Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Desk Setup
Best Monitors
Sharp, color-accurate displays for work and play.
12 products
Editor's Pick
Dell
SetupArc9.2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
From $642
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.1
Alienware AW3423DWF
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
- Screen Size34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate165 Hz
Price
$699
Best for Creators
BenQ
SetupArc9.0
BenQ PhotoVue SW272U
Reference photo monitor: 99% Adobe RGB, 16-bit 3D LUT hardware calibration and a glare-free nano-matte panel.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate60 Hz
Price
$1,099–$1,549 (varies by bundle/retailer)
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.0
Alienware AW2725DF
360Hz QD-OLED with True Black HDR — elite motion clarity and contrast for gaming.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate360 Hz
Price
$690
LG
SetupArc8.9
LG UltraGear 27GS95QE-B
240Hz WOLED with True Black HDR and a matte finish — premium 1440p OLED gaming.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$630–$800
Best Value
Samsung
SetupArc8.6
Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF)
OLED contrast and color at roughly $400 — the value entry point into OLED gaming.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate180 Hz
Price
$399
Best for Creators
ASUS
SetupArc8.6
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
99% Adobe RGB/DCI-P3, factory calibration and USB-C 96W at a value price — a lot of creator monitor for the money.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate60 Hz
Price
$399
Gigabyte
SetupArc8.5
Gigabyte M28U
4K at 144Hz with HDMI 2.1, USB-C and KVM — a versatile value pick for play and work.
- Screen Size28"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate144 Hz
Price
$400–$500
Best Value
AOC
SetupArc8.5
AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN
Mini-LED DisplayHDR 1000 and 180Hz for around $230 — the budget HDR gaming champion.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate180 Hz
Price
$230
Dell
SetupArc8.4
Dell S2725QC
Sharp 4K, 120Hz and single-cable USB-C charging at a genuinely mainstream price.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price
$280
Gigabyte
SetupArc8.3
Gigabyte M27Q (Rev. 2.0)
1440p, 170Hz, KVM and USB-C at a value price — a dependable do-a-bit-of-everything monitor.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate170 Hz
Price
$230–$280
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Size, resolution, panel type, refresh rate and ports — the five decisions that actually matter, explained in plain English.
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