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Last updated: 09 September 2022
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Our independent and rigorous testing of large screen monitors and small screen TVs will show you which ones:

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  • deliver the best performance for gaming
  • use the least energy
  • are easiest to use, set up and adjust
  • have the best range of features, such as HDR, 4K support and KVM switching.

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Our experts test and compare models from leading brands like LG, Samsung, Dell, Acer, Gigabyte and more to help you find the right one for your home and budget. 

We also list the pros and cons for each monitor, as well as a list of recommended monitors which you can filter by price and size for quick reference.

This review includes nine of the latest gaming monitors ranging in price from $600 to over $1700, and three small TVs to see how well they perform as gaming, home entertainment and office working monitors.

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Many monitor companies continue to show their products in inches rather than centimetres. We've listed both measurements in our comparison table so you can work out the best option for you.

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With LCD panels, there are two popular types: In-Plane Switching (IPS) and Vertical Alignment (VA). IPS panels often have a wider viewing angle and tend to be a better option for quality, whereas VA panels generally offer a faster response time (which can be good for gamers) and a tighter viewing angle (less of an issue for gamers).

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  • Annual running cost
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  • Brightness level
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  • Response time
  • Frame thickness
  • Headphone output
  • Supplied cables
  • Good points
  • Bad points
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  • Screen size (in)
  • Screen size (cm)
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  • Energy star rating
  • Display type
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  • Screen resolution (px)
  • Screen finish
  • Curved
  • Contrast ratio
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  • HDR
  • HDMI inputs
  • USB 2 input rear
  • USB type
  • Digital audio TOSLINK optical output
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  • Wi-Fi
  • Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
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Acer Predator (CG437K Sbmiipuzx)

Acer Predator (CG437K Sbmiipuzx)
$1741
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Matte finish, 43 inch screen.
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Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor (G3223Q)

Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor (G3223Q)
$1499
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Matte finish, 32 inch screen.
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Gigabyte M32UC Gaming Monitor

Gigabyte M32UC Gaming Monitor
$1099
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Matte finish, 32 inch screen.
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Hisense UHD TV A7H Series 43-inch (43A7HAU)

Hisense UHD TV A7H Series 43-inch (43A7HAU)
$640
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Semi-gloss finish, 43 inch screen.
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LG 32UN88A-W

LG 32UN88A-W
$947
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Matte finish, 32 inch screen.
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LG OLED Evo 42C2 (OLED42C2PSA)

LG OLED Evo 42C2 (OLED42C2PSA)
$2395
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Semi-gloss finish, 42 inch screen.
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MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD Xbox Edition

MSI Optix MPG321UR-QD Xbox Edition
$1749
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Matte finish, 32 inch screen.
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Samsung 43in Smart Monitor M70B UHD (S43BM702UE)

Samsung 43in Smart Monitor M70B UHD (S43BM702UE)
$897
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Matte finish, 43 inch screen.
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TCL C635 Series QLED 4K Google TV (43C635)

TCL C635 Series QLED 4K Google TV (43C635)
$676
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Semi-gloss finish, 43 inch screen.
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