Top five best gaming monitors. Choosing the right gaming monitor can be tricky and a bit
overwhelming with so many brand options, specs and features to choose from. That's why I'm
keeping it simple with this list to give you the top five best gaming monitors in 2021 with the
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games or trying to get some work done or need a high refresh rate or high resolution monitor,
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In no particular order. Coming in at number five is Asus ROG Swift PG259QN.
In the world of professional gaming where every millisecond counts,
a gaming monitor that can deliver a very high refresh rate is a gamers best friend.
At 360 hertz refresh rate and one millisecond response time the Asus ROG Swift PG259QN is one
of the fastest Full HD gaming monitors out there. It is an excellent gaming monitor with exceptional
motion handling, rendering clear and smooth motion in fast moving scenes. It has G-sync
support and freesync compatibility to deliver a nearly tear free gaming experience. It has good
ergonomics and wide viewing angles, making it a great option for Co Op gaming and sharing content.
It's extremely thin bezel around the top and sides allows for more screen real estate.
The bottom trim strip is 18 millimeters wide and features the ROG logo in a polished metal finish.
The overall styling is distinctly Asus at the back is a much larger ROG logo that lights up in
different colors. Also at the back is a control joystick plus four buttons used for program
control whilst the low must key toggles the power. The input panel features one DisplayPort 1.4 and
HDMI 2.0. You also get a 3.5 millimeters audio output and USB 3.0 port one upstream and two down
for the pros. Superb response time 360 hertz high refresh rate, good ergonomics VR support and the
cons mediocre contrast ratio and the screen might be too small for some. The Asus ROG Swift PG259QN
is an excellent gaming monitor. It has a remarkably low input lag, outstanding response
time and a 360 hertz refresh rate resulting in an incredibly smooth and responsive experience.
It has native G-sync support and freesync compatibility to reduce screen tearing.
It isn't well suited for gaming in the dark as its IPS panel has a low contrast ratio that
makes blacks look grayish. If you need a super fast 1080P gaming monitor this monitor should
definitely make your list. At number four is LG UltraGear 38GN950. This ultra wide gaming monitor
offers that sweet spot of gaming in 2k with a high refresh rate of 144 hertz. The huge 38 inch
monitor offers an immersive gaming experience with a gentle radius of 2300R off the curved screen
is quite modest compared to most curved panels sitting at 1800R on the design and features front
LG has stepped things up a notch for most of its monitors by adding RGB to the back. They support
both sound sync and the video sync mode that will fit the lighting to what the display is showing.
It's a nice addition and it can add a nice bit of atmosphere to what you're watching
and potentially even reduce eyestrain. However, it does require a USB cable and software and
it's not always that accurate. Elsewhere, the display is reasonably smart thanks to its low
profile bezels and generally needed all black finish with just a few red plastic highlights.
It's certainly not particularly slim and due to the size of the screen and its curve
it has quite the footprint. On the input interface. It offers two HDMI inputs,
one DisplayPort connection and two USB 3.2 Gen one ports. They all face outwards, so offering
easy access but there's no USB C or Thunderbolt. The pros are excellent color quality, versatile
widescreen form factor, impressive RGB LEDs, solid adjustment and conductivity and the cons are
middling contrast ratio. extremely expensive. The LG UltraGear 38GN950 combines many great
gaming centric features such as high refresh rate, too sync and an ultra wide aspect ratio
which means if you're serious about gaming then this is one of the best screens you can get.
And with a color gamut of 98%, DCI-P3 this is also a good buy for video and content creators.
At number three is MSI Optix M P G 341CQR this is a gamers monitor wish list this 34
inch 3440 by 1440 ultra wide gaming monitor packs a punch with a 144 hertz refresh rate
and fast one millisecond response time offering an unparalleled immersive gaming experience.
The MSI Optix M P G 341CQR boasts a sturdy design with versatile ergonomics including
up to 100 millimetres height adjustment and 100 by 100 millimetres face amount compatibility.
Additionally, the design includes a headset hanger a camera mounting bracket at the top
of the monitor and mouse bungee and ultra thin bezels. There's an anti glare matte screen coating
which eliminates reflections while the 1800R curvature further improves the viewing experience.
On conductivity. It offers a variety of options which include two HDMI 2.0B port, DisplayPort 1.4,
USB type C three downstream USB 3.0 ports, and one upstream USB port as well as headphone,
microphone and combined audio jacks. With 84% DCI-P3 color gamut its color results may
not be ideal for creative professionals and the HDR quality leaves a bit to be desired.
But outside of those quibbles the optics is one of the best values among 34 inch
ultra wide gaming panels today. The pros are innovative design with a wide gamer feature set,
very low input lag well priced for it to class, and the cons are poor built in webcam,
contrast ratio lower than advertised. MSI's 34 inch ultra wide optics MPG 341CQR combined solid
gaming performance with a raft of exclusive features that will delight most gamers.
Coming in at number two is the Samsung Odyssey G9 gaming monitor. The Samsung Odyssey G9 is an
absolute beast of a gaming monitor. This super ultra wide gaming monitor has a curved 49 inch
screen with a 32:9 aspect ratio spanning nearly your entire field of view to deliver a captivating
gaming experience. It has a fast response time of one millisecond and a high refresh rate of
240 hertz and its support variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing.
With 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. It can display a wide color gamut and get extremely bright,
allowing it to produce vibrant colors and make highlights pop in HDR content.
It support picture in picture and picture by picture modes as well. The Monitors futuristic
design with glossy white chassis, robust build and decent ergonomics are breathtaking. At the
back of the monitor, there's the Infinity core RGB lighting, which you can customize with five
different effects and 52 different colors. There's also a headset hanger at the top of the stand.
The screen has a matte anti glare screen coating which eliminates reflections while the aggressive
1000R curvature matches the curvature of the human eye for a more immersive gaming experience.
The connectivity options include two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs HDMI 2.0, a headphones jack and a dual
USB 3.0 hub. This gigantic gaming monitor requires a resourceful gaming PC to derive the full
benefit. For instance, in order to get the 5120 by 1440 monitor to display a 240 hertz refresh
rate you'll need to have either AMD 5000 series or Nvidia GTX 1600 series or a higher graphics card
that supports DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC or display stream compression in your PC. The pros are
large screen size, high contrast ratio and pixel density, wide color gamut and
strong peak brightness. And the cons are the 240 hertz refresh rate is graphics card dependent,
poor black uniformity. 3D games can look warped at 32:9 aspect ratio. The Samsung Odyssey G9
is great for gaming. It has a low input lag a fast response time and a high refresh rate resulting in
a responsive and smooth gaming experience. It's support free sync and is compatible with Nvidia's
G-sync. If you want a mesmerizing and almost hypnotic gaming experience, this monitor is
your best bet. And the number one is Razer Raptor 27. The Razer Raptor 27 is a stunning beautiful
1440 p gaming monitor. It has an impressive design with outstanding build quality, a unique
and impressive cable management system and Razer's signature RGB lighting feature in the base. This
is one of the best looking monitors out there plus it checks all boxes specs wise a 144 hertz refresh
rate free sync and G sync compatible. Straight out of the box the Raptor 27 makes a bold statement
within eight millimeters bezels around the top and sides and a 12 millimeter strip at the bottom.
The screen is flush mounted so you won't see a frame when the power is off.
With an image on the screen, the border is barely noticeable. Instead, your eyes are drawn
to the lighting effect glowing around the base that's controllable via Razer Synapse and Chroma
wraps. At the back you will find a small joystick that controls all monitor functions. There's
also a soft woven fabric that covers the entire backside. Raptor 27 has unique support. Rather
than the usual monopole upright. The display uses a pedestal stand made from forged aluminium,
it's attached to the panel with two sliders that allow for a 3.6 inch height adjustment.
There is no swivel or portrait mode nor is there a VESA mount. cabling is where things get even
cooler. The Raptor 27 comes with bright green flat cables for every input on the panel including
power the cables route through channels in the stand and exit out the back at the desktop level.
The green glows in contrast to the matte black finish, and the whole thing just looks stunning.
The input interface includes one HDMI, 2.0, 1 DisplayPort, 1.4 and USBC. The latter can
carry video and support the two downstream USB 3.0 ports. There are no internal speakers but
you get a 3.5 millimeters headphone jack. The pros are excellent design and impressive build quality
image remains accurate at an angle, very low input lag and the cons, a bit on the pricey side.
The Raptor 27 is a high performance gaming monitor with a style, if you want a very beautiful fast
response gaming monitor that has good viewing angles and great display you need to grab this
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