Compare the Best PC MonitorsMarch 2021
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 Asus VN279QL
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$214.99
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$61.00
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$64
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 Samsung S22E450D
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$84.99
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$67
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 LG 24MB35PB
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$130.13
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$59
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Samsung S24E450D
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$79.98
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$55
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Asus VS207TP
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$95.79
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$62
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LG 22LJ4540
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$99.00
Adorama
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$60
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Acer V6 V226HQL
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$59.99
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Acer EB321HQU
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$140.00
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Asus VW199
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$103.99
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$65
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Viewsonic VG939SM
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$158.99
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$72
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Benq GW2283
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$104.99
Adorama
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Viewsonic X Series XG2530
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$349.99
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Viewsonic VX Series VX2457MHD
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$130.00
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$62
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Acer G276HL
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$143.00
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$63
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Acer V6 V246HQL
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$79.99
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$199.00
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HP HP 27
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$179.97
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$99.99
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$60
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What Are The Best PC Monitor Brands?
We looked at the reviews for every PC monitor and used this to calculate the average overall rating of each brand. The top rated PC monitor brand is HP with an average rating of 87%. Compare all award winning PC monitors.
| Rank | Brand | Number of PC Monitors | Price Range | Average Rating | |
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| #1 | HP PC Monitors | 328 | $60 - $1,900 |
87%
5,030 reviews
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| #2 | Samsung PC Monitors | 505 | $58 - $6,900 |
84%
7,654 reviews
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| #3 | LG PC Monitors | 428 | $60 - $2,995 |
83%
8,704 reviews
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| #4 | Acer PC Monitors | 310 | $58 - $1,146 |
81%
9,562 reviews
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| #5 | DELL PC Monitors | 169 | $59 - $1,051 |
80%
8,744 reviews
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| #6 | Lenovo PC Monitors | 154 | $69 - $1,364 |
79%
1,103 reviews
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| #7 | iiyama PC Monitors | 189 |
79%
2,720 reviews
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| #8 | Asus PC Monitors | 199 | $58 - $1,397 |
79%
17,058 reviews
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| #9 | AOC PC Monitors | 207 | $64 - $635 |
78%
8,412 reviews
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| #10 | Viewsonic PC Monitors | 195 | $60 - $2,134 |
77%
2,903 reviews
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| #11 | Benq PC Monitors | 130 | $89 - $4,073 |
76%
11,458 reviews
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| #12 | NEC PC Monitors | 117 | $140 - $12,499 |
76%
456 reviews
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| #13 | Eizo PC Monitors | 113 | $189 - $2,319 |
75%
576 reviews
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| #14 | Panasonic PC Monitors | 21 | $500 - $1,778 |
74%
1 review
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| #15 | Philips PC Monitors | 331 | $108 - $1,316 |
74%
1,860 reviews
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| #16 | Hanns.G PC Monitors | 45 |
69%
105 reviews
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| #17 | Hannspree PC Monitors | 52 | $192 - $420 |
66%
453 reviews
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| #18 | Fujitsu PC Monitors | 53 |
66%
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| #19 | MSI PC Monitors | 28 | $150 - $898 |
62%
519 reviews
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| #20 | Planar PC Monitors | 21 | $85 - $494 |
59%
42 reviews
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| #21 | V7 PC Monitors | 26 | $89 - $248 |
51%
9 reviews
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| #22 | Medion PC Monitors | 27 |
24%
25 reviews
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| #23 | Wortmann AG PC Monitors | 39 | |||
| #24 | Planar Systems PC Monitors | 32 | $120 - $446 | ||
| #25 | Barco PC Monitors | 30 | $3,197 - $3,197 | ||
| #26 | Neovo PC Monitors | 28 | $137 - $1,995 | ||
| #27 | Sony PC Monitors | 23 | $120 - $7,874 | ||
| #28 | YASHI PC Monitors | 22 | $120 - $401 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
PC Monitor Buying Guide
Finding the right PC monitor is easy if you know the basics about screen sizes, resolution and features. There are some great offers around and with newer technologies and higher resolution models becoming available, prices tend to drop significantly for well established models.
4K computer monitors offer an ultra-high resolution allowing for a huge amount of information to be displayed on the screen. Full HD screens in popular sizes between 19 and 24 inches are now very affordable and many retailers have time-limited deals available so it is always worth comparing prices to find a bargain.
Most computer monitors are from brands including BenQ, Asus, Dell, Hanns G, HP, LG and Samsung. Our buying guide will give you an overview of the specifications and features to look out for so you can buy your next computer screen with confidence.
Screen Sizes
Computer monitors come in sizes ranging from a tiny 7 inches to a huge 70 inches although sizes between 19 and 24 inches are most common.
For basic web browsing and simple tasks a monitor between 19-21 inches will be sufficient. If you need more space to display photos, watch movies sort have multiple documents open at the same time, a monitor between 22-24 inches will be a good choice for your home or office. Even larger displays in the 40 or 50 inch range can replace a multi-monitor setup and show a number of charts and documents simultaneously.
Aspect Ratio
Most popular monitors have an aspect ratio of 16:9, making them ideal to watch movies and display documents side-by-side. Some monitors have a aspect ratio of 16:10. This gives slightly more space vertically but results in black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when viewing 16:9 movies.
A monitor aspect ratio of 4:3 used to be the norm although this is now less common and widescreen monitors have established themselves as the new standard.
Resolution
Full HD Monitors
Most monitors today have a resolution of 1,920 x 1,080 pixels, which is the same as the resolution of Full HD LED TVs. This resolution allows you to play Full HD movies from Bluray and DVD at the best quality.
4K PC Monitors
Ultra high resolution monitors, also known as 4K monitors offer the highest display resolution on the market today. Combined with a large screen size, these UHD monitors offer a huge amount of display space to show a large amount of content at the same time. 4K monitors are ideal for productivity enthusiasts and usually have a native resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels.
Other Monitor Resolutions
Some monitors, usually with an aspect ratio of 16:10 and a display diagonal of 24 inches have a resolution of 1920 x 1200 also known as WUXGA, adding extra vertical pixels to accommodate the higher aspect ratio. Larger monitors, usually between 27 and 30 inches sometimes have a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels.
Before buying a monitor, make sure you check the output resolution of your graphics card to ensure the monitor’s native resolution is supported.
Connectivity
Display Port
Designed and the successor to DVI, Display is still a relatively new technology and not very commonly found on PC monitors. Display Port technology has been designed by the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) primarily to connect displays but it can also carry audio and USB data.
HDMI
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is the current standard to transfer digital images and sound through a single cable. HDMI became popular with widescreen monitors and the fact that it is widely used means you can also connect DVD or Bluray players, games consoles and set-top boxes directly to your monitor. HDMI sockets are most commonly found on laptops but it also possible to connect HDMI to DVI using an adaptor cable.
DVI
Most PC monitors have a DVI socket, which is usually coloured white. Depending on the type, DVI can carry digital signals only (DVI-D) or both digital and analogue signals (DVI-I).
VGA / D-Sub 15
Once the most widely used what to connect computers to monitors, the Video Graphics Array (VGA) socket can still be found on many monitors, although it is now being replaced by HDMI and Display Port. VGA is an analogue-only connection using a 15-pin connector, which is usually coloured blue. Laptops usually use mini-VGA ports instead of a full-size VGA connector.
Picture Quality
Viewing Angle
The viewing angle is measured in degrees from the centre of the monitor and indicates how far you can move either vertically or horizontally for the picture to still be visible. If you are planning to use your computer monitor to watch films the horizontal viewing angle determines how far people can sit to either side of you and still have an enjoyable experience.
Matt & Glossy Screens
Glossy screens became popular as they tend to make colours appear more intense and the image might appear sharper. Glossy screens do have the downside that any nearly light sources or windows will create glare on the screen. If you use your PC monitor in a room where you are able to control the surrounding light, then a glossy screen can be a good choice. If you are working in an office or sit near a window and don’t want to close the blinds when the sun comes out, a matt screen will reduce reflections and glare and will be more comfortable to work with.
Response Time
A fast response time is particularly important when using the PC monitor to play games or watch fast moving sports as it prevents blur and keeps the image crisp. The response time measures how long it takes for a pixels to change it’s colour and brightness. A good monitor will have a response time of 2ms (milliseconds or 1/1000th of a second), while more affordable screen will have a slower response time of around 6-8ms.
Contrast Ratio, Black Levels & OLED Computer Monitors
Contrast ratio describes the difference between the brightest and darkest pixels the computer screen is able to display. Since some of the backlight will always shine through the screen on an LCD display, true blacks are impossible to achieve and you will at best see a very dark grey. To achieve true black which would result in an infinite contrast ratio, we will have to wait for OLED PC monitors to come to market. OLED TVs are already available and it will probably only be a matter of time until we see ultra-thin and even bendable OLED computer monitors.
Have a look at this amazing transparent OLED laptop screen from Samsung - a good indication of what is about to come in the future!
Features
Webcam
Integrated webcams are a common feature and help to reduce the number of cables on your desk. You can make Skype calls or use Google Hangouts without having to connect an external webcam. Keep in mind though, that built-in webcams tend to have an inferior picture quality compared to high quality external webcams.
USB Ports
Some monitors have integrated UDB 3.0 ports making it easy to connect a computer mouse, keyboard or a digital camera to download photos. This is handy if the number of USB ports on your computer is limited or you keep your computer below your desk where it is harder to reach.
TV Tuner
Some PC monitors have a built-in Freeview tuner, which allows you to receive and watch TV programmes on the monitor, even when it is not connected to a computer. Monitors with build-in tuners tend to be more expensive but this can be a good option if your space is limited and you want your monitor to double-up as a TV. Alternatively, you could buy a TV tuner card for your computer. The picture-in-picture function on some monitors lets you watch TV while also displaying you PC desktop at the same time.
Speakers
A few computer monitor have built in speakers. Monitors with built-in TV tuners always have speakers. This can be convenient if you don’t want to buy additional computer speakers but keep in mind that built-in speakers are usually small and don’t have a lot of power. If sound quality is important, it will be a better choice to invest in some good quality external speakers.
VESA/Wall Mountable
The Video Electronics Standards Association has defined a standard called the Flat Display Mounting Interface (FDMI), also known as VESA Mounting Interface Standard (MIS) or simply ‘VESA mount”, which allows flat panel displays including TVs and monitors to be mounted to stands and wall mounts using the same interface. If you are planning not to use the monitor’s stand but mount it, look out for compatibility with VESA mounts.
Adjustability
Depending on where you want to position the monitor, it will be an advantage to make adjustments to the monitor’s placement quickly. Look for a monitor that’s height adjustable unless you are planning to use an adjustable monitor stand. Some monitors also have tilt adjustments and a swivelling base to improve your set-up.
PC Monitor Retailers, Prices and Features
Flatpanel Monitor Prices
PC displays range in price from $55 to $12,499 and in total we found prices for 1046 PC displays. The average price of a new PC monitor is $449 and the 80% of LCD screens are priced between $93 and $813. The most expensive PC screen that we found is the NEC MD302C6N1 at $12,499, and the cheapest is the Acer V226HQL at only $56.
LCD Screen Brands - Price Range
The average price of Barco flatpanel monitors is $3,197 which is the highest average price of all LCD screen brands. Barco flatpanel monitors range in price from $3,197 to $3,197.
The second highest average PC screen price out of all brands is Sony PC monitors with an average price of $2,741. Sony PC monitors start at $120 and their most expensive PC screen costs $7,874.
Wacom PC displays start at $1,690 and their most expensive LCD screen costs $1,690. The average price of Wacom PC displays is $1,690 which is the third highest average price of all LCD screen brands.
LCD Screen Brands - Average Ratings
We have analysed 13,172 expert reviews and 75,478 user reviews for flatpanel monitors and used these reviews to evaluate the average rating for each brand of PC screen. HP is the top rated PC monitor brand with an average rating of 87%. Samsung is the second best brand with 84% and LG is the third best brand with 83%.
Biggest Flatpanel Monitor Retailers
The biggest flatpanel monitor retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 1,010 current flatpanel monitor offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Adorama with 223 offers. That means eBay is over 4 times bigger than Adorama when it comes to LCD screens. Overstock is the third biggest retailer with 221 current offers.
When Are Most New Flatpanel Monitors Released?
Over the last 3 years we couldn't see any noticeable pattern in the release month for new flatpanel monitors. 21 new PC screens were released in January 2020 making it the biggest month that year for new LCD screen releases. In June 2019, 66 new LCD screens were released making it the biggest month that year for new LCD screen releases. In 2018 most new PC displays were released in June as well, with 69 new PC displays released that month.
How Fast Do PC Display Prices Drop After Release?
On average, in the first 6 months after release, PC displays drop in price by 2%.
That means a saving of $11 on a typical $448 new PC screen if you wait 6 months before buying.
Display Diagonals
The display diagonal is a measure of the size of the monitor. It is measured from one corner of the screen to the diagonally opposite corner of the screen.
The display diagonals of PC screens range from 3.5" to 95". The display diagonals of most PC displays range from 24" to 28". The NEC E805AVT, which currently retails for $5,599.00, has the biggest display diagonal and is an 80" PC screen. The flatpanel monitor with the smallest display diagonal is the Sony LMD941W, which is a 9" PC monitor and can be purchased for $119.95.
Display Resolutions
'Display Resolution' indicates the maximum resolution that the monitor is capable of displaying. 'Resolution' is the amount of pixels that make up the image displayed on the screen.
1920 x 1080 (1080p) pixels is the most popular display resolution amongst new LCD screens. We found 2,273 LCD screens that are flatpanel monitors that have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (1080p) pixels. We found 314 PC screens that are flatpanel monitors that have a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, making 2560 x 1440 pixels the second most popular display resolution amongst new PC screens.
Energy Efficiency of PC Monitors
The Energy Efficiency Class of a monitor shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.
We found 584 PC displays that have an energy efficiency rating of A, which makes this the most frequently found energy efficiency rating amongst new PC displays. We found 429 PC monitors that have an energy efficiency rating of B, making this the second most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new PC monitors.
Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for PC Displays?
The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying PC screens. For each retailer it shows the total number of PC screens where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying LCD screens. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 895 of their PC display prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.
Proportion of Flatpanel Monitors for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?
Assessing how cheap each retailer is for flatpanel monitors by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of LCD screen prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's LCD screen prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 88.6% of their PC screen prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.