There's no better time than Black Friday for PC gamers looking to make their annual upgrades. If a gaming monitor is on your list or wish list – be it an ultra-curved 1440p ultra-wide OLED, a 27-inch 1080p flat panel, and everything in between – you've been right to wait. We've found enough offers for gaming monitors for PCs and consoles that it's worth introducing you to the best models here.
There aren't many good reasons to buy a new 1080p gaming monitor these days – unless you're new to PC gaming and trying to get into the hobby with as little money as possible. Prices for solid 1440p (aka QHD) and 4K monitors have come down significantly, and I recommend spending a little more than you might think on a new monitor. You may have to compromise again later, and you'll enjoy the sharper resolution and additional features the next time you upgrade your other PC hardware.
It's also worth mentioning that you should carefully consider your monitor's aspect ratio. Most are in 16:9 format, so everything from games to movies to TV shows look like they would on a TV. If you choose a 21:9 or larger monitor, keep in mind that not all PC games support ultrawide resolutions and consoles are locked to the 16:9 aspect ratio.
