{"id":2058,"date":"2019-11-08T21:03:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T21:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=2058"},"modified":"2019-11-08T21:03:39","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T21:03:39","slug":"the-4-best-gaming-monitors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-4-best-gaming-monitors\/","title":{"rendered":"The 4 Best Gaming Monitors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Acer Predator X27<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Predator-X27-bmiphzx-Ultimate\/dp\/B07CWDBL39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Predator-X27-bmiphzx-Ultimate\/dp\/B07CWDBL39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41u5wddr-TL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Predator-X27-bmiphzx-Ultimate\/dp\/B07CWDBL39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The mother of all monitors<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Leagues beyond nearly all its competitors, the Acer Predator X27 boasts the specs to awe your eyes, your friends, and your wallet.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Premium Monitor<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Acer-Predator-X27-bmiphzx-Ultimate\/dp\/B07CWDBL39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>With great cost comes great responsibility. At this price, the Acer Predator X27 has to meet some pretty high expectations. Our verdict is that for the most part, it does just that, and then some. Rather than running off an insanely long litany of industry-leading specs, we hope you&#8217;ll take some time to read user reviews and watch some videos to decide whether or not you can justify the cost.<\/p>\n<p>For gaming, running 4K at an overclocked 144 Hz works excellently, and the resulting graphics provide one of the most immersive, luscious visual gaming experiences that you can experience today. Still, to experience the full potential of the Acer Predator X27, you&#8217;ll need a serious gaming rig. Most likely, if you&#8217;re considering a purchase this expensive, the rest of your setup is probably pretty first-rate as is. However, those who don&#8217;t have a monster graphics card should be warned: this one simply isn&#8217;t worth the investment if your hardware can&#8217;t support the full extend of this monitor&#8217;s demands.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjustable hood shields from glare and adds privacy<\/li>\n<li>Supports HDR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fantastically expensive<\/li>\n<li>Takes some manual tinkering to achieve optimal settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Viewsonic XG2401<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Advanced-Ergonomics\/dp\/B01A0ZRR50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Advanced-Ergonomics\/dp\/B01A0ZRR50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51uC6YEfMFL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Advanced-Ergonomics\/dp\/B01A0ZRR50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Low latency, low cost<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">If you're pressed for cash but still looking for a monitor with a lightning fast response time, this one has your name written all over it.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Budget Monitor<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ViewSonic-XG2401-FreeSync-Advanced-Ergonomics\/dp\/B01A0ZRR50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>AMD loyalists have a budget-friendly champion in the Viewsonic XG2401, which offers FreeSync-supported, full-HD resolution gaming with a 144Hz refresh rate at a fraction of the cost of high-end gaming monitors. At 24 inches, it may not be as big as your dream monitor, but alack and alas\u2014 sacrifices must be made in the name of cost savings.<\/p>\n<p>It does have built-in speakers, but they&#8217;re fairly awful, so don&#8217;t expect much on that front. A more glaring flaw is how sharp the viewing angles are \u2014 especially from below \u2014 but this isn&#8217;t uncommon to TN (twisted nematic) panels. Still, thanks to the adjustable stand, you can mitigate this fairly easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-millisecond response time<\/li>\n<li>Stand has built-in headphone hook<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of features<\/li>\n<li>Black stabilization for heightened visibility in darkness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mediocre color accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Navigating menus is needlessly complicated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Asus ROG Swift PG279QZ<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PG279QZ-Ergonomic-G-Sync-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B07HZSBW7V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PG279QZ-Ergonomic-G-Sync-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B07HZSBW7V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/4193c9gJ1UL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PG279QZ-Ergonomic-G-Sync-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B07HZSBW7V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Too good to be true?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Moderately priced and designed with excellent specs, this one is perfect for the serious gamer.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall Value<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PG279QZ-Ergonomic-G-Sync-Gaming-Monitor\/dp\/B07HZSBW7V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>In terms of price and specs, the 27&#8243; Asus ROG Swift PG279QZ occupies a sweet spot for gamers playing first-person shooters, RTS games, and action-packed racers. Its 165Hz refresh rate towers above most competitors, and you&#8217;ll notice the drastic reduction in lag and motion blur immediately. Features includes the company&#8217;s proprietary Eye Care Technology, which supposedly minimizes minimizes ocular strain. Because of that, this one&#8217;s great for people who plan on indulging in marathon-length gaming sessions. Its Ultra Low Blue Light filters are easy to access and on the units on-screen display.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Color-enhancement presets<\/li>\n<li>Minimal lag and excellent motion-handling<\/li>\n<li>4 preset crosshair overlays<\/li>\n<li>Can be easily tilted and pivoted<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lacking in brightness<\/li>\n<li>Does not support HDR<\/li>\n<li>Mild IPS glow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dell Alienware AW3418DW<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Monitor-LED-Lit-Resolution-Overclocked\/dp\/B0777RY75V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Monitor-LED-Lit-Resolution-Overclocked\/dp\/B0777RY75V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51aYsWijDoL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Monitor-LED-Lit-Resolution-Overclocked\/dp\/B0777RY75V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">An uber-immersive, curvaceous ultra-wide<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">A 34\" curved display with near-flawless image quality, vibrant colors, and a sleek design, this one performs even better than it looks.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Ultra-Wide Monitor<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Alienware-Monitor-LED-Lit-Resolution-Overclocked\/dp\/B0777RY75V\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you&#8217;re running a Nvidia GPU, this one is, hands-down, the cream of the crop when it comes to ultra-wides. With a futuristic-looking design that mimics the brand&#8217;s desktop and laptop units, it has style and substance in equal parts. Featuring a 3440 x 1440p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate (overclocked),\u00a0 and G-Sync capabilities, you can expect minimal lag and beautiful color reproduction from this highly-lauded monitor.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the competitive edge you can expect to gain by utilizing the AW3418DW&#8217;s superior specs, this monitor simply looks gorgeous. Alienware products have developed a reputation for quality, and with good reason. The same attention to detail that results in such a good-looking monitor is going into engineering the internals of this beauty. It&#8217;s no surprise, then, that its performance inspires such loyalty in its owners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customizable AlienFX lighting<\/li>\n<li>4 USB ports<\/li>\n<li>Virtually no screen tearing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not compatible with USB-C<\/li>\n<li>Susceptible to backlight bleeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How do gaming monitors differ from regular ones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Because one of the primary requirements of gaming is the ability to respond to stimuli quickly, gaming monitors are usually designed with a higher refresh rates, low input lag, and faster response times. All of these help provide you with a competitive advantage, whether its against other people in multiplayer games or otherwise. Being able to react even a millisecond quicker than your opponent could be the difference between winning and losing a match, so you can see why a monitor built to provide you with that advantage is desirable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does term <em>refresh rate<\/em> mean?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Put simply, <em>refresh rate<\/em> refers to the number of times per second your computer updates the image displayed on the screen. This is measured in Hz. Typically, gaming monitors are rated at least over 75Hz. A gaming monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate, then, refreshes more than twice as quickly as a standard, 60Hz monitor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What size panel should I buy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This totally depends upon the time of games you&#8217;ll be playing most frequently. If you&#8217;re all-in on MMORPGs or other world-based single-player games, you&#8217;ll likely want to enjoy the highly-detailed worlds that are designed purely for your gaming pleasure, and a bigger screen will help you do this. To miss out on the beauty of a game like Witcher 3, for example, would be a shame.<\/p>\n<p>Bigger doesn&#8217;t always mean better, though. Competitive gamers usually aim for a 24&#8243; monitor, although 27&#8243; is popular too. Playing a first-person shooter with a monitor that&#8217;s too big would result in you having to be more precise with your aim. A smaller monitor requires less motion, both from your mouse-holding hand and from your eyes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acer Predator X27 With great cost comes great responsibility. At this price, the Acer Predator X27 has to meet some pretty high expectations. Our verdict is that for the most part, it does just that, and then some. 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