Best 4K Gaming Monitors 2022 - IGN

Our top pick

Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP

4WOLED gaming monitor with 480Hz refresh rate and 4K@240HzSee it at AmazonSee it at Best BuyProduct SpecificationsScreen Size32"Aspect ratio16:9Resolution3840x2160 / 1920x1080Panel typeOLED HDR compatibilityDisplayHDR 400 True Black Brightness1,300 cd/m2Refresh rate240Hz / 480HzResponse time0.03ms Inputs2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x USB-C (DisplayPort mode), 3 x USB-A, 1 x USB-BPROSBeautiful OLED displayFast refresh rate with great motion clarityUp to 480Hz refresh ratePlentiful gaming featuresCONSMay be too large for some gaming spaces

If you're looking for the best of the best and don't mind paying for it, the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP is the monitor for you. At 32 inches, it's the perfect size to take in all of the details of its crisp 4K resolution. Its WOLED – that's white OLED, not to be confused with QD, or Quantum Dot OLED – panel is exceptionally bright and offers incredible colors that are factory calibrated, making it a great choice for creative work as well as top-tier gaming. And because it has a dedicated white LED, it's more power efficient and should last longer than competing QD-OLED monitors.

As I noted in my review of this Asus ROG Swift monitor, what truly sets this monitor apart is its versatility. You're able to game in 4K in exquisite detail up to 240Hz, but it also offers a special 480Hz mode for next level clarity and responsiveness. This mode drops the resolution to 1080p, allowing more graphics cards to achieve that frame rate and enjoy its benefits. It also offers Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) that improves motion blur even further. It's one of the only monitors on this list that offers a measureable improvement to motion blur and clarity so much that you'll be able to tell the difference right away even if you're a casual gamer. I've been a longtime Battlefield player but far from a pro and the difference was immediately noticeable, even without pixel-peeping.

There's also a massive suite of gaming features that can also offer an advantage in competitive matches. Some even push the line on what's ethical to use, like the Sniper Mode, which gives you a reticle and a zoomed in window, right in the center of your screen. We'll leave that up to you, but the Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDP is easily the best 4K monitor right now.