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Best Monitors

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Comparison

PickSizeResolutionRefreshPanelPrice
Best overall
LG 27UK850-W 27" 4K IPS USB-C		 27" 3840 × 2160 60 Hz IPS Check price
Best for gaming
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS		 27" 2560 × 1440 165 Hz IPS Check price
Best for creators
BenQ PD3220U 32" 4K Thunderbolt 3 IPS		 32" 3840 × 2160 60 Hz IPS Check price
Best budget
ASUS VA24EHE 24" 1080p IPS 75Hz		 24" 1920 × 1080 75 Hz IPS Check price
Best ultrawide
LG 34WP65C-B 34" QHD IPS Curved Ultrawide		 34" 3440 × 1440 100 Hz IPS Check price
Best overall
LG 27UK850-W 27" 4K IPS USB-C
Size
27"
Resolution
3840 × 2160
Refresh
60 Hz
Panel
IPS
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Best for gaming
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS
Size
27"
Resolution
2560 × 1440
Refresh
165 Hz
Panel
IPS
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Best for creators
BenQ PD3220U 32" 4K Thunderbolt 3 IPS
Size
32"
Resolution
3840 × 2160
Refresh
60 Hz
Panel
IPS
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Best budget
ASUS VA24EHE 24" 1080p IPS 75Hz
Size
24"
Resolution
1920 × 1080
Refresh
75 Hz
Panel
IPS
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Best ultrawide
LG 34WP65C-B 34" QHD IPS Curved Ultrawide
Size
34"
Resolution
3440 × 1440
Refresh
100 Hz
Panel
IPS
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Our picks

01 Best overall

LG 27UK850-W 27" 4K IPS USB-C

Crisp 4K image, wide colour gamut and USB-C power delivery make this the top all-rounder for home office and creative work.

  • 27"
  • 3840 × 2160
  • 60 Hz
Pros
  • Very sharp 4K text
  • USB-C 60W charging
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Factory-calibrated colour
Cons
  • 60 Hz only — not for gaming
  • Needs OS scaling for small UI
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02 Best for gaming

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ 27" 1440p 165Hz IPS

Fast IPS panel at 1440p — the sweet spot of sharpness, frame rate and GPU load for mainstream gaming.

  • 27"
  • 2560 × 1440
  • 165 Hz
Pros
  • Smooth 165 Hz motion
  • G-Sync + FreeSync
  • Good blacks for IPS
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • Stand takes up desk space
  • Not as bright as VA panels
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03 Best for creators

BenQ PD3220U 32" 4K Thunderbolt 3 IPS

Colour-accurate 4K canvas with hardware calibration support — built for designers, video editors and photographers.

  • 32"
  • 3840 × 2160
  • 60 Hz
Pros
  • Hardware calibration support
  • Thunderbolt 3 hub (2 upstream ports)
  • 99% sRGB / 95% P3
  • Built-in KVM switch
Cons
  • Premium price
  • Large footprint — needs a big desk
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04 Best budget

ASUS VA24EHE 24" 1080p IPS 75Hz

Reliable IPS colour and a compact form factor at a price that is hard to beat for students and everyday use.

  • 24"
  • 1920 × 1080
  • 75 Hz
Pros
  • Very affordable
  • IPS panel (not TN)
  • Ultra-slim bezels
  • Flicker-free + low blue light mode
Cons
  • Basic tilt-only stand
  • Lower pixel density than QHD
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05 Best ultrawide

LG 34WP65C-B 34" QHD IPS Curved Ultrawide

Two virtual monitors in one curved screen — ideal for multitasking, coding and cinematic content without a centre bezel.

  • 34"
  • 3440 × 1440
  • 100 Hz
Pros
  • Huge 21:9 workspace
  • Gentle 1800R curve reduces eye fatigue
  • HDR10 support
  • USB-C 75W
Cons
  • Needs a deep desk
  • Some IPS glow at screen edges
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