I review the best gaming monitors for a living, so I was curious to see which ones the folks on Reddit recommended. That’s because a couple of weeks ago, I searched the popular website for Reddit's recommendations for the best laptops and the best gaming laptops. Since I found their choices insightful and informative, I wanted to see which gaming monitors the community liked. As before, I was not disappointed.
I referenced this post from two months ago, which is the latest on gaming monitors I could find on Reddit. However, I also perused some of the other posts that showed up on Google when I searched for “best gaming monitors Reddit.” Not surprisingly, the community praised and recommended gaming monitors from the likes of Alienware, LG, and Samsung, many of which I’ve reviewed and scored highly.
So, which specific gaming monitors does Reddit think are the best, and what do I think of said recommendations? Read on to find out!
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B
Based on the post linked above the gaming monitor Reddit brought up most is the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B. Given all of this monitor’s features, I’m not surprised that many community members either recommended it to others or wanted one for themselves.
As I wrote in my LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B review, this gaming monitor has two display modes: 5K at 165Hz and 2K at 330Hz. The former is ideal for cinematic games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while the latter is tailor-made for competitive games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Toss in its immersive curved 45-inch OLED panel that delivers bright and colorful images, and you have a winner.
“Most would say peak atm is the 5K2K monitor with its 4k ultrawide and OLED,” said user Zoduk. User eire323 replied to that post, saying, “I agree the LG 5K2K OLED looks insane. Would need a beefy GPU to power it [though].”
Some users said they wanted one, and if I were to hazard a guess, I'd say the steep $1,999 asking price is likely why they haven't purchased this monitor. JohnsonBurnerr said, “I'm hoping to buy the 5K2K if it gets any cheaper within the next year or two.”
$2,000 isn’t cheap, but as I said in my review, if you can afford it, you’re getting your money’s worth given all the features the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B has to offer. And as I also wrote, this monitor is not just great for gaming, but it’s also a game-changer for productivity, thanks to that expansive 45-inch curved panel.
Price aside, the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B is one of the most impressive gaming monitors I’ve tested. Switching between its two display modes is easy, and its 45-inch curved OLED panel makes games feel more immersive, and it can also boost your productivity. This is an excellent recommendation from Reddit.
Alienware AW3425DW
This next recommendation is none other than the Alienware AW3423DWF, which is a gaming monitor I’ve championed for years. Reddit also recommends the Alienware AW3425DW, which is an updated version of the former. While the new model has better features, you won’t go wrong with either, as they both deliver a phenomenal gaming experience.
Both the Alienware AW3423DWF and AW3425DW have a 34-inch QD-OLED curved panel with a 1440p resolution. Each offers bright and colorful image quality that helps draw you into whatever game you’re playing. The AW3425DW has a smoother 240Hz refresh rate and a lower 0.03ms response time, along with a smaller stand and slimmer design. Both make fine additions to anyone’s gamer room.
“Alienware AW3423DWF or AW3425DW are top of the line for me,” said user EJNorth. User xstangx said, “I have the Alienware AW3425DW. I don’t know if it’s the best, but damn it’s good. Best monitor I’ve seen so far!”
Right now, these Alienware monitors are relatively affordable, with the current AW3425DW costing $769, for example. User JohnsonBurner said, “wondering if I should play around with cheaper options first, like the Alienware AW3423DWF and see if that satisfies my itch.”
While the Alienware monitors in question don’t have 4K resolution, they make up for that with excellent picture quality and fast performance. Of these two, I recommend the newer AW3425W since it’s a better version of its predecessor and only costs $769.
Bottom line
The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and Alienware AW3425W are two of my favorite gaming monitors, so you can say I’m glad that Reddit agrees.
If you want a large monitor for both work and play, LG’s device is the one to get. Conversely, if you need a smaller gaming monitor that costs under $1,000, you can’t go wrong with the Alienware AW3425W. Either way, you win!
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