Want a Monitor for Your PS5/Xbox? Watch This First!

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Viewer Questions on Gaming Monitors: 0:00
Can my monitor play 4K games? 0:16
What's the cheapest HDMI 2.1 monitor? 0:57
Do I need a PC to use a gaming monitor on PS5? 2:17
Best gaming monitor under $300? 2:40
Can I use FreeSync on PS5? 5:22
Does the PS5 support ultrawide screens? 5:45
Can I use an HDMI splitter for my consoles? 6:18
What if I'm used to playing on a big TV? 7:02

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[AhmedHasan]

Can’t believe how many times that I avoided your video, but in the end it was very helpful. Thank you

[ungodlythoughts]

Finally someone getting straight to the point. Subbed.

[Jus-Too-Smoove]

Thank you for your videos. You actually go in depth about why a certain monitor would be best for a certain system, instead of just throwing out a list of what are the “supposed” best monitors out there.

[valhallasashes]

At 4:18 where you talk about G-Sync compatible. Yes AMD cards are compatible. For reference, "G-Sync compatible" IS Freesync. As is VESA VRR. There might be some mild differences/customizations between Freesync Premium and VRR, but for the most part they're all the same. I do not however know what makes VESA VRR in the HDMI 2.1 spec different from Freesync Premium to the point where the PS5 won't enable it. It "should" just work the same. Especially since it was AMD who first introduced Freesync to the VESA standard in the first place. G-Sync used to require a module for any usage (unless you were on a laptop in which case Nvidia just used Freesync and called it G-Sync anyway).

But due to Nvidia's G-Sync module costing about $200, where FreeSync was "free", Nvidia wasn't gaining enough adoption due to the cost that added to monitors. And because of the laptop situation, everyone knew Nvidia cards were more than capable of using Freesync anyway, but Nvidia was just arbitrarily blocking it because they wanted to force Nvidia GFX card owners to buy G-Sync specific monitors that had the $200 G-Sync module. Eventually, there was a combination of enough consumer and industry pushback and lack of adoption that Nvidia finally unlocked their cards to use Freesync, calling it "G-Sync Compatible". So if you see a monitor that claims "G-Sync Compatible". That' means it's a Freesync monitor. Not a G-Sync monitor. A lot of companies just call it "G-Sync Compatible" for marketing purposes despite the confusion it causes.

At absolute most, "G-Sync Compatible" simply means a Freesync monitor that has been tested by Nvidia to work with Nvidia graphics cards without issue. Nothing more. There are some first gen Freesync monitors that won't be considered "G-Sync Compatible", but basically any monitor using "Freesync 2"(later rebranded to "Freesync Premium") or better are all basically automatically called "G-Sync Compatible". Mainly because 1st gen Freesync didn't support LFC (Low Framerate Compensation). Which was added for the Freesync 2 standard.

The G-Sync module does still exist though. But it's only in monitors that are marketed under the "G-Sync Ultimate" branding. And as you might guess, it still adds about $200 to the cost of the monitor. It's so identifiable, it has been seen many times where you'll see two monitors release, where the only two differences between them are the G-Sync module and the price. One recent notable example is the Dell AW3423DW and AW3423DWF. Monitors are mostly the same hardware wise. The big difference. The DW has G-Sync Ultimate (using the module) and the DWF uses Freesync Premium Pro. And as can also be guessed. The DW was $200 more expensive than the DWF is now. One surprising change. The DWF also has user upgradable firmware and the DW does not. Turns out, as confirmed by Dell, the reason the DW doesn't have user upgradable firmware is because the Nvidia G-Sync module makes that impossible, because it requires a special tool. Dell now no longer sells the DW. You can pretty much see why.

In short, if a monitor says "G-Sync Compatible", that means it's Freesync (Freesync Premium or better), not G-Sync. So yes, AMD cards will work just fine.

[OG-Capo---]

I'm looking at them in Amazon for like $150.oo an less ! Getting QHD at that price as well at 185 Hertz 1080p 27 an 24 at 1 ms an up. Curved.
You going to make sure that there's a difference because you want it faster if you're playing multiplayer at least 120 or higher Hertz.. For one player you can play it at 4K 60 hz.

[Daking_Alter]

Hey im kinda new to gaming consoles so... Which is better ps5 or Xbox series S

[danielfifiita]

Hello, i checked like 4 of your videos regarding what to actually buy for a PS5.

I have a OLED TV and i want to switch the PS5 to a monitor and I'm not sure what to actually buy.

I don't know if i can find a 32 inch display with HDMI 2.0 that will allow me to play at 1440 p 120 hz.

is this even possible on the ps5? or do i strictly need a hdmi 2.1 compatible montior?
Is it worth going for 32' instead of lets say 27?

If you can answer it would be great and also some recommendations are much appreciated.
Thanks!

[xilestreaks]

If you're asking why HDMI 2.0 and not HDMI
2.1 which the Xbox Series X and S support, it is because there is no HDMI 2.1 to
DisplayPort active adapter currently
available on the market. Guys we can’t get 120fps on old gen because basically the 2.0 cap at 60hz

[benthompson]

Is the M28U worth getting for the ps5 so many to choose from still confusing?

[MrWilierizoard]

I’m looking for a large 16:9 ratio curved 1440p 120hz minimum monitor for a sim racing rig. I want it to be around 40”. It will be used with ps5. what are a few models you would recommend? The Acer Nitro XZ396QU Pwmiipphx 38.5" 3000R Curved VA WQHD
2560×1440 Gaming Monitor is the only one I can find. Would a TV be a better option for what I’m looking for?

[justinp]

Hey, I quite honestly don’t know shit about monitors. I’m in the process of buying my first monitor, after watching your videos I’m thinking about getting the AUS TUF Gaming 27”.. I have a question what is a G-Sync? Do I need to get a card for the monitor?

[Wolf]

Quick question on your website there is a section for all monitor good for ps5, would all of these monitors also work great with the Xbox X.

[Miracle]

Does the LG monitor you talk about @ 4:39 come with HDMI 2.1? My son is getting a monitor for his PS5/Xbox series X and I think you need a monitor with HDMI 2.1. Thank you & God bless

[mjpeyper]

What are your thoughts on the AOC Monitor LOL Edition AG275QXL to use for PS5?

[ogwegman]

Do you think that the AOC CU34G2X/BK is a good choice? Bc I think that the price is a bit too good to be true for such a good an especially big monitor

[Cpt-Bo]

I bought a LG UltraGear QHD 34-Inch Curved Gaming Monitor 34GP83A-B. was that a good purchase for my PS5?

[Jodor--]

I thinking the gp850-b but it's getting old now there must be something g better for ps5. I was looking at getting a 4k 144hz monitor but with the news that some future games on console will be capped at 60fps I don't see the point in getting one now

[gslovee]

can superframe vision pro be used on PS5? im between it and benq zowie xl2411k

[scull]

HDMI 2.1 port in monitor won‘t give anything, because both xbox and playstation can’t perform 4k in more than 60fps…

[abhayrohit]

then what's up with the videos that say ps5 now supports 1440p 120hz? would it not work on ultrawide without black bars