It's easy to overlook your monitor when assembling a new PC, the same way it's easy to overlook your TV when buying a new games console. Whether we like it or not, the display you choose to attach your hardware to is very often the oldest technology in your gaming setup. After all, it's hard to think about upgrading a TV or monitor when the one you you own works perfectly! The truth is that displays in general have evolved by leaps and bounds over the past few years and your standard 1080p 60Hz display just isn't enough anymore. Your screen's refresh rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), sets the upper limit for the frame rate of any device you plug it into. Higher is always better, even if you're not using this maximum speed; it still gives you plenty of overhead for your max FPS. So take a look below at our picks for 144Hz monitors and stop limiting your FPS!
GIGABYTE G27Q
First up, we have a 27-inch IPS display from GIGABYTE running at 1440p. This is an AMD FreeSync Premium compatible monitor with VESA-certified Display HDR400, which means you can expect a smooth adaptive refresh rate and full HDR support. With a 1ms response time, you should be able to expect minimal input lag in your gaming sessions and GIGABYTE's Sidekick OSD software suite will allow you to tweak your monitor settings to your liking. A black EQ and DCI-P3 color at 92% should give you the best picture possible.
GIGABYTE G34WQC
Another from GIGABYTE, and with much of the same feature set. Anti-glare screen, VESA Display HDR400, FreeSync Premium, etc. The difference here is that it's a 34-inch ultrawide display running at 3440x1440 on a curved VA panel. That means you get 30% more horizontal space and much nicer viewing angles with the curvature of the screen. Not everyone appreciates the ultrawide gaming experience, but if that's what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with this monitor.
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Samsung G5 Odyssey
Another curved monitor, this time from Samsung, the G5 Odyssey features its 1000R panel which "matches the curvature of the human eye". We don't know how true that is, but it's still a really nice curved panel. It's a VA panel running at 1440p with a 1ms response time, so no matter how curvature you'll have a great time gaming on it. Other creature comforts include AMD FreeSync Premium and HDR10 compatibility.
BenQ EX2510
BenQ is well-known in the gaming space for making competition-grade monitors that still focus on one of the most responsive gaming-focused displays on the market, even if that means ditching some of the most popular display technologies. recent. This 24,5-inch 1080p IPS panel features a 1ms response time, anti-reflective coating, AMD FreeSync compatibility and HDRi. It also includes their eye care technology to reduce eye strain during long gaming sessions and has a very fast OSD to quickly change your settings for different inputs, which is a feature often overlooked on other screens.
ASUS ROG Swift PG43UQ
This absolutely massive 43-inch display runs in full 4K with compatibility with Nvidia's G-Sync technology and includes a VESA-certified HDR1000 display. Due to its size, you might mistake it for a regular TV, but ASUS seems to think it calls it a double duty pull. It includes a remote control and 10-watt stereo speakers so you can easily set it up in your game room with a game console and enjoy the 4K HDR 144Hz experience on the latest game consoles. In addition to its 1ms response time, ASUS is also announcing its GameFast technology, which is designed to further reduce any perceived input lag.
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Acer Nitro XV3
Acer may be known for its budget devices, but its Nitro monitors are designed to compete with the major players. This 27-inch IPS panel runs in full 4K with AMD FreeSync support and features anti-glare side and top panels to improve visibility in bright conditions. So if you're a serious gamer looking for a competition-grade 4K monitor, Acer has you covered.
Keep in mind that when selecting a high refresh rate monitor, adaptive refresh rate is also a key feature to look for. AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync will give you a much smoother gaming experience at higher refresh rates, and all of the monitors we've featured here today support one of these technologies. So stop settling for 60Hz and get out there and enjoy high refresh rate gaming!
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