Best Monitors 2025

One of the most important pieces of any PC setup is the monitor. The right size, colour capability, refresh rate, and other features vary depending on each person’s build. We spent all year reviewing the best the industry has to offer, and now we present the Best Monitors of 2025.

Only a few made our top tier, with standout models from brands like LG, Samsung, MSI, and more. The monitor has evolved from being a simple medium for displaying information to a component that defines the entire PC experience. With that in mind, here are a few excerpts from our Best Monitors of 2025.

Xiaomi G Pro 27i Monitor Review

Score: 8.5/10

I never thought I’d be so excited by a Xiaomi gaming monitor, but the G Pro 27i impressed me, especially for the price. The Xiaomi G Pro 27i Monitor Review is a 27-inch monitor offering an impressive set of features, an incredibly competitive price, and even manages to look fantastic—a combination I didn’t expect. After spending several weeks putting this $369 monitor through its paces, I can confidently say Xiaomi has delivered a truly fantastic offering, especially for gamers on a budget who don’t want to compromise on performance.

While I love the look of the monitor, what really sets the Xiaomi G Pro 27i apart from other budget offerings is the display. The monitor boasts a 27-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 2560×1440, making it a great choice for mid-range gamers. It’s sharp enough to provide crisp visuals without being as demanding on your GPU as a 4K display.

It’s also worth noting that there are no built-in speakers and no KVM features on the monitor. While these aren’t major omissions, they would have been nice additions. Although most serious gamers will likely use headphones or dedicated speakers, I’m always a fan of seeing speakers on monitors—it’s one less thing to set up on your desk. The joystick control for the OSD, while functional, can be a bit fiddly at times. And while the Mini LED backlight is impressive, you can still see some blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds if you look closely.

The Xiaomi G Pro 27i is a top contender for anyone looking for premium features without the premium price tag.

MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Review

Score: 9/10

The 32” MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor supports 4K resolutions with a refresh rate of 240Hz and a rapid response time of 0.03ms. It has plenty of I/O, with two HDMI 2.1 ports, both capable of taking advantage of the 240Hz refresh rate, a DisplayPort 1.4a port and a USB-C DisplayPort Alt port, letting you transfer 4K video over a USB-C Cable. There is also a USB-B and two USB-A ports.

The brilliance of the colour on the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor cannot be understated. It brought my games to life in a way that I have truly never seen before, particularly the ones that are generally more colourful, Fortnite being a fantastic example of this. You will need to keep an eye on the colour profiles depending on what you are doing, though. If you transition from a game to editing, the vibrant colours and saturation can make the colours of your project inaccurate. It’s super easy to switch to a profile that is better suited for that type of work.

The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED monitor sells for $949 USD on their website. It is a worthy price for a worthy monitor. For its size and specs, the price seems more than fair but it may be overpowered for some people’s PCs. If you can’t put out 240fps, you likely don’t need something like this, but if you have something beefy, take advantage of it with this monitor.

The MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor is a brilliant, bright and powerful, focused on gamer experience and optimized performance. It may have more tools than you’ll ever use, but that also means that it has all the tools you need.

Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD Gaming Monitor Review

Score: 9/10

I was always envious of the better TVs my friends were equipped with during our old LAN parties, as I always used the “little brother” hand-me-down TV. Fast forward to 2024, and Samsung delivers the Odyssey 32” OLED G80SD monitor, a display reserved for the older brother in the room and a display that provides such a clear image it will be the life of any party with the best picture and faster speed than most PCs can handle.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD’s stand offers approximately 45-90 degrees of rotation, so placing the monitor in a corner or the center of a desk to turn to others is simple, and showing others what’s displayed could happen with a brief display turn. The monitor has a range of ports including three video inputs (two HDMI & one DisplayPort 1.4), an Ethernet port, and two USB 2.0 ports. This provides multiple connection points and allows the user adaptability without unplugging and replugging devices.

Where the Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD separates itself from the rest of the pack is with onboard NQ8 AI Gen3 Processing. The instant repair of choppy details and instant-feeling upscaling on surrounding areas while gaming is a sight to behold. This makes gaming on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD feel like it’s the first time you’re seeing a game again through a fresh lens.

Advanced functionality and large size make the Samsung Odyssey OLED G80SD a great option in the 4K monitor market.

ViewSonic XG272-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor Review

Score: 9/10

The XG272-2K-OLED Gaming Monitor is the latest high refresh, low latency monitor from manufacturer ViewSonic. Featuring a beautiful 27” OLED display, 2K resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate, the XG272 aims to offer a superior gaming experience for PC and console players alike. While the XG272 looks great on paper, one does wonder if it has enough to rise above other OLEDs in its price range.

During the visual colour tests, the XG272 presented exceptionally clear and accurate colour representation. There were no notable areas of concern. During uniformity testing (testing for bright or dim colour spots), the results were also excellent. There were no notable areas that were out of balance with the rest of the display. The sharpness test, likewise, produced some impressive results with the smallest test font (10 point) being legible in both white on black and the reverse.

The XG272-2K-OLED gaming monitor from ViewSonic is an absolute treat to use. Offering a premium visual experience, loads of features and impressively adaptable display settings, the XG272 has it all. While the price point clearly puts it in the premium category, the XG272 carries that title well and is a gaming monitor worth considering.

The XG272 Gaming monitor is a premium gaming display that offers a host of adaptable features making it ideal for gamers.

LG UltraGear 32GS95UE OLED Gaming Monitor Review

Score: 9/10

As the direct follow-up to LG’s 2023 27-inch UltraGear 27GR95QE, which at the time of its release had the distinction of being the world’s first 240Hz OLED gaming monitor, the 32GS95UE immediately sets itself apart with a couple of impressive firsts of its own. For starters, while its predecessor was a 27-inch 1440p panel, the 32GS95UE is the first 32-inch gaming monitor from LG to offer a 4K, 240Hz panel that incorporates the company’s second-generation “W-OLED” (i.e. White OLED) technology. W-OLED is effectively LG’s answer to rival Samsung’s QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) technology featured in competing products from Samsung, Dell (Alienware) and others.

Visually the 32GS95UE is a minimalistic work of art when viewed from the front. With ultra-slim bevels measuring only 5mm and an anti-glare matte screen that almost appears to absorb light that shines on it directly, the panel is a black monolith that floats above the elegant yet sturdy L-stand in a fashion that is simultaneously unassuming and imposing. The cable management “port hole” built into the stand is a bit tricky to work with as it could stand to be a little wider, but with some proper threading effort, the cables can be made to look invisible. There’s also an I/O rear cover to keep things nice and tidy.

Finally, I’d be remiss not to explain the 32GS95UE’s flagship feature that I brought up earlier, called Dual Mode. Once enabled, users can instantly switch their panel’s default resolution and framerate from 4K240Hz to 1080p480Hz at the push of a button. This is a bespoke feature of the panel that doesn’t require additional fiddling around with the actual settings of the game being played and also allows players to run the 1080p480Hz mode at 32” full-screen, 27” bordered and even 24” bordered modes. The feature is ideally aimed at competitive gamers who prefer smaller screens for FPS gaming and are willing to accept a notable resolution hit in exchange for higher accuracy and lower input latency.

The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE is the ideal gaming monitor for competitive gamers seeking an all-in-one solution that delivers ultra-fast FPS matches with the highest accuracy, while also providing the best possible immersion at its price point and feature set.