The gamers have been spawned here in search of the best gaming monitors for competitive FPS gaming. The probable games you might have in mind while reading this article might be Valorant, CSGO, Apex Legends, or COD Warzone. The first step in the search for a monitor for these games is a panel with a high screen refresh rate. Honestly, FPS games start feeling playable when you have a monitor with at least a 144Hz refresh rate. Anything lower than that and it's just hurting your eyes and you’ll be blaming your monitor for laggy game output (considering it a 60Hz panel).
After picking panels with high refresh rates, the next step is to decide which is the best for gaming: TN, VA, or IPS panel. Well, it was said that VA panels are better for gaming because of their low response time. Today, with the help of advanced technology, the same can be achieved in an IPS panel that has a better colour output compared with a VA panel along with low response time (as low as 0.5ms) which is essential for FPS gaming. So ultimately, choosing between these panels is now just a matter of preference and budget. We have no say in your preference for gaming, however, we can definitely help you with budget monitors that can provide you with the best gaming experience. Here is a list of 5 gaming monitors that you can consider for competitive FPS gaming.
Samsung Odyssey G3
The Samsung Odyssey G3 is the best FHD gaming monitor on our list featuring an LED panel with 250 nits of brightness. This monitor comes with a 144Hz screen refresh rate which is good enough for gaming. The response time on this monitor is 1 ms and it also supports AMD FreeSync Premium technology which reduces screen tearing, stutter and input latency.
The best part about this monitor is that the display can be moved freely according to the use case. The monitor tilt and height can be adjusted, it can be rotated (vertically) as well with the help of a default stand or the monitor can be wall mounted if needed. This monitor has a 3-sided borderless design which provides an immersive gameplay experience and is also helpful for dual monitor setups. The ports on this monitor include an HDMI port, 1 Display Port and a headphone out port.
LG UltraGear 24GL600F
The LG UltraGear gaming monitor features a Full HD TN panel with a 170/160 viewing angle and 300 nits of brightness. This monitor comes with a native 144Hz screen refresh rate and 1 ms native response time. It supports AMD FreeSync technology for stuttering and tear-free gaming. It also has Dynamic Action Sync and Black stabilizer to minimise input lag and improve visibility in dark areas respectively.
This monitor also has a customised gaming mode feature which quickly allows you to switch between FPS, RTS and Custom Gaming modes. It's completely personal preference about thin and thick monitor bezels however it is important to note that this monitor has a thick bezel around it. So if you are not concerned about looks or don't have any plans for a dual monitor setup then you should be fine with it.
The connectivity ports on this monitor include a Display port (Display Port cable included in box), 2x HDMI port and a headphone out port.
Acer Nitro VG240YS
The Acer Nitro VG240YS is an FHD 24-inch gaming monitor featuring an IPS panel with 250 nits of brightness. This gaming monitor comes with a 165Hz screen refresh rate which is ideal for competitive FPS gaming. Even though it features an IPS panel, the response time on this monitor is just 0.5ms which is insane at this price point.
It comes with integrated AMD FreeSync Premium technology which eliminates screen tearing and also minimizes lag and latency. This monitor supports tilt adjustment, swivel adjustment and wall mount support however the monitor height cannot be adjusted using the default stand that comes with it. The ports on this monitor include 2x HDMI ports, a Display port (DP cable included in the box) and an audio output port. The bezels on this monitor are super slim which not only provides an immersive gaming experience but also eliminates thick black lines while using a dual or triple monitor setup.
LG UltraGear 24GQ50F
The LG Ultragear Gaming is a Full HD gaming monitor on our list featuring a VA panel with 250 nits of brightness. This monitor comes with a 165Hz of screen refresh rate on a VA panel. The reason we included this in our list is because of its low price and good features except for the panel. However, the VA panel is a good choice for gaming and especially competitive FPS gaming.
This VA panel monitor comes with 1ms MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) and supports AMD FreeSync Premium technology which provides fluid movement and a seamless gaming experience. This monitor supports tilt adjustment however the height on this monitor cannot be adjusted with the default stand that comes with it. The hexagon design and 3-sided slim bezel provide an immersive experience while gaming.
Gigabyte G24F
The Gigabyte G24F is an FHD gaming monitor on our list that features an IPS panel with 300 nits of brightness. It comes with a 165Hz screen refresh rate which is ideal for gaming. By overclocking the monitor, a refresh rate of 180Hz can be unlocked. It has 1 ms of response time (MPRT) and the colour saturation is 95% DCI-P3 and 125% sRGB.
It comes with AMD FreeSync Premium technology with a flicker-free screen and High Dynamic Range support. The height and tilt of the monitor can be adjusted with the help of the default stand that comes with it. The connectivity ports in this monitor include 2x HDMI port, a Display Port, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Downstream port, a USB 3.2 Gen1 Upstream port and an earphone jack.
Conclusion:
This was our list of gaming monitors under 15,000 for competitive FPS gaming. All the monitors we included were around 24 inches which are considered ideal for gaming. The tilt adjustment feature is available in all of them while only some offer height adjustment. Some of these monitors came with VA and TN panels but just like we said, choosing between these panels nowadays is just a matter of your budget and preference.
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Ankesh Pandey is a BSc in Information Technology and loves programming and coding. At Digit, he works as a reviewer where he is mostly involved with testing laptops and creating videos for Digit’s Instagram page. View Full Profile
