Best Monitors
This category covers screens and screen accessories, from portable travel displays and full-size desktop monitors to monitor light bars and even energy-usage meters. The best monitor for you depends on the job, whether that is sharp office text, fast gaming refresh rates, or a second screen you can fold into a bag. Weigh resolution, refresh rate, panel type, and the ports your devices actually use before you buy.
31 monitors tracked, prices checked weekly by Elan Harpaz.
Buying guides
All 31 monitors
Ordered by our own picks first, then by whether the listing is the thing this category is named after rather than an accessory for it, then by Amazon rating weighted by review count.
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440), 170Hz (Supports 144Hz), 1ms, Extreme Low Motion Blur, Freesync Premium, Eye Care, HDMI, DisplayPort, Shadow Boost, Speakers, HDR
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Best for: A dark room, where deep blacks matter more than perfect viewing angles.
Samsung 34" ViewFinity S5 Series Ultrawide Monitor, QHD(3440 x 1440), 100Hz, 5ms, AMD FreeSync, HDR10 (DisplayPort, HDMI), Borderless Design, Black, with HDMI Cable
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Best for: Multitaskers who want one wide screen instead of two
Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor - S2725QS - 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 16:9 Display, IPS Panel, AMD FreeSync Premium, sRGB 99%, Integrated Speakers, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, Comfortview - Ash White
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Best for: Everyday 4K on a tight budget
LG 27GN800-B Ultragear 27 inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS 144Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor AMD FreeSync Premium G-Sync Compatible HDR10 HDMI DisplayPort Black
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Best for: Someone who wants IPS color and viewing angles, and both sync certifications on one panel.
BenQ MA270S 27” 5K 5120x2880 Nano Gloss Monitor for Mac Creators, Dual Thunderbolt 4 96W/15W, Mac Color, Daisy Chain, KVM, Brightness & Volume Control on Mac, Height & Tilt Adjustment, P3 Color Gamut
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Best for: Mac creators who want Studio Display clarity for less
Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Sync, 4 Year Advance Replacement Warranty
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Getting 100Hz at this size and price is the headline. A great cheap secondary screen, and the VA contrast is a nice bonus over typical budget panels.
EVGA XR1 Pro Capture Card, 1440p/4K HDR Capture/Pass Through, Certified for OBS, USB 3.1, ARGB, Audio Mixer, PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, 144-U1-CB21-LR
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Alienware 25 320Hz Gaming Monitor – AW2525HM - 24.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) 320Hz 0.50 ms Display, Fast IPS, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync, 16.7 Million Colors
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This is my pick for 1080p gaming: a 320Hz refresh plus good color and HDR. For pure frame rate at a sane price, it is hard to argue with.
MOUNTUP Single Monitor Desk Mount Holds Screen up to 32 inch, Height Adjustable Monitor Arm, Full Motion Computer Monitors Stand with Clamp/Grommet Base, VESA Mounts Fit 4.4-17.6lbs Computer, Black
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Dell P2419H 24 Inch LED-Backlit, Anti-Glare, 3H Hard Coating IPS Monitor - (8 ms Response, FHD 1920 x 1080 at 60Hz, 1000:1 Contrast, with ComfortView DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI and USB), Black
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Frequently asked questions
What should I look for in a monitor?
Match resolution and size to your viewing distance, then check refresh rate and panel type, since IPS gives better color and viewing angles while higher refresh rates help with gaming and motion. Make sure the inputs match your laptop or desktop so you are not hunting for adapters.
What is the difference between a 60Hz and a 144Hz monitor?
Refresh rate is how many times per second the screen updates, so 144Hz looks noticeably smoother in fast games and even in everyday cursor movement. For office work and video, 60Hz is perfectly fine, so the higher rate mainly benefits gamers.
Is a portable monitor worth it?
If you work on the go or want a second screen for a laptop, a portable monitor adds real productivity in a slim package that runs off USB-C. Just check that your device supports video over its USB-C port, or that the monitor includes an HDMI input.