The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Gaming Monitor in 2022

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Buying the best gaming monitor in 2022 can seem a bit complex if you don't know all of the terminology. Lucky for you, in this video I break down everything you need to know about gaming monitors and even an absolute beginner can follow along.

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Shopping for a Gaming Monitor: 0:00
Screen Size: 0:25
Screen Resolution: 1:05
Resolution Lingo: 1:27
Why You Shouldn't Buy 4K: 2:00
What Do E-Sport Pros Use?: 3:02
The Best Resolution for You: 3:10
Monitor Refresh Rate: 3:34
Monitor Response Time: 5:41
FreeSync vs G-SYNC: 6:40
Gaming Monitor Deals: 8:18
Monitor Mounting: 8:44
Wide Screen & Curved Gaming Monitors: 9:42
The "Sweet Spot" Monitor: 10:40

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[digitalvoyagers]

Response time is the amount of time it takes for a pixel on the monitor to change from one shade of grey to another and back again. What you described was input lag, which can be cumulative based on your pc equipment and/or monitor. Common mistake I see all of the time!! Be safe!

[shawnaskye]

This video helped A LOT. I’m trying to buy my boyfriend a system for his birthday and had no idea what any of this means. The video was easy to follow and simple enough so I could understand. Thank you!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[somedude]

You forgot to talk about panel types. IPS, VA, and TN.

[owli]

Amazing video dude. Ive bee looking for a gaming monitor for 2 weeks and been so confused. In 11 minutes you have blown my mind. Going shopping now. Thanks again!

[saer]

The verdict you gave "sweet spot" is the monitor I was hesitating to buy was researching. Way to go mate

[odnankenobi]

Excelent video! I'm just a bit disappointed that a good video like this didn't mention that 99% of response times listed on retailer and manufacturer specifications do not represent reality at all, and should be outright ignored when purchasing. This is very important, and VESA is in fact issuing new testing standards like ClearMR to address that exact problem, but this standard is not widespread as of yet, which is why you should actually check 3rd party reviews and testers for realistic response times of your monitor

[xVovex]

Buying my first PC and first monitor, this video really helped explain it, and straight to the point as well. Thank you.

[DonaldMolter]

Brandon doing the lords work and giving the people some easy to follow info on decoding monitor specs. Nice!

[loon]

It will be best if you also explain the panel type of monitor TN, VA and IPS.

[DrZoomer]

Nice video. Good buying guide with more general guidelines to look for rather than a few specific suggestions

[DickTator]

I wouldn't say 60 hz is "low" because it does looks smooth enough to have 60 fps
but 1080p 60 hz is the bare minumum IMO for having a good gaming expirence
and it's also pretty much the standard when it comes for pc monitors anyway...

[skm]

Well this video was very helpful because I just got my first PC today and all I need is a monitor thanks for the helpful information you just made my life easier.

[ozzy]

I like the way this video was editted. Allowing us time to screenshot tips 💯

[DennisTheZZZ]

I recently got my Philips 27M1N3200VA (1080p, 27 inches, 165 Hz, VA panel) monitor I bought on Black Friday, which cost 190 euros, I live in Germany; works like a charm! :D

[brandonwhited]

Really love this video - very simple to understand and helpful! As someone who uses Outlook and MS word and other applications in the MS suite extensively for reading contracts every day, the G27Q and it's BGR subpixel layout made reading text terrible. So unfortunate because it really excels in every other category for the price.

[lethalvisiontv]

I just picked up a 31.5" QHD 144hz curved monitor. Hopefully i made a good choice

[Eejaysushi]

I was not looking at the screen during the intro.. the 72 inches sweet spot completely got my attention.

[PamBum]

4:49 I didnt know that... so its waste of money to look for hz if not play any game. Im not into gaming, I only look for gaming monitor because any electronic related to gaming must be the best... thanks now I can save few bucks

[godblessbharat]

I bought 240hz 1080p for competitive gaming and I don't play multiplayer games anymore except for co op games with friends.. I suggest going for 4k gaming monitor or TV with adaptive sync even if your games output 60fps in 120hz or higher hertz monitor you will see benefits with g sync turned on

[DheerajKumar-wjhz]

Excellent video man ❤️❤️❤️❤️. i searched literally 50+ videos then find yrs.It cleared all my doubts.thanks man 🥳🥳