Not so long ago, many bought such a peripheral computer device as a monitor, together with the system unit, trying to choose a model as cheap as possible. Then there was no need to estimate the flicker frequency, screen resolution and a number of additional parameters - even fans of computer games with standard indicators were quite enough for a comfortable pastime. In those days, the main thing was that the games "did not slow down."
However, time does not stand still - special game monitors are on sale, since in modern games of both multiplayer and single type the success of a player may depend on milliseconds. In this regard, today much more depends on the image displayed by the monitor and on the frequency of its updating, than some years ago. In this regard, we decided to devote our today's review to the best monitors designed specifically for computer game lovers.
On store shelves they are presented in quite a large number, so getting confused in the existing variety is quite easy. To prevent this from happening to you, we decided to first give a number of key points that you should focus on when buying this device, and only after that we will go on to analyze the characteristics of certain models.
Summary of the rating:
What do you pay attention to when choosing a gaming monitor?
One of the main factors that users pay attention to when purchasing such a device is the diagonal of the monitor. This parameter has a direct impact on both the cost of equipment and ease of use. In total, there are several basic screen sizes on sale today - 20, 23, 27 and 30-32 inches. For the most part, users prefer products with a diagonal in the range of 24-27 inches. It is not recommended to buy a large model for the simple reason that a person’s eyes are not able to cover such a large area, respectively, about 20% of the screen area will remain useless. In addition, the larger the diagonal, the higher the cost.
Another important factor is the number of pixels. Everything is quite simple here, since it should be guided by the classical principle - the more the better, however, the resolution will directly affect the performance of the device. In order for the response speed of the picture to be at an acceptable level, you should correlate this moment with the performance of the video card, otherwise the image may be a bit late, and during a hot battle with other players this may become one of the key points.
It is very important to take into account the type of matrix, since many points will depend on it. One of them is the level of color reproduction and the naturalness of colors compared to other similar devices. This moment is fundamental not only for computer game lovers, but also for people who process photos and videos. In addition, the type of matrix affects the viewing angle, response time and contrast of the monitor itself.
The connection connectors do not play a special role, since together with most monitors that are available today, special adapters are supplied.They allow you to connect the device to any system unit. When choosing models for our ranking of the best gaming monitors in 2019, we relied not only on these points, but also on user reviews - beginners and experienced gamers, on the price-quality ratio of the device. Well: now it's time to go on to analyze the characteristics of the most popular monitors for gamers.
Products with a diagonal of 24-25 inches
3. BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P
The appearance of this model does not differ in any originality, however, almost all users note the build quality of this device. This positively affects the cost of the product, especially since you have to pay for any design decisions. In this regard, this monitor will be almost no different from a classic office product. All plastic panels of which the body of the structure is made are quite thick, have a slightly rough surface, so fingerprints will not be visible on them. Thermal gaps are small, however, they are present, therefore, when cooling or heating, extraneous sounds will not be heard. The frame around the display itself is quite thick. The manufacturer made it so specially to reduce the reflection of light from the surface. This allows the user to completely immerse themselves in the game world and not be distracted by what is happening around him.
A small protrusion is provided in the lower right corner; there are several mechanical control buttons on its end part. The device shutdown function is not provided. The product comes with a special stand with a pretty decent leg, which allows you to rotate the device in both horizontal and vertical planes. If necessary, such a monitor can even be hung on the wall. The height stand is adjustable. The monitor supports FullHD resolution with a refresh rate of no higher than 60 Hz - even for demanding games this option will be quite enough. The product operates on the basis of a 24 inch matrix, which has an anti-reflective coating. It allows you to make invisible even point and fairly bright light sources - the user will not be distracted by them.
Benefits:
- For its value, a good response time is 1 ms;
- Quite an acceptable cost.
Disadvantages:
- Next to the original system unit it will look a bit outdated.
2. ASUS ROG SWIFT PG258Q
This monitor is quite different from the classic office products in terms of appearance. The developers of this model made a special emphasis on the design and sophistication of technology. The frames are quite thin - 7.2 mm on the sides, 8.5 mm on the bottom and almost 1 cm on top. The back side is covered with various geometric patterns. It is made of high quality plastic, its surface is matte and slightly rough, which makes it practically insensitive to any kind of scratches or wrinkles. Ventilation grilles are located here, which do not allow excessive heating of the monitor during operation, and besides, they fit perfectly into the overall design concept.
On the back of the monitor is an ergonomic control panel, which includes a 5-way joystick, as well as 4 keys, each with its own pattern on the surface. Due to this, they can be easily distinguished by touch. There are a lot of connectors - there are slots not only for the power cable and for connecting the monitor to the computer, but also several USB outputs, a headphone jack and so on. The display of this monitor has a matte finish, which allows you to easily extinguish any glare, regardless of their brightness. Performance is within 1 ms - even demanding games will not be able to cause problems in this regard.
Benefits:
- Original and very attractive appearance;
- Large selection of various settings;
- Instant response.
Disadvantages:
- In bright light, a crystalline effect may be noticeable;
- Pretty high cost.
1. AOC AGON AG251FZ
This monitor has a rather interesting point - it comes with a special external unit for managing the settings of this device. It can be put directly next to the keyboard and set the necessary parameters depending on the game. This allows you not to search for the necessary buttons on the case, but to immediately fine tune the image to the required parameters. The stand included in the kit is small in size but has excellent stability. With its help, you can save a lot of space on the computer desk. It is adjustable in height and in terms of tilt angles.
The monitor itself looks pretty strict, but stylish. On its case there is a headphone holder, additional USB 3.0 connectors are provided, two headphone jacks at once, and one of them can be used to connect only a microphone. This is an excellent option for computer game lovers who prefer online battles. The response time is small, the refresh rate of the picture is 240 Hz, due to which even a loop will not remain from fast-moving objects. Support for Adaptive-Sync technology allows the player to forget about the blurry picture.
Benefits:
- The backlight is uniform;
- Build quality is on top;
- Advanced interface for connecting to a video card and various peripheral devices;
- Attractive appearance.
Disadvantages:
- Some colors are sometimes distorted.
The best devices with a diagonal of 27-28 inches
3. MSI Optix MPG27C
The main distinguishing feature of this device in terms of appearance is the backlight, as well as the Mystic Light system, which provides illumination of the front lower end of the product. Through the use of the latest SteelSeries GameSense technology, frontal illumination is able to inform the player about a number of important parameters that somehow affect the gameplay - the amount of ammunition and the character’s health status. Unfortunately, there are currently not too many games designed for this chip. The panel is slightly curved, due to which the player manages to plunge deeply into the game itself, and to do this with both a single monitor and an assembly of several screens. The frames of the product are thick, which is why when assembling from three monitors, they will be very striking and distracting.
On the back panel on the left side there are several USB outputs, as well as two mini-jack connectors for connecting headphones or a microphone. The stand has an original form, it is not screwed onto the monitor itself, but has a special quick-release mechanism. Thanks to it, the screen can be rotated horizontally, as well as tilted forward or backward or raised to a height of 12 cm. There is a special opening in the leg that allows you to hide the cables. The design is equipped with a special curved VA matrix, the resolution of which is 1920 × 1080 pixels. It has a semi-gloss anti-reflective surface, due to which the crystalline effect is absolutely not noticeable.
Benefits:
- Extremely attractive and functional design;
- The original matrix, on which the crystalline effect is not visible;
- Anti-glare coating;
- Excellent factory calibration of colors, as close to natural.
Disadvantages:
- With such a large enough diagonal for non-gaming applications (for example, when working with graphic programs), the resolution may not be enough.
2. Asus ROG Swift PG279Q
At first glance, it may seem that this design has a standard appearance, even something reminiscent of an office product. The case is made of matte black plastic, all lines are straight, gloss or silver inserts are not provided. However, this initial impression immediately goes away after this monitor is turned on: the stand is equipped with a red LED backlight, the manufacturer’s logo on the product’s body begins to glow. Around the screen there is a frame whose width is only 8 mm.With a diagonal of 27 inches, it becomes almost invisible during operation. The stand is very impressive - all connections are quite rigid, which gives the design additional integrity and stability. The display will not wobble when you press the control buttons. The minimum height is 10 cm from the table surface to the lower border of the picture - for some users this does not seem too convenient.
The stand allows you to change the height of the screen, rotate it vertically, translate into portrait mode, and so on. On the rear panel there are two USB 3.0 connectors and the same number of HDMI inputs. Under the stand, there are special sockets that allow you to hang the device on the wall. Manage the monitor menu using the joystick and hardware keys located on the back of the product. The matrix supports 16.78 million colors, supports AHVA technology, which in all its basic qualities is analogous to IPS. The display resolution is 2560x1440 pixels.
Benefits:
- High rates of picture updating, comprising 165 Hz;
- The matrix is similar to IPS;
- Very comfortable stand;
- If desired, you can hang on the wall.
Disadvantages:
- High price.
1. DELL S2716DG
This model is considered to be the best in its segment for a number of parameters. Like most monitors produced by this company, the product is characterized by a beautiful and rather strict appearance, which is why it is not possible to immediately understand that it is a game monitor in front of you. The design is classic: matte black plastic is used to design the screen, glossy material is used on the side faces, the stand is made of gray plastic, stylized as metal. In the on state, the display looks like a flat monolithic surface, around which there is a thin side face, the thickness of which is only 7 mm. The appearance of the stand is slightly changed, however, in terms of its user characteristics, it does not differ at all from similar parts in other models. In particular, it can be adjusted in height, rotated the display, put it in portrait mode, change the angle of inclination, and so on.
All connectors are located in the lower part on the rear side, they are oriented to the bottom connection. Cables will not interfere with the installation of the monitor on the wall. Among the connectors are DisplayPort, HDMI, headphone output, two USB 3.0 ports. The diagonal of the monitor is 27 inches, its resolution is 2560x144 pixels, and the pixel density is quite high, the response time is also pretty fast. Image refresh rate is 144 Hz. If necessary, you can enable overdrive mode, when using which the loops behind moving objects will either be completely invisible or will be minimal.
Benefits:
- Pretty strict appearance;
- Excellent picture quality;
- Very fast frame change;
- Reasonable cost.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
Best 4K UltraHD Monitors
3. Philips 288P6LJEB
Despite the use of advanced technologies in the production of this monitor, it has a rather reasonable cost. The pixel density is higher compared to other products included in our review of the best gaming monitors, about 4 times, even if the product supports FullHD format. The working space with a diagonal of a product of 28 inches is as large as possible. The clarity of the picture during the game is very high. The monitor can also be used for working with graphic programs, for processing photos, and so on. The response time is 1 ms, the monitor is factory calibrated so that it is able to support more than 1 billion colors. Response time is automatically adjusted depending on the applications used.
The display is equipped with anti-reflective coating, so that the colors are displayed as accurately as possible even in direct sunlight. The frame is original - it includes matt black plastic, decorative chrome inserts are provided.The stand is quite heavy, with its help the monitor is firmly held on the table surface. All controls located on the front panel are touch sensitive, and the sensor is very sensitive. The frames are quite wide - 18 mm, if necessary, the display can be used to simultaneously work with multiple screens.
Benefits:
- Wide viewing angle;
- Pretty big diagonal;
- There is anti-reflective coating;
- High-quality assembly;
- Quick frame change;
- Reasonable cost.
Disadvantages:
- To take full advantage of all the features of the monitor, the computer system unit must have HDMI0 or DisplayPort 1.2 outputs.
2. Asus MG28UQ
This display is made in classic black color, the manufacturer does not make any claims to the originality of the design. However, the build quality is excellent - the case is made of durable plastic, all elements are tightly fitted to each other, even during continuous operation there are no backlash creaks and so on. The stand is very ergonomic, due to which the screen panel is adjusted immediately in all planes, in addition, the monitor can be rotated around its axis. Regardless of the position, he will firmly stand on the surface of the table, there will not be even the slightest hint of tipping over. On the rear panel there are connectors for attaching to the wall bracket. All available connectors are in one place, directed only down. To reproduce sound, the product has two stereo speakers, their total power is 4 watts.
The response time is 1 ms, so there will be no noticeable dark loops behind moving objects. This monitor has a support system for adaptive vertical synchronization, which allows you to protect against the effect of a frame break. In the manufacture of the monitor, the original and unique Asus GameVisual technology is used, thanks to which it can be customized depending on the tasks and conditions, which ensures excellent image quality.
Benefits:
- Perfect build quality;
- Support for all modern image formats;
- Long service life;
- Robust stand.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
1. Acer Predator XB321HKBMIPHZ
Among all the models included in our review of the best monitors, this design is distinguished by the largest diagonal of the matrix, which is as much as 32 inches. This facilitates aiming in shooters, and in games such as MMOs, the monitor will fit much more useful elements. The resolution is 4K, so even the latest games can be tried at the highest settings. The response time of the matrix is 4 ms, for such products it is a fairly high performance. The product design is standard, the frame around the screen is symmetrical, it contains the logo of the manufacturer and the line itself. The leg is made in the shape of the letter G. This greatly increases the stability of the structure. It can be adjusted if necessary. All elements are made of high quality plastic, there are silver and red inserts.
The manufacturer himself claims that this monitor is perfect for e-sports and for fans of computer games, it can also be used by people who have high requirements for graphics - designers, programmers and so on. It supports all modern technologies that are used in the development of computer games.
Benefits:
- Superb image in its class;
- Many different connectors for peripheral devices;
- Good response time;
- Great build quality.
Disadvantages:
- Not found.
Finally, a useful video
So our review of the best gaming monitors of 2019 has come to its logical conclusion.We hope that you were able to choose the most suitable model for yourself. If you still have any questions about this or that product, then you can ask them in the comments to this article. We will try to quickly respond to them.
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