Updated Nov 15, 2024 at 12:20 pm
By Nicholas Di Giovanni
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G-SYNC is a VRR technology fromNVIDIA meant to reduce screen tearing in games. For it to work, you need an NVIDIA graphics card and a monitor that supports G-SYNC. While most monitors are G-SYNC compatible, some have an NVIDIA chip built-in that gives them native G-SYNC support. This provides extra features, like variable overdrive to adjust the overdrive based on the refresh rate, andReflex Latency Analyzer, which measures the latency of sources in your setup.
The market for native G-SYNC monitors islimited as there aren't too many new monitors being released with this certification, and they're usually expensive. However, NVIDIA announced in Aug. 2024 that they're partnering with MediaTek to include native G-SYNC support on MediaTek'swidely used chips, so it's possible this technology will be more accessible moving forward. However, having a monitor with native G-SYNC support doesn't guarantee great gaming performance, as you'll still want something with crisp motion handling and low input lag for a responsive feel.
We've bought and tested over 335 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors with native G-SYNC support. Check out our recommendations for thebest gaming monitors, thebest 240Hz monitors, and the best 1440p gaming monitors. You can also learn about how G-SYNC and FreeSync are different.
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Best G-SYNC Monitor
Dell Alienware AW3423DW 35
PC Gaming
9.0
Performance Usages: Brightness
6.9
Response Time
9.8
HDR Picture
9.4
SDR Picture
9.9
Color Accuracy
9.2
Size
34"Pixel Type
QD-OLEDMax Refresh Rate
175 HzNative Resolution
3440 x 1440See all our test results
The Dell Alienware AW3423DW is the best G-SYNC monitor that we've tested. It's an ultrawide display with a 34-inch screen and 3440x1440 resolution. This is ideal if you like playing FPS or atmospheric games with more horizontal screen space than a traditional 16:9 monitor. It offers fantastic gaming performance with a near-instantaneous response time that results in incredibly sharp motion at any refresh rate. It also has a max refresh rate of 175Hz, which you can achieve with a DisplayPort connection.
On top of its remarkable gaming performance, it delivers exceptional picture quality, thanks to its QD-OLED panel with near-infinite contrast and no blooming. It also displays a wide range of colors and gets bright enough for highlights to pop in HDR. However, it doesn't get bright enough to fight a lot of glare in a well-lit room, so if that's important for you, consider the LG 34GP950G-B. It gets brighter than the Dell, but also has worse picture quality as it doesn't display the same deep blacks, and motion isn't as sharp either.
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Best 27-Inch G-SYNC Monitor
ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM 11
PC Gaming
7.5
Performance Usages: Brightness
7.5
Response Time
7.9
HDR Picture
6.2
SDR Picture
6.8
Color Accuracy
8.8
Size
27"Pixel Type
IPSMax Refresh Rate
240 HzNative Resolution
2560 x 1440See all our test results
If you don't like the ultrawide format of the Dell Alienware AW3423DW and you prefer a smaller 27-inch model, there are some options you can get in this size range. One is the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM, which doesn't deliver the same outstanding picture quality as the Dell because it doesn't have a QD-OLED panel, so blacks look gray in the dark. On the other hand, one advantage is its higher 240Hz refresh rate, which is great for competitive gaming, and its 1440p resolution delivers enough details in games. However, if you want an even higher 360Hz refresh rate, consider the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN, but it costs more.
The PG279QM is a goodgaming monitor with a fast response time that remains consistently fast, no matter the refresh rate you're gaming at. Unlike the Dell model, it supports NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, which helps identify which sources cause the most delay in your gaming setup. However, you need acompatible mouse for it to work.
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Best 24-Inch G-SYNC Monitor
ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP 50
PC Gaming
7.9
Performance Usages: Brightness
7.2
Response Time
9.1
HDR Picture
4.9
SDR Picture
7.1
Color Accuracy
7.2
Size
24"Pixel Type
TNMax Refresh Rate
540 HzNative Resolution
1920 x 1080See all our test results
If you don't care about having a large screen, there are smaller G-SYNC monitors with refresh rates higher than the 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM. If that's what you're interested in, the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QPis a good choice for competitive esports gaming with an incredibly fast 540Hz refresh rate and 24-inch screen.It has a lower 1080p resolution than the PG279QM, so images aren't as detailed, but that means it's easier for your graphics card to maintain high frame rates.
One of the main advantages of using this monitor for gaming is that it has an incredibly fast response time, better than most other LED-backlit monitors, especially at high refresh rates. This means that motion looks incredibly sharp without much blur, but there's more blur as the refresh rate drops. It also uses NVIDIA's ULMB 2 backlight strobing feature to reduce persistence blur, but it only works between 360Hz and 540Hz.
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Notable Mentions
- Dell Alienware AW2521H:
The Dell Alienware AW2521H is a 25-inch, 1080p gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate that competes with the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP. It has better picture quality than the ASUS as it uses an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, but it's also harder to find.
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Recent Updates
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Nov 15, 2024:
We replaced the Dell Alienware AW2524H with the Dell Alienware AW2521H in Notable Mentions because the AW2524H is really hard to find new.
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Aug 28, 2024: We replaced the Dell Alienware AW2524H with the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP because the Dell is harder to find and moved it to the Notable Mentions.
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Jun 06, 2024: Replaced the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN with the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM as it's cheaper and still offers impressive gaming performance.
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Apr 18, 2024: Replaced the ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM with the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN because it has a higher refresh rate for around the same price.
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Feb 09, 2024: Replaced the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG259QN with the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP in the Notable Mentions because the PG248QP is easier to find.
All Reviews
Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best G-SYNC monitors currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most peoplein each price range. The rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.
If you prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all our G-SYNC monitorreviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.
