Best Monitors for on-screen display usability

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Best for on-screen display usability

MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24

4.8 feature score

Highest scored product for this feature based on supporting review evidence.

Most evidence

MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED

10 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this feature.

Best overall product

MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this feature.

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#1 MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
4.8

The central joystick makes the on-screen menu quick and intuitive to navigate. MSI’s menus are praised for useful controls and easy access to the most important settings.

Pros: panel type, response time

Cons: built-in speakers, curved screen immersion

#2 BenQ RD280UG
4.5

The OSD is clear and feature-rich, with large text, a joystick, and a quick-access Function Bar. Some prefer physical controls, but rapid mode switching is widely praised.

Pros: VESA mount compatibility, productivity versatility

Cons: HDR performance, local dimming performance

#3 Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, U5226KW
4.5

Dell's joystick-driven OSD is fast, intuitive, and packed with useful controls, shortcuts, diagnostics, and partition options. Minor complaints include physical reach around the giant panel, loud clicks, and a fixed...

Pros: input lag, backlight bleed control

Cons: overdrive tuning, ghosting control

#4 InnoCN GA27S1Q
4.4

The joystick makes navigation much easier than traditional monitor buttons, and most found the menu intuitive. Its dated appearance and occasionally tedious structure keep it from being perfect.

Pros: screen size, panel type

Cons: KVM switch performance, USB hub functionality

#5 Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K ultrawide
4.3

The rear joystick gives quick access to common controls and becomes fast to use. One reviewer found the menu initially confusing, but the overall layout was considered thoughtful and responsive.

Pros: productivity versatility, aspect ratio

Cons: HDR performance, HDMI 2.1 support

#6 MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
4.3

The joystick-driven OSD is well labeled, responsive, and packed with useful image, HDR, KVM, and OLED Care controls. The sheer number of options can require careful setup.

Pros: screen size, panel type

Cons: Resolution, cable management

#7 MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED
4.2

Most reviewers liked the responsive joystick and found the menus readable once learned. Others criticized split picture settings, confusing organization, or unreliable physical button presses.

Pros: response time, motion clarity

Cons: warranty and support service, sleep and wake behavior

#8 Alienware 27 4K Gaming Monitor AW2725Q
4.1

OSD usability was mostly positive, though one reviewer still found the on-screen display awkward.

Pros: response time, contrast

Cons: built-in speakers, software support

#9 Gigabyte MO27U2 Gaming Monitor
3.8

The joystick-driven OSD is usually fast and intuitive, but certain changes can reset the monitor or force Windows reconfiguration.

Pros: input lag, viewing angles

Cons: color accuracy, software support