Best gaming monitor under $500 for PS5?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   Dell S3225QC—5 pts

   GPT #1

   32-inch 4K QD-OLED, HDMI 2.1, 120Hz, VRR, excellent contrast, sharp motion, real HDR impact, and strong built-in audio when discounted under $500

   To stay #1 Add more display inputs, especially a second HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort

2. 2
   KKOORUI S2741LM—4 pts

   GPT #2

   27-inch 4K Mini LED, HDMI 2.1, 4K 160Hz, PS5 4K 120Hz support, strong brightness, 1,152-zone local dimming, low input lag, and 1080p 320Hz dual mode

   To rank higher Reduce HDR black crush so shadow detail is more consistent

3. 3
   Acer Nitro XV275K—3 pts

   GPT #3

   27-inch 4K Mini LED, HDMI 2.1, 4K 160Hz, PS5 VRR support, bright HDR highlights, fast response, low input lag, USB-C, KVM, and 1080p 320Hz dual mode

   To rank higher Allow local dimming in SDR and clean up HDR haloing

4. 4
   GGigabyte M27U—2 pts

   GPT #4

   27-inch 4K 160Hz, HDMI 2.1, low input lag, fast motion, sharp 4K image quality, VRR support, USB-C, and KVM at a reliably strong price

   To rank higher Replace the weak edge-lit HDR with real local dimming

5. 5
   Dell S2725QS—1 pts

   GPT #5

   27-inch 4K 120Hz, HDMI 2.1, PS5 4K 120Hz support, VRR, low input lag, good ergonomics, speakers, and excellent value far below $500

   To rank higher Improve response time and HDR contrast for fast, dark games

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