Best Monitors According to r/Monitors (December 2025)

tldr; 32" 1440p 240Hz curved VA. Same panel as G7 with improved QC. Deep blacks, good for immersive gaming.

tldr; Reddit highly recommends the AOC Q27G3XMN as the best budget HDR monitor, praised for its FALD, excellent response times, and near-perfect performance.

tldr; Users had unpleasant experiences with quality control issues over the years

tldr; 49 inch gaming monitor used alongside other displays with Windows detection issues

tldr; QD-OLED ultrawide without G-Sync tax. Same panel as DW, better value. FreeSync instead.

tldr; Mini-LED monitor with decent HDR for the price, but suffers from significant haloing and blooming issues on dark backgrounds.

tldr; Users had unpleasant experiences with quality control issues over the years

tldr; 32" 4K 144Hz IPS with KVM and USB-C. Best-in-class for PC+console hybrid setups. Some backlight bleed lottery.

tldr; Budget 1440p 165Hz gaming. Dell quality at low price. Solid entry choice.

tldr; Users had unpleasant experiences with quality control issues over the years

tldr; 24.5 inch monitor option being compared with other budget gaming monitors

tldr; Monitor being compared with Lenovo Legion R27qe at similar 200 euro price point

tldr; Budget 1440p 165Hz. Surprisingly good for price. Check reviews first.

tldr; The AOC 24G4 is a budget IPS monitor, but some users recommend against it, preferring 1440p options.

tldr; The Dell Alienware AW3225QF is a QD-OLED monitor, with users praising its text clarity and overall performance.

tldr; The Acer Predator X27 is a 4K monitor that some users have returned to after experiencing OLED burn-in, while others recommend it for its features.

tldr; Users had unpleasant experiences with quality control issues over the years

tldr; 27" 1440p 170Hz IPS budget gaming monitor. Refurbished deals make it unbeatable value. Solid all-rounder.

tldr; 49 inch gaming monitor used alongside other displays with Windows detection issues

tldr; The LG 27GP850-B is a popular 1440p monitor, but some users find its contrast and black levels lacking compared to VA panels.

tldr; 27" 1440p 170Hz IPS budget champion. BGR subpixel layout can affect text clarity. Great gaming value.

tldr; 25" 1080p 240Hz TN esports monitor. DyAc+ blur reduction for competitive FPS. Industry standard for pros.

tldr; Budget 4K mini-LED. Great HDR for price. Check for QC issues.

tldr; 27" 1440p 240Hz IPS for competitive gaming. Upgraded M27Q with faster refresh and better overdrive.