Performance is important when trying to immerse yourself in a virtual experience. Both in single and multiplayer games, having a screen or monitor which offers a crisp and clear image of the title being played is key for immersion, and can be the difference between an unforgettable escape or a frustrating slog through dropped frame rates and resolution drops.
Unfortunately, this can come at a high price financially, especially with the constantly advancing progress and availability of new technologies. It’s good then that 4K and HDR are becoming easier and cheaper to obtain, offering gamers some of the most visually stunning methods of playing their game possible without nuking their bank accounts. It can still be a perilous journey in finding the best monitor available though, so we’ve got you covered with four of the best 4K HDR gaming monitors available right now.
Samsung CHG90 Curved Gaming Monitor
Best 4K HDR Gaming Monitors for 2018
Boasting the width and power of several screens, this massive monitor is perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their gaming experience to the max. Boasting a curved screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, it can keep up with even the most demanding titles through every action-packed set piece and white-knuckled confrontation. Likewise, it offers support for both PC and consoles, meaning you can enjoy the splendors of HDR for most every title available. It may be pricey at over $1,000, buyers will be hard pressed to find another monitor with the same power and sense of immersion.
LG 27UK650-W 4K UHD IPS Monitor
Best 4K HDR Gaming Monitors for 2018
A user friendly offering in the world of 4K monitors, this monitor is perfect for adjusting and fine tuning to suit your specific gaming needs. Offering a Black Stabilizer to help reveal more details in dark scenes along with a Dynamic Action Sync to ensure smooth and fluid gameplay, the screen provides crisp and clear images during heated online matches and ensures players never miss a beat. Plus, at 5ms, you can count on it to deliver a clear and consistent stream of images without stuttering or staggering. All this is available for roughly $550.
Acer ET322QK
Best 4K HDR Gaming Monitors for 2018
A steal for anyone looking to break into 4K HDR gaming, this monitor opens the door for the low price of $450. Rest assured though, this doesn’t come at the cost of clarity or performance. Still offering the brighter brights and sharper contrasts of its contemporaries, this screen comes at a sizable 32 inches and has AMD FreeSync for gamers in need of clear and consistent images.
Alienware 34 AW3418DW Curved Gaming Monitor
Best 4K HDR Gaming Monitors for 2018
A top of the line offering, this monitor is perfect for those who want a screen dedicated to catching all of the details in any given game. At 100 Hz native and 4ms response time, it provides quick and clear responsiveness to make sure users never miss beat. Likewise, it offers on screen display options to help better manage and customize your preferences based on game types, from FPS to RPGs to RTS titles and beyond. The price may be steep, but there’s more than enough offered in exchange for its $950 price tag.
For more on 4K and HDR, check out our guide on how to check if your settings are up to snuff on Xbox One.
Published: Apr 25, 2018 06:13 pm