Full HD gaming displays
Full HD gaming displays give you smooth visuals without your graphics card having to keep up. Within the broader range of monitors these are the entry-level models: 23.8 or 27 inches, with 165 to 180Hz and an IPS panel that switches color in 1ms.
This group is the logical choice if you mainly play shooters or have an older PC. Your PC has fewer pixels to draw, so your framerate stays high and you fully make use of the high refresh rate. Looking for a more compact display for a small desk? Then check out all 24-inch monitors.
2K 27-inch gaming displays
2K 27-inch gaming displays show 2560x1440 pixels at the screen size most gamers end up choosing. At 27 inches, that resolution delivers a noticeably sharper image than Full HD, while your graphics card still handles it comfortably. All displays of this size are grouped together in the 27-inch monitors.
Within this group, the range runs from 165 to 180Hz with FreeSync, up to a top model with Mini LED backlighting. Mini LED spreads the light across more than a thousand zones, delivering deep blacks and high brightness. If you also play single-player or edit video, you'll notice that difference in every dark scene.
Curved gaming monitors with 21:9 display
Curved gaming monitors with 21:9 display show 30% more screen area than a regular 16:9 display. The curve follows the natural curvature of your eyes, keeping the edges of the screen just as far away as the center. In a shooter or racing game, that means you see more of the playing field at a glance.
The range runs from 30 to 34 inches, with refresh rates up to 200Hz and FreeSync to fight tearing. For many gamers, a display like this replaces a dual-monitor setup, because alongside your game you still have room for Discord or a browser. All curved models are grouped together in the curved monitors.
How many Hz does a gaming monitor need?
A gaming monitor needs at least 144Hz to feel truly smooth, and every screen in this collection hits that mark or exceeds it. You'll notice the difference with a regular 60Hz screen right away: motion stays sharp and you aim noticeably more precisely.
Beyond that, what matters most is what your graphics card delivers. If your PC hits around 120 frames per second, then 165 or 180Hz is fully put to use. If you play competitive shooters with high framerates, go for the 200Hz in this collection.
Which gaming monitor size fits on your desk?
The gaming monitor size that fits on your desk depends on your viewing distance and the depth of your desktop. On a standard desk, 24 or 27 inches works nicely, while a 34-inch ultrawide calls for a bit more viewing distance. A rough guide:
- 23.8 inch: compact and light, great for competitive shooters and smaller desks.
- 27 inch: the most popular size, with a good balance between sharpness and overview.
- 30 to 34 inch curved: replaces a dual-monitor setup in many setups.
Caught between two sizes? Then look at your viewing distance. The closer you sit to the screen, the sooner you'll actually notice the extra sharpness of the 2K monitors .
Buy a Gaming Monitor
You buy a gaming monitor at TechPunt with the lowest price guarantee in the Netherlands: see the same screen cheaper elsewhere at a webshop in the Netherlands or Belgium with the same delivery time and warranty period, and we'll adjust the price accordingly.
Every screen in this collection comes from Xiaomi, which deliberately places its gaming monitors in the value segment. Order on a working day before 20:00 and if the model is in stock, it'll be on your desk the next working day.
Above 75 euros you pay no shipping costs, you get a 2-year warranty and 14-day return policy, and everything ships from our own warehouse in Barneveld. Want some sound to go with it? Then check out the speakers. Not sure which screen suits your PC? Call or email us, we're happy to help you out.
