Thanks to their fast refresh rates and the fact they can fit into bedrooms with relative ease, buying one of the best PS5 monitors, over say, one of the best 55-inch TVs, will make a good deal of sense to a lot of folks. Not everyone can fit a colossal OLED television on their wall, and if space is tight or you do a lot of gaming from a desk, I highly recommend pairing Sony’s sales-smashing machine with a monitor.
When our experts here at Tom’s Guide test out the best PS5 monitors, we use a Klein K 10-A colorimeter to assess picture accuracy, while also running additional testing to see how response times fair. Lower input lag is important when playing video games, so you want the lowest response time possible.
The best overall PS5 gaming monitor I find easiest to recommend is the Sony Inzone M9. This sleek and attractive gaming monitor’s design mimics the all-white aesthetic of the console, and its gorgeous images are matched by an ultra-speedy 144Hz refresh rate. If you’re on a budget, the PS5 monitor that offers the most value is Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A that serves up amazing 4K pictures for less than $600.
The quick list
A sharp and stylish monitor that smartly apes the design dynamic of the PS5 itself. I promise your favorite PlayStation games will look pin-sharp on this sensational 4K display.
My favorite budget PS5 monitor boasts a lovely color palette, speedy 144Hz refresh rate and two HDM1 2.1 ports. The fact it rocks decent speakers is also a bonus.
This superb 32-inch monitor can produce stunning 4K pictures so detailed, you’ll be able to spot every last hair in Kratos’ epic beard. I also love its healthy array of picture presets.
I love the handy gaming features of the Aorus, which includes adaptive sync to smooth out frame rates. Picture quality is also excellent and the build quality exudes class.
This is the easiest monitor to set up on my list, making it the best option for PS5 fans who want hassle-free gaming. It also boasts a bright display.
A good value monitor that serves up bright, vivid images in crystal clear 4K resolution. I also appreciate its 144Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 ports.
My name's Dave and I look after several of our computing and gaming-focused buying guides, including not only best PS5 monitors, but also best gaming monitors, best curved monitors and the best PC games. I've been building my own PCs for 20 years at this point, and I have an obsessive love for desktop components and display tech. I've been buying cutting edge moderns for over a decade, which is why you know you can trust my picks of monitors to hook up to your PS5/PS5 Slim.
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The best overall PS5 monitor
The Sony Inzone M9 ($899) represents the first time that Sony has attempted to make a gaming monitor in quite a few years, and it’s safe to say that the company has come out swinging. Not only is the Inzone M9 a gorgeous monitor from a design standpoint; it also displays a crisp picture, with smooth frame rates and a vibrant color palette that practically singe my corneas. In fact, with its black-and-white chassis, the Inzone M9 even looks quite a bit like the PS5. Let’s be honest, that hardly seems like a coincidence.
When it comes to 27-inch gaming monitors, you’re not going to find a finer one to pair with your PS5 than the Sony Inzone M9. While I like that the designers have tried to bake the look of Sony’s current-gen console into this monitor, what I truly love is the dazzling screen quality it produces.
Its 4K panel (3840 x 2160) produces pristine, super-clear images that are downright gobsmacking. Throw in a buttery smooth 144Hz refresh rate, an HDMI 2.1 slot that allows you to play select PS5 games in 4K at 120fps, a lightning 1ms response time, support for both VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and Nvidia G-Sync, and this really is a dream monitor for PlayStation fans who want to play their favorite titles in ultra smooth fashion.
Are there areas where the Inzone M9 could have been improved? Sure. I find it a little annoying that you can’t rotate Sony’s monitor 90 degrees. This means this Inzone isn’t an ideal monitor for productivity users who may want a second monitor for text documents or spreadsheet work. And while the overall sound quality on the M9 speakers is good enough, they’d sound a lot more satisfying with some much needed extra bass.
If you’re planning to play your PS5 on a desk, the Sony Inzone M9 is pretty much the perfect monitor to connect to your beloved console.
Read our full Sony Inzone M9 review.
The best budget PS5 monitor
Though it's not going for chump change ($530 on Amazon, last time I checked), I’d still just about class the Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A as a “budget” monitor. There are certainly far, far more expensive PC displays out there, so when you can nab a sub-$1,000 display that offers 4K resolution, a 144 Hz refresh rate and a duo of HDMI 2.1 ports, it's hard to overly grumble that your wallet is getting taken for a ride.
Pricing considerations aside, the VG28UQL1A is simply a really good-looking monitor. Of all the PS5 screens myself and my fellow display experts here at Tom’s Guide have tested, this TUF Gaming monitor produces some of the most accurate colors we’ve seen. The device’s HDR capabilities are almost unmatched on both PS5 and PC, particularly the way it handles reddish colors. The device even boasts perfectly passable speakers, which is definitely not the default when it comes to gaming displays.
If you’re a PC player, those two HDMI 2.1 ports mean you can easily connect the VG28UQL1A to your console and benefit from the handful of games that run at 4K and offer 120 fps modes. And for future-proofing, this is going to be a great monitor for PS5 Pro, seeing as Sony’s supercharged console is going to have a lot more 4K/120 fps titles. Then it’s simply a cause of switching back to your PC’s DisplayPort signal to let you dive into the best Steam games with a couple of clicks on the underside of your monitor.
One last feature I really love about this Asus 4K monitor? You can orient the screen vertically. Talk about a boon for productivity users. Yet it’s also simple enough to transition back when you’re ready to get your game on. You can pivot the screen backwards and forwards 25 degrees, swivel it side-to-side 30 degrees, or move it up and down around five inches. For a 4K display that offers excellent future-proofing and one you can tilt to your heart’s content, I think that $530 looks like quite the bargain.
Read our full Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A review.
The best 4K PS5 monitor
The Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor G3223Q is one of the most straightforward PS5 monitors I’ve seen since my colleagues review here at Tom’s Guide. It’s one of my favorites to hook up to Sony’s console to boot. This 32-inch monitor isn’t showy or complicated, and I dig its minimalist design. It’s just a plain-looking monitor with a large, sturdy stand that displays absolutely gorgeous pictures whether you’re playing PS5 games or the finest PC titles on Steam.
Initially released for a wince-inducing $1,100, thankfully the price of Dell’s 4K panel has dropped significantly since its initial release. When I recently checked how much it was going for at Amazon recently, the G3223Q was listed for just $520. Talk about a figure that’s far kinder on your bank balance. Now you can go ahead and buy yourself a desk with that big ol’ saving… although hopefully your current one will be able to house Dell’s 32-inch beast without dominating your workspace.
One big advantage of the G3223Q is that it renders vivid colors in either standard or HDR modes. As such, you can experiment with the PS5’s HDR and non-HDR options to see which level of color and brightness works best for you. I suggest going the HDR route, as Dell’s G3223Q can make PS5 games look brilliantly vibrant on its vivid, super-colorful screen. The final cherry atop this 4K sundae? There are plenty of picture mode presets you can choose from to help you get just the right image you’re looking for.
Read our full Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor G3223Q review.
The best premium PS5 monitor
The Gigabyte Aorus FI32U delivers a fairly big picture and the performance you need for playing the best PS5 games. Initially released at a spicey $1,000, it remains fairly expensive to this day. Currently, you should be able to find it at sites like Best Buy and Walmart, where it retails for $742 at the latter at time of writing. That’s still a bit cheaper than some 32-inch displays from fancier brands.
While the FI32U doesn’t have built-in speakers, it does have excellent picture quality, a unique design and the ability to rotate into a vertical configuration. That last feature is particularly cool and will definitely help those of you using multiple monitor setups in your home office save some space on your desk. It also has plenty of ports and an easy-to-navigate menu system that both get a thumbs up from me.
Just about every preset works well, whether you’re playing in standard or in one of its trio of HDR modes. When it comes to handling High Dynamic Range content, the Aorus FI32U is a strong performer. During testing, its screen reached a peak brightness of 505 nits in HDR 400, which is impressive. With so many PS5 games boasting brilliantly calibrated HDR modes, the Gigabyte Aorus FI32U is a well-matched partner for Sony’s smashit console.
This monitor also offers some handy gaming features, including picture-in-picture settings and adaptive sync for smoother frame rates. While the FI32U isn’t exactly a budget PS5 monitor, it still offers more features than I’d expect to see at this sort of price.
Read our full Gigabyte Aorus FI32U review.
The best plug and play PS5 monitor
With a large and bright 4K screen, beautiful HDR features and a surprisingly sleek physical design, I have no problem recommending the Acer Predator XB323QK to PS5 owners who can’t quite decide between a gaming monitor and a small TV. With its 32-inch screen, the XB323QK can display quite a lot of in-game action. That’s good news in my book, especially when you factor in that each of its presets looks excellent, offering bright images and subtle colors.
Normally sold at a little over $700, the Acer Predator XB323QK is a doddle to assemble. When you possess the grace of an inebriated bull in a china shop (like me), you appreciate when putting that new tech purchase together is a hassle-free experience. I’ve had some nightmares attaching gaming monitors to their stands, but during our review, it took less than 5 minutes to get this lovely-looking panel snapped onto its attractive V-shaped stand.
It may seem strange to heap praise on a gaming monitor’s stand, but the XB323QK’s is small, thin and unobtrusive, making setup simple, which allows you to move the device with relative ease. And more importantly, get straight to the important part: gaming.
Play Cyberpunk 2077 on this puppy in 4K and I guarantee you your pupils will thank you. During our testing CD Projekt RED’s moody open-world action-adventure looked incredibly striking, with its sea of traffic lights and gaudy neon signs really popping without being too eye-searing.
Oh sure, the ports are admittedly a little hard to reach, and the speakers aren’t that good, but those issues are by no means unique to this monitor. The XB323QK also has a USB-C port, which puts it ahead of many of its competitors. If you want an easy to put together monitor that will make your PS5 shine in glorious 4K, the Acer Predator XB323QK gets my vote.
Read our full Acer Predator XB323QK review.
The best 144Hz PS5 monitor
The Gigabyte M32U represents pretty good value as far as 32-inch gaming monitors go. Though its official list price is $730, I’ve regularly seen this display go for as little as $550 at Amazon and other major U.S. retailers. If you can snag the Gigabyte M32U for under 600 bucks, I say go for it. At that price, this 32-inch, 4K screen, which reaches a blistering 144Hz refresh rate and includes HDM1 2.1 ports, will squeeze the most from your console. I reckon this PS5-friendly display is definitely worth a punt.
If you’ve got the funds, you’ll find the Gigabyte M32U has a bright, colorful screen, a sturdy stand, and excellent compatibility with PS5, but also for PlayStation fans out there who own gaming PCs. While there’s only one HDR mode, that means you won’t have to do much fine-tuning before diving into your favorite PS5 games.
In terms of picture quality, the Gigabyte M32U impresses me. While the PS5 is currently limited to 120Hz support, that may well change when the PS5 Pro comes out. When it does, I wouldn’t be massively surprised to see certain “Pro Enhanced” games reach 144 fps. If you buy the M32U now, you’re future-proofing in a way that may well bear fruit when the PS5’s prosumer successor shows up. As it is, the finest current-gen PS5 games feel fabulous on the Gigabyte M32U’s snappy screen, mainly thanks to its blistering 1ms response time. This monitor also gets plenty bright in its lone HDR mode, and it hit a more than respectable peak screen brightness of 480 nits during our testing.
You’ll probably want to use one of the best gaming headsets rather than the weak built-in speakers, and the menus can be a little cumbersome. On the flipside, port selection is terrific. This 32-inch monitor has 2x HDMI 2.1, a single DisplayPort slot, 5x USB slots (1x Type-C, 1x Type-B, and 3x Type-A), and a 3.5mm headphone jack. If you want a reasonably-priced 4K monitor to pair with your PS5, I think the M32U is a solid choice.
Read our full Gigabyte M32U review.
How to choose the best PS5 monitor for you
- What size PS5 monitor do you need? The smallest selection on this list is 27 inches diagonally, which means it could live comfortably on a moderately sized desk. If you opt for a 32-inch monitor, you’ll need a large desk, or a small entertainment nook. One of our selections has a 43-inch screen, essentially making it a TV replacement, so that's probably more suited to an entertainment cabinet.
- How much should I pay for my PS5 monitor? Many of the best PS5 monitors are expensive, so you need to set a budget a prioritize the features you really need. As you can see in the reviews above, you can get the excellent Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A 4K monitor for less than $600. In general smaller monitors are cheaper, and ideally you shouldn't need to pay more than £1,300 if you want the biggest and best monitor for your PlayStation 5.
- Do I need to buy external speakers or a headset? Most gaming monitor speakers aren’t good. Some are passable, sure. But if you really want to level up your audio while playing your favorite PS5 titles, check out the best PS5 headsets and the best Bluetooth speakers.
How we tested these PS5 monitors
We test PS5 monitors the exact same way we test PC gaming monitors. First, we unbox and set them up, evaluating how easy the process is. We examine a monitor from all angles, determining whether its physical design is anything special. We benchmark each monitor with a variety of standardized tests, which tell us about brightness, color and color accuracy. Then, we hook the monitor up to a PC and a PS5 and let the testing begin.
Generally, we test each monitor with PC games first, since it’s a little bit easier to try all the various menu options on each monitor. Afterward, we transition over to PS5 games, which present a better opportunity to test a variety of HDR options. Since much of this process is qualitative, we’ll frequently confer with other Tom’s Guide staffers to ask what they think of the brightness and color options.
Along the way, we also evaluate a monitor’s secondary characteristics, such as menu navigation, speakers, and remote control (if it has one).
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