How do you choose a gaming monitor for your PlayStation 5?
Choose a gaming monitor for the PlayStation 5
Ask yourself a couple of questions before you choose a gaming monitor for your PlayStation 5. These affect your gaming experience, at which settings you can play, and how future-proof your monitor is. The 3 most important questions are:
- Which specifications should you choose?
- Which connectors do you need on the monitor?
- Which extras do you want?
Which specifications should you keep in mind?
Size: 27 inches or 32 inches
In terms of size, a larger one would be a good idea. On a 27-inch monitor, you can see more than on a 24-inch monitor. This gives you an advantage of your opponents. Adjust the field of view in the menu of your game so you can see more of the arena. This also applies to a 32-inch monitor, of course. This provides a unique experience, especially in open world games.
Resolution: Full HD or 4K
A PlayStation 5 supports Full HD (1080p), QHD (1440p) and 4K (2560) resolutions. Ask yourself if Full HD is good enough, or if you want to spend a bit more for QHD or 4K support. All future games support Full HD, QHD, and 4K, but not all games support 4K gaming at 120Hz yet. If resolution is more important to you than the refresh rate, choose a 60Hz or 100Hz 4K gaming monitor.
Refresh rate: 120Hz and higher
A PlayStation 5 offers 2 fixed refresh rates, either 60Hz or 120Hz. That's why you should always choose a gaming monitor with at least 120Hz, so you can get the most out of it. Almost all PlayStation 5 games support Full HD gaming at 120Hz. And more and more games also support this in 4K. As a result, you can take the lead in competitive games and won't be bothered by stutters and screen tearing. That's why you should consider a 144Hz or 165Hz gaming monitor.
Which connectors do you need on your monitor?
There are 2 suitable connectors for the PlayStation 5, HDMI 2.0 and HDMI 2.1. Because a PlayStation 5 doesn't have DisplayPort connectors, your monitor needs to have at least 1 HDMI 2.0 or 2.1 connector. If you connect a monitor via an HDMI 2.0 connector, you can play games at up to 120Hz in Full HD and up to 60Hz in 4K. If you want to game at 120Hz in 4K, choose a monitor with HDMI 2.1 connectors. Currently, there aren't many PlayStation 5 games that support this. But the number is definitely increasing. This makes an HDMI 2.1 monitor more future-proof than an HDMI 2.0 monitor.
Which extras do you want?
Ergonomically adjustable
If you start a long gaming session, you don't want to get any neck or back complaints. That's why you should choose a gaming monitor that you can adjust in height. Thanks to this, the screen will always be at eye-level. In addition, you can tilt the screen to keep sunlight away and rotate the stand for a 2-screen setup, for example. This way, you can easily assume an ergonomically sound sitting posture with an adjustable monitor.
HDR support
Gaming monitors with HDR support display vibrant, bright, and lifelike colors. As a result, games with lots of details stand out even more. The PlayStation 5 automatically detects whether a game does or doesn't support HDR. So you don't have to check the menus to find the right settings yourself. HDR monitors do have a big disadvantage in terms of energy consumption. It's between 30 and 50% higher than the energy consumption of monitors without HDR support.
What else can you do with the monitor?
The biggest advantage of a PS5 monitor is that it's suitable for more than just gaming. You can use it for work, to watch movies and series, or to edit your stream, for example. You can easily record your gameplay via the PlayStation 5, and directly stream it for all your followers. This way, you can create a livestream so your followers can enjoy it with you. A monitor is also useful for YouTube images. The high resolution ensures that you can edit these photos down to the smallest details.
Which accessories do you need for your PlayStation 5?
Besides a gaming monitor and the PlayStation 5, there are more accessories to complete your experience. For example, think about a headset for 3D audio and surround sound effects. That way, not a single opponent will be able to surprise you anymore. Or do you want to start streaming? Consider the Sony PlayStation 5 HD camera. Combine this with a second monitor to keep an eye on the chat of your stream, for example. In the following advice article, we'll explain how to get the most out of your PlayStation 5 with accessories.
