If you’re running an Nvidia GPU you should consider a G-Sync monitor for more fluid gaming. They can be a bit pricey, so here’s our rundown of the best cheap G-Sync monitors.

G-Sync gaming monitors don’t have to be crazy expensive anymore. That’s thanks to Nvidia’s support for many FreeSync monitors when paired with an Nvidia graphics card. Now, you can find a veritable trove of gaming monitors that are G-Sync Compatible. And, that expansion of the market has also helped bring down the prices on some proper G-Sync monitors that include the proprietary G-Sync module.The G-Sync feature can make sure your graphics card and monitor play nicely together to avoid the nasty screen tearing that can occur when your frame rate and monitor’s refresh rate aren’t in alignment. G-Sync also gets around the stuttering and input lag that could otherwise come from using V-Sync (not to mention the dramatic halving of frame rate if your graphics card falls below the monitor’s refresh rate).So, if you’re on the market for a monitor with variable refresh rate (VRR) technology and you have an Nvidia graphics processor, it’s worth your while to see the affordable options available to you. We’ve picked out budget monitors that deliver either true G-Sync or confirmed compatibility through FreeSync.
TL;DR These are the Best Budget G-Sync Monitors:
1. LG 27GL650F-B
Best Budget G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27 Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 Panel type: IPS G-Sync Brightness: 400cd/m2 Refresh rate: 144Hz Response time: 1ms Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 16.7M, 8-bit (6-bit+FRC) Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Weight: 9.92 pounds Size: 24.2″ x 18.3″ x 10.8″
Choosing a budget gaming monitor often comes with compromises, but with the LG 27GL650F-B it hardly feels like you’re making any sacrifices at all. First off you get a pretty substantially sized 27-inch display, which might only be 1080p in resolution but it’s an IPS panel with a 1ms response time. What’s more you get a quick 144Hz refresh rate and 400-nits of peak brightness.If it weren’t for this display’s only simulated 8-bit color, the LG 27GL650F-B would be a great screen for HDR gaming. That said, it’s a very well rounded G-Sync gaming monitor and it only costs about $300 so your wallet will be happy too.
2. Dell 24 Gaming Monitor (S2421HGF)
Ultra Cheap G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 23.8″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 Panel type: TN G-Sync Compatible Brightness: 350cd/m2 Refresh rate: 144Hz Response time: 1ms Viewing angle: 170(H)/160(V) Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 16.7M, 8-bit (6-bit+FRC) Inputs: 2 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Weight: 7.44 pounds Size: 21.17″ x 7.46″ x 17.78″
If you’re looking to get G-Sync for the lowest price possible, Dell has a solution for you. The Dell 24 Gaming Monitor S2421HGF delivers a G-Sync Compatible display that can refresh at up to 144Hz at the high end or keep pace with your graphics card all the way down to 48Hz. That delivers a wide range of variable refresh rate support.The monitor itself is a fairly straightforward ordeal, with no fancy HDR or extra high peak brightness. But it’s doing the job it set out to do at under $200. So, don’t shy away from this monitor if you’re focus is fast gaming with no tearing.
3. Viotek GFI27QXA
Best Budget 4K G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 Panel type: IPS FreeSync, G-Sync compatible Brightness: 350cd/m2 Refresh Rate: 144Hz Response time: 5ms (GTG) / 1ms (OD) Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 8-bit, 16.7M colors, 110% sRGB Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 x Weight: 13.45 pounds Size: 24.37″ x 20.25″ x 9.07″
With HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 on the scene, you don’t have to trade out fast refresh rates for 4K. And, with the Viotek GFI27QXA available, you don’t have to drain your life savings to get a 4K gaming monitor that’s worth its salt. This monitor delivers a 4K picture at up to 144Hz, giving you the best of both worlds. The monitor comes mounted on a highly adjustable stand, so you can get it angled just right, though the IPS panel ensures wide viewing angles. If you really want to cusomize your setup, it also supports 75×75 VESA mounts.4. Gigabyte G32QC
Best Budget 1440p G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 32″ 1500R Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 2,560 x 1,440 Panel type: VA FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync compatible HDR compatibility: DisplayHDR 400 Brightness: 350cd/m2 Refresh rate: 165Hz Response time: 1ms Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 3,000:1 Color support: 16.7M colors, 8-bit, 124% sRGB, 94% DCI-P3 Inputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x HDMI 2.0 Weight: 17.2 pounds Size: 33.86″ x 7.48″ x 21.85″
You can get a lot of features all in one place if you know where to look. If you want a large display with a sharp resolution, a fast refresh rate, HDR support, and VRR compatiblity, then the Gigabyte G32QC is where you should look.This monitor delivers a 32-inch display with a 1500R curvature to wrap it around your field of view and immerse you in your games. That display has DisplayHDR 400 certification, ensuring a strong picture quality that is just made better by its 1440p resolution, solid contrast ratio, and 165Hz refresh rate. G-Sync support will let you stay smooth even when you’re not displaying 165 frames per second.
5. LG UltraGear 27GN750-B
Best Budget 1080p G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 24.5″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 Panel type: IPS G-Sync Compatible Brightness: 400cd/m2 HDR Support: DisplayHDR 400, HDR10 Refresh rate: 240Hz Response time: 1ms Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 16.7M, 8-bit Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 Weight: 12.79 pounds Size: 24.2″ x 18.3″ x 10.8″
LG’s UltraGear 27GN750-B monitor is something to behold. For a little under $400, you’re getting a 27-inch monitor that will let you blaze through the competition in esports games. That’s thanks to its 240Hz refresh rate that can stay smooth thanks to officially tested G-Sync compatibility. The display isn’t just fast, though. The 1080p panel also has a peak brightness of 400 nits, landing it DisplayHDR 400 certificiation, and LG even includes HDR10 support. So, whether you just want speed or ocassionally want to go deeper into visual quality, this monitor can deliver both.6. Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A
Best Budget G-Sync Compatible Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 2,560 x ,1440 Panel type: IPS FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible Brightness: 470cd/m2 Refresh rate: 170Hz Response time: 1ms Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 1.07B, 10-bit Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Weight: 14.55 pounds Size: 24.2″ x 15.9″ x 8.46″
Getting a G-Sync Compatible monitor instead of one that features a true G-Sync module may seem like cheating, but with all that the Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A has to offer, you’ll be able to forget all about the fact that it’s not actual G-Sync. This monitor delivers a 1440p resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel for under $500. That’s a good start, but the monitor just keeps going further.This panel isn’t just a basic IPS panel, but rather it’s one with DisplayHDR 400 certification thanks to a high peak brightness and support for a 10-bit color depth. You’ll be able to take advantage of that color depth at up to a 120Hz refresh on this monitor. But, if speed is your priority, you can opt instead for 8-bit color depth and drive the panel at a super-fast 170Hz refresh rate. So, whether you’re enjoying a AAA game’s campaign or a tense esport match, this monitor has a setting for you and tear-free G-Sync support to go along with it.
7. Samsung CRG5
Best Budget 240Hz G-Sync Gaming Monitor
Screen size: 27″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 Panel type: VA G-Sync Brightness: 250cd/m2 Refresh rate: 240Hz Response time: 4ms Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 3,000:1 Color support: 16.7M, 8-bit Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 Weight: 10.14 pounds Size: 24.3″ x 18.6″ x 9.86″
Esports demands the fastest gaming monitors around with absolutely zero tearing. Lucky for you the Samsung CRG5 handles both of these things with aplomb and for not much money to boot.With this monitor, you’ll see everything you do in gameplay out in buttery smooth animation. Instead of seeing motion blurring or tearing every single frame, you see on this display will be perfectly crisp and highly detailed which is perfect for fast-paced, twitchy games.
8. Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ
4K HDR at a Reasonable Price
Screen size: 27″ Aspect ratio: 16:9 Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160 Panel type: IPS G-Sync compatible Brightness: 400cd/m2 Refresh rate: 144Hz Response time: 4ms Viewing angle: 178(H)/178(V) Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 Color support: 1.07B, 10-bit (8-bit+FRC) Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0, 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 Weight: 16.53 pounds Size: 24.95″ x 17.185″ x 10.61″
So, you want to get into gaming at 4K with HDR without breaking the bank? The Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ is your best bet. This monitor delivers the high resolution you crave and earns DisplayHDR400 certification thanks to its 400-nit peak brightness. It can also display a 10-bit depth for a richer color experience than typical 8-bit panels.You won’t be missing out on speed with the Asus ROG Strix XG27UQ either. The IPS panel on this monitor can run at 144Hz to deliver super smooth visuals while keeping a low response time of just 4ms. Unfortunately, you’ll have to sacrifice some color depth to get this monitors full 4K at 144Hz experience. Alternatively you could settle for 4K at 120Hz, which is still great. Either way, get ready to enjoy tear-free gaming with both FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility from an Nvidia graphics card.
What to look for in a Cheap G-Sync Monitor
Screen tearing is just about the most upsetting thing that can happen to you while gaming. Previously the solution to this problem was to simply enable V-Sync in your game, which synced the output of the video card to your monitor’s maximum refresh rate, which was usually 60Hz.Unfortunately, V-Sync introduces its own set of issues including increased input lag and capping the frame rate to a maximum of 60 fpsor 30 fps if you’re running below that.
Nvidia was unhappy with this solution (just like the rest of us), so it created G-Sync a few years ago to solve these issues. It locks your monitor’s refresh rate to the current frame rate of your graphics card and eliminates screen tearing, but isn’t limited to any particular refresh rate. It can work at 38Hz, 45Hz, and so on.
In general, it works really well, but there are requirements. You need an Nvidia graphics card (minimum of a GTX 650 Ti Boost) and a G-Sync-enabled monitor connected by DisplayPort 1.2 or newer, and you need to turn it on in the Nvidia control panel software.All G-Sync monitors have a proprietary G-Sync module in them that allows it to work, and with the right monitor and video card, you could get synced frame rates up to 240Hz.
G-Sync monitors tend to be around $100 to $200 more than the comparable FreeSync panels (which is attributed to the required module), so cheap has a slightly different connotation here. That said, the best cheap G-Sync monitors let you experience a tear-free gaming experience without having to break the bank.
With the right monitor and video card, you could get synced frame rates up to 240Hz
Better yet Nvidia has decreed that some Freesync monitors can be G-Sync Compatible, making them an amazingly affordable way to sidestep your way to a completely tear-free and smooth gaming experience with an Nvidia-powered system.While Freesync monitors don’t include a dedicated G-Sync display module, Nvidia has tested over 400 displays and certified that at least 50 of them will definitely work with G-Sync. That said, our own testing has revealed there are even more compatible monitors out there.
Kevin Lee is IGN’s Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam