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5 Best IPS Gaming Monitors

By / Tech / July 9, 2025

Here are the five best IPS gaming monitors available in 4K, 1440p, and 1080p resolutions. From LG to AOC and more.

5 Best IPS Gaming Monitors
Image showing two IPS Monitors (Image via Micro Center)

IPS monitors are widely recognized for their excellent viewing angles, wide color gamut, and overall visually appealing image. It isn’t as costly as OLEDs, but it bridges the gap in image quality between them. Some might argue that the contrast ratio suffers, which is true; however, the high refresh rate and input latency compensate for it, as the primary use case will be gaming. Thanks to technology, most IPS monitors now feature fast IPS panels and high refresh rates, alongside affordable prices. That said, here are the options you can consider.

Note: These prices are from a sale event currently taking place at Micro Center. These prices are likely to change once the event concludes. This SKU is exclusive to Micro Center and is provided for cross-checking purposes. Additionally, this is purely the writer’s subjective view, as there are many 500 Hz IPS monitors available, as well as ones with 240 Hz panels, which are significantly better for gaming. However, considering the price point of those 500Hz IPS monitors, paying a little more can get you an OLED monitor in 1440p or 4K resolution, which is the outright best option for gaming.

1. LG 27GR93U-B 27″ – $499.99

LG Ultragear IPS monitor
Image showing the LG Ultragear IPS monitor (Image via Micro Center)

Those looking for a 4K 144Hz gaming monitor at a slightly higher price, this is it. You can save up and get your hands on it. The 10-bit panel within this monitor comprises incredible color accuracy with a 95% DCI-P3 rating. Both FreeSync Premium and G-Sync support are present. Whatever you’re gaming, it’s going to look razor sharp, as this is a 27-inch panel and, on top of that, 4K. For starters, due to this incredibly high pixel count at 27 inches, you can dial in performance upscaling and still barely notice the difference in the image.

Specifications:

  • Display: 27″ IPS, 3840×2160 (4K UHD), 144Hz refresh rate
  • Response Time: 1ms (GtG)
  • Panel Type: IPS with 178° viewing angles
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Sync Technology: AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
  • Connectivity: 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB 3.0, headphone jack
  • Price: $499.99
  • SKU: 682575
  • Buy Here: Micro Center

2. Samsung S27DG50 27″- $229.99

Image showing the Samsung IPS monitor
(Image showing the Samsung IPS monitor Image via Micro Center)

Returning to the 1440p resolution, the Samsung model is more affordable. It features a 180 Hz panel with FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatible capabilities. The panel is an 8-bit one with 99% sRGB color accuracy. It can be a good fit for your mid-range 1440p GPU, such as the RX 9070 XT or RTX 5070, etc.

Specifications:

  • Display: 27″ Fast IPS, 2560×1440 (WQHD), 180Hz refresh rate
  • Response Time: 1ms (GtG)
  • Panel Type: IPS with 178° viewing angles
  • Brightness: 350 nits
  • Sync Technology: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
  • Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, headphone jack
  • Price: $229.99
  • SKU: 712976
  • Buy it Here: Micro Center

3. AOpen 27KG3U M3biipp 27″ – $169.99

Image showing the AOpen IPS monitor
Image showing the AOpen IPS monitor (Image via Micro Center)

The AOpen (once owned by Acer) series is also geared towards budget gamers, who may find that the Samsung one doesn’t fit their budget. Both this and the Samsung one have identical refresh rates, but only FreeSync on this side. That said, the panel quality is not as excellent as Samsung’s. Still, it’s IPS, and with an 8-bit panel, you can expect vibrant colors from it. The color gamut is unspecified. 

Specifications:

  • Display: 27″ IPS, 2560×1440 (WQHD), 180Hz refresh rate
  • Response Time: 0.5ms (MPRT), 1ms (GtG)
  • Panel Type: IPS with 178° viewing angles
  • Brightness: 250 nits
  • Sync Technology: AMD FreeSync Compatible
  • Connectivity: 2x DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0
  • Price: $169.99
  • SKU: 777904
  • Buy it Here: Micro Center

4. ASUS XG27ACG-W 27″ – $329.99

Image showing the ASUS IPS monitor
Image showing the ASUS IPS monitor (Image via Micro Center)

If the Samsung monitor doesn’t convince you enough, then no issues. The Asus XGX27 has a better panel, albeit with a similar refresh rate at 1440p. However, its color gamut is rated at DCI-P3 95% and sRGB 125%, which is impressive for an 8-bit panel. As usual, there’s G-Sync compatibility alongside FreeSync. Additionally, this model features USB-C ports as an alternative to DisplayPort. 

Specifications:

  • Display: 27″ Fast IPS, 2560×1440 (WQHD), 180Hz refresh rate
  • Response Time: 1ms (GtG)
  • Panel Type: Fast IPS with 178° viewing angles
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • Sync Technology: NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync
  • Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), headphone jack
  • Price: $329.99
  • SKU: 736066
  • Buy it Here: Micro Center

5. AOC 24G4EM 23.8″ – $104

Image showing the AOC budget monitor
An image showing the AOC Budget IPS monitor (Image via Micro Center)

Finally, anyone looking for a budget-oriented, yet competent, 1080p monitor can consider the AOC 24G4EM. For starters, at this price, it features both G-Sync and FreeSync compatibility, and in addition, it boasts an excellent sRGB color gamut coverage of approximately 127%. It’s 24 inches, which is nearly the ideal size for a 1080p display.

Specifications:

  • Display: 23.8″ IPS, 1920×1080 (Full HD), 180Hz refresh rate
  • Response Time: 1ms (GTG), 0.5ms (MPRT)
  • Panel Type: IPS with 178° viewing angles
  • Brightness: 300 nits
  • Sync Technology: Adaptive Sync Compatible (G-Sync/FreeSync)
  • Connectivity: 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort, 1.4, headphone jack
  • Price: $104.99
  • SKU: 738369
  • Buy it Here: Micro Center

Verdict

All of the monitors mentioned here are incredible for gaming. Nevertheless, these are the best for gaming, and they come at affordable prices. There are better monitors available, but when comparing costs, they are relatively close to the cost of OLED monitors. Considering 1080p, AOC is an incredible option. For 1440p, you can pick between Samsung, AOpen, and Asus. And for 4K, LG is there.

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