Best Gaming Monitors of 2021: 1440p, 4K, Ultrawide, 1080p, HDR and Budget Choices



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Buy relevant products from Amazon, Newegg and others below:

1440p:
Gigabyte M27Q – https://geni.us/eJxa0D
LG 27GP83B – https://geni.us/eEMvfu
Gigabyte G27Q – https://geni.us/lwecAaK
MSI G273QF – https://geni.us/3JjPXi
MSI MAG274QRF-QD – https://geni.us/XpADB5
Dell S2721DGF – https://geni.us/ISaPO
Samsung Odyssey G7 – https://geni.us/Fz6ZdMB
Acer XB273UGX – https://geni.us/06Bds
Gigabyte M32Q – https://geni.us/wpqumWs

1080p:
AOC 24G2 – https://geni.us/xSBIpLw
BenQ XL2546K – https://geni.us/NdQrGcZ
Asus VG259QM – https://geni.us/MBWHWM

4K:
Gigabyte M28U – https://geni.us/08xf
MSI MPG321UR-QD – https://geni.us/PjVBTo
Gigabyte M32U – https://geni.us/dg92bo
Asus PG32UQX – https://geni.us/F0aEbt
LG C1 OLED – https://geni.us/ZpoF

Ultrawide:
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 – https://geni.us/7JUKEMg
Samsung Odyssey G9 – https://geni.us/bqgvZ
Gigabyte M34WQ – https://geni.us/Biws89g
Acer XV340CK – https://geni.us/HekIG
AOC CU34G2X – https://geni.us/dIRa
Gigabyte G34WQC – https://geni.us/HaMP

Monitor Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7m5C6_P_lnXb9cHwdo0Ct1TTZ7KUwm3e

How we test response times: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zmxl-Btpgk

Check out the written article on TechSpot: https://www.techspot.com/bestof/gaming-monitors/

Testing performed using Portrait CalMAN Ultimate: http://www.portrait.com/

00:00 – Welcome Back to Hardware Unboxed
01:34 – Best 1440p Gaming Monitors
08:58 – Best 1080p Gaming Monitors
13:21 – Best 4K Gaming Monitors
17:23 – Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors
21:59 – Best HDR Gaming Monitors
25:58 – Outro

Best Gaming Monitors of 2021, Plus Great Value Buys

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This Post Has 35 Comments

  1. Ardag Sarian

    I can't find anything he recommends, it's all out of stock. GG.

  2. Dann

    Please review the BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q

  3. let's play

    how come you didn't mentioned Alienware Gaming AW2521HFA 24.5 inch at the 1080p section, I think is better than AOC

  4. Too bad 75 Hz is not even considered anymore for gaming?! As a story based gamer with entry level hardware I often play at around 60 fps. Considering next gen consoles only deliver 60 or even just 30 fps in current games with descent detaisl, I wouldnt bother looking for 120 Hz+ right now. Or am I wrong?

    There should be 75 Hz recommendations as well, especially for mixed usage (productivity and story focused gaming).

  5. WhiTe RabbiT

    I think best 1080p is the one from alienware with 240hz, ips panel and both freesync premium and g-sync.. And still, is not even an honorable mention in your review

  6. Isaac

    Well, sadly I can't find anything at these prices now. A solid 20% more expensive for most things.

  7. Rubi

    I want the Gigabyte M27Q but the only one I can find has an additional letter Gigabyte M27QC. Does the C mean it's has some different specs?

  8. Dracogame

    In Europe all Gigabyte monitors are like +100% more expensive compared to the US .__.

  9. Chris Bullock

    Of course 4k still looks good at 32 inches, considering tv's that are 4k are at 77inches! LOL

  10. Valatiea

    I really want a dual monitor but god dang that's expensive. Moet of by savings is going to PC

  11. Swen B

    How is the asus vg27aq? Its 350 in my country (netherlands) compared to 400+ which LG etc. cost here.

  12. Louis Ngo

    Can I change the resolution in 4k monitor to 2k? and will it be any major effects on the image quality? And which one better for gaming 2k or 4k on rtx3080ti?

  13. Brandon cheney

    i grabbed two of the 24 inch asus tuf 1080p 144hz ips panels probably the nicest monitor i have owned and it was under 300$ locally

  14. Reza Nabavi

    dont buy oled for pc. it will burn in your desktop.

  15. Lossless

    Of all peripherals, monitors are awesome to buy and try. Wild how different some same spec monitors look. Thanks for this video!

  16. Mr Nobody

    Can you guys do a review on the EX2510s? The availability of the 24g2 seems to be limited, and the pricing can be close to the EX2510s, would it be worth it to pay just a tiny bit extra for the benq monitor? Is the ex2510s out performing the 24g2?

  17. Stwart Morales

    Hi! For someone who plays only on a Nintendo Switch, and watches movies, which would you recommend?

    ASUS VP249QGR (265$)

    Gigabyte G2F (295$)

    LG24GN600-B (270$)

    MSI G241 (255$)

    MSI G242 (255$)

    btw, thanks for the great content, love your professionalism and all the effort you put into the channel!

  18. d s

    One thing the Alienware 2721d does decently is hdr600. It looks much better than any of the hdr 400 spec monitors

  19. Michael Holmes

    I really like the BenQ 2510. The built in speakers are a huge us to me when I want to give my ears a break from a headset and keeps my desk clean without speakers. This may sound stupid but the fact that it's 1080P 144 I can run every game I got max and get 144. I get motion sickeness bounces from 144-240 or dropping to 90 or less. The consistency helps me a lot.

  20. Jman PT

    Great video, i`m currently watching to replace my second samsung g7. its a mess of a monitor, stayed unplugged for about 3 weeks came back to display port 1 not working, and dead pixels were included with both i had. I wouldnt recommend

  21. Ibdaa El Karoui

    The way he repeats the model numbers and shows it in the same time reminds me of these old morning sale shows.. Common man we know that there is better choices than the bs asus 1080p you recommended xD or the gygabyte M28U with unclear text image unless you reverse it… Somehow.. I wasted 40 seconds of YouTube ads on a biased video

  22. usbsol

    Why must monitor naming be so utterly screwed up? 😄

  23. Dildo zer

    Idk why everyone hates on va panels. I cant go back to flat screen after experiencing curved

  24. gearzdesign

    I just got my M28U up and running today all because of this channel. My previous monitors were all 32 or larger screens (I had an Alienware ultrawide 38" that was damaged from me moving that needed to be replaced), but the 28" size is still pretty solid for games/movies etc without having to turn my head to see everything (plus some programs/games don't natively support the 21:9 ratio).

  25. Protoz

    I bought the gigabyte VA panel for 217 dollars… for the price.. i ain't complaining.

  26. kalamaki88

    hello great video, wanted to ask though, for ultrawide cause i m between the gigabyte one u mention and the Dell S3422DWG, and Dell is accually lower priced than gigabyte and idk which should i pick… any help ? :3

  27. オルガ

    Got the Neo G9 on a sale for 1.2k EUR. Not sure if to keep it or to give it back to the store… The thing has one dead pixel in the middle of the screen that I can't help but notice. I have yet to find the common QA issues on the panel.

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