The Best Gaming Monitor

You haven't had a correct PC gaming experience until you've played with a panoramic screen. It's crazy how much a few extra degrees of curve can bring to the gaming experience, especially when in the trusted hands of the techs at Samsung.

The 49" CRG9 Curved Monitor from Samsung makes playing any game feel like you're walking into an interactive movie. The experience is uniquely cinematic thanks to the CRG9's ultra-wide 32:9 ratio and dual QHD monitors. We're talking full visual immersion that wraps around your peripherals with crystal clear, lag-free graphics.

While the sheer size of this set up is nice, the CRG9 has plenty of impressive hardware to keep up with whatever PC you connect it to. This monitor can adjust for high frame rate 120Hz settings for the highest resolution and minimized lag or switch to 60Hz for smoother, less-taxing performance. The monitor itself is also highly adjustable for your viewing comfort and even has an Eye-Saver mode to reduce fatigue from blue-light emissions. Pretty thoughtful of Samsung, huh?

The CRG9 is chock-full of other great innovative features that you are going to need to experience for yourself. From its super efficient, latency free hardware to its super flexible multitasking capabilities. The CRG9 is bare-none when it comes to sheer performance and utility.

Key Features

• Super wide 49" screen
• Impressive 120Hz refresh rate
• Eye-saver mode reduces fatigue and blue-light emission

Okay so it's going to be difficult to show up something as big and grand as the Samsung CRG9, but the Sceptre E255B LED Monitor gives it a run for its money by being the most accessible unit on this list. Though not as big and advanced as the Samsung, the E255B is an attractive lure for casual or beginner gamers.

This monitor may not be curved but it is every bit as worthy as the competition thanks to its fast 165Hz refresh rate, sleek edgeless design, and anti-flicker technology. For the unacquainted, anti-flicker technology does exactly what the name suggests. Some screens appear to flicker due to their screen refresh rate which causes eye fatigue. The Sceptre's anti-flicker technology allows you to game longer without eye strain. Topping off the E255B is its impressive 1 millisecond response time, while still slightly slower than other monitors still makes it a formidable contender in the category.

Key Features

• 24.5" LED screen
• 165Hz refresh rate ensures sharp, non-blurred picture
• Display port cable included

ASUS has always remained a respectable name in the gaming industry and its VG248QG 24” Gaming Monitor only builds upon its solid reputation.

The VG248QG boasts many of the same high performance stats as others on this list, like its 165Hz refresh times, but combines ASUS's computer expertise with the reliable hardware from NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology. The end result is a vibrant monitor that is absolutely stutter and flicker free to give you the smoothest gaming experience imaginable.

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur also ensures zero motion-blur so you can keep your eyes trained on the target instead of their smeared outline. The coolest thing about the ASUS is its super fast response time. Motion on this monitor clocks in at an astonishing .5 millisecond register time. Talk about gaining an edge on the battlefield.

On top of the great stats, the VG248QG is highly adjustable for your viewing comfort, can be wall-mounted, and has a generous host of ports so you can connect all of your hardware.

Key Features

• 24" HD screen
• Lightning fast .5 millisecond response times
• ASUS Eye Care technology minimizes flickering and blue light emission

If you want a curved monitor but the Samsung CRG9 is out of your range, give the AOC C27G1 a shot! A curved 27" display, this monitor from AOC will provide a flicker and stutter-free gaming experience like all the others, but puts a special emphasis on color accuracy.

Clocking in at a slightly slower 144 MHz and 1 millisecond response time, the C27G1 isn't as fast as some other monitors but if you're a casual gamer then the difference should not be that noticeable.

Where this monitor shines, is its sheer picture. AOC's tech bolsters this monitor's visual performance so you can see enemies pop from afar and enjoy the lush graphics of your favorite AAA titles. Not to mention, you get all of this in addition to the C27G1's curved design which envelopes the user for greater immersion.

All in all, the AOC C27G1 will fit the bill for most gamers thanks to its solid performance, curved screen, and vivid color spectrum. It's a display that is not only pretty to look at but confidently keeps up with the competition.

Key Features

• 27" curved screen
• 144 MHz refresh rate, 1 millisecond response times
• Flicker and stutter free technology

We at CinemaBlend know how overwhelming buying a new TV can be, especially with all the technical jargon involved. That's why we put together this buyer's guide––so you can spend less time worry about what a response rate is and more time picking out your new gaming TV.

Blue Light Emission

Modern monitors and LED bulbs give off blue light rays that can negatively affect sleep patterns and cause eye strain. The reasons for this is because blue light penetrates deeper than other colors to the retina. To counter this, many monitors employ blue light filters to reduce the electronic blue hues and relieve stress on the eyes.

Response Rate

Response rate is the time it takes your monitor to switch from one color to another. This is usually measured by how long it takes a screen to switch from black to white. For context, the average LCD screen response is about 10 milliseconds.

Refresh Rate

Refresh rate is the number of times your monitor updates an image or frame in one second. A higher refresh rate means a sharper, more accurate picture. For instance, a 60MHz refresh rate means the monitor is refreshing the image on the monitor 60 times a second.