The best monitors for PS5

The best monitors for PS5 can upgrade your gaming experience on Sony's latest console from great to amazing. Although you can technically use just about any monitor with an HDMI port with your PS5, you'll want some more impressive display specs to maximise the powerful gaming console's capabilities and experience games the way they were intended. 

Our top picks of the best gaming monitors for PS5 comprise products we've reviewed before, with essential features such as screens that provide 4K resolution and a refresh rate of at least 120Hz plus HDR support (read our PS5 review for all its capabilities). We also chose monitors with at least one HDMI 2.1 port, as only HDMI 2.1 technology can transmit 4K resolution at a frame rate of 120fps. 

 If you prefer gaming on a larger screen, you might want to check out the best TVs for PS5. Still rounding out your rig? Maybe one of the best PS5 controllers will help you complete your setup. Take a look at our FAQs to help you make an informed choice when buying the best monitor for PS5. 

The best monitors for PS5 available now

Best overall

The Inzone M9 is effectively the official Sony monitor for PS5 (and for PCs), and we have to admit it's the best match we've tried. This dual-setup monitor boasts premium features for both PC and PS5, making it a versatile option for those that want a display for both work and play.

It's fast, with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time to reduce ghosting and Nvidia G-SYNC to cut out screen tearing and stuttering. Image contrast is superb with HDR certified to DisplayHDR 600 standards and a peak brightness of 600 nits, and the colour gamut is also good, covering 95% of DCI-P3 (note that some people have reported an issue in which the screen sometimes displays a 'searching for signal' message after changing settings. This appears to be a firmware issue and can be resolved by updating the firmware.

Best budget

The Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q1A is proof that you don't have to break the bank to gain access to stunning 4K resolution. At 28 inches, this gaming monitor is just big enough for comfort and small enough to fit into smaller or cramped spaces. The IPS panel can handle light creative work thanks to its 100% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 colour gamuts and 350 nits of brightness. Its build quality is also impressive.

Of course, Asus did have to leave something out to be able to offer such an attractively low price. There’s no HDMI 2.1 port here, so you won’t be getting that 4K resolution at 120fps. The refresh rate is limited to 60hz no matter what port or device you're using. However, you can still take advantage of that 4K resolution. Considering the price, that’s more than a fair trade-off, making this our pick as the best monitor for PS5 that can do 4K gaming for under $300.

Best OLED

Phones and TVs no longer have a monopoly over OLED technology as more and more monitors dip their toes in. The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ is one of the most recent adaptors so both PC and PS5 gamers can expect deep blacks and rich colours, as well as better energy efficiency. 

As with most OLED, it does sit on the pricier end of the spectrum, which makes it ideal for PS5 gamers with deeper pockets. Supposing you have the dough, Asus makes it worth your money by packing it with gaming-focused features like a 138Hz overclocked refresh rate, a (perhaps unnecessarily) superfast 0.1ms response time, and Nvidia G-Sync support. To make it an ideal match for current-generation consoles, you're getting two HDMI 2.1 ports so you can live that 4K at 120Hz gaming dream.

Best large

The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U is the whole package, if you're in search of the best monitor for PS5. At 43 inches, this massive display is not for the faint of heart (or the smallest of setups). But, it’s perfect if you’re looking for an epic visual experience.

Not only does it come with two HDMI 2.1 ports (that way, you can also add an Xbox Series X to your gaming setup) for that UHD at 120Hz gaming goodness, but it also has VESA-certified DisplayHDR 1000 for a rich, vibrant image. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a smoother, more detailed, or more dynamic display to pair with a PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, its LED backlighting delivers additional immersion, two 12 watt speakers utilising Space Audio offer a truly impressive sound, and KVM allow you to seamlessly switch between devices.

Of course, that all comes at a price. This monitor is not for the budget-conscious. And, its size is not ideal for smaller setups. But, if you’re ok dropping more than $1,000/£1,000 and can make space for it, you’ll be in gaming heaven.

Best mid-range

The Samsung Odyssey G7 is the next best thing if you want the features of the Gigabyte AORUS FV43U in a smaller package. You not only get all that performance in a more manageable package but also pay a much more reasonable price for it as well, making it one of the best gaming monitors for PS5. 

This stellar display packs most of the same features that make the AORUS so great into a 27-inch form factor. That includes the all-important HDMI 2.1 connectivity for UHD at 120Hz gaming as well as HDR support.

Of course, its 300-nit brightness is nothing to write home about, and the display’s HDR 400 won’t hold a candle to the FV43U’s HDR 1000. But, that’s more than enough dynamic range for the average gamer. It still is one of the best displays out there for PS5 and PC gaming. And, you’ll save enough money getting one of these that you can grab a few extra games or a pair of headphones that can take advantage of the PS5’s 3D audio support.

Best 1440p

Like the 1080p monitor for PS5 above, the ASUS TUF VG27AQ lacks the detail of 4K resolution, and it looks quite pedestrian too, with a matte finish that adds a bit of a sheen to lighter pictures. But aside from that, we think it's very much a quality screen for PS5 thanks to a speedy 165Hz refresh rate (with Adaptive Sync Support) 1ms response rate and G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility. On top of that, it boasts ASUS' own Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync tech for super smooth play (and in-game pictures).

With an HDR10 rating, contrast is among the best we've seen on a 1440p monitor, and colours are vibrant. All in all, this offers a superb balance of picture quality, speedy specs and value. It will serve you well for PC gaming as well as PS5.

PS5 and PC

Corsair has been knocking it out of the park with its gaming peripherals lately, and the Corsair Xeneon 32UHD144 is a great example. It's a great PS5 gaming monitor, thanks to its two HDMI 2.1 ports allowing you to take full advantage of its 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate (though, with PS5, you're obviously limited to 120Hz). Of course, its pixel density of 138ppi makes every single game sharp and incredibly detailed.

The only thing that holds this back is its price tag. It's a 32-inch monitor that sits comfortably in the $1,000/£1,000 range, which makes it a pricey proposition. However, you'll be happy to know that if you do any sort of content creation or graphic design, this offers 100% sRGB, 100% Adobe RGB, and 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut – more than enough for any type of creative work you do in these colour spaces.

Best premium

For a truly premium PS5 monitor, the AOC AGON PD32M ticks every box by our book. It's hard to find anything to fault as far as the specs are concerned. It's crazy bright (the peak brightness rating of 1600 nits is no exaggeration), super fast with 144HZ and 1ms GtG response, and it comes fully loaded with ports, including not one but two HDMI 2.1.

The VESA-compatible display takes up a bit of space but it's superbly built, with a sleek, modern and classy look with matte black and steel finishes that feel perfectly in keeping with Porsche's input. Sure, it's expensive but not as expensive as you might think for this level of specs and design.

Best 1080p

If you're a competitive player concerned more with speed than image detail, you might opt for a lightning fast 1080p screen rather than a 4K display as a PS5 monitors. We think the Acer Predator XB253QGX is still hard to beat in that category.

The blazing fast 240Hz refresh rate and an ultra-low MPRT pixel response time of 0.5ms (GtG response is claimed at 1ms) makes up for the compromise in detail and only entry-level HDR support, although the DisplayHDR 400 certification does at least ensure peak brightness of 400cd/m2. Sure the image is fussier than what we see on the 4K PS5 monitors above or even 1440p (see below), but it's free of blur and feels highly responsive.

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