Gaming monitors

Your monitor can make or break your gameplay. It’s your window to every enemy ambush, headshot, loot drop, and finish-line photo. That’s why JB’s got a huge range of gaming monitors that crank up your experience with high refresh rates, fast response times, epic colour, and low input lag.

From QD-OLED gaming monitors and curved ultrawides to lightning-fast FHD screens built for competitive gaming, JB’s got every kind of screen a gamer could want. Think 4K UHD for eye-popping detail, WQHD for sharpness without killing your FPS, and fast IPS panels that punch hard with colour and speed. If you’re chasing buttery-smooth motion, adaptive sync, and HDMI 2.1 for console compatibility, it’s all here.

A gaming monitor is built to handle fast motion, quick inputs, and serious detail. Compared to your average office screen, gaming monitors crank up the refresh rate, drop the response time, and often include adaptive sync tech like FreeSync or G-Sync Compatible to smash screen tearing.

They also give you better contrast, bolder colour, and the kind of motion clarity you need for split-second decisions. Whether you’re into esports, RPGs, or just want to future-proof your setup, a proper gaming monitor is the way to go.

The best gaming monitor depends on your games, your setup, and your style of play. JB’s got stacks to choose from, including:

• Full HD screens with high refresh rates for competitive gaming
• WQHD and QHD monitors for sharp detail with smooth motion
• 4K UHD panels for next-level realism
• Ultrawide and UWQHD monitors for immersive gaming experiences
• OLED and QD-OLED displays for perfect blacks and insane contrast
• Mini LED monitors for high-resolution and HDR punch
• IPS gaming monitors for colour accuracy and wide viewing angles

For monitors, the higher the refresh rate, the smoother the motion. Refresh rate is the number of frames your monitor can show per second. Standard office monitors run at 60Hz. Gaming monitors start at 120Hz and push all the way up to 360Hz.

For FPS, racing, or any kind of competitive gaming, aim for 144Hz, 165Hz, or higher. Fast response times (like 1ms) also help cut down motion blur, which keeps things crisp in the middle of the chaos.

Got a tight desk? A 24-inch monitor hits the sweet spot for competitive gaming and keeps all the action in your eyeline. Need more room for open worlds or multitasking? Step up to 27-inch or 32-inch monitors. They give you more room without overwhelming your desk.

Ultrawide monitors also offer more horizontal space, perfect for racing, flight sims, or multitasking. Just make sure your graphics card can handle the extra pixels, especially at UWQHD or 4K UHD resolutions.

Curved screens wrap the action around your field of view, making you feel more in the game. They shine in RPGs, racing games, or anything that benefits from deep immersion. Curved ultrawides are also great for multitasking or stream setups.

Flat monitors are still top picks for esports and fast-paced shooters, but if you want that wraparound feel, JB’s got top picks like the MSI MAG, Samsung Odyssey, AOC AGON, and more.

Resolution affects how sharp your image looks. Here’s the breakdown:

• FHD (1080p): Great for competitive gaming and high refresh rates
• QHD/WQHD (1440p): Solid middle ground between sharpness and performance
• 4K UHD: Best for single-player and console games with stunning visuals
• Dual QHD/UWQHD: Ultimate immersion and workspace for multi-use setups

Just remember, the higher the resolution, the harder your graphics card needs to work. Make sure your rig (or your PS5/Xbox Series X) can push the pixels.

Panel type changes how your games look and feel:

• IPS (and Fast IPS): Top choice for colour, sharpness, and wide viewing angles
• VA: Strong contrast and black levels, solid for dark-room gaming
• OLED and QD-OLED: Pixel-perfect blacks, zero motion blur, and insane contrast

HDR performance also varies by panel type. QD-OLED and Mini LED screens hit crazy highs for brightness and DCI-P3 colour, while Fast IPS panels bring that sweet spot of speed and visuals.

Your monitor’s ports matter, too. For PS5 and Xbox Series X, HDMI 2.1 is a must to unlock 120Hz at 4K. DisplayPort is the go-to for high refresh rates on PC. USB Type-C is perfect for flexible setups and dual mode inputs.

Look for monitors that support VESA mounting too, so you can rig them up exactly how you like.

Different specs suit different styles:

• Esports: High refresh rate, low input lag, FHD or QHD, fast response time
• AAA gaming: QHD or 4K, HDR, adaptive sync, good black levels
• Casual gamers: Balanced resolution and refresh, solid panel type
• Console gaming: HDMI 2.1, 4K UHD, FreeSync, good colour accuracy

Add G-Sync Compatible or FreeSync to stop screen tearing, and you’re golden.

JB’s got the best gaming monitor brands in the business:

• ASUS, including ASUS ROG Strix, TUF, and ASUS ROG Swift
• AOC, including AOC Agon
• Gigabyte
• MSI, like the MSI MPG and MSI MAG
• Samsung Odyssey
• Lenovo Legion
• LG UltraGear
• HP Omen
• Philips

From entry-level to esports-ready rigs, JB’s range covers every budget and build.

If you're still not sure, here’s are some tips from our seasoned gamers:

• Don’t chase 4K if your GPU can’t handle it. QHD is the sweet spot.
• Response time matters more than you think. Go for 1ms if you play fast.
• Screen size depends on desk space and viewing distance.
• Adaptive sync like G-Sync Compatible or FreeSync is a must.
• KVM support is awesome if you’re using the same monitor for two devices.
• sRGB and DCI-P3 colour space helps with photo or video editing on the side.
• RGB lighting isn’t just for looks, it’s part of the setup vibe.

You’ve got the rig. Now get the monitor to match. JB’s got a huge line-up of gaming monitors online and in-store, ready to level up your setup.

And don’t stop at the screen. Check out JB’s full range of pc gaming peripherals, too. We've got headsets, keyboards, gaming mice, and monitor mounts, as well as PC parts and components like graphics cards, SSDs, RAM, PC cooling systems, and more. We’ve even got the consoles locked and loaded, including PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

No matter how you play, JB’s got your back.