5 Best Console Gaming Monitors of 2022 for PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, and Xbox Series S
Reviewing the markets best console gaming monitors for 2022
Updated to include the best gaming monitors for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.
Gaming monitors are different from your standard TVs and monitors. They are often optimized specifically for gaming and they offer a space-saving alternative to the best gaming TV. TVs are fine for gaming but a more responsive gaming monitor could be the edge you need.
There is a lot of different options for today’s console gamer and it can quickly become a bit of a headache. In this article, we have compiled a shortlist of the best console gaming monitors that meet certain criteria and address certain needs of any PlayStation (whether that’s PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5) or Xbox gamer (Xbox One or either the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X).
After a multitude of testing we have concluded that the Acer Nitro XV282K is the best console monitor overall and will make all your games on PlayStation or Xbox shine.
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Acer Nitro XV282K
Acer Nitro XV282K
The Acer Nitro XV282K is a hugely impressive console gaming monitor, with robust support for 4k resolutions, and high framerate gaming. This is a perfect partner for next-generation consoles like the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. It’s also a great display for watching films, TV, and other video content.
This 28-inch display doesn’t quite make it a suitable substitute for a TV, however, the 4K screen clarity paired with good performance-tailored specs does make it a superb choice for competitive players and general content consumption.
This monitor is equipped with the following ports:
- 2 x HDMI 2.1 ports
- 1 DisplayPort 1.4
- USB Hub
- 3.5mm headphone jack audio out
With thin bezels, an attractive design, and support for features like FreeSync Premium, 144hz refresh rate, and rapid 1ms response time, this really is the monitor that can do everything.
This isn’t a cheap monitor by any means, but it will be a great display to partner with a next-generation games console.
See the full Acer Nitro Xv282K review here.
Gigabyte FV43U
Gigabyte FV43U
The Gigabyte FV43U is a huge 43-inch 4K monitor with a VA panel that supports a high refresh rate and low response time – the perfect combination of specs for any PlayStation 5/ Xbox One Series X gamer.
This monitor is visually stunning and accommodates the full capabilities of the PS4 Pro, Xbox One X, and 4K-capable PCs. 4K resolution is now utilized across all platforms and makes your gaming experience look more beautiful than ever before – at least with the PS4 and Xbox One titles that are actually in 4K.
The screen size of this monitor is perfectly optimized for console gamers, coming in at 43-inches and providing excellent levels of clarity and immersion. Pair this with the 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, and it’s easy to see how this monitor made it in our best-of guide.
At the back of the monitor you’ll see the following:
- 2 x USB 3.0
- USB 3.1 Type-C port
- 2 x HDMI 2.1
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Within the monitor’s OSD, users will find a number of picture settings to choose from. In fact, you can choose from different predefined gaming modes to give you the best display output when playing different game genres.
The only real downside to the monitor is the high price tag it comes equipped with. With retail prices hitting over $1000, the FV43U goes into direct competition with the LG OLED48 monitor.
See the complete Gigabyte FV43U review here
Dell U2718Q
Dell U2718Q
If you find the LG 27UK850-W to be a little too expensive or perhaps you won’t be taking advantage of the AMD FreeSync technology, then this is the third-best investment in our roundup.
Like our top pick, the U2718Q is a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with an IPS monitor that also supports HDR. 27-inches is considered to be the sweet spot for 4K gaming monitors and makes sitting further away acceptable.
The Dell U2718Q looks simple yet sleek and features thin bezels with an attractive metallic finish. Adding to the clean design, the stand has a cable management holder to run your cables through and keep the general area tidy. The monitor also has plenty of adjustment options, you can adjust the height, tilt, pivot, and swivel; you can even mount it since it’s VESA compatible.
Looking at the In/Out ports on the back,
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 port
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 x USB 3.0 hub
- 1 x Mini DisplayPort
- 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
The only downside to this monitor is the average response time of 5ms. It is about as slow as you want a gaming monitor response time to be but when you factor in the IPS panel this issue becomes less of a problem.
While this monitor doesn’t have a joystick navigation button, like our top pick, it does have four tactile buttons located on the underside of the bottom-right bezel allowing for easy navigation.
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q
If you are more of a competitive gamer and prefer performance and speed over high resolution and colour reproduction, then this is the best console monitor according to our tests.
The ASUS VG289Q, like our top pick, is a 4K resolution gaming monitor. This one from Asus is 1-inch larger at 28-inches and boasts a 5ms response time and an IPS panel. It also utilizes the Asus Eye Care technology to take care of your eyes by eliminating flickering and at the same time, lowers the blue light to reduce eye strain. The beauty of this monitor is it does all of this whilst also coming in at a much lower price.
This has an ergonomically designed 5-way joystick that lets you change its brightness, color, and a few other settings via the on-screen display (OSD). This joystick helps you make fast adjustments unlike less intuitive controls seen on some similar monitors.
The monitor is somewhat lacking in the aesthetic department, you could say it is cheap looking, however, the bezels are relatively thin and if you ignore the stand it doesn’t look all that bad.
The stand is poor and does have some wobble if you move the desk due to the large screen size. The stand only allows for a basic tilt adjustment back and forward; no elevation, rotating, or anything of that sort here. And it lacks VESA support meaning you stuck with the lackluster base.
The In/Out ports aren’t really as extensive as the others on the list,
- 2 x HDMI 2.0
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.2
- 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
Whilst this isn’t the most responsive monitor in the world, it certainly offers a good gaming experience for last-gen console gamers that require 4K screen resolution.
Nonetheless, our testers still felt this was one of the best monitors you could use while gaming on an Xbox One X or PS4 Pro.
See our full ASUS VG289Q review here.
ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q 43” Large Gaming Monitor
ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q 43” Large Gaming Monitor
The ASUS ROG Strix XG438Q is an utterly gorgeous large monitor, with robust support for 4k resolutions, and high framerate gaming. This is a perfect partner for next-generation consoles like the Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 5. It’s also a great display for watching films, TV, and other video content.
This huge 43-inch display makes it a suitable substitute for a TV, as well as a great quality gaming monitor. It would also pair very nicely with a top end gaming PC, making this an extremely versatile display.
This monitor is equipped with the following ports:
- 3 HDMI 2.0 ports
- 1 DisplayPort 1.4
- 2 USB ports
- 3.5mm headphone jack Input
With thin bezels, an attractive design, and support for features like FreeSync 2, multiple HDR modes, a bundled remote control, this really is the monitor that can do everything.
This isn’t a cheap monitor by any means, but it will be a great display to partner with a next-generation games console.
Final Word
So, there you have it, our comprehensive rundown of the best console gaming monitors this 2022. We hope this guide has made understanding the tech that goes into console monitors a little easier. This knowledge should enable you to choose a monitor that is actually right for your specific needs. Whether you’re a part-time gamer that just wants a great visual experience or someone more focused on competitive gaming, there is a top display in this list that suits your requirements.
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