Nowadays, monitor resolutions are getting higher thanks to the gradual shift to 1440p or QHD as the standard for a lot of gaming-related stuff. So it’s only a matter of time before 4K becomes more and more available, especially since 4K gaming monitors are on a steady slope of improvement.
Last year, it would be difficult to find 4K gaming monitors with high refresh rates (60+ Hz), but now, we have them at the standard 144Hz.
So if you’re looking for 4K gaming monitors that can actually let you play your games smoothly, then here’s a promising catalog. Do keep in mind that 4K monitors tend to be high-end so prices are on the higher side though we still included a budget option.
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LG 27GN950-B UltraGear Gaming Monitor 27”
PROS
- High refresh rate
- Good stand with tilt, pivot, and height adjustments
- G-Sync and FreeSync support
- Good color gamut with HDR 600
- Low latency
CONS
- Pricey
- Fiddly LED lighting controls
Specs:
- Size: 27 Inches
- Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
- Panel Type: IPS
- Color Gamut: DCI-P3 98%
It’s only one of LG’s most popular and competent offerings in the 4K segment. The Ultragear Gaming Monitor is a complete package. It has a good stand with accommodating adjustment controls and full support for NVIDIA G-Sync, not just AMD Freesync Premium Pro.
This one is also an IPS panel and has a low latency at 144Hz. And as far as 4K gaming monitors go, this one is actually on the affordable side, especially after it has enjoyed numerous sales and discounts. It might be a bit on the small side at 27 inches, but that means it can fit better on your table.
LG 27GN950-B UltraGear Gaming Monitor 27”
PHILIPS Momentum 32M1N5800A 32”
PROS
- 32 inches
- High refresh rate
- Good color accuracy
- G-Sync and FreeSync support
- Low latency
- Less compressed pixels
CONS
- Pricey
Specs:
- Size: 32 Inches
- Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
- Panel Type: IPS
- Color Gamut: 124% sRGB
If you prefer your 4K gaming monitors larger at 32 inches, which means pixel density is less compressed, then this underdog from PHILIPS should be a pleasant surprise. It has around the same price as the 27-inch LG Ultragear but this one has a bigger screen.
Refresh rate is also stellar for a 4K monitor and there’s full support for both G-Sync and FreeSync Premium. The stand is a bit thin, but that shouldn’t matter much unless you’re shaking your desk too often.
PHILIPS Momentum 32M1N5800A 32”
ViewSonic ELITE XG321UG 32"
PROS
- Gorgeous Mini-LED screen
- Amazing color accuracy
- High refresh rate
- 32 inches
- Less compressed pixels
- G-Sync support
- Good HDR range
- High brightness
CONS
- Very expensive
- Odd control joystick
Specs:
- Size: 32 Inches
- Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
- Panel Type: Mini-LED
- Color Gamut: True 10-bit color depth and HDR 1400
We did say that 4K monitors can get expensive, right? The Viewsonic ELITE takes the cake. It features a Mini-LED panel, which is currently the best and most expensive monitor technology right now.
For the price, however, you get the most amazing visuals your computer can put out. There’s G-Sync support here and also a decent latency. This is the monitor you want to buy if you want the best of the best without any compromise.
ViewSonic ELITE XG321UG 32"
Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 48" OLED
PROS
- Beautiful OLED screen
- Low latency
- Supports FreeSync Premium
- Decent refresh rate
- Impressive color accuracy
- True blacks
- 48 inches
- Less compressed pixels
CONS
- Expensive
- OLED has burn-in issues
Specs:
- Size: 48 Inches
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- Panel Type: OLED
- Color Gamut: True 10-bit color depth, 98% DCI-P3 / 130% sRGB
OLED is still a great option if you find most Mini-LED monitors a little too expensive. Here’s a behemoth from Gigabyte. It can double as a living room PC or home theater TV. But despite the size, the latency is stellar at 1ms.
The refresh rate is a little lower at 120 Hz but that doesn’t really offer much of a difference compared to 144Hz. The size, color accuracy, true and deep blacks, as well as OLED’s responsiveness, will make this one a good premium purchase for anyone sensitive about visuals.
Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 48" OLED
Sceptre 4K IPS 27"
PROS
- Affordable
- Decent color accuracy
- Good brightness
CONS
- Lacks FreeSync Premium support
- Refresh rate is a little low
Specs:
- Size: 27 Inches
- Refresh Rate: 70 Hz
- Panel Type: IPS
- Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
Let’s scale down the pricing a bit. We also have something for those who are budget-conscious but still want the full 4K experience. Sceptre has a 4K monitor that runs at a decent framerate, at least decent in the context that it’s higher than the outdated 60Hz for gaming PCs.
This one runs at 70Hz. That should be enough especially since a lot of GPUs will still struggle to max out 4K for most games on the Ultra preset. Of course, the best part is that you don’t need to spend too much on this one.
Sceptre 4K IPS 27"
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are 4K gaming monitors better?
Yes. Apart from the bigger screen, more pixels mean details are crisper with higher fidelity. You can also fit in more windows due to the higher resolution, making them great for multitasking. -
Are 4K gaming monitors more performance-hungry?
Yes. Since the computer now has to render more pixels, it has to work harder and if the computer isn't powerful enough, performance might suffer.