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In this article, we’re going to take a closer look at the 10 biggest gaming monitors in 2024.
Gaming monitors have come a long way in the past couple of years, both in terms of performance and size. A couple of years ago, we just started seeing the first ultrawide monitors and the biggest gaming monitors were no bigger than 34”. Nowadays, you can buy monitors that are bigger than most TVs, and the overall variety increased as well.
So, if you’re in the market for a large gaming monitor but are not sure which one is worth the money and which one is actually the biggest, you’ve come to the right place. We rated, reviewed, and compared the biggest and baddest monitors that are currently available on the market, starting from 38” all the way up to the 55” behemoths.
Biggest Gaming Monitors in 2024 Round-up
The table below will give you a quick look at the 10 biggest gaming monitors currently available on the market. To read a full review, simply click on ‘review>>’ in the respective row.
Product | Image | Rating | |
1. Samsung Odyssey Ark 55'', Mini-LED, Curved |  | 9.8 | |
2. Alienware AW5520QF 55'', OLED, Flat |  | 9.6 | |
3. Samsung Odyssey G9 49'', VA, Curved |  | 9.5 | |
4. ASUS ROG Swift PG48UQ 48'', OLED, Flat |  | 9.6 | |
5. Gigabyte AORUS FO48U 48'', OLED, Flat |  | 9.4 | |
6. LG UltraGear 48Gq900-B 48'', OLED, Flat |  | 9.3 | |
7. Acer Predator CG437K 43'', VA, Flat |  | 9.4 | |
8. ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ 43'', VA, Flat |  | 9.5 | |
9. Sceptre C40 Nebula 40'', VA, Curved |  | 9.3 | |
10. Acer Predator X38 S 38'', IPS, Curved |  | 9.5 |
1. Samsung Odyssey Ark (55”)
Screen Size: 55” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160) | Panel Type: VA, Mini-LED | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 1 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 165 Hz | Brightness: 600 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 1.000.000:1 | Curved: Yes
REASONS TO BUY
- Stunning visual quality at 55” with HDR 2000 certification and 4k resolution
- Incredibly bright thanks to the Mini-LED backlighting
- The 1000R Curve at 55” fully immerses your entire field of view
- Color accurate with wide color gamut coverage
- Incredibly smooth for gaming with 1ms response time and 165hz refresh rate
- Ability to easily swivel portrait and landscape mode by just rotating the screen
- Convenient controls with the Ark Dial
- One of the best speakers on a gaming ‘monitor’
- Excellent connectivity
REASONS TO AVOID
- Incredibly expensive
- Requires an extremely large desk to use, and can be difficult to find the correct viewing distance
- Only one HDMI is supported in Multi-View
Our Rating: 9.8/10
The Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch is one of the two biggest gaming monitors currently being produced. It was a showstopper at CES in January of 2022 when it was announced and pitched as a ‘personal theater for gamers’. Now it’s finally here, and living up to every expectation presented at CES.
It features a gorgeous ultra-wide 55-inch screen with a 1000R curve that wraps around your entire field of vision. And on top of that, it comes with a suite of impressive features that will help you get the most out of this massive monitor.
Samsung has gone all out on the specifications for the Odyssey Ark. This is a premium 55-inch curved large format monitor with a 4K native resolution and features HDR 2000 certification for absolutely stunning image quality. All packed together in a VA panel that utilizes Mini-LED technology, allowing you to experience up to 1000 nits of brightness. This incredibly high brightness really brings out vibrant colors and provides for a cinema-like experience when watching movies or shows.
If you are a creative professional or plan on watching a lot of cinematic content, the 1000R curve paired with the 55-inch screen size makes this one of the best cinematic monitors we’ve seen. The screen’s curve immerses your entire field of view, bringing out beautiful and bright images. And thanks to the maximum 1000 nits of brightness, cinematic content looks breathtaking.
Additionally, the Odyssey Ark is compatible with both AMD’s FreeSync and NVIDIA’s G-Sync technology, which pairs your graphic card’s refresh rate to that of the monitor, allowing for minimal image lag when gaming. Speaking of gaming, the monitor features a 1 ms response time (GtG) and 165 Hz refresh rate to keep your fast-paced games, such as FPS or racing sims, smooth as butter.
Apart from the stunning visuals, Samsung has included several speakers scattered around the display. There are four Dolby Atmos-certified speakers in the corners of the display and two subwoofers in the center. We found the sound quality to be very impressive for built-in speakers. It won’t be as good as a pair of dedicated Hi-Fi headphones, but the built-in speakers sounded crisp and clear. Samsung has also included ambient RGB lighting on the back of the panel.
Furthermore, the Odyssey Ark provides you with access to the Samsung Gaming hub, which includes NVIDIA’s streaming service, GeForce Now. Additionally, because Samsung has a partnership with Microsoft, you can play Xbox games via streaming through the Microsoft Game Pass subscription service directly on the Odyssey Ark.
Now, Samsung utilizes their OneConnect hardware to set up the Odyssey Ark. Powered by a single cable, the monitor connects directly to the OneConnect Box. The OneConnect Box features four HDMI 2.1 ports, which support 4K resolution at 120 Hz. This is particularly important if you plan on using a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X with the Odyssey Ark. Besides the HDMI ports, you’ll also find one ethernet port, 2x USB ports, a USB type B port, and an optical port for your audio.
The overall construction is incredibly solid. However, we did want to point out that this monitor is a behemoth. It will take at least two people to set up. Once it is set up, it will require a lot of desk space. Samsung recommends that you sit at least 31 inches (80cm) away from the monitor, and we found that the further away you sit, the better.
As far as ergonomics, the Ark doesn’t disappoint as well. You can easily pivot the monitor vertically a full 90 degrees by just rotating it with your hands. This allows you to make use of the Multi-View feature, which allows you to place multiple screens on top of each other. This feature is especially useful for any content creators who are looking at the Odyssey Ark.
What’s unique about this monitor is that it comes with its own controller known as the Ark Dial. The Ark Dial is a dial-based remote that uses a scroll wheel to adjust the display settings quickly. It also has a few pre-set hotkeys that allow you to quickly change the aspect ratio or HDR modes.
All in all, the Odyssey Ark is one of the most impressive gaming monitors we have ever seen. The specifications blew us away, and the image quality was ideal for a multitude of uses, including gaming, content creation, and for a home cinema experience. In addition to that, it is packed to the brim with the newest high-end features–But be warned, the price is a tough pill to swallow.
With that being said, if you have the budget and are looking for the biggest and baddest monitor the industry has to offer, look no further than the Odyssey Ark.
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2. Alienware AW5520QF (55”)
Screen Size: 55” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: OLED | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 0.5 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 120 Hz | Brightness: 400 cd/m2 | Contrast Rate: 130.000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- The biggest OLED gaming monitor on the market
- Excellent both gaming and TV performance
- Super smooth for gaming with 0.5 ms response time and 165 Hz refresh rate
- OLED Panel provides amazing color accuracy and stunning images
- G-Sync and Free-Sync VRR compatibility
- Excellent connectivity
- High-quality construction
- Beautiful aesthetics
REASONS TO AVOID
- Premium price tag
- The speakers are much worse compared to the Odyssey Ark
- Lower brightness
Our Rating: 9.6/10
When it was first released in 2019, the AW5520QF was the first ever large-format OLED gaming monitor to hit the market and one of the first OLED gaming monitors in general. As you would expect from Alienware, this display offers excellent picture quality and comes with a suite of features for gamers. But its large size comes with a certain catch depending on the type of space you’re going to be using the monitor in and which genre of games you enjoy playing.
Let’s first discuss the picture quality. In comparison to the Odyssey Ark, the screen isn’t nearly as bright, only reaching 400 nits, which could be a drawback for those who don’t plan on gaming in a dark room with this monitor. Despite the lack of brightness, the OLED panel with 4k resolution is phenomenal. It produces super accurate, vibrant colors that truly pop out and bring life to your games and content.
In addition to that, you get an exceptionally fast screen with a refresh rate set at 120 Hz, which is overclockable to 165 Hz, paired with a 0.5 ms response time. This ensures the AW5520QF provides extremely smooth animations, assuming you have the hardware to get the most out of it. There is also support for both G-Sync and FreeSync for VRR, which eliminates screen tearing and other anomalies when gaming.
Now, gaming was excellent on the AW5520QF; we really enjoyed how fast the monitor was. Movements were incredibly smooth in games with no screen tearing with G-Sync on. However, unlike the Odyssey Ark, which provides you with a 1000R curve to immerse your entire field of view, the AW5520QF utilizes a flat panel, which doesn’t offer nearly the same level of immersion.
And on top of that, the required distance back you’ll need to be in order to take in everything on the screen will vary between games. While in RTS games, you’ll appreciate the full size of the screen and even benefit slightly from it, playing FPS games this up-close on a 55-inch screen will be overwhelming, and you won’t be able to see things in your peripheral vision due to the screen’s massive size.
As far as design and build quality, you’re getting everything you’d expect from Alienware. If you’re not familiar with the brand, this includes premium quality and a unique, futuristic design that will add bonus points to your setup aesthetics. The only complaint we have when it comes to the construction is the stand, which doesn’t offer the same level of ergonomics compared to the Ark from Samsung we reviewed earlier.
Connectivity-wise, you get everything you need as a gamer on this monitor. There is a single USB-B uplink that powers four USB Type-A ports. Additionally, there are two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 port, and an optical port for audio devices.
The last thing worth mentioning is the little remote control that’s included with this monitor. There’s nothing special about it besides the design, and it offers the same level of control as any other remote–You have buttons for volume, brightness, navigating menus, changing on-screen settings, and so forth.
Overall, the AW5520QF is an impressive monitor for gaming, especially in a smaller space where it can serve multiple uses, like in a home office or your gaming den where it can serve as a large screen to get work done on, watch TV, and play games with other people. However, the AW5520QF is wildly expensive, costing nearly the same amount as the Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch we reviewed, which is an overall better monitor with a host of unique features you won’t find on the AW5520QF.
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3. Samsung Odyssey G9 (49”)
Screen Size: 49” | Resolution: DQHD (5120 x 1440) | Panel Type: VA | Aspect Ratio: 32:9 | Response Time: 1 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 240 Hz | Brightness: 450 cd/m2 | Contrast Rate: 2500:1 | Curved: Yes
REASONS TO BUY
- One of the best ultra-wide monitors on the market
- Amazing picture quality
- Super immersive, sharp screen
- Incredibly smooth display with 240hz refresh rate
- Great contrast
- Bright screen with HDR 1000 support
- VRR with both G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility
- Quality construction
REASONS TO AVOID
- Black color smudging due to the VA panel
- Viewing angles are not the best
- Older model
- Premium price tag
Our Rating: 9.5/10
While Samsung isn’t as focused on producing gaming monitors as they’re focused on supplying panels to other manufacturers, they have been making some of the most impressive large form-factor monitors we’ve seen in the past few years. And while the 49” ultra-wide monitors don’t have that wow factor anymore, the Odyssey G9 49” is still an outstanding monitor and currently one of the very best 49” ultra-wides on the market.
In terms of image quality, the G9 uses Samsung’s quantum dot technology, which you might be familiar with if you own a Samsung TV. This achieves nearly professional-grade color accuracy, so colors in any kind of content, be it cinematic or games, look how they are meant to look. Additionally, thanks to HDR 1000 support providing 1000 nits of peak brightness, colors in movies and games are super vibrant and vivid.
Overall, images looked beautiful on the Odyssey G9. Games and cinematic content looked stunning, and even within productivity applications, text appeared crisp and easily readable.
In addition to that, the G9 boasts some really impressive specs with a 32:9 aspect ratio, a 1000R curve, native 5120 x 1440 resolution, HDR 1000 support, an incredibly fast 240 Hz refresh rate, and dual G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility. While the specs look great on paper, the most limiting factor (compared to high-end monitors) will be the backlighting since the classic LED technology the G9 possesses cannot compete with OLED and mini-LED monitors.
Besides that, Samsung markets the Odyssey G9 as having a 1ms response time, but it’s important to note that this number is simply the “average response time”. VA monitors suffer from slow pixel response times, and using the Odyssey G9, we noticed that there was black color smudging and slight motion blur.
This was especially noticeable when using one of the variable refresh rate settings. However, if you turn off VRR, you are able to manually adjust the response rate overdrive in the display settings. This allows you to adjust the amount of black smearing caused by the VA panel.
If you are using at least an Nvidia 20 series graphics card or an AMD graphics card from 2019 onwards, you will be able to take advantage of DSC (Display Stream Compression) when using the DisplayPort 1.4 port. DSC allows you to take full advantage of the Odyssey G9 by giving you access to 10-bit color and the full 240 Hz refresh rate.
While this is a big ultra-wide monitor, the majority of content on the display looks best when looked at alone, simply due to the fact that VA panels offer worse viewing angles compared to IPS-type monitors. But, this is a monitor that Samsung designed for user immersion and less for collaborative viewing. You should be sitting in the center of the screen to get the best viewing angle from the Odyssey G9.
Lastly, the 1000R curve that the Odyssey G9 features improves the amount of the screen you can see without eye strain. Most ultra-wide monitors offer 1800R or 1500R curves, which doesn’t offer the same level of immersion as the 1000R curvature. As we noted in our review of the Odyssey Ark, a 1000R provides a truly immersive gaming experience.
The Samsung Oddysey G9 has been our favorite ultra-wide monitor for quite some time, and we featured it in our articles a couple of times. It doesn’t offer the same picture quality compared to the 55” monitors featured on this list; however, it still offers excellent performance for both content creators and gamers at a much more affordable price point. If you’re looking for a 49” ultra-wide monitor, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything better.
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4. ASUS ROG Swift PG48UQ (47.5”)
Screen Size: 47.5” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: OLED | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 0.1 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 138 Hz | Brightness: 450 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 135.000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- The best 48” OLED monitor on the market
- Nearly professional color accuracy and beautiful 4K image quality
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Text looks crisp and easy to read
- Superior gaming performance
- Incredibly fast 0.1 ms response time and 138 Hz refresh rate for fast-paced gaming
- Gorgeous aesthetics
- Premium quality
- Excellent connectivity
REASONS TO AVOID
- No ergonomics
- Premium price
Our Rating: 9.6/10
ASUS is a powerhouse in monitor manufacturing, and the ROG Swift PG48UQ is the newest addition to their lineup and is currently one of the best high-end monitors on the market. It provides one of the best 4K displays in a large form factor gaming monitor, utilizing OLED panel technology for extremely vibrant colors and crisp images. It does have some drawbacks, which we’ll cover in this review; however, gaming on this monitor is an absolute treat.
On paper, this monitor’s got every could ask for, and it does indeed hold up. Text appears incredibly crisp even at 4K resolution in a 48”, meaning you can use this monitor for activities besides gaming.
However, gaming is ASUS’s primary use focus for the PG48UQ, and as we mentioned earlier, it delivers. With this monitor, you get plenty of screen real estate, excellent contrast, absolutely beautiful and vibrant colors, and super bright images.
Besides the beautiful images, the monitor is silky smooth. The 138 Hz overclocked refresh rate, along with the 0.1 ms response time, will make your games look incredibly smooth. On top of that, it comes equipped with dual VRR compatibility with support for both FreeSync and G-Sync to eliminate any screen stuttering or tearing when gaming or watching fast-paced, cinematic content.
As far as image quality, we have nothing bad to say about the PG48UQ–It’s a gorgeous monitor that does well in any scenario. Be it gaming, video or photo editing, office work, or just casual use, it offers top performance.
Now, build quality-wise, it’s obvious the PG48UQ is a part of the ROG line-up–It looks beautiful and sports a premium construction. Surprisingly, there are no RGB lights on the monitor; instead, ASUS opted for a large heatsink at the back to help keep the temperatures down, which we thought was a good decision.
Ergonomics-wise, there is not much to speak of. You will only be able to tilt the monitor but unable to swivel, pivot, or adjust the height of the monitor. You do get VESA support for mounting the monitor on a stand or an arm; however, it supports the larger 300×300 standard, so keep that in mind.
In terms of connectivity, ASUS has included all the ports a gamer needs. There are two HDMI 2.1 and two HDMI 2.0 ports available, allowing you to take full advantage of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X on this monitor. Additionally, there is a DisplayPort 1.4 port featuring DSC (Display Stream Compression) along with a USB hub that’s equipped with four USB ports and audio connectors.
The only real drawback (along with the premium price tag) is the potential short lifespan of this monitor, as OLED displays are known for not aging the most gracefully. To combat that, however, this monitor comes with a few features designed to prevent OLED-related burn-in, but they can sometimes be more of an annoyance.
A popup will appear in the corner a few times a day, asking you to run pixel cleaning. This wasn’t too bad because of the screen’s large size and the popup appearing tucked away in the corner, but it could be distracting to you as it even pops up during gaming. The heatsink can also potentially aid with the longevity of the screen, but overall, the shorter lifespan will always be a concern with OLED displays.
Overall, the PG48UQ is a fantastic monitor that doubles as a beautiful TV for cinematic content and is one of the best large form factor OLED displays we have seen in 2024. The combination of image quality, large screen, and smoothness makes for an outstanding gaming monitor. If the 55” monitors are too much for you, then we highly recommend this 48” from ASUS–It hits the perfect mix of size and performance.
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5. Gigabyte AORUS FO48U (47.5”)
Screen Size: 47.5” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: OLED | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 1 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 120 Hz | Brightness: 150 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 135.000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- Surprisingly affordable for such a large monitor with an OLED panel
- Stunning visuals with an OLED panel and 4K resolution
- Excellent connectivity with HDMI 2.1 support for consoles
- Accurate colors and great contrast
- Liquid-smooth animations and fast response time
- Packed with features for gamers
- Comes with a KVM functionality
- Great built-in soundbar
REASONS TO AVOID
- Text looks a bit blurry up close
- The screen is significantly dimmer than the competition
- No ergonomics
Our Rating: 9.4/10
Gigabyte is not as popular as other manufacturers when it comes to gaming monitors, but their 48” OLED makes an immediate impression. It offers a beautiful display with amazing gaming performance and comes with features specifically for gamers–With KVM functionality, integrated crosshairs, genre-specific calibration presets, and a built-in soundbar, it’s clear that Gigabyte goes above and beyond to deliver a premium gaming experience for both PC and console gamers.
The first thing to note is that the FO48U is actually built using the same OLED panel that is used in LG’s C1 television, which many use to compare to the large OLED monitors. However, the FO48U takes that already existing OLED panel and adds some features to cater to gamers and to make the FO48U more monitor-focused.
Gigabyte has included DisplayPort connectivity on the FO48U, making this monitor more compatible with the most popular graphics card today, unlike the LG C1, which only utilizes HDMI ports. Gigabyte also has added KVM functionality to the FO48U, which allows you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple computers connected to the FO48U.
As we mentioned earlier, the FO48U is a gaming monitor, first and foremost. This means you won’t find any of the television features you may be familiar with if you have used the LG C1 TV. There is no smart TV app support or super-resolution features, and Gigabyte has even scaled back the HDMI inputs, leaving only two HDMI 2.1 ports while adding a DisplayPort connection and a large USB hub.
As an OLED panel, the FO48U does deliver incredibly fast response times, which provides for liquid-smooth animations with no blur behind during fast action sequences. The FO48U also features compatibility for both G-Sync and FreeSync VRR along with a 1 ms response time, providing for a buttery smooth gaming experience.
And while this monitor really shines in both cinematic content and gaming, we did note a few issues in the overall picture quality. As you should expect from an OLED display, blacks appear deep and truly black, especially if you are in a dark room.
However, we noted the overall brightness of the screen for both SDR and HDR content is relatively low, which can cause whites to appear more gray or light blue. This was especially noticeable while gaming. Clouds appeared more gray instead of white, reducing the overall picture quality and immersive experience. We also noticed a slight flicker when scenes in both movies and games moved from dark to light quickly.
As we mentioned earlier, one of the biggest issues regarding OLED panels is image burn-in. This is especially worrisome for OLED panels used with desktop computers, where there will be a lot of static images such as a web browser or desktop background. While Gigabyte combats this with an automatic dimmer, the end result is that both SDR and HDR brightness suffer.
Overall, the FO48U made both movies and games appear dimmer compared to the PG48UQ from ASUS; while image fidelity was great, the low brightness in content did subtract from the overall viewing experience.
Overall, the Gigabyte AORUS FO48U is still a great monitor despite a couple of shortcomings. While the image quality is great, in comparison with the PG48UQ from ASUS, it’s not as good–Plus, the screen is much dimmer. However, it’s also more than 30% cheaper, so if you’re looking to save some money and could use the KVM functionality, the FO48U will be a better fit for you.
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6. LG UltraGear 48Gq900-B (47.5”)
Screen Size: 47.5” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: OLED | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 0.1 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 120 Hz | Brightness: 135 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 1.500.000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- Fantastic image quality
- Super accurate colors out of the box
- Buttery smooth for gaming and fast-paced action
- The matte coating works flawlessly in bright rooms
- Premium quality
- Good built-in speakers
- Attractive aesthetics with RGB
- Great connectivity
REASONS TO AVOID
- Dimmer compared to the PG48UQ from ASUS
- Sub-par text clarity
- No egonomics
Our Rating: 9.3/10
LG manufactures the majority of OLED panels on the market for both televisions and monitors, and the UltraGear 48GQ900-B is the biggest and most advanced monitor they’re currently offering. It is a 48” gaming monitor that provides a beautiful image with a 4K resolution, an incredibly speedy 0.1 ms response time, and up to 138 Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay.
What separates this monitor from others is the anti-glare coating that LG has applied to this OLED display. This is going to be something you either really like or really hate on a monitor, and it largely depends on the room you are using the UltreaGear 48GQ in. If you are in a well-lit room, you won’t get the reflective glare that a monitor with a glossy coating would give you. In a dark room, however, the blacks look liquid black, and white pixel uniformity is nearly perfect.
Overall, in well-lit environments like an office with windows, blacks still maintained a deepness that we sometimes saw lost on glossy OLED displays. As we reviewed the UltraGear 48G in a well-lit room, we appreciated the matte anti-glare coating. We didn’t think the matte coating took away at all from the overall viewing experience, but you may want to see the difference between matte and glossy screens first in person.
In addition to that, the balance between the extremely low response time of 0.1 ms and the vibrant and beautiful colors the OLED panel provides makes games look absolutely stunning in 4K resolution. The colors are beautiful, and the matte coating really helps color accuracy and contrast in a bright environment, making this an ideal monitor even for professional creatives.
The overlocked 138 Hz refresh rate is one of the big selling points of the UltraGear 48G, but there is a catch to using it. You can only achieve 138 Hz on the UltraGear 48G if you are using DisplayPort. Additionally, you will need to set the monitor to an 8-bit color mode in your operating system settings, even though the monitor supports 10-bit color. While the 8-bit color mode is standard for the majority of games currently, it will reduce the vibrancy of colors in games that support 10-bit color mode.
Moreso, you will have to enable VRR in order to turn the overclock on. When overclocking the monitor to 138 Hz, we did notice some light flickering. Ultimately you can still get the 138 Hz, but you will have to make a choice between some light occasional flickering or running at a lower locked refresh rate of 120 Hz if you want more vibrant colors.
Speaking of the OSD, LG has included a remote with a dial and a few hotkeys on it to allow you to navigate through the OSD easily, and you get a wide range of features geared towards gamers, such as integrated crosshairs, FPS counters, and timers. Additionally, there are multiple settings that allow you to custom calibrate the display and even some OLED-centric features such as a black stabilizer, which will help if you play a lot of FPS games and find the OLED blacks to be dark in dark rooms in-game.
Design-wise, LG has included two RGB panels on the sides of the UltraGear 48GQ, which puts off a nice ambient light at night time. In the OSD, you can change the RGB colors or put on special RGB effects such as color cycling. The speakers are standard, but they get the job done for gaming and do feature left and right channel support, but you’ll still want to use a good pair of cans.
Overall, the LG UltraGear 48GQ900-B is a beautiful monitor that offers the standard specs for a high-end 48” OLED monitor–4K resolution, OLED panel, and ultra-fast response time. The image quality and color accuracy are fantastic, plus you get that great matte coating that handles reflection very well, but you’re going to run into the same issue as with the AORUS monitor–brightness.
So, while this is still a great monitor, we had to place it last out of these three 48” monitors. The PG48UQ simply comes with a better panel, and for the same price, it’s a no-brainer.
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7. Acer Predator CG437K (42.5”)
Screen Size: 42.5” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: VA | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 1 ms (VRB) | Refreshing rate: 144 Hz | Brightness: 1000 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- Superior gaming monitor amongst LCD monitors
- The biggest non-OLED gaming monitor
- Extremely sharp 4K display
- Fantastic image quality with HDR1000
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Fast with a 144 Hz overclock refresh rate
- Quality construction
- Comes packed with cool, gamer-oriented features
- Excellent connectivity
REASONS TO AVOID
- Viewing angles from the VA panel are still narrow
- Pricier than some OLED monitors
- Sub-par response time, especially compared to OLEDs
Our Rating: 9.4/10
The Acer CG437K is a beautiful 43” monitor that comes with great performance and a couple of unique features you’ll definitely appreciate. It is, however, a VA panel monitor, so you’ll lose out on the color vibrancy you get with OLED monitors. That being said, if you’re not looking for an OLED monitor due to the shorter lifespan expectancy, this is the biggest monitor you can currently get (besides the 49” ultrawides).
Despite not having the vibrancy of an OLED panel, this monitor still looks fantastic. It is equipped with a 4K resolution (which is going to look much sharper on a 43” screen), a 144 Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming, a 1 ms response time (though not GtG), and HDR 1000 certification, making the display extremely bright for a VA panel.
Besides that, testing the HDR 1000 feature, we found the quality of contrast between how bright whites appeared and how dark blacks appeared impressive. While it’s not OLED inky black, the blacks come through really well, especially for a VA panel using edge lighting.
In gaming, we found HDR content to look great. Brightness and color highlights came through perfectly in games, and we remained impressed with the black color quality in games. The 4K resolution looked great at 43”, and even though it is a VA panel, the large size of the monitor does help to cut back on the narrow viewing angle issue that is prevalent with VA panels.
Now, despite the monitor coming equipped with Nvidia G-Sync, the monitor is still prone to ghosting, thanks to its lower pixel response time. It’s barely noticeable, but when you’re buying a monitor this expensive, it can be an issue, especially if you play fast-paced competitive games. For cinematic games, however, the monitor performs beautifully.
As you’d expect from a Predator monitor, it features an impressive build quality with an integrated steel stand that bolts into the monitor and keeps it nice and stable. The back of the display features a ventilation panel, a cable management hook, and the main I/O panel.
The panel comes equipped with a USB Type-B port that powers the USB hub, which includes a USB Type-C port with 30 Watts of device charging power, two USB Type-A ports, and two DisplayPorts. Additionally, there is an additional side I/O panel which supports two USB Type-A ports for your peripherals.
In addition to providing you with all the cables you need for the monitor and a remote, Acer has included some RGB lighting strips in the package. However, the strips don’t come with any adhesive and aren’t magnetic, so you will have to stick them to the back of the monitor yourself. For the overall price of the monitor, we found this to be both odd and lacking, as many large format monitors come with ambient built-in RGB lighting.
The coolest feature we’ve only seen so far on a keyboard (The EVGA Z20) is the proximity sensor. If you leave the room for a while, the monitor enters a power saving mode, and when you return to your PC, it turns back on before you sit down.
Overall, the Predator CG437K is a solid monitor, but it’s hard to justify it with so many great OLED monitors out there. With that being said, if you don’t want an OLED monitor, this is currently the biggest gaming monitor you can get (along with a couple of others). Again, it can’t compete with the image quality of OLED monitors, but in comparison to LCD monitors, it’s an absolute beast, and the price tag reflects that.
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8. ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ (42.5”)
Screen Size: 43.5” | Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | Panel Type: VA | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 4 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 144 Hz | Brightness: 750 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 4000:1 | Curved: No
REASONS TO BUY
- Excellent for both gaming and content creation
- HDR1000 support makes colors look vibrant and accurate in movies and games
- Bright and sharp display
- Cable management channels on the back panel
- Excellent connectivity
- High-quality construction
- Aesthetically pleasing
- Fairly-priced
REASONS TO AVOID
- Colors at times appear muted due to the VA panel
- OLED monitors provide better visuals at a similar price
- Ghosting issues
Our Rating: 9.5/10
Another excellent large monitor we decided to feature in this article is the ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ. Similar to most large-format monitors, it doesn’t offer any ergonomics, but it offers excellent gaming performance (for both PC and consoles), as well as other features that make it great for content creators and casual users.
Just like the Predator CG437K, this monitor delivers 4K 120 Hz gaming to console gamers and PC gamers alike thanks to support for HDMI 2.1. While the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PCs are capable of delivering 4K 120 Hz gaming, many monitors on the market haven’t adopted HDMI 2.1. Opting instead for DisplayPort, which means if you plan on gaming with a Playstation 5 or Xbox Series X, your refresh rate ended up capped at 60 Hz at 4K resolution due to the limitations of HDMI 2.0. The ROG Strix XG43UQ looks to solve this problem with both DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1 support.
The back panel is fully white with the ROG logo stencil. On the side of the back panel is a slot for your I/O array. The I/O provides a USB hub powered by a USB Type-B upstream, giving you access to two USB 3.0 ports and two HDMI 2.0 ports. Towards the bottom on the back of the panel, you can remove a plastic housing to reveal two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, and an AuraSync projector. The back panel also provides a route for cable management, which allows you to keep your cables tidy and neat.
As far as image quality, the XG43UQ really delivers when it comes to gaming. With HDR 1000 certification, playing games was a treat–the display is plenty bright, with great contrast and highly accurate colors. Speaking of accurate colors, we’d also recommend this monitor for content creators. It’s no Apple Studio Display, but for bloggers and YouTubers, the monitor is more than enough.
Playing games with HDR 1000 turned on looked amazing on this monitor, and we were really impressed by the gaming performance of the Strix XG43UQ. Any games we tested looked great. In addition to that, ASUS has included their GamePlus feature, which gives you access to features like crosshairs, FPS counter, and more.
With that being said, we wouldn’t recommend this monitor to casual users or someone who does a lot of web browsing or office work. The VA panel is great for gaming, but the 4ms response time is noticeable, especially when viewing the monitor up close.
Construction-wise, the monitor is very well put together–nothing bends, squeaks, or feels low-quality. On top of that, the stand is made out of really solid metal, so despite not being ergonomic, it holds the monitor securely in place without wobbling.
Lastly, we have to say we’re quite impressed with the speakers on this thing. Despite being monitor speakers, they were able to fill the room with quality audio, both when playing games and music. Dedicated pair of headphones will always be better, but if you currently don’t have a pair, the speakers will get the job done nicely.
Overall, the ASUS ROG XG43UQ is a fantastic monitor geared toward console gamers, probably the best there currently is. It delivers stunning visuals, plenty of screen real estate, and excellent connectivity, and can be used for both PC and console gaming. If you’re a console gamer and you set your budget around $1000, the XG43UQ is a monitor we’d highly recommend you to look into.
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9. Sceptre C40 Nebula (40”)
Screen Size: 40″ | Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440) | Panel Type: VA | Aspect Ratio: 16:9 | Response Time: 1 ms (MPRT) | Refreshing rate: 165 Hz | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Contrast Rate: 3000:1 | Curved: Yes
REASONS TO BUY
- The biggest gaming monitor you can buy under $500
- Excellent value for the money
- Good contrast and accurate colors (99% sRGB)
- Good image quality
- Smooth gameplay with a 165 Hz refresh rate
- HDR content looked great at 1440p
- Good overall connectivity
- Stylish all-white aesthetics
REASONS TO AVOID
- No HDMI 2.1
- 1440p on a 40” screen looks stretched (only 73 PPI)
- Thicker bezels
- Ghosting in fast-paced games
Our Rating: 9.3/10
With the Sceptre C40, we’re slowly getting into the territory of mid-sized gaming monitors, but for someone upgrading from a standard 24” monitor, this is still going to be a huge jump. Besides that, while large monitors aren’t as popular due to higher prices, this monitor manages to pack some serious gaming performance into a large screen while impressively staying below $500.
The Sceptre C40 Nebula is an all-white 40” VA monitor with a 1440p native resolution and a 3000R curve to the screen. The 1440p resolution does look a bit stretched on a 40”, but it doesn’t take away from your gaming experience in any noticeable way. You’ll, however, notice this when reading text or editing photos, as the 73 PPI (pixel-per-inch) is below average, especially when viewing the monitor from a close distance.
Speaking of gaming, you get a 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time for smooth gaming. This is especially useful if you play a lot of fast-paced FPS games, but it’s worth mentioning the response time is measured with MPRT and doesn’t represent the GtG standard.
So, while Sceptre advertises this monitor as having a 1 ms response time, and while this is technically true, it’s a 1 ms MPRT (Moving Picture Response Time), which is slower than GtG (Grey to Grey). The 1 ms MPRT still feels fast and should play fine with the 165 Hz refreshing rate.
In addition to that, The C40 Nebula also features FreeSync premium compatibility for VRR, which further helps fast sequences appear silky smooth onscreen. However, if you want to use the VRR, you will need to turn off HDR mode.
While the refresh rate is smooth, we did notice some ghosting and black light tracing when testing the monitor. That being said, if you are a casual gamer, you might not notice the ghosting at all. But if you are a competitive gamer, you will probably pick up on the ghosting and black light tracing. If you’re accustomed to gaming on IPS or TN panels, the ghosting will be much more noticeable on this monitor.
Overall, we found the image quality from the Sceptre C40 impressive. Even though this is a 1440p monitor and not 4K, HDR looks great at 1440p. Going into the test, we assumed that this monitor wouldn’t make HDR content look great, but we were pleasantly surprised when testing with games like Doom Eternal, where HDR content looked incredibly vibrant.
Now, the back panel features a clean white design and features a single RGB bar running diagonally across the back. Port-wise, there are two HDMI 2.0 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, and a headphone jack. Overall, this is a great setup for any PC gamer — but keep in mind that if you plan on using a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X with this monitor, you will only be able to get a maximum of 60 FPS at 1440p resolution.
Overall, the Sceptre C40 Nebula Series is one of the best large-format monitors for budget-conscious gamers. For less than $500, you get a 40” screen with some excellent gaming performance and vibrant colors. As we mentioned, there are some drawbacks; however, for the money, you won’t find a larger or better gaming monitor.
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10. Acer Predator X38 S (37.5”)
Screen Size: 37.5” | Resolution: UWQHD+ (3840×1600) | Panel Type: IPS | Aspect Ratio: 21:9 | Response Time: 0.3 ms (GtG) | Refreshing rate: 175 Hz | Brightness: 750 cd/m² | Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 | Curved: Yes
REASONS TO BUY
- Extremely versatile monitor for both PC gamers and creatives
- Superb gaming performance (175hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time)
- The curve is immersive but not distracting
- Plenty bright (up to 750 nits)
- Vibrant, accurate colors
- Clean design
- Excellent ergonomics for an ultra-wide monitor
- High-quality construction across the board
- Great connectivity
REASONS TO AVOID
- Super expensive (more expensive than bigger OLED monitors)
- Questionable value for the money
Our Rating: 9.5/10
The ‘smallest’ monitor we decided to feature in this article is the Predator 38 S from Acer. It is an absolute beast of a monitor and still offers plenty of screen real estate, though not as much as the top monitors on this list. It’s also not an OLED monitor, even though the price tag doesn’t really reflect that. But, it offers excellent features and is overall a fantastic monitor for a variety of uses, not only gaming.
To start things off, the X38 provides you with a highly immersive 38” (3840 x 1600) screen with a 2300R curve and a high-performing IPS panel. The first thing you’ll notice is the curve, which is very mild compared to something like the Oddysey Ark we reviewed earlier. It wasn’t an issue while editing or during casual use; however, it’s not as immersive for gaming compared to other monitors with a bigger curve, such as the Ark or the G9, both from Samsung.
When we first powered the monitor on and began testing, everything on the monitor out of the box was color-calibrated and active. We didn’t need to turn on HDR mode in Windows, nor did we need to adjust the refresh rate, as out of the box, it was pre-set to the ‘maximum’ 144 Hz. Additionally, you can overclock the refresh rate when using the DisplayPort 1.4 connection to 175 Hz through your OS display settings.
What we really enjoyed was the image quality-–The monitor is plenty bright, the colors are vibrant, and besides the OLED monitors, the overall viewing experience was one of the best we’ve tried in a long time. The colors are also extremely accurate, making this monitor viable for content creators, such as video and photo editors.
In addition to that, the X38 is also extremely smooth when playing fast-paced games. When maxed out at 175 Hz refresh rate and 0.3ms response time, this monitor enters Godmode, providing you with extreme clarity to dominate your opponents in competitive online games. On top of that, the monitor comes equipped with G-Sync compatibility, which ensures an even smoother gaming experience by cutting out screen tearing or other visual anomalies.
We were really impressed by the color and brightness of the X38. Certified with VESA HDR600 certification, you will see a maximum of 750 nits of peak brightness which really stands out in 4K HDR content. Whites appear vivid and bright, while blacks come through very dark. There was a little bit of whitewashing, making some of our blacks look gray in visual tests, but in gaming, we hardly noticed any color washing in dark scenes or sequences.
As far as build quality and stand, the ability to tilt and adjust the height of the built-in metal stand impressed us as well. This feature is often missing on ultra-wide monitors, making it difficult to reach your I/O ports, but the Predator X38 makes it simple. This makes it really easy to route cables through the included cable route and change cables on the fly.
Overall, we really enjoyed our time with the X38. It features a great size for PC gamers and content creators alike who might not have the most desktop space for a larger gaming monitor but do want a top-of-the-line performance. The only problem is the price–Despite being an excellent monitor, it’s more expensive than the 48” OLED monitors featured on this list. That makes it really hard to justify, despite its excellent performance in every category.
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Final Words
And there you have it, these were the best biggest gaming monitors available on the market in 2024. We hope you enjoyed reading our reviews and hope we’ve helped you narrow down the search for your next monitor.
We wish you all the best in your search for a new gaming monitor. As always, share this article with anyone you know who might also be looking for a large-format gaming monitor.
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