New OLED gaming monitors from top companies coming out this year should look clearer and crisper. LG Display and Samsung Display, which typically provide the actual panels used in gaming monitors, are finally lining up the colors of their subpixels in vertical RGB stripes - remember when we used to worry about Pentile OLED displays? - which means, among other improvements, the panels should have easier-to-read text.
If you're looking to upgrade from a basic 1080p monitor you've been using for a decade, I recommend buying the Dell 27 Plus 4K. It's sharp, has good colors, and is shockingly affordable. I knew right when I tested it that it would be unbeatable at its price, and I promise: I won't be offended if you skip all my words and buy that immediately. But if you're shopping around, I have advice ranging from panel types to refresh rate. Let's dive in.
Gaming monitors set casual players apart from serious competitors and the most important features are the refresh rate, response time, and panel curvature that brings your peripheral vision into the action. The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G65B has a 240Hz refresh rate that updates the screen four times faster than regular monitors, a 1ms response time that gets rid of the ghosting and blur that can get you killed in competitive shooters and the aggressive 1000R curve matches the natural curve of your eye.
Samsung's Black Friday blowout sale has spread into their top-level gaming monitor section, with a 39% Amazon steal of a deal on the 32-inch Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R curved gaming monitor. Ultra-low 1ms motion blur, 165Hz of speed, and dazzling QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 on a high-quality curved screen will make your gaming setup more immersive and realistic for just $200.
The AOC AGON PD34 is one of AOC's monitor that truly reflects their expertise in tech and design, boasting Porsche Design elements for a striking aesthetic.