Check out more of the year's best tech in our PC Gamer Hardware Awards 2025 coverage.
In 2025, as graphics cards, memory, and storage have become harder to find at reasonable prices, monitors have only become better value. So, should you have the rig to run it, there has never been a better time to upgrade to a 4K screen.
Philips remains in good form, with its Evnia 27M2N3800A being arguably the best-priced 4K panel we've seen (and with a neat dual resolution mode). MSI just barely missed out on a nomination for its 271QR OLED monitor, which is a bright and super snappy panel.
Acer, Asus, LG, and AOC all had strong showings this year, too, but in such a packed year, you need to pick just a handful and the Alienware and KTC below just managed to beat them out. Our Alienware pick is super quick, with a gorgeous HDR QD-OLED panel.
The KTC monitor is a bit of an underdog without the recognisable name of Philips or Alienware, yet it's still a punchy, quick and affordable 1440p panel.
If you're in the market for a new monitor, we have picked out three that deserve a nomination for the best monitor of the year. Come back on New Year's Eve to discover which one will take the gold.
Best gaming monitor 2025: the nominees
With that, we have the three best monitors of the year. Alienware and Philips are no strangers to accolades, but KTC has already secured a morale win, even if it doesn't take first place. Our winner will be selected on New Year's Eve, so keep your eyes peeled for the big day.
