vitally important.
For fast-paced multiplayer games, high refresh rate monitors make it easier to track moving targets and hit those headshots. 144Hz is the base standard here, and the best 1080p monitor at this spec is the This makes it an incredible one-stop solution for competitive PC gaming, with the extra desk space provided by the mount being transformative for anyone that uses a low sensitivity setting for gaming like Counter-Strike and Valorant pros. However, lacking a stand can be annoying if you just want to set the monitor up quickly, eg at a LAN party.
Still, especially in the UK where this monitor is significantly cheaper than the HyperX option, the Y25-30 is well worth considering just as a 240Hz option and may yet have a claim on the top spot in this category.If you're looking for a sharper screen that provides more detail at a comfortable distance, then a 1440p screen is a great shout. The higher resolution panel means you won't need to look at a grainy image, but it does require more horsepower to drive.
is the best example we've ever tested thanks to its Fast IPS panel from LG. These screens combine the wide viewing angles and excellent colour reproduction of IPS with the 1ms response time, superior motion handling and extremely low input lag we'd normally associate with a high-end TN panel.
, making the Samsung monitor the better bet if competitive shooters are the main reason you're upgrading your monitor. For more generalised use, the low price of the Philips Evnia 27M2C5500W and its relatively strong performance overall make it our new top recommendation for this category.is the best 1440p ultrawide we've ever tested, thanks to its novel Samsung-made quantum dot OLED panel.
While the screen and features are impressive, the low price does manifest in a few areas. The included stand is quite basic, lacking height adjustment, and it proved difficult to mount properly on our review unit. Thankfully, a standard 100x100 VESA mount means that it's easy to mount on an arm.