5 best AMD Freesync monitors in 2024

AMD Freesync enhances your overall gaming experience by reducing screen tear and latency (Image via AMD)
AMD Freesync enhances your overall gaming experience by reducing screen tear and latency (Image via AMD)

If your PC has an AMD Radeon series GPU, you can try out some of the best AMD Freesync monitors in the market to significantly improve your PC gaming experience. In 2015, AMD released Freesync technology (similar to NVIDIA's G-SYNC) to put an end to screen tears and stuttering. It has three tiers depending on the maximum refresh rate of the display: Freesync, Freesync Premium, and Freesync Premium Pro.

Unlike G-SYNC, Freesync monitors are pretty cheap. So, if you have an AMD GPU, you should definitely check the Freesync badge the next time you buy a monitor. To make the selection process easy for you, here is our list of a few best AMD Freesync monitors in the current market.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.


5 best AMD Freesync monitors that you can buy in 2024

1) HP OMEN 25i ($149.99)

HP OMEN 25i is a great budget-oriented gaming monitor (Image via HP)
HP OMEN 25i is a great budget-oriented gaming monitor (Image via HP)

The HP OMEN 25i is one of the best AMD Freesync monitors in the budget segment. Despite being a sub-200 dollar price range monitor, it packs most of the features of a mid-range monitor. It comes with a 24.5-inch full HD IPS panel, with a 1 ms low response time, up to 165 Hz refresh rate with DisplayPort 1.4, and 120 Hz refresh rate with HDMI 2.0 port. It has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, and a 12 million:1 dynamic contrast ratio, which are pretty good for its price.

Display size24.5-inch
Resolution1920x1080
Refresh rate165Hz
Response time (G2G)1 ms
Panel typeIPS
Frame SyncFreesync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible

The OMEN 25i has 400 nits peak brightness with DisplayHDR 400 certification. Alongside Freesync Premium Pro this monitor is also G-SYNC Compatible. HP has put some modern technologies like Edge Precision, Dynamic Crosshairs, Shadow Vision, and Game Remaster Mode, that enhance your overall gaming experience.

All of these advanced features and other standard options can be conveniently accessed via The OMEN Gaming Hub, a one-stop solution for all customization options.

Pros:

  • Great value for money
  • Good color accuracy
  • Good high dynamic range

Cons:

  • Lack of swivel adjustment options

2) ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN ($249.00)

ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN is a gaming monitor with a blazingly fast 380Hz refresh rate (Image via ASUS)
ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN is a gaming monitor with a blazingly fast 380Hz refresh rate (Image via ASUS)

The ASUS ROG Strix XG259QN is one of the best AMD Freesync monitors with extremely high refresh rates. These monitors are otherwise very pricey, but the ongoing sale and the general price cut of ASUS monitors have allowed us to add quite a few high-end gaming models from them to our list. The ROG Strix XG259QN has a 24.5-inch full HD IPS panel with up to 380 Hz overclocked refresh rate, 0.3 ms minimum, and 1 ms GTG response time.

Display size24.5-inch
Resolution1920x1080
Refresh rate380 Hz
Response time (G2G)1 ms
Panel typeIPS
Frame SyncFreesync Premium, AdaptiveSync

Its 400 nits maximum brightness and 110% sRGB color gamut help it meet the DisplayHDR 400 standard. It also has multiple HDR modes for movies and gaming purposes. As for frame sync technologies, it supports Freesync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync.

The dedicated ASUS GamePlus button allows users to map the hotkey for crosshair customization, stopwatch, timer, FPS counter, or display alignment. Being an ASUS gaming monitor, it comes with extra features like Shadow Boost, ELMB, and Game Visual.

Pros:

  • One of the best AMD Freesync monitors with the highest refresh rates
  • Good high dynamic range
  • Useful extra features from ASUS

Cons:

  • Competitors are offering a wider color color gamut at this price point

3) ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ ($412.79)

ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ is one of the best 1440p monitors in the market (Image via ASUS)
ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ is one of the best 1440p monitors in the market (Image via ASUS)

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32AQ is a great overall 1440p monitor among the best AMD Freesync monitors. It is a 32-inch QHD IPS display with 1 ms response time, and up to 175 Hz fast refresh rate. It has 450 nits typical and 600 nits peak HDR brightness with DisplayHDR 600 certification. With a 10 million:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1073.7 million colors (10-bit), 96% DCI-P3 color gamut, and delta E< 2 color accuracy, this monitor is a real treat for the eyes.

Display size32-inch
Resolution2560x1440
Refresh rate175 Hz
Response time (G2G)1 ms
Panel typeIPS
Frame SyncFreesync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, AdaptiveSync

Alongside Freesync Premium Pro and AdaptiveSync, the ROG Strix XG32AQ is also G-SYNC Compatible making well-calibrated for all kinds of GPUs. It comes with standard gaming enhancement features from ASUS. The back i/o panel includes 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x HDMI v2.0, a DisplayPort1.2, and a 3.5 mm earphone jack.

Pros:

  • 175 Hz high refresh rate
  • Low input lag
  • Great high dynamic range with DisplayHDR 600 certification

Cons:

  • Despite being a high-end ASUS gaming monitor, it lacks ELMB

4) ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ ($649.00)

ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ is a large 43-inch UHD gaming monitor (Image via ASUS)
ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ is a large 43-inch UHD gaming monitor (Image via ASUS)

In 4K resolution, the ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ has made its place amid the best AMD Freesync monitors. This is a gigantic 43-inch 4K 144 Hz gaming monitor with a VA panel. If you want to experience modern AAA titles to the fullest this gaming monitor with a fast refresh rate and brighter, more vibrant colors, will offer you a great immersive experience. It has a 90% DCI-P3 color gamut, 750 nits typical, and 1000 nits HDR peak brightness with DisplayHDR 1000 certification.

Display size43-inch
Resolution3840x2160
Refresh rate144 Hz
Response time (G2G)1 ms
Panel typeVA
Frame SyncFreesync Premium Pro

The ROG Strix XG43UQ comes with ASUS ELMB Sync technology, which allows the Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) and variable refresh rate to work in harmony, This combination helps eliminate ghosting and tearing, providing a smooth, high FPS gaming experience.

The Display Stream Compression technology makes the 4K gaming experience even smoother. ASUS has also added 10-watt stereo speakers with SonicMaster technology, which eliminates the need for external speakers. This monitor also comes with an in-box remote controller for better accessibility.

Pros:

  • 43-inch gigantic UHD panel with a fast refresh rate
  • Good quality built-in speakers
  • Good compatibility with consoles

Cons:

  • Some motion clarity issues despite having ELMB Sync

5) Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC ($1099.00)

Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC is one of the best curved ultrawide gaming monitors in the market (Image via Samsung)
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC is one of the best curved ultrawide gaming monitors in the market (Image via Samsung)

The popularity of ultrawide curved monitors is increasing rapidly. If you are into sim-racing it is a must-have, also if you want a more surrounded and immersive gaming experience while enjoying beautiful AAA titles on your high-end PC, an ultrawide monitor will level up your experience for sure. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC is our top pick among the best AMD Freesync monitors with curved ultrawide panels.

Display size49-inch
Resolution5120 x 1440
Refresh rate240 Hz
Response time (G2G)0.03 ms
Panel typeOLED
Frame SyncFreesync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, AdaptiveSync

It is a 49-inch ultrawide dual-QHD OLED monitor with 1800R curvature. Its 240 Hz smooth refresh rate and 0.03 ms superfast response time ensure a smooth lag-free gaming experience. The G9 G95SC has a wide 99% DCI-P3 color gamut and passes the DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 certification, resulting in more vibrant colors.

Samsung's CoreSync & Core Lighting+ technology synchronizes the monitor's RGB lighting with the on-screen colors for a better immersive experience.

Pros:

  • Ultrawide 1440p curved OLED display with fast refresh rate
  • Ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time
  • Good high dynamic range

Cons:

  • It is pretty costly
  • Some extent of flickering can be seen with variable refresh rate

This was our selection of the best AMD Freesync monitors in 2024 so far. Hopefully, this list will help you find the perfect one suitable for your needs.


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