Get the Edge with a New Gaming Monitor!
What’s the best gaming monitor?
From edge-of-your-seat battles to cinematic open-world quests, gaming monitors transform every session into an experience. With bold visuals, buttery-smooth frame rates, and precision-tuned performance, they’re the real MVPs of screen time.
And when it comes to gaming, Harvey Norman has the best monitors from the brands players trust most, including:
- Acer – With snappy refresh rates and pinpoint accuracy, they’re ideal for competitive play where every millisecond counts.
- LG – Deliver rich contrast, deep blacks, and vivid colour that makes open worlds and cinematic adventures feel alive on screen.
- MSI – Known for ultra-low input lag and sharp response times, giving you seamless gameplay and precision in every click.
- Samsung – Designed for total immersion with curved, ultrawide screens that put you in the action, perfect for flight sims, RPGs, and multitasking across missions.
Do I need a gaming monitor?
You can game on a regular computer monitor – but if you want smoother motion, sharper visuals, and that all-important competitive edge, a PC gaming monitor is quite literally a game-changer.
They’re a winning choice for:
- Higher Refresh Rates – 120Hz, 144Hz, or even 240Hz means fluid, stutter-free motion that keeps your gameplay feeling fast and ultra-responsive.
- Faster Response Times – 1ms response times reduce motion blur, so fast-moving action stays as sharp as your reflexes.
- Adaptive Sync – G-Sync and FreeSync technology keep every frame perfectly in sync, eliminating screen tearing for uninterrupted immersion.
- Enhanced Display Tech – IPS, VA, and OLED panels deliver richer colours, deeper contrast, and more lifelike visuals to make every game look better than ever.
What type of monitor is best for gaming?
Whether you’re landing headshots in tactical team missions or roaming vast open world landscapes, the right gaming monitor unlocks a whole new way to play.
Ready to pick your player?
- Flat Gaming Monitors – With crystal-clear visuals and zero distortion, they keep your focus locked and your reflexes razor sharp. Perfect for FPS and battle royales where every pixel (and second) counts.
- Curved Gaming Monitors – Have a wider field of view that pulls you deeper into the action. Ideal for open world adventures and racing simulators where bigger, bolder visuals bring every moment to life.
What size gaming monitor should I get?
Screen size shapes how you see, react, and play – but bigger doesn’t always mean better! From desk space and viewing distance to the games you love most, the right monitor size levels up your entire experience.
Here’s what each size brings to the game:
- 24–27 Inch – Big enough for crisp detail, small enough to keep everything in view. A must for fast-paced shooters and sports titles where sharp focus and quick reflexes are the difference between winning and losing.
- 32 Inches and Up – Great for story-driven games, open world epics, and 4K gaming, these larger screens create a more cinematic feel that allows you to get completely lost in the details.
What should I look for when buying a gaming monitor?
A great gaming monitor doesn’t just look good – it plays beautifully too. Here’s what to look for before you add to cart:
- Screen Resolution – Controls how everything looks on screen and brings every scene into focus, with options ranging from Full HD and 1440p to 4K.
- Refresh Rate – A rate means more frames per second, keeping motion fluid and gameplay ultra-responsive.
- Response Time – Tracks how fast pixels react. The faster the response, the less blur you’ll see during fast-paced action.
- Panel Type – From IPS and VA to OLED, this affects colour, contrast, and depth, shaping how games look and feel.
- Syncing – Adaptive Sync tech keeps your monitor and graphics card working in perfect harmony – no tearing or stuttering, just silky-smooth gameplay.
- Connectivity – Whether it’s HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort, the right ports make sure your console or PC runs as its best.