Best 2024 Monitors for contrast

#1 Dell Alienware AW2725DF
5.0

Pixel-level OLED control creates striking contrast and clean bright-on-black detail in dark environments, although direct light lessens the perceived advantage.

Pros: competitive gaming suitability, color gamut

Cons: brightness, HDMI 2.1 support

#2 MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED
5.0

Per-pixel lighting gives exceptionally deep contrast and makes bright colors stand out against dark surroundings.

Pros: overall satisfaction, DisplayPort connectivity

Cons: value for money, reliability over time

#3 ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
5.0

Pixel-level light control delivers exceptionally strong dark-scene contrast and convincing image depth without LCD-style backlight halos.

Pros: color gamut, overall satisfaction

Cons: reflection handling, VRR flicker

#4 LG 27GX790A-B
5.0

Per-pixel OLED lighting gives almost bottomless contrast, especially effective when small bright objects appear in dark scenes.

Pros: refresh rate, competitive gaming suitability

Cons: value for money, brightness

#5 Dell U4025QW
4.9

IPS Black gives the image more depth than typical IPS displays and helps still images and SDR content, without matching OLED's near-black performance.

Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy

Cons: value for money, built-in speakers

#6 Lenovo ThinkVision M14t Gen2
4.3

Its IPS contrast gives good tonal depth for day-to-day work and improves on earlier Lenovo portables. Reviewers differ on how engaging it looks beside OLED competitors.

Pros: overall picture quality, Stylus usability

Cons: port selection, refresh rate

#7 Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE
4.2

IPS Black delivers noticeably stronger contrast than ordinary IPS, with several testers praising its depth and pop. It remains a step below OLED and can fall short of Dell’s idealized...

Pros: overall satisfaction, productivity versatility

Cons: value for money, reliability over time

#8 ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV
4.1

Contrast is better than on conventional IPS displays, adding welcome depth to SDR images. It remains well behind OLED in dark scenes.

Pros: color accuracy, overall picture quality

Cons: HDR performance, refresh rate

#9 Dell Alienware AW3225QF
3.8

Per-pixel OLED lighting delivers exceptional light-to-dark separation without conventional backlight halos, especially impressive in dim rooms.

Pros: overall satisfaction, brightness

Cons: Dolby Vision support, VRR flicker

#10 Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50
2.8

Contrast is passable or even good by ordinary IPS standards, yet blacks lack the depth of VA, Mini LED or OLED alternatives.

Pros: stand adjustability, competitive gaming suitability

Cons: value for money, port selection

#11 ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
2.1

IPS contrast leaves shadowy scenes looking gray and washed out. Brighter colorful games flatter this panel much more than dark cinematic material.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: HDR performance, port selection

#12 LG 24GS65F-B
2.1

Native IPS contrast is weak, leaving dark scenes washed out. Black Stabilizer can reveal targets but further reduces image depth.

Pros: adaptive sync performance, response time

Cons: HDR performance, console gaming compatibility

#13 Samsung Odyssey G70D S32DG70
1.8

The modest IPS contrast washes out black areas in darker scenes; competing displays with better panels or dimming provide more depth.

Pros: PC gaming compatibility, overall picture quality

Cons: overall satisfaction, Smart TV platform

#14 Dell Alienware AW2725QF
1.7

Contrast remains a prominent weakness of the conventional IPS panel, particularly next to OLED or strong mini-LED alternatives. Some brighter-room use is less affected.

Pros: Resolution, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, contrast