Ready for an exciting action adventure or a fast-paced car rally on your own couch? Or maybe it should rather be a relaxed simulation game? No matter the genre, the right gaming monitor will help you immerse yourself in the gaming world and forget about everything else.
Finally the weekend – the shopping is done, the household is running, it’s finally time for some well-deserved relaxation! The gaming monitor is quickly booted up, the sound system is set – now just grab the controller and the new adventure can begin. TECHBOOK knows what excites gamers – and therefore shows the best gaming monitors for immersive entertainment for every budget.
Let’s go on an adventure: what makes a good gaming monitor?
Outstanding image and sound quality, fast response times and a clever design that doesn’t distract from gaming – these are the most important criteria that should not be missing from a gaming monitor. But rich colors and high contrasts shouldn’t tire your eyes even during binge gaming – this is ensured by the right monitor equipment such as 1000R curved displays.
With some monitors, the color intensity leads to larger input delays: The reproduction of lively color worlds and the fast response time are therefore also among the requirements for a good gaming monitor.
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The comparison winner: Samsung Odyssey G7
This gaming monitor impresses: The Samsung Odyssey G7 ensures that you can really immerse yourself in the world of the game with great colors, a seamless refresh rate of 240 Hertz and the 1000R curve. The relatively small resolution for the large monitor has a remarkable image sharpness, but is also easy on the eyes in the practical Eye Saver Mode. The British magazine “expertreviews” awarded this monitor the Best Buy award and praised above all the unique image quality, which also shines through a large number of small details, for optimal comfort. Long gaming sessions are also on the program for eyes that tire quickly – and with them a really good rest from everyday life!
Features of the Samsung Odyssey G7
| Samsung Odyssey G7 | |
|---|---|
| product type | gaming monitor |
| monitor size | 31.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 30.5 × 71 × 59.4 cm |
| resolution / format | 2,560 × 1,440 pixels / 16:9 |
| refresh rate | 240Hz |
| brightness | 350cd/m2 |
| contrast | 2,500:1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort, USB |
| reaction time | 1ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung Odyssey G7
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.0 | 5 out of 5 stars
Per
- + 1000R Curve for optimal gaming experience
- + Picture quality in fantastic HDR
- + Fast image rendering in the 240 Hz panel
cons
- – Takes up a lot of table space
- – OSD controls impractically placed
For bargain hunters: Acer Nitro VG270UP
If you are quickly put off by the low prices, you should not miss this price-performance winner! The Acer Nitro VG270UP is aimed at demanding gamers. High brightness, good contrast ratio and the Wide QHD resolution also convince professionals. The very short response time and the refresh rate of 144 Hertz also guarantee a relatively smooth gaming experience. AMD FreeSync is integrated – disturbing visual effects are therefore eliminated particularly well. The budget-friendly Acer Nitro VG270UP is great for those looking to get into the gaming world.
Features of the Acer Nitro VG270UP
| Acer Nitro VG270UP | |
|---|---|
| product type | Gaming monitor with speakers |
| monitor size | 27 inches |
| Dimensions | 24.1 × 61.4 × 47.5 cm |
| resolution / format | 2,560 × 1,440 pixels / 16:9 |
| refresh rate | 144Hz |
| brightness | 350cd/m2 |
| contrast | 1,000:1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| reaction time | 1ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the Acer Nitro VG270UP
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.0 | 5 out of 5 stars
Per
- + Fast response time
- + High frame rate
- + AMD FreeSync compatible
- + Elegant design with a slim frame
cons
- – Medium sound quality
- – Stand could be handier
For the environmentally conscious: Zowie XL2546K
A powerful monitor perfect for first-person shooters? The full HD gaming monitor Zowie XL2546K is well equipped for this: with an excellent refresh rate of 240 Hertz. With this monitor, the manufacturer BenQ has brought a device onto the market that builds on the old-school technology that is popular with first-person shooter gamers. It is one of the innovation highlights in product development for die-hard gaming fans and also guarantees a seamless video experience that experts also praise. The shields shield the light and direct the full concentration on the game. It is also one of the models that is also at the forefront when it comes to energy efficiency and has rightly been awarded the energy efficiency label F.
Features of the Zowie XL2546K
| Zowie XL2546K | |
|---|---|
| product type | Full HD monitor |
| monitor size | 24.5 inches |
| Dimensions | 20 × 57.1 × 52.1 cm |
| resolution / format | 1,920 × 1,080 pixels / 16:9 |
| refresh rate | 240Hz |
| brightness | 320cd/m2 |
| contrast | 1,000:1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI |
| reaction time | 1ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the Zowie XL2546K
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.0 | 5 out of 5 stars
Per
- + Extraordinary performance for first-person shooters
- + No ghosting or blur
- + Handy holder, simple assembly
- + Relatively energy efficient
cons
- – Not suitable for video playback or office use
- – No HDR, FreeSync or G-Sync
Solid performance: Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ
With this gaming monitor, the manufacturer Asus launched its best device for gamers to date. The resolution is fantastic: the 4K screen and 144 Hertz refresh rate create flawless gaming experiences. TECHBOOK therefore recommends the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ to anyone looking for an upgrade that also works with next-gen consoles and more demanding PC games. The manufacturer has brought all of its know-how to bear on this model: technology, features, functionality – everything is at the highest level. The 10-watt stereo speakers also provide the right soundscape to immerse yourself in the game story.
Features of the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ
| Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ | |
|---|---|
| product type | 4K monitor with speakers |
| monitor size | 43 inches |
| Dimensions | 63.13 × 97.46 × 30.15 cm |
| resolution / format | 3,840 × 2,160 pixels / 16:9 |
| refresh rate | 144Hz |
| brightness | 750cd/m2 |
| contrast | 1,000:1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| reaction time | 1ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.0 | 5 out of 5 stars
Per
- + High refresh rate
- + 4K resolution
- + Impressive brightness
- + Handy remote control
- + Solid sound quality
- – Rather in the upper mid-range in terms of price
- – High-end graphics processor recommended for 4K
Full immersion with Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
For gaming professionals who want to invest in really good equipment, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is the right choice. The ultra-widescreen with an extra high refresh rate as well as extraordinary brightness and contrast make even the experts go into raptures. It is considered one of the currently best gaming monitors for Windows. Compared to other models presented, the response time of 2 milliseconds is noticeable, but this subtle difference is made up for by the image quality and the panel equipment – so investing in this monitor is definitely worthwhile.
Features of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 | |
|---|---|
| product type | gaming monitor |
| monitor size | 49 inches |
| Dimensions | 114.95 × 53.72 × 41.83 cm |
| resolution / format | 5,120 × 1,440 pixels / 32:9 |
| refresh rate | 240Hz |
| brightness | 420 cd/m2 |
| contrast | 1,000,000 : 1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| reaction time | 2ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.0 | 5 out of 5 stars
- + Unbeatable monitor size
- + Fantastic image quality
- + First class equipment
cons
- – A bit awkward to set up
- – Upper price segment
Budget variant with pep: LG 27GL83A-B
Among the budget variants, the LG 27GL83A-B gaming monitor is a real insider tip. Because it is equipped with one of the fastest IPS panels in this price segment, the refresh rate and the resolution can easily keep up with more expensive models. The software is also intuitive and offers quick navigation. With an integrated blue light filter and no annoying flickering – that’s easy on the eyes even during a gaming marathon. The ratings from “DisplayNinja” reflect the very good experience with the gaming monitor: 5 out of 5 stars are for the performance! In particular, the color intensity and the wide viewing angle are praised.
Features of the LG 27GL83A-B
| LG 27GL83A-B | |
|---|---|
| product type | gaming monitor |
| monitor size | 27 inches |
| Dimensions | 57.4 × 61.4 × 27.4 cm |
| resolution / format | 2,560 × 1,440 pixels / 16:9 |
| refresh rate | 144Hz |
| brightness | 350cd/m2 |
| contrast | 1,000:1 |
| connections | HDMI, DisplayPort |
| reaction time | 1ms |
Advantages and disadvantages of the LG 27GL83A-B
Rating at idealo: Grade 1.1 | 5 out of 5 stars
Per
- + Seamless performance
- + Convincing HDR image quality
- + Diverse features
- + Chic design
- + Intuitive user interface
cons
- – Limited FreeSync bandwidth over HDMI
- – Contrast settings could be better
Conclusion
Seamless gameplay without blurring, optimal synchronization and convincing color contrasts – all compared gaming monitors offer this. But in order to inspire a more demanding user, an interaction of perfectly coordinated features is required: The eye-friendly panel equipment was perfected above all by the manufacturers Asus and BenQ in a series of gaming monitors and the highlights of their innovation also convince TECHBOOK. Whether as an ultra-widescreen or in a compact size with shields – the manufacturers came up with a number of ideas to focus the gamers’ concentration on the game without any interference.
The Acer Nitro VG270UP monitor is suitable for beginners to create a remarkable gaming set-up even with a smaller budget. For TECHBOOK, however, the clear winner in the comparison is the Samsung Odyssey G7 in the middle price range with a very good refresh rate of 240 Hertz for a smooth gaming adventure.
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