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The 10 Best Gaming Monitors as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best gaming monitors you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE

9.1Best overall OLED
Check price on Amazon ≈ £750
Best value

Gigabyte M27Q X

8.6Best value QHD
Check price on Amazon ≈ £330
Also great

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

9.0Best image
Check price on Amazon ≈ £800

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these gaming monitors

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each gaming monitor does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#Gaming MonitorsScoreBest forPanelApprox priceAmazon links
1LG UltraGear 27GR95QE9.1Best overall OLED27" QHD OLED£750View Price
2ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM9.0Best image27" QHD OLED£800View Price
3Samsung Odyssey OLED G88.9Best 4K OLED32" 4K OLED£1000View Price
4Alienware AW3423DWF8.9Best ultrawide34" QD-OLED£900View Price
5ASUS TUF VG28UQL1A8.6Best 4K 14428" 4K IPS£600View Price
6Gigabyte M27Q X8.6Best value QHD27" QHD IPS£330View Price
7Samsung Odyssey Neo G78.5Best 4K mini-LED32" 4K£700View Price
8LG 27GP8508.5Best 1440p value27" QHD IPS£300View Price
9MSI MAG 274QRF QD8.4Best fast IPS27" QHD IPS£280View Price
10AOC 24G15N8.0Best budget24" FHD£130View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall OLED

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE

9.1Our number one pick.

This 27-inch QHD OLED is the gaming monitor we recommend most, with near-instant response, a 240Hz refresh and the perfect blacks only OLED delivers. Brightness in sunny rooms and text clarity are the usual OLED compromises, but for gaming it is sensational.

Picture: 9.4Motion: 9.6Features: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Perfect OLED contrast
  • 240Hz with instant response
  • Superb for fast games
Cons
  • Dimmer in bright rooms
  • Text fringing for office work
Check price on Amazon≈ £750
2
Best image

ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM

9.0A superb runner-up.

ASUS's WOLED panel produces a stunning image with a custom heatsink for brightness and longevity, plus a premium build. It costs more than the LG for similar specs, but the picture and features are top-tier.

Picture: 9.4Motion: 9.4Features: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Stunning OLED image
  • Strong brightness for OLED
  • Premium build
Cons
  • Pricey
  • OLED text caveats remain
Check price on Amazon≈ £800
3
Best 4K OLED

Samsung Odyssey OLED G8

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The Odyssey OLED G8 brings 4K resolution to a 32-inch OLED at a high 240Hz, a glorious do-it-all panel for gaming and media. It is expensive and needs a powerful GPU for 4K, but the combination of sharpness, speed and contrast is special.

Picture: 9.4Motion: 9.4Features: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • 4K OLED at 240Hz
  • Big, immersive 32-inch panel
  • Gorgeous contrast
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Needs a strong GPU for 4K
Check price on Amazon≈ £1000
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4
Best ultrawide

Alienware AW3423DWF

8.9A standout in the upper half.

Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED ultrawide is a sublime immersive gaming monitor, with rich colour, deep blacks and a gentle curve that wraps around you. It is 165Hz rather than the fastest, and ultrawide does not suit every game, but for immersion it is wonderful.

Picture: 9.4Motion: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Immersive QD-OLED ultrawide
  • Rich colour and contrast
  • Great value for the panel
Cons
  • Ultrawide not ideal for all games
  • 165Hz, not 240
Check price on Amazon≈ £900
5
Best 4K 144

ASUS TUF VG28UQL1A

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

This 28-inch 4K IPS hits 144Hz with the inputs to suit both PC and current consoles, a versatile sharp-and-fast all-rounder. IPS blacks cannot match OLED, but it is brighter in daylight and easier on the wallet.

Picture: 8.8Motion: 8.6Features: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Sharp 4K at 144Hz
  • Console-friendly inputs
  • Bright for daylight use
Cons
  • IPS contrast behind OLED
  • 28-inch size is niche
Check price on Amazon≈ £600
6
Best value QHD

Gigabyte M27Q X

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The M27Q X delivers a fast 240Hz QHD IPS panel and a built-in KVM at a price well below OLED rivals, a brilliant value pick for competitive play. The BGR subpixel layout slightly softens text, but for gaming value it is excellent.

Picture: 8.4Motion: 9.0Features: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • 240Hz QHD for the money
  • Built-in KVM
  • Vibrant colour
Cons
  • BGR softens text
  • Plasticky stand
Check price on Amazon≈ £330
7
Best 4K mini-LED

Samsung Odyssey Neo G7

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Neo G7 uses Mini LED backlighting for punchy HDR brightness and deep contrast without OLED's burn-in worries, on a curved 32-inch 4K panel. Some backlight blooming is visible, but for bright-room HDR gaming it is a strong choice.

Picture: 8.8Motion: 8.6Features: 8.4Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Bright Mini-LED HDR
  • 4K with deep contrast
  • No burn-in risk
Cons
  • Some backlight blooming
  • Aggressive curve divides opinion
Check price on Amazon≈ £700
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8
Best 1440p value

LG 27GP850

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The 27GP850 is a long-time value favourite, a fast 1440p Nano IPS panel with great colour and a 180Hz overclock for smooth, vivid gaming. It is not HDR-bright or OLED-deep, but for the money it is a superb all-rounder.

Picture: 8.6Motion: 8.8Features: 8.2Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Fast 1440p Nano IPS
  • Great colour
  • Excellent value
Cons
  • Mediocre HDR
  • Basic stand
Check price on Amazon≈ £300
9
Best fast IPS

MSI MAG 274QRF QD

8.4A budget-friendly option worth a look.

MSI's 274QRF QD pairs a Quantum Dot IPS panel with 170Hz and a KVM at a keen price, delivering vivid colour and quick response. Contrast is typical IPS, but as a fast, colourful all-rounder it is great value.

Picture: 8.4Motion: 8.8Features: 8.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Vivid Quantum Dot colour
  • 170Hz with quick response
  • KVM included
Cons
  • IPS contrast only
  • Average HDR
Check price on Amazon≈ £280
10
Best budget

AOC 24G15N

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The 24G15N is the budget entry, a 24-inch 1080p panel at 180Hz that feels fluid in fast shooters for very little money. Colour and contrast are average, but as a starter or esports monitor it is unbeatable value.

Picture: 7.8Motion: 8.6Features: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • 180Hz for very little
  • Fluid in fast games
  • Great starter monitor
Cons
  • Average colour
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazon≈ £130
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the gaming monitors in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDM and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best gaming monitors without overthinking it, the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £750

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