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Best monitors for Xbox Series X in 2026: 4K 120Hz, VRR, and Dolby Vision
The Xbox Series X outputs 4K or 1440p at up to 120Hz over HDMI 2.1 and supports Dolby Vision for games. Five monitors that use all of it.
Our pick: Alienware AW2725Q for Dolby Vision gaming; ASUS XG32UQWMS for a 32-inch 4K OLED
Alienware
AW2725Q
8.6$899.99 list (often ~$700)
27-inch 4K QD-OLED with Dolby Vision and two HDMI 2.1 ports: the most complete Xbox monitor.
Pros
- • Dolby Vision support
- • Two HDMI 2.1 (one with eARC)
- • 3-year burn-in coverage
Cons
- • 250 nits SDR
ASUS
ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS
8.7$899.99 list ($699.99 on sale)
A bigger, brighter 32-inch 4K tandem OLED with two HDMI 2.1 ports.
Pros
- • 1,500-nit HDR peaks
- • Two HDMI 2.1
- • 3-year warranty
Cons
- • Glossy
- • No Dolby Vision listed
Samsung
Smart Monitor M9
7.9$1,599.99 list
A 32-inch QD-OLED that is also a smart TV, with streaming apps, a remote, and speakers.
Pros
- • HDMI 2.1, 4K QD-OLED
- • Tizen apps and remote
- • 2 x 10W speakers
Cons
- • One HDMI port
- • Weak HDR brightness
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27UCG
7.9$449
4K 120Hz on a budget: a 27-inch IPS with HDMI 2.1.
Pros
- • 4K at up to 160Hz
- • HDMI 2.1
- • $449
Cons
- • IPS contrast; basic HDR
Samsung
Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF)
8.0~$600 to $700
For a 27-inch 1440p desk setup: Xbox 1440p 120Hz over two HDMI 2.1 ports.
Pros
- • Two HDMI 2.1
- • QD-OLED color
- • Full stand
Cons
- • Not 4K
- • 500Hz is unused on a console
The Xbox Series X is friendlier to monitors than the PS5: it outputs 4K or 1440p at up to 120Hz, supports both HDMI 2.1 VRR and FreeSync, and plays games in Dolby Vision. These picks match those features. They are based on manufacturer specs, published reviews, and US prices; we have not tested them with an Xbox.
Xbox Series X monitors compared
| Monitor | Size and panel | Xbox mode | HDMI 2.1 | Dolby Vision | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware AW2725Q | 27-inch 4K QD-OLED | 4K 120Hz | 2 | Yes | $899.99 (~$700) |
| ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS | 31.5-inch 4K tandem WOLED | 4K 120Hz | 2 | Not listed | $899.99 ($699.99 sale) |
| Samsung Smart Monitor M9 | 32-inch 4K QD-OLED | 4K 120Hz | 1 | No (HDR10+) | $1,599.99 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG | 27-inch 4K IPS | 4K 120Hz | Yes | No | $449 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 | 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED | 1440p 120Hz | 2 | No | ~$600 to $700 |
Best for Xbox: Alienware AW2725Q
Few gaming monitors accept Dolby Vision; the AW2725Q does, so Xbox games that support it look as intended. It is a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED with two HDMI 2.1 ports (one with eARC to pass audio to a soundbar) and a three-year warranty covering burn-in.
Best 32-inch: ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UQWMS
For a bigger screen and brighter HDR, the XG32UQWMS's tandem WOLED reaches 1,500 nits in highlights and has two HDMI 2.1 ports. ASUS does not list Dolby Vision on this model.
Best TV replacement: Samsung Smart Monitor M9
If the monitor is your only screen, the M9 adds Samsung's streaming apps, a remote, and two 10W speakers to a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED with HDMI 2.1. PCWorld noted weak HDR brightness and a single HDMI port.
Budget: ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCG
The $449 XG27UCG is a 27-inch 4K IPS with HDMI 2.1, so the Series X runs 4K at 120Hz. IPS contrast means grayish blacks in a dark room.
Best 1440p: Samsung Odyssey OLED G6
On a smaller desk, set the Series X to 1440p at 120Hz on the G6's HDMI 2.1 ports. Its 500Hz only matters for a PC.
Questions we get
Does the Xbox Series X work with a 1440p monitor?
Yes. The Series X can output 1440p at up to 120Hz, which makes a 27-inch 1440p monitor a good match. The Series S also supports 1440p.
Does Xbox Series X support Dolby Vision on monitors?
The Xbox Series X and S support Dolby Vision for games and streaming, so a monitor that accepts a Dolby Vision signal, such as the Alienware AW2725Q, can use it. Most gaming monitors support only HDR10.
Does VRR work on Xbox with a monitor?
Xbox supports HDMI 2.1 VRR and AMD FreeSync over HDMI, so most modern gaming monitors with HDMI 2.1 or FreeSync work. Turn on variable refresh rate in the Xbox's Video modes settings.