PC Gamer {Hardware} Awards: The finest gaming monitor of 2025

In 2025, as graphics playing cards, reminiscence, and storage have develop into tougher to seek out at affordable costs, screens have solely develop into higher worth. So, ought to you might have the rig to run it, there has by no means been a greater time to improve to a 4K display.

Philips stays in good type, with its Evnia 27M2N3800A being arguably the best-priced 4K panel we have seen (and with a neat twin decision mode). MSI simply barely missed out on a nomination for its 271QR OLED monitor, which is a brilliant and tremendous snappy panel.

Acer, Asus, LG, and AOC all had strong showings this year, too, but in such a packed year, you need to pick just a handful and the Alienware and KTC below just managed to beat them out. Our Alienware pick is super quick, with a gorgeous HDR QD-OLED panel.

The KTC monitor is a bit of an underdog without the recognisable name of Philips or Alienware, yet it’s still a punchy, quick and affordable 1440p panel.

If you’re in the market for a new monitor, we have picked out three that deserve a nomination for the best monitor of the year. Come back on New Year’s Eve to discover which one will take the gold.

Best gaming monitor 2025: the nominees

With that, we have the three best monitors of the year. Alienware and Philips are no strangers to accolades, but KTC has already secured a morale win, even if it doesn’t take first place. Our winner will be selected on New Year’s Eve, so keep your eyes peeled for the big day.