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Best Gaming Monitor for PS5 and Xbox Series X

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S both output up to 4K/120Hz over HDMI 2.1 with VRR. A monitor without genuine HDMI 2.1 input can't pass that through, regardless of its marketing. Ranked below on real, confirmed connectivity and gaming performance.

Updated 2026-07-291 min read
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Top pick

ASUS ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

PS9.0/10$1199

Best value

Arzopa Arzopa M3RC

Arzopa M3RC

PS7.9/10$279

Premium pick

Acer Acer Nitro XV275K

Acer Nitro XV275K

PS8.3/10$550

Quick comparison

Ranked by Picksights Score. Prices are approximate and change frequently.
ProductPicksights ScoreFromBest for
#1 · ASUS ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM9.0/10$1199Best overall
#2 · LG LG UltraGear 27GS93QE8.9/10$499.99Best OLED value
#3 · Acer Acer Nitro XV275K8.3/10$550Best value
#4 · Arzopa Arzopa M3RC7.9/10$279Best budget

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Top pick

ASUS ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

ASUS

Number 1: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM

PS9.0/10

Best overall

The best-performing monitor in this set on every gaming metric, but the 240Hz ceiling is wasted on PS5/Xbox Series X today — you're buying it for QD-OLED image quality and the extra connectivity (KVM, USB-C power), not for a console-specific speed advantage.

Pros

  • Tandem QD-OLED panel — best contrast and color in this comparison
  • 240Hz refresh rate, well above what PS5/Xbox Series X output (120Hz)
  • USB-C with 90W power delivery plus a built-in KVM switch

Cons

  • Most expensive option here by a wide margin
  • 240Hz is headroom the consoles can't currently use — you're paying partly for a PC-gaming ceiling

From $1199Approximate — prices change

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Sources: RTINGS.com (2025-03-21) · TFTCentral review (2026-04-01)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

LG LG UltraGear 27GS93QE

LG

Number 2: LG UltraGear 27GS93QE

PS8.9/10

Best OLED value

The option this ranking lacked between a portable panel and a $1,199 flagship. You give up 4K and the richer port set, and you keep the thing that actually separates OLED from everything else — the contrast. For a console player who is not going to use 240Hz anyway, the resolution drop matters more than the refresh rate does.

Pros

  • OLED contrast at roughly 40% of the price of the ASUS in this ranking
  • 240Hz and 0.03ms response with HDMI 2.1, G-Sync compatibility and FreeSync Premium Pro
  • Height, tilt and pivot adjustment included in the stand

Cons

  • 1440p rather than 4K — a real step down from the other OLED here
  • Like every OLED, susceptible to burn-in with persistent static elements
  • As with the ASUS, the 240Hz ceiling is unusable on PS5 and Xbox Series X, which top out at 120Hz

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Sources: Kotaku (2026-06-02) · Gizmodo (2026-05-12)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

Acer Acer Nitro XV275K

Acer

Number 3: Acer Nitro XV275K

PS8.3/10

Best value

The pick if you want genuine 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 console gaming without paying OLED prices. Not as sharp in dark, high-contrast scenes as the ASUS, but the gap is far smaller than the price difference.

Pros

  • 4K Mini LED at 160Hz comfortably covers the console 120Hz ceiling
  • Meaningfully cheaper than QD-OLED options while still HDMI 2.1-certified
  • 27" size suits both desk and living-room use

Cons

  • Mini LED contrast doesn't match OLED in dark scenes
  • Source doesn't confirm exact HDMI 2.1 port count, unlike the other two entries here

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Sources: DisplayNinja (2026-01-15)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

Arzopa Arzopa M3RC

Arzopa

Number 4: Arzopa M3RC

PS7.9/10

Best budget

The one to buy if budget is the deciding factor. You're giving up panel quality, not the core console gaming spec — this is a genuine 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 display, not a compromised imitation of one.

Pros

  • Two HDMI 2.1 ports — can run a PS5 and Xbox Series X at full 4K/120Hz simultaneously
  • Built-in USB hub
  • By far the cheapest genuine 4K/120Hz HDMI 2.1 option in this comparison

Cons

  • IPS panel — noticeably less contrast than the Mini LED or OLED options above
  • 32" 4K means a lower pixel density than the 27" options at this resolution

From $279Approximate — prices change

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Sources: Tom's Guide (2026-06-01)Last checked by Picksights 2026-07-29

How we rank

Picksights methodology

Picksights Score is a weighted average of 4 criteria, each scored from the specs and findings published by the source cited on each product — not from a copied star rating. For monitors, the weights are:

Image quality (panel type, HDR)

35% of score

Gaming responsiveness (refresh rate ceiling, panel response)

35% of score

Connectivity (confirmed HDMI 2.1 ports/features)

15% of score

Price-to-value within this comparison

15% of score

Unlike our TV ranking, there's no comparable "software experience" criterion for monitors — we'd rather use 4 criteria we can back with real data than add a 5th just to match the TV template.

FAQ

Do I need HDMI 2.1 to play GTA VI at 4K/120Hz on a monitor?

Yes. Both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S require an HDMI 2.1-certified input to output 4K at 120Hz with VRR — HDMI 2.0 caps you at 4K/60Hz or a lower resolution at 120Hz. Several monitors marketed for console gaming don't actually have a real HDMI 2.1 input, so check this specifically rather than trusting a "PS5-ready" label.

Is a 240Hz monitor wasted on PS5 or Xbox Series X for GTA VI?

For raw refresh rate, mostly yes — both consoles output a maximum of 120Hz, so a 240Hz panel isn't giving you extra motion smoothness on console. Where a higher-end panel like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED still helps is image quality (contrast, color) and extra connectivity (USB-C power delivery, KVM switching), not frame rate.

Can I connect two consoles to one monitor for GTA VI?

Only if the monitor has two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports — a single HDMI 2.1 port plus HDMI 2.0 ports means only one device gets true 4K/120Hz at a time. The Arzopa M3RC in this ranking is confirmed to have two HDMI 2.1 ports, so it can run a PS5 and an Xbox Series X at full spec simultaneously.

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