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Published on April 8, 2026Updated on April 27, 2026

Which gaming monitor to choose in 2026?

Choosing the right monitor is as important as the PC itself. A bad screen wastes your configuration's performance; a good screen makes every GPU frame count.

Resolution: 1080p, 1440p or 4K?

1080p: standard for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant). Less GPU-demanding → more FPS.

1440p: the 2026 sweet spot. Much better visuals than 1080p, reasonable GPU demand.

4K: for those who prioritize ultimate visual quality. Needs RTX 4080 minimum for 4K 60 FPS ultra.

Refresh rate: 60, 144, 165 or 240 Hz?

144–165 Hz: the recommended standard in 2026. The difference from 60 Hz is immediately noticeable.

240–360 Hz: for pure competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant, Apex).

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RTX 5060 Ti · Ryzen 7 8700F · 16 GB RAM

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ASUS TUF Gaming — 15.6" laptop, 165 Hz display, NVIDIA GeForce

RTX 4060 · i7-13650HX · 16 GB RAM

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GIGABYTE — 16" 1920×1200, Intel Core i7-13620H, NVIDIA GeForce (G6)

RTX 4060 · i7-13620H · 16 GB RAM

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FIREBAT — 16" 2560×1600 display, expandable RAM/SSD, RGB keyboard

RTX 4060 · Ryzen 7 7735HS · 16 GB RAM

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Resolution: 1080p, 1440p or 4K?

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