Play like never before: the best monitors for the PS5 in 2024

Decisively taking the top spot this year, the Gigabyte M28U monitor for the PS5 is a stellar, performance-heavy monitor that handles everything, including ultra-HD visuals, and 144Hz performance, as well as keeping below £500.

A slick, stunning monitor that leaves you wanting for nothing visually, the Gigabyte M28U boasts one millisecond response times and an enormous array of ports for an unprecedented level of connectivity at its price point.

A fantastic colour gamut, impressive visuals and stellar performance, it's genuinely difficult to fault the Gigabyte M28U monitor, in all its glory. Some, however, may suggest that the overall design of the M28U is a little plain, unlike the screen, leaving a fairly standard impression on users as far as monitors go.

This, however, is a matter of opinion: the slick, rigid design is part of the M28U's futuristic charm and allure, and it's kept many PlayStation 5 players staring at it for hours straight. A brilliant gaming monitor, and one of the best of the year from our perspective, especially for its price.

A brilliant budget monitor in terms of performance, the KOORUI 24.5-inch monitor is perfect for solid full-HD visuals and searing 144Hz gameplay for the most competitive of players. With a maximum refresh rate of 180Hz when using a DisplayPort, you're likely to see why this monitor is considered by many to be a bargain.

A fantastic design, complete with ultra-thin bezels, and a light design looks as though its price should greatly exceed its own, and yet it comfortably sits at the less than £130 margin. Of course, as the PS5 is the very cutting-edge of the next generation, it can quite capably run games at 4K up to 120Hz. While you might be getting the top-tier performance you'd expect from a speedy FPS, you're not getting the visual beauty that you'd find in pricier models.

For those on a budget desperate simply to just experience the latest PlayStation exclusives, we're looking at you, Spider-man 2, then you've found a cracking deal of a monitor that'll outshine its competition by a landslide.

For those seeking to chase the best graphics possible, you'll want a 4K screen like the ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q. With pixel density this impressive, you can be sure that you'll get the best out of every inch of this screen. Speaking of which, at 28 inches, it's a fairly big display too.

It's not just about resolution, though, as this monitor has the other specs to back it up. A 5ms response time, HDR10, 1073.7M colour support, and 350 nits of brightness ensure that the VG289Q always looks as good as it possibly can. While 60Hz seems like a lesser refresh rate compared to other entries on this list, in practice it still performs very well.

This monitor was tried and tested by Kyle Purves, who has this to say about their experience: "The menus are easy to navigate, in part thanks to the convenient controls on the side of the display. We always appreciate when a display can be adjusted, and the inclusion of different levels of Blue Light protection is fantastic for preventing eye strain.

"I do find the ports to be a bit of a drawback. They're fairly high up around the back, making it difficult to reach and change them without feeling as though you are fumbling about."

Read the full ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q Monitor review

The AOC Gaming CQ27G2SE is a top choice for PS5 gamers who want to balance performance and visual fidelity. This 28-inch 4K UHD monitor boasts stunning colour accuracy and sharp detail, making it a solid option for those who appreciate crisp graphics. With HDR10 and Adaptive-Sync support, the CQ27G2SE ensures smooth, tear-free gaming while delivering vibrant visuals that bring games to life.

We think the AOC CQ27G2SE stands out for its ergonomic design, which offers height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments. This makes finding the perfect viewing angle easy and enhances comfort during extended gaming sessions.

This was tried and tested by Chris Duffill, who has this to say about his experience: "As a gamer who appreciates both smooth gameplay and high visual quality, I found the AOC Gaming CQ27G2SE to be a solid performer. The 4K resolution on this monitor is excellent, especially for PS5 games that support it, delivering crisp and detailed visuals that enhance immersion. The HDR10 support was also a plus, adding more depth to colours and contrast, which I noticed particularly in games like Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart."

"The CQ27G2SE's Adaptive Sync feature impressed me as well. It kept the gameplay smooth, with no screen tearing or stuttering, which is crucial when playing fast-paced action games. The adjustable stand made it easy to find the most comfortable viewing angle, and overall, I found the build quality to be robust and reliable. If you're looking for a monitor that pairs well with the PS5, this one is definitely worth considering."

Read the full AOC Gaming CQ27G2SE monitor review

Certainly steering away from the budget side of the aisle, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is a monster of a monitor: packed with the very best in performance and visuals that'll tease the most detail out of your PS5 titles.

A larger 32-inch monitor with 4K visuals and a superb 240Hz refresh rate, the Odyssey Neo G8 has the best of both worlds in its seamless performance and mindblowing visual beauty. Open-world games such as Dragon's Dogma II and Baldur's Gate III both look exceedingly brilliant on this unbeatable monitor, holding no bars when it comes to speed and detail.

For some users, they find the bulk of the Odyssey Neo G8 to be a little larger than they'd expect from such a modern monitor, but the additional bulk comes with being a curved monitor, especially one with such impressive hardware.

Hands-down one of the best curved gaming monitors ever made, and certainly a contender for one of the best of the year, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 is a phenomenal monitor worth your strong consideration.

If speed is your absolute priority, it's tough to contest the sheer superiority of the Alienware AW2724HF monitor, a standout in the monitor market as a budget powerhouse. Where speed knows no bounds, if you're looking for an incredible amount of smoothness and tear-free gameplay, Alienware's singularly quick AW2724HF monitor steals the show, offering what is some of the best performance we've had the pleasure of coming across.

A vast 360Hz refresh rate is a technology we'd expect to have seen in the far distant future, and yet in the AW2724HF, it's not only here, it's cheap. Bold and beautiful, this sensational monitor hardly falters in performance and is on the verge of instant when it comes to responsiveness.

As is common amongst high refresh rate monitors, however, the Alienware AW2724HF monitor doesn't run at 4K, rather it sits comfortably at full HD resolution. Certainly acceptable, but not utilising the PS5's full potential, we'd certainly like a little higher resolution, but a monitor capable of both 360Hz gameplay and 4K visuals is bound to cost a huge amount of cash.

What's more, the PS5 is yet to reach the technological capabilities of running at 360Hz, with a cap of roughly 120Hz, meaning you're largely paying for a technology you're not likely to use. For those of us with PCs, however, the versatility of a 360Hz monitor is certainly something to keep your eye on.

A mighty monitor in all aspects, the Alienware AW2724HF monitor is a rare and impressive bargain from a manufacturer that rarely offers monitors at a low price, if you can afford it, you should certainly consider grabbing it.

What good is a PlayStation 5 if you're not utilising its 4K capabilities? If you're short on cash and are dying to see how The Last of Us 2: Remastered was intended to look, then you might want to consider purchasing the Samsung LU32 32-inch monitor, a phenomenally cheap monitor from master manufacturers, Samsung.

Impressively designed, packed with the most gorgeous visuals imaginable and all for less than £250, you cannot deny the value of the L32 monitor that's taking the budget market by storm. A strong array of ports, including both DisplayPort and HDMI, as well as a tough, but slightly rigid design that doesn't allow for much customisation, the LU32 feels like quality, despite its shortcomings.

At a fraction of the price of other 60Hz monitors, a major setback of the LU32 is its limited refresh rate, which caps at 60Hz. Though not ideal, especially for PS5 gamers who have access to double the LU32's refresh rate, you won't find a more visually stunning monitor at its price, it's just that simple.

A great all-around 4K monitor that offers terrific value and incredible build quality, Samsung has done it again with its near-perfect LU32 monitor.

Reaching the shores of monitors worldwide, the Alienware AW3423DWF monitor is no ordinary monitor, possessing one key brilliant screen technology that outcompetes them all: OLED. This remarkable screen technology found often in only the priciest televisions, gone is the traditional backlight of a monitor and here to stay are self-lit diodes which can turn on and off in an instant.

The result of OLED technology is an infinite contrast ratio: colours with real depth, shadows that are truly black, and incredibly quick response times. In that regard, the Alienware AW34 is no exception, its refresh rate reaches upwards of 165Hz and it has a response time of just 0.1 ms, a fraction of typical monitors.

Visually, the Alienware AW34 is stunning: though it isn't a true 4K ultra-HD monitor, it's WQHD screen technology is enough to entice the most devoted of PS5 players. Experiencing OLED quality on such a precise, well-sized monitor is enough to convince most gamers, but it shouldn't come without warning.

1440p isn't as sharp as standard 4K monitors, despite its ultra-high price point, so once again you're not getting the best out of your PS5. PlayStation has only recently begun to support 1440p screens, so make sure your system is well and truly up to date before buying.

A tremendous value 32-inch monitor from Samsung, the Odyssey G7 is a fantastic mid-range choice for those eager to delve into the world of 4K gaming, but aren't ready to give up high refresh rate gaming.

Not exceeding thousands of pounds, but not cheap either, Samsung's Odyssey G7 comfortably sits in the well-priced region of high-performance monitors that work incredibly well with the PS5. What's more, it's one of the best 32-inch monitors of the year, and its size is perfect for comfortable space efficiency, as well as offering a larger, more richly detailed viewing experience.

Perhaps our only gripe with the Samsung G7 is its fairly lacklustre HDR400 technology, which offers little in improving contrast or overall brightness. Yes, 400 nits is fairly bright, but you're not going to experience supreme brightness with HDR400 technology, which is a shame when you're paying over £600 for a monitor, cheap as it may be compared to other 4K monitors on the market.

For fantastic 144Hz refresh rate performance and fantastic visuals all in a slick design, the Samsung Odyssey G7 is in a league of its own.

An outlier in the monitor market, the gigantic Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 4K monitor is a colossal 48 inches, which sounds far closer to a television than a monitor for most. This monstrous monitor, however, is designed for gamers and is perfect for PlayStation 5 players in search of top-tier visuals.

On paper, you'll notice that the Gigabyte AORUS FO48U has an impressive 1ms response and 120Hz refresh rate, all whilst being an OLED screen. Such specs on a television would likely cost over £1,200, especially at its size, and yet the FO48U remains at less than £800, which is frankly dumbfounding.

This stunning screen is packed with mesmerising technology, the most impressive of which is OLED with a maximum brightness of 900 nits, which is monumentally bright at its price. Visually, and for its price, the Gigabyte AORUS FO48U is truly tough to beat, but it isn't for everyone.

At 48 inches, using this screen as a monitor is tough. It's better suited to pure gaming, as sitting too closely isn't going to yield much practicality, but even from afar, should you have enough space, this is an awkward monitor to use.

Be that as it may, for the sheer size and unbeatable quality, this monitor oddity is well worth its price, it's truly tough to beat considering its quality.

A truly unique monitor for the bravest and most dedicated of PlayStation 5 players, the Philips 499P9H is perhaps the most immersive monitor on the market this year, and will immerse you like no other monitor available this year.

A whopping 49 inches diagonally, this large monitor has an 1800R curve incorporated in its design, enveloping gamers in its gorgeous quad HD glow. Though its resolution isn't quite 4K, its dual quad HD visuals are nonetheless eye-catching and well-utilised by the PlayStation 5's cutting-edge technology.

If we were to nitpick about the Philips 499P9H, we'd certainly note the lower 70Hz refresh rate, not quite utilising the full potential of the next-generation console. Be that as it may, the visuals on the 499P9H are sublime and are tough to beat with any conventional gaming monitor.

One of the best curved gaming monitors of the year, the Philips 499P9H is a terrific choice for those who might afford its fantastic picture quality and its singular levels of immersion.

Precision, power, value: the MSI Pro MP223 is perhaps one the very best monitors under £100 on the market, offering rock-steady specifications at a highly competitive price. Out of the gate, the MSI Pro MP223's bright full HD screen with 100Hz refresh rate support seems almost impossible for less than £70, and yet here it is, in all its glory.

When paired with a PS5, performance is nothing but exceptional: reaching 100Hz, gamers can experience terrific gameplay smoothness at vastly cheaper prices than other monitors on the market. Though full HD visuals aren't as rich and detailed as ultra-HD, and the overall visual and performance experience of the MP223 doesn't quite reach the heights of pricier monitors on the market, you'll find the overall quality to be particularly impressive at such a low cost.

Impressively slim and well-designed, few monitors reach the absolute value of the MSI Pro MP223 monitor, it's a brilliant option for PS5 gamers and casual users alike.