Other Good Monitors to Consider
We think the screens above are better buys, but these are some other good models we’ve tested that do the job just fine.
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Samsung Odyssey 3D Gaming Monitor for $1,996: If you want something truly next-generation, look no further than this glasses-free 3D gaming monitor (7/10, WIRED Recommends). Like trying VR for the first time, everyone needs to play a game in 3D at some point. Samsung even throws in some AI-enhanced conversion into 3D, a feature that could truly bolster this technology in the future. Game support remains problematically limited, but Samsung has plans to fix that soon.
BenQ 27-Inch IPS Monitor for $170: Reviews editor Julian Chokkattu bought and paired this monitor with his MacBook and says it works well and has nice colors. The large 27-inch screen paired with the 1080-pixel resolution means things can look a little fuzzy if you sit too close to the monitor, but it’s fine at normal viewing distances. It supports the VESA mounting standard.
HP VH240A 24-Inch IPS Monitor for $148: The stand on this monitor lets you rotate the screen into a portrait orientation, making it a nice, hassle-free second monitor (you can VESA mount it too). WIRED editor Julian Chokkattu says he bought it for his partner in 2020 and it’s been going strong ever since, with a sharp 1080-pixel resolution and slim bezels. Just don’t bother with the built-in speakers, as they don’t sound great (as is the case with most built-in speakers).
BenQ 27-Inch QHD HDR Monitor for $370: This is a good option for creative professionals who don’t need a 4K screen and want great color accuracy. WIRED senior editor Michael Calore says the 2K-resolution display is gorgeous, with highly accurate color reproduction.
ViewSonic 27-Inch 2K OLED Gaming Monitor for $950: The ViewSonic (7/10, WIRED Review) is a bright and beautiful 2K OLED screen with an impressive 240-Hz refresh rate. The monitor controls could be better, though.
BenQ PD3225U 4K IPS Monitor for $1,200: This 4K monitor is made for Macs with its M-book mode that instantly matches the connected Mac’s colors, and has a ton of screen settings you can access with the little puck remote. It’s a beautiful 32-inch screen, and adjusting it up or down or to the side feels super smooth. It’s on the pricey end, though, and there are plenty of cheaper options that do a similar job.
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