PS4 and Xbox One are next-gen consoles those both have been released in 2013. If you want to play games with one of these consoles, you will need a monitor or a TV (captain obvious). Of course you can connect your console to a TV but if you want to have a better gaming experience, you should use a monitor with your PS4 or Xbox One. In most cases, a monitor will provide better image quality, better responsiveness, better colors and better mobility than a TV. So here is the question; how to choose the best gaming monitor for PS4 and XBox One?
Choosing a monitor for console gaming can be intimidating for many users because there are lots of models, brands and specifications for monitors. There are also things you need to consider like; refresh rate, response time, inputs and more. In this guide, you can find all information you need to choose the best monitor for PS4 and Xbox One. Below, you can see a table for the most popular monitors among next-gen console gamers. (Detailed research of forums, Reddit and Amazon reviews). After that, you can see our recommended gaming monitors and our detailed guide for choosing process.
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Update: Buying a Console Gaming Monitor in 2017 – 2018
PS4 and Xbox One are still the best selling consoles on the market and console games are stable more than ever. 4K gaming seems popular on PC but it is so expensive to build a PC for smooth 4K gaming. So, I think we will be happy with our PS4 or Xbox One‘s for at least 2-3 years. But should we buy a 4K monitor for console gaming?
4K gaming monitors are really expensive right now and we should wait at least 2-3 years for smooth 4K gaming with a average budget. If you need a 4K monitor for working, you may buy one and use it for console gaming. Or if you own a PS4 Pro or a Xbox One X, 4K monitor is a great choice for you. But for anyone using a PS4 or Xbox One, I wouldn’t recommend to buy a 4K monitor for console gaming only. A monitor with 60 Hz refresh rate, low ms and full HD resolution is all you need for now.
2017’s Best Monitors for PS4 & Xbox One
Now, it is time to make a list of best monitors for console gaming. We made an in-depth research to create this list and checked numbers of sources like Reddit, Playstation forums, Xbox forums, Amazon reviews and more. All these monitors are high-rated by their owners and any of these will make you happy with the results. Just be sure you check out all of them and pick the one you like most.
ASUS VG278Q 27″ 1080p 144Hz 1ms Eye Care Gaming Monitor
It comes with 2W built-in speakers and HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI and audio ports. ASUS VG278Q has 144 Hz response rate and FreeSync feature for anyone who wants to buy this monitor for both PC and console gaming. This is not a cheap monitor but I would recommend to read its user reviews to learn why so many gamers love this monitor.
ASUS VE278H 27″ Full HD 2ms Back-lit LED Monitor
ASUS VE278H has built-in 3W speakers for more than average sound performance. It is VESA Mount compatible to mount your new monitor on a wall or monitor arm. You may find 6 preset video modes on this device and they are Scenery, Theater, Game, Night View, sRGB and Standard. I would definitely recommend to use this with Game preset to prevent any input lag. ASUS VE278H is one of the best console gaming monitors you can buy in 2017 – 2018.
ViewSonic VX2452MH 24″ 1080p Gaming Monitor
There are several connection options on it. VGA, DVI and HDMI is all available on this monitor and it is also VESA mountable in case you want to mount it on a wall or a monitor arm. Dual integrated 2W speakers provide above average sound performance. I would recommend to use its user reviews on Amazon.com product page and you will see how people are happy with this console gaming monitor.
Asus VX248H 24″ Full HD Gaming Monitor
ASUS VX248H has Flicker Free eye care technology which works really great. If you are a gamer like me, you know that eye-destroying feeling when you play games more than 5-6 hours. With Flicker Free technology, you will have less eye fatigue. This monitor has one of the best price/performance ratio among console gaming monitors and I would recommend to read its user reviews on Amazon.com product page.
Samsung S27E330 27″ Gaming Monitor 1ms, 60Hz
This guy comes with an HDMI port and a VGA port. With eye saver mode, you can rest your eyes for longer gaming sessions. Samsung S27E330 doesn’t have any built-in speakers and it doesn’t come with an HDMI cable. But I can guarantee that you would be happy with its color quality, gaming performance and light weight.
Acer R240HY bidx 23.8-Inch Monitor
Acer R240HY is rich in ports. There is a DVI port, a HDMI port and a VGA port on it. It has a thin frame on it so you will definitely like it’s gaming performance. R240HY’s design is really cool and I would recommend you to check it’s user reviews on Amazon.com. If you want to buy a well-priced, full HD monitor for your console, you will be happy with Acer R240HY.
AOC i2367Fh 23-Inch IPS Frameless LED-Lit Monitor
AOC i2367Fh comes with a VGA and two HDMI ports on it so you can connect your console, your PC and any other media device. There are speakers on it and if you are not a sound gourmet, those will be enough for your usage. You can also use this monitor for working with it’s software that helps you to divide the screen into four work areas. If you want to learn more about AOC i2367Fh, you should check out it’s details on Amazon.com.
BenQ GL2460HM 24-Inch Screen LED-Lit Monitor
BenQ GL2460HM has a VGA port, a DVI port and a HDMI port on it. It’s built-in speakers will be more than enough for your gaming or multimedia usage. If you also want to get some work done with your new gaming monitor, BenQ GL2460HM’s Low Blue Light technology will go easy on your eyes.
BenQ ZOWIE 27″ Console eSports Gaming 1080p Monitor
ZOWIE comes with built-in speakers, a VGA port, a DVI-DL port and 2 HDMI ports. BenQ ZOWIE is the official gaming monitor of the MLG, DREAMHACK, ESWC, CEVO, ESEA, ESL One and many more events. If you want to buy a professional monitor for console gaming, you should definitely check out BenQ ZOWIE on Amazon.com.
ASUS VG245H Full HD FreeSync Gaming Monitor
VG245H has FreeSync technology which is really good for PC gaming so you can connect your PC and have a great PC gaming experience with this monitor. There are dual HDMI ports and a VGA port on it. I would definitely recommend to check out ASUS VG245H for console or PC gaming and you will be happy with the results.
BenQ RL2455 Gaming Monitor
We would recommend this monitor to any gamer, especially PS4 and Xbox One users. BenQ is really good at gaming monitors and this model is a well-priced monitor for your console. If you want to read detailed user reviews and want to learn more about it, check out it’s product page.
ASUS VS248H-P 24″ Full HD LED Monitor
If you want to buy a non-expensive gaming monitor for your console, look no further than ASUS VS248H-P. You will get surprised to see how much gamers love this monitor. This is an amazing product for a monitor with this price. If you want to learn more about it, read detailed user reviews.
BenQ RL2755 Gaming Monitor
This monitor has a “console game mode” technology to provide nicer graphics when using with consoles. On PS4 and Xbox One forums, there are a lot of BenQ RL2755HM users and they mostly happy with this monitor. If you want to read user reviews, check out the product page to learn more about BenQ RL2755.
ASUS VG248QE 24″ LED Gaming Monitor
On most forums including Reddit, ASUS VG248QE has lots of positive feedback from both PS4 and Xbox One users. This monitor is also very popular among hardcore PC gamers. If you want, you can also connect your PC to it via its DVI or VGA ports. Read detailed user reviews to learn more about this monitor.
ASUS VS278Q-P 27″ Back-lit LED Monitor
If you have room for a 27″ monitor, you will be happy to game on this one. ASUS VS278Q-P has lots of positive feedback and most of its owners recommend it to console gamers. If you want to read detailed user reviews, you can check out Amazon product page to learn more about this 27″ gaming beast.
How to choose the best console gaming monitor for PS4 & Xbox One?
When choosing a monitor for your console, there are few things you need to know. We explained subjects like; screen size, refresh rate, response time and ports in basics below. You can check out these information to learn more about monitors or you can just scroll the page to see our recommended gaming monitors for using with PS4 and Xbox One.
Screen Size and Resolution
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For screen size, bigger is always better. Just don’t choose a monitor smaller than 23″ because they are not suitable for gaming, in my opinion. 24″ monitors are pretty popular among console gamers but you can go for a 27″ one too (I love bigger screens). When choosing the screen size, you need to consider the viewing distance too. Check out this link to learn the optimal viewing distance for each monitor size to get the best gaming experience.
PS4 and Xbox One games are working at 1920 x 1080 resolution. So you don’t need to do buy a monitor with higher resolution than Full HD to use with PS4 or Xbox One. In addition, monitors are not big as TVs so a monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution will provide better image quality for watching movies or series.
Response Time and Refresh Rate
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A gaming monitor should have a low response time to provide a nice gaming experience. You can check out the monitors with 5ms response time or below for using with PS4 or Xbox One. If you want a really smooth gaming experience, you should aim 1ms or 2ms for your new monitor. Good news; low response time monitors are not expensive these days and they are the best for gaming.
Another thing you need to consider is “refresh rate”. It basically specifies the amount of times the screen is refreshed to display a new image. Most PC gaming monitors have 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rates but these monitors are a bit expensive. Thanks to PS4 and Xbox One, a monitor with 60Hz will be enough for console gaming because all console games are working at 60Hz refresh rate. If you want to buy a monitor for PS4 or Xbox One, you don’t need to go higher than 60Hz.
Video Ports & Audio Options
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Your new monitor should have at least one HDMI port because both PS4 and Xbox One require a HDMI connection. If you are planning to connect a computer too, you can use DVI or VGA ports on your new monitor. Most monitors have multi video inputs so you don’t need to think much about this. Just be sure the monitor has at least one HDMI port.
If you are planning to use an extra sound system for PS4 or Xbox One, you are free to choose a monitor without built-in speakers. Most monitors have built-in speakers and you will be happy with the results generally. But if you want really high-quality sounds, you can buy a sound system or you can just use the headphone output on your gamepad.