Best Monitors

2022/01

Our recommendation for the best 240 Hz monitor is the Samsung Odyssey G7. It is especially convincing with its installed VA panel, which ensures a high contrast and thus produces a deep black. The WQHD resolution displays enough details and thanks to a response time of 1ms, VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync compatibility, the G7 is the perfect candidate to take home one win after another. The curved design even gives you an immersive gaming experience, as it puts you more in the action.

Our best 4K monitor is the Gigabyte M32U with two HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz display. This makes 4K gaming at 120Hz possible without any problems and thus the monitor is also suitable if you want to use it with the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles.

Furthermore, the monitor offers a fast response time, a peak brightness of 350 nits and a wide viewing angle. This means you can even play multiplayer games in front of a screen without anyone having to look at a washed out image.

The best curved monitor is the Odyssey G7 from Samsung. Due to the QHD resolution, it delivers a good picture, even though the 1000R curvature requires some getting used to at first. Thanks to the VA panel, the G7 also delivers very solid contrast and deep blacks, which is why you can use it very well in dark rooms. Gamers will be interested in the 240Hz refresh rate, a response time of 1ms and support for both FreeSync and G-Sync.

The ProArt Display PA278CV from ASUS is a real all-rounder thanks to its versatility and can score additional points with its pivot function. The ability to rotate the screen by 90° not only finds a good place in offices, but also in gaming. Especially for streamers, a screen for reading the chat is important and due to the crystal-clear picture of the ProArt display, this is possible without any problems. The WQHD resolution does not make the font too small and everything runs smoothly thanks to the 75 Hz.

We can also recommend the Gigabyte M32U for Sony’s PlayStation 5 console, which should satisfy every gamer. Two HDMI 2.1 ports, a fast response time and a wide viewing angle offer enormous gaming fun, even in local multiplayer mode with friends.

However, you should use one or the other light source with the monitor, otherwise the low contrast and the uneven black level will be too noticeable in the dark.

Our favorite as the best ultrawide monitor is the LG 38WN95C-W, which can convince with an aspect ratio of 21:9. This provides enough space to have several windows open side by side, and with a resolution of 3840 x 1600, everything also looks super sharp. At 144Hz, everything also moves quickly and precisely. In addition, the IPS panel offers wide viewing angles and rich colors.

The monitor is also a good choice because it offers various connectivity options: a USB hub, USB-C, as well as a Thunderbolt 3 port, which is really something special. Only the ergonomic behavior is not quite convincing, since it can only be tilted and swiveled minimally.

If you are looking for a suitable monitor for the Xbox Series X, then you are well served with the Gigabyte M32U. It offers two HDMI 2.1 ports to fully utilize the Microsoft console and enjoy 4K gaming @ 120Hz. Furthermore, it is responsive and can also be used as a monitor for multiplayer games due to the wide viewing angle.

With two HDMI 2.1 ports and 4K resolution, the Gigabyte M32U is one of our best 32-inch monitors. It can take full advantage of the new consoles and also delivers a precise 120Hz display. However, it can also be used super as an office monitor since it has a slim design and thus fits on every desk.

Furthermore, the monitor has a wide viewing angle, is responsive and gets bright enough with 350 nits to display HDR content well. However, it should be used in rooms that are not quite as dark, otherwise the low contrast and uneven blacks will be too noticeable.

As the best gaming monitor, we can recommend Samsung’s Odyssey G7 as it offers excellent values for any gamer. QHD resolution, a 1000R curvature for incredible immersion, a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 1 ms. In addition, FreeSync and G-Sync are supported, and the Odyssey G7 features a VA panel that delivers good contrast and solid black levels. This makes the monitor suitable for dark rooms but the viewing angle is unfortunately not as good here.

The monitor also features a USB hub, RGB bias lighting on the back, and Picture-in-Picture mode, which allows two input signals to be displayed simultaneously. Perfect for comfortably watching a series while you have to do annoying quests to progress in the game.

The Enzo brand is considered the holy grail among graphics monitors, and for good reason. The CG279X is one of the best monitors for creative minds and impresses not only with a good contrast ratio of 1300:1, but also a brightness of 350 cd/m². Various models even enable 4K resolution so that every detail is visible, and 99% of the Adobe RGB color space, as well as 98% of the DCI-P3 standard are supported. This means that RAW formats converted to AdobeRBG are reproduced with absolute color fidelity.

The home office deserves a very good screen and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is our favorite in this regard. Whether for normal office tasks or creative work, the ASUS monitor is a very good choice in both cases. It offers a great ergonomic variety and can be individually adjusted to the user. Furthermore, the 27-inch monitor offers a QHD resolution and thus provides enough space for multitasking.

The refresh rate of 75Hz is solid, allowing content to run smoothly. The IPS panel also offers a wide viewing angle, making sharing content with colleagues or co-workers no problem. Furthermore, color accuracy is excellent and the display covers the full sRGB range. Additionally, the monitor has various interfaces and even a USB hub. Third-party devices can also be connected and charged via the DisplayPort.

Unfortunately, HDR support is not available. The response time is very low though and VRR is also supported, which prevents tearing.

A good all-rounder and thus the best monitor under 500 Euros is the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV. Primarily, creative people will enjoy this monitor since it offers quite a bit of space with 27 inches, but also displays very high color accuracy and covers the complete sRGB color space. Furthermore, various third-party devices like a camera or laptop can be charged via the USB C port.

However, the ASUS display is also very suitable for the home office or casual gamers. 75Hz, a low response time and VRR support make the screen a good candidate for gaming and it can also be used as a monitor in portrait mode.