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.
Top monitors
LG 27GN800-B Ultragear 27 inch QHD (2560x1440) IPS 144Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor AMD FreeSync Premium G-Sync Compatible HDR10 HDMI DisplayPort Black
$379.99
Samsung 34" ViewFinity S5 Series Ultrawide Monitor
$339.90
P3 P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
$31.99
BenQ ScreenBar LED Monitor Light Bar - Auto-dimming
$92.65
Yodoit Portable Monitor 15.6" 1920×1080 FHD IPS Travel Screen Display with USB-C Plug & Play
$42.06
Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor
$69.99
Yxk Portable Monitor 15.6 Inch 1080P 60Hz IPS HDR Ultra-Slim Travel Monitor with Dual Speakers USB-C HDMI Second Screen for Laptop PC Mac Phone Xbox PS4/5 Switch
$39.99
Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor - S2725QS - 27-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) 120Hz 16:9 Display
$218.49
msi MPG 321URXW QD-OLED 31.5 Inch 4K UHD Gaming Monitor - 3840 x 2160 Quantum Dot OLED Panel
$731.99
ASUS TUF Gaming 27” 1440P Monitor (VG27AQA1A) - QHD (2560 x 1440)
$229.99
Alienware 27 Gaming Screen – AW2725D
$699.74
BenQ MA270S 27” 5K 5120x2880 Nano Gloss Monitor for Mac Creators
$999.99
Alienware 25 320Hz Gaming Monitor – AW2525HM - 24.5-inch Full HD (1920×1080) 320Hz 0.50 ms Display
$249.99
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.