The focus on this article will be on gaming and best value.
It’s safe to assume most after an adaptive sync display want the feature for playing games.
Conversely, it is not a requirement for workstation, creative, or office focused monitors.
Pretty much all high refresh FreeSync monitors support LFC and that’s a good thing.
You should be looking at 1440p or higher instead.
The choice between TN and VA could depend on whether you want something curved or something flat.
TN monitors at this resolution and size are flat, whereas VA panels are curved.
If this is a big factor for you, we can narrow things down further.
The other big consideration between TN and VA is color quality.
If you could put up with the curve, all these factors will be an advantage.
TN panels also tend to be slightly cheaper, although that will depend on the model.
At 1080p we recommend theViotek GN24Cx 24"andGN27Cat 27 inches.
These are my go-to recommendations for value 1080p gaming monitors.
However some people might want a TN display instead.
Either because they’re flat, faster or cheaper.
The best value options tend to be the 1080p 24-inch 144 Hz offerings.
The final consideration for 1080p monitors is the super high refresh category at 240 Hz.
Moving on to 1440p
This is where the market opens up with a wide variety of options.
More options open up at 27 inches, 1440p and high-refresh rates.
The standout option here is the$330 Viotek GN27D.
It isn’t fancy, but it offers the same feature set as other monitors for less.
Note there’s also theSamsung JG50offered for the same price, same specifications and panel.
IPS monitors at 27" 1440p and high-refresh panels are a bit more expensive.
ThePixio PX277his my IPS recommendationat $420, but the GN27D is overall better value.
At this size, resolution and refresh rate we’re looking at VA panels exclusively.
However the good news is there are both flat and curved VA options.
If you want a curved monitor, you’ll be spending more.
Ultrawides
This category of displays is growing at pace.
At the 21:9 aspect ratio, the monitor size to be concerned with is either 34 or 35 inches.
The MSI variantis $480, making it a best bang for buck offering.
The majority of monitors advertised as supporting HDR don’t deliver a good HDR experience.
Usually these are DisplayHDR 400 certified and don’t offer much over an SDR presentation.
Wrap up
Across these recommendations I’ve mostly focused on quality panels with good specifications.
Considering most monitors end up using the same panel, this makes picking our choices a more straightforward process.
Though there are some reasons why I would considera more expensive monitorthan those listed here.
For example, if it comes with a height-adjustable stand or it’s factory color calibrated.
At last, these are only suggestions and recommendations.
Do yourresearchandread reviewsbecause there are plenty of good monitors out there that we haven’t mentioned here.
