Cookie Setting

We use cookies and similar technologies to process personal information for the operation of our website, statistical analysis, and providing targeted advertising. We share information about your use of the site with our advertising partners who may further share it with additional parties. You may opt out of performance cookies here, and learn more about how we use cookies here” 

How can I change my BenQ cookie settings?

Page updated: May 2020

Some essential features on BenQ sites just won’t work without cookies. And having other cookies switched off can seriously affect the way you’ll be able to enjoy our services.

Please check your cookie settings below and turn on any cookies you’re happy with.

“Strictly necessary” cookies can’t be turned off. But Functional and Performance cookies can be turned on or off below. You can learn more about cookies and what they do on our other pages.

If you've chosen to block third-party cookies on your browser, your cookie preferences won't carry over from benq.eu to benq.xx and vice versa. Please make sure to set your cookie preferences in both places.

  • On

    Strictly necessary cookies

    These cookies are essential so that you can move around the website and use its features. Without these cookies services you have asked for cannot be provided.

    See list of strictly necessary cookies

  • On

    Off

    Functional cookies

    These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make to give you better functionality and personal features.

    See list of functional cookies

  • On

    Off

    Performance cookies and advertising cookies

    Performance cookies

    These cookies help to improve the performance of BenQ. If you want to opt-out of advertising cookies, you have to turn-off performance cookies. We also use Google Analytics, SessionCam and Hotjar to track activity and performance on the BenQ website. You can control the information provided to Google, SessionCam and Hotjar.  To opt out of certain ads provided by Google you can use any of the methods set forth here or using the Google Analytics opt out browser add-on here. To opt-out of SessionCam collecting data, you can disable tracking completely by following link：https://sessioncam.com/choose-not-to-be-recorded/. To opt-out of Hotjar collecting data, you can disable tracking completely by following link：https://www.hotjar.com/privacy/do-not-track/.

    See list of performance and advertising cookies

     

    Advertising cookies

    These cookies are used to track your activity on the BenQ website and other websites across the Internet, help measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaign and deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. We use various advertising partners, including Amazon, Facebook, and Google. These cookies and other technologies capture data like your IP address, when you viewed the page or email, what device you were using and where you were. You can find out how to avoid them below.

    See list of performance and advertising cookies

     

We use cookies and similar technologies to process personal information for the operation of our website, statistical analysis, and providing targeted advertising. We share information about your use of the site with our advertising partners who may further share it with additional parties. You may opt out of performance cookies here, and learn more about how we use cookies here” 

Cookie Setting Find More
Price Qty

Get FREE shipping in the US for orders over $35 + FREE returns within 30 days

Get FREE shipping in the US for orders over $35 + FREE returns within 30 days
BenQ Knowledge Center / BenQ Knowledge / How to Choose Gaming Monitor for Xbox One X or PS4 Pro?

How to Choose a Gaming Monitor for Xbox One X or PS4 Pro? (2021 Update)

BenQ
2021/07/06
PS4 Xbox X Gaming Monitor

If you have decided to improve your console gaming experience with a gaming monitor, this article is for you. After reading this article, you will know how to choose the best monitor for the most powerful consoles currently available from Xbox and PlayStation.

Your choice of gaming monitor may be influenced by a lot of factors: the games you play, the console you use, and your budget. In any case, the main gaming monitor specs that you should keep in mind are resolution, refresh rate, and HDMI bandwidth. 

Consoles (Xbox and PS4) gaming setup with gaming monitor.

Resolution of 1080p and Above For a Clear Image

A general rule when buying a gaming monitor is that you should not buy anything with fewer than 1920 x 1080 pixels, also known as Full HD or 1080p. Many competitive gamers these days prefer 1080p since it is not too demanding for PCs to run and allows them to play more effectively. Quad HD (QHD) or 1440p and 4K (2160p) are significant graphical quality upgrades compared to 1080p, though 1440p isn't overly demanding, meaning it's a good middle ground between 1080p and 4K. Ultra HD 4K features a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and it is currently the highest resolution offered by mainstream displays. If you are looking for a crisp image, then 4K is for you. With 4K the image quality is simply outstanding. However, 4K demands great hardware resources to run properly in addition to more costly monitors. .

HDR for Vivid Colors and a Lifelike Image

If graphics are important for you, make your visual experience even greater with HDR. Both PlayStation 4 (Slim and Pro) and the Xbox One (standard, S, and X) support HDR10, and you will want to choose a monitor supporting this function. With High Dynamic Resolution or HDR, the colors you see on your screen will be more vibrant and the image as a whole will be more dynamic and closer to what it looks like in real life. This is because this technology is capable of capturing a wider colors gamut and a variety of shades. It captures details in both darker and brighter parts of the picture without subtle detail loss. It prevents brighter parts from being too bright and the darkest parts from blackening out.

HDMI 2.0 for Smooth Console-Monitor Connectivity

The Xbox One X and PS4 Pro are technically 4K-capable consoles. If you want to truly enjoy their capabilities, it is crucial to choose a monitor with HDMI 2.0 or later version. HDMI version 2.0 provides bigger bandwidth and can transfer more data. HDMI 2.0 can deliver up to 60 frames of 4K content without compromising quality. That is something older versions of HDMI cannot do.

60 Hz for Smoother Image with the Right Refresh Rate

If you are playing first person shooter, fighting, or racing games, the speed of refreshing images on your screen is crucial. The faster the screen refreshes the images, the better you perform because the image on the screen to keep up with your fastest movements. For these highly competitive kinds of games like Call of Duty, Battlefield or FIFA, faster refresh rate is usually believed to be beneficial. But the truth is that for most of modern consoles, a refresh rate of 60 Hz is just enough.  Modern machines are only capable of transferring 60 frames per second. That is why in most cases paying extra and buying a monitor with 120 or 144 Hz simply does not give you any extra benefit. BenQ EW3270U and EL2870U monitors feature all of the characteristics mentioned above for a better gaming experience.

144Hz or 165Hz, 1440P and Freesync for Xbox One and Extra-Fast Gaming

For owners of Xbox One X or Xbox One S who enjoy competitive gameplay, it is possible now to play at a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz per second with the newest update from May 2018. At the same time, Xbox is equipped with HDMI 2.0 that is currently not capable of transferring 120 Hz with 4K

In this case, a good choice will be a 1440P monitor with a higher refresh rate.  For example, BenQ's gaming monitor has a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz. It also has 1440P resolution that is a good balance between graphics and performance.

It also supports FreeSync to avoid choppy playing experience and image tearing due to differences in refresh rates of console and monitor.

Furthermore, you can also check out 165Hz gaming monitor which has been a spec usually without costing more than 144Hz.

{{title}}

We will notify you when the product becomes available.

*
Required.
*
Required.
*
Required. Invalid email format.

{{notifyMeNote}}

Required.

We will send you an email once the product becomes available.

Sorry, our store is currently down for maintenance.We should be back shortly. Thank you for your patience!

close-button

The requested qty is not available

The requested qty exceeds the maximum qty allowed in shopping cart

Product that you are trying to add is not available.

Recommended Articles

Find your best gaming monitor for Sony's PlayStation 5. We will tell you all the features that you need to look for. Don't miss any spec that has to be considered.

Gaming monitors set to 165Hz offer a slight refresh rate increase compared to 144Hz monitors, without breaking the bank or demanding too much from your GPU. They’re solid options.

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally coming to PC, Xbox Series X, and PS5, among others. Time for 4K gaming monitor. If you prefer fellow cyberpunk title Ghostrunner, maybe a 144Hz QHD screen? We explain.

Nintendo Switch and PC gaming monitors go great together. Plug into a 25” gaming monitor and enjoy 1080p visuals with full RGB for better color performance.
PS4 Xbox X Gaming Monitor

Was this article helpful?

Yes No
TOP