Best Overall Gaming Monitor

LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B

A 45-inch curved OLED that tops both Reddit recommendations and expert reviews simultaneously. Vibrant picture quality, smooth gaming performance, and dual display modes make it the rare monitor that satisfies everyone.

$1,200-$1,500

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Pros

45-inch curved OLED panel with vibrant, class-leading picture quality
Smooth high-refresh gaming performance praised by both community and experts
Dual display mode switching for flexibility between gaming and productivity
Most-mentioned monitor in Reddit gaming monitor recommendation threads

Cons

Premium price puts it out of reach for budget-conscious buyers
45-inch size is too large for some desk setups
OLED panels carry long-term burn-in risk with static content

Why we recommend it

When Reddit and professional reviewers agree on the same monitor, you stop debating and start buying. This is that monitor.

Sources

tomsguide.comI test gaming monitors for a living — here's what I think of Reddit's top recommendations

reddit.comBest gaming monitors according to rtings.com

Tom's Guide

“The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and Alienware AW3425W are two of my favorite gaming monitors, so you can say I'm glad that Reddit agrees.”

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