Screen resolution, response time, panel weight: everything should be considered when choosing a personal device or an enterprise fleet. Unfortunately, all of these specs can be confusing. We've compiled this roundup to help you sort through the abundance of options available.
Update: Apple's recently announced iPad Pro isn't an external monitor, but at 12.9 inches and a resolution that tops the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, the tablet can be converted into a second screen in a pinch with software like Avatron's Air Display. The iOS app allows you to connect your iOS device to your laptop via a wired USB or wireless connection and extend your desktop to the screen on your tablet.
1. LG UltraWide 34UC97
Great for work, games, and movies – but it's costly
Screen size: 34-inch | Aspect ratio: 21:9 | Resolution: 3440x1440 | Brightness: 300 cd/m2 | Response time: 5ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1M:1 (DFC) | Colour support: SRGB 99% | Weight: 19.8 pounds
Good speakers with bass
Great contrast and colour reproduction
Expensive
The
LG's curved design, high resolution and huge diagonal make it a high
quality replacement for single 4K panels or a pair of 1080p screens, and
the form factor means it's tempting for work, games and movies.2. Acer S277HK
A bezel-less beauty
Screen size: 27-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 300 cd/m2 | Response time: 4ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 100,000,000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100% | Weight: 11.9 pounds
Bezel-less design
Refresh rate
No USB ports
Height not adjustable
A
gorgeous IPS screen and bezel-free design make the S227HK a stunning
display by itself or an even more impressive and immersive member of a
multi-monitor setup.
3. Viewsonic VP2772
What this professional monitor lacks in style it makes up with exceptional picture quality
Screen size: 27-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 2560 x 1440 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Response time: 12ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100% | Weight: 18.8 pounds
Bezel-less design
Refresh rate
No USB ports
Height not adjustable
A rich set of features, great picture quality out of the box and hassle-free setup make the VP2772 an attractive monitor.
4. Dell UltraSharp UP2414Q
A superb display, but you're paying through the nose for a mere 24-inches
Screen size: 24-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Response time: 8ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100%; Adobe RGB 99% | Weight: 10.58 pounds
Super display
Great features
Very expensive
Just 24-inches
A fantastic monitor that's a little ahead of its time in terms of GPU and operating system support.
5. LG 34UM95
The first Thunderbolt 2-equipped 21:9 display is a cinematic sight to behold
Screen size: 34-inch | Aspect ratio: 21:9 | Resolution: 3440x1440 | Brightness: 320 cd/m2 | Response time: 5ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 99% | Weight: 17 pounds
Port selection
Low input lag
No adjustable height
Speakers lack bass
The
34UM95 finally does 21:9 justice, featuring a huge working area free of
scaling issues, low input lag and high colour accuracy wrapped up in an
attractive design. It's not the cheapest of its kind, but it goes some
way to justifying the cost.
6. BenQ BL2710PT
Aimed at CAD/CAM professionals, this feature-packed 27-inch monitor delivers
Screen size: 27-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3440x1440 | Brightness: 350 cd/m2 | Response time: 12ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 99% | Weight: 23.8 pounds
Port selection
Flicker-free backlight
Design
Touch controls
A
feature-packed and well-connected monitor that offers plenty for the
asking price. It may not be exciting to look at and the menu controls
suffer from a lack of labeling, but these are minor caveats that don't
detract from an overall worthy investment.
7. Acer B326HUL
Big, bold and accurate colours from a TV-sized monitor
Screen size: 32-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 2560 x 1440 | Brightness: 300 cd/m2 | Response time: 6ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 100,000,000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100% | Weight: 15.35 pounds
Colour accuracy
Port selection
No MHL
Viewing angles
Acer's
larger-than-life B326HUL comes with great colour accuracy
out-of-the-box, easy-to-use menu controls and good build quality, but
its above-average response time, lack of MHL and price point may make
you want to look elsewhere.
8. Samsung UD590
An attractive, gaming-focused 4K monitor that's well-suited for general tasks
Screen size: 28-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 370 cd/m2 | Response time: 1ms | Viewing angle: 170/160 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100% | Weight: 12.43 pounds
Easy to setup
Image quality (once calibrated)
No adjustable height
TN panel
A
reasonably-priced 4K monitor with an attractive design, fast response
time and decent image quality once you've calibrated it or fiddled with
the settings.
9. Samsung UD970
Get ready for ultra high-def on your desktop
Screen size: 31.5-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 280 cd/m2 | Response time: 8ms | Viewing angle: 178/178 | Contrast ratio: 1000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 100% | Weight: 30.14 pounds
Colour accuracy
Landscape/portrait rotation
Hardware button menu navigation
Cost
A
4K display that's factory-calibrated for great colour accuracy and
image quality, which makes it ideal for digital designers, CAD/CAM
engineers or videographers who aren't put off by the high-price tag.
10. Asus PB287Q
Get ready for ultra high-def on your desktop
Screen size: 28-inch | Aspect ratio: 16:9 | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | Brightness: 300 cd/m2 | Response time: 1ms | Viewing angle: 170/160 | Contrast ratio: 100,000,000:1 | Colour support: SRGB 87% | Weight: 21.1 poundsThis machine isn't perfect, but it produces perfect images, especially if you're nowhere near sunlight. Photographers, designers and videographers will love this unit.
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