The 5 Best Monitors For Xbox Series X - Summer 2024 Reviews

The Dell Alienware AW3225QF is the best monitor for Xbox Series X that we've tested. It's a fantastic gaming display with remarkable picture quality. Although the Xbox Series X can't take full advantage of the monitor's 240Hz refresh rate, it still delivers an incredible gaming experience at 120Hz with crisp motion handling. It works well with the Xbox thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, as it supports 4k signals up to 120Hz, but this monitor doesn't support 1440p @ 120Hz. If you prefer playing at a lower resolution to maintain higher frame rates, the Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P is a good alternative that has the same QD-OLED panel and supports 1440p @ 120Hz signals from the Xbox, but it costs more than the Dell.

On the plus side, the Dell delivers exceptional picture quality. It displays perfect blacks next to highlights, which is great for gaming in a dark room. It also makes those highlights truly pop and displays vivid colors in HDR. Its 32-inch screen provides enough screen space for an immersive feel, and its wide viewing angles are ideal if you need to share the screen with a friend next to you for a co-op gaming session.

If you prefer saving some money and don't need the premium features of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF, then check out the LG 27GS95QE-B. It's also an OLED monitor, but instead of the QD-OLED panel of the Dell, it has a WOLED panel that doesn't display the same vivid colors as the Dell, but on the plus side, it has the same deep blacks and near-instantaneous response time, so motion is extremely sharp without much blur. The LG also has a lower 1440p resolution, so images are less detailed, but because it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it can still take full advantage of the Xbox, including downscaling 4k @ 120Hz signals, which is useful for playing games in HDR.

Speaking of HDR, small highlights stand out, and while it doesn't get bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room, it has fantastic reflection handling. If you don't need something bright for gaming in well-lit rooms, the LG 27GR95QE-B is a good alternative that tends to cost less and doesn't get as bright, but it has more overshoot with fast-moving objects than the 27GS95QE-B.

If you don't want an OLED like the LG 27GS95QE-B or the Dell Alienware AW3225QF and you prefer getting something cheaper, then check out a mid-range option like the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. Without an OLED panel, it doesn't display the same deep blacks without any blooming like the Dell or LG, but that's the trade-off you need to make for something cheaper, and it still has a good Mini LED local dimming feature. On the plus side, it has a higher 4k resolution than the LG for a sharper and more detailed image, and it also gets brighter, so it's the better choice for a well-lit room.

Although it doesn't have the same near-instantaneous response time as the LG or Dell monitors, motion still looks sharp, as it has a fast response time at 120Hz and 60Hz. One downside is that it has increased input lag at 60Hz, so you need to make sure to enable 120Hz in the Xbox's settings to get the lowest input lag for a responsive feel.

If you want the best Xbox Series X monitor and are on a budget, consider the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx. It's a step-down model from the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx and has a lower resolution, so games look less detailed. It lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the Xbox, but that's what you have to expect for an entry-level monitor. Luckily, it still has excellent image quality as it uses Mini LED backlighting like the XV275K, which is a nice touch for a budget-friendly model, so it displays deep blacks with bright highlights.

It doesn't have the same increased input lag at 60Hz as the XV275K, so games feel responsive no matter the refresh rate you're gaming at. One downside is that it has noticeable blur and smearing with fast-moving objects, which can be distracting, but its pros outweigh the cons. That said, if you want something similar with better motion handling, the AOC Q27G3XMN is another great choice, but it can be harder to find at times.

If you don't have much to spend on a monitor for your Xbox Series X, then the Dell G2724D is a great choice, which you can get for cheap directly from Dell's website. It's a step down from the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx, with the main trade-off being that it has worse image quality as it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting. Its HDR colors look far less vivid and rich, and blacks look gray in a dark room. It also doesn't get bright enough for highlights to pop, but that's what you have to expect for a cheap monitor.

On the plus side, it still works well for gaming with the Xbox. Besides lacking HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it doesn't have compatibility issues with the console, but it can downscale a 4k @ 60Hz signal for HDR. Fast-moving objects look fairly crisp, so it has better motion handling than the Acer. Sadly, it doesn't have an audio output, so if you want to use speakers, you'll need to use an HDMI audio extractor or connect speakers directly to your Xbox controller.