Getting the best gaming monitor can be pretty difficult. This isn’t just because there’s a lot to consider in terms of the right panel type, resolution and refresh rate for you, but also because some choices are objectively better than others. What’s more, a good gaming monitor is a purchase that’ll be the centrepiece of your setup for years, so choosing the right one is key – especially if you’ll be using it for gaming, work, content consumption and more.
The good news is that 2025 is a particularly good year to upgrade, with impressive QD-OLED and W-OLED models offering the best image quality becoming more affordable, while more traditional LCD-based monitors are getting fancy Mini LED backlights, higher refresh rates and better features at surprisingly low prices.
We’ve streamlined our recommendations for 2025, with the best monitors on the market to start and more affordable options as we go on. If you’re not sure which is right for you, check out our monitor buyer’s guide or just start with the best budget option.
To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Best gaming monitor: Alienware AW3225QF QD-OLED
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF is one of the best monitors we’ve ever tested, thanks to its third-generation 32-inch Samsung QD-OLED panel – and it’s also the cheapest monitor to use this panel by some margin in the UK, earning it our top recommendation overall.