Best PC Monitors Updated May 2025

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2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

1

9.9

KTC 27 Inch QHD Computer Monitor, 2K 100Hz IPS Gaming Monitor, 1440P Frameless Eye Care PC Office Monitor with HDMI/DP, FreeSyn...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 7ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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Picked by 251 people this month!
Picked by 251 people this month!

9.9

1
KTC 27 Inch QHD Computer Monitor, 2K 100Hz IPS Gaming Monitor, 1440P Frameless Eye Care PC Office Monitor with HDMI/DP, FreeSyn...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 7ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

9.8

2

9.8

ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, 106% sRGB 1080P FHD Kickstand Portable Monitor with HDR, Ultra Slim, Eye Care, Ext...
Screen Size: 16.1"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: Not indicated
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI
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9.8

2
ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, 106% sRGB 1080P FHD Kickstand Portable Monitor with HDR, Ultra Slim, Eye Care, Ext...
Screen Size: 16.1"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: Not indicated
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

9.7

3

9.7

Sceptre New 27-inch Gaming Monitor 100Hz 1ms DisplayPort HDMI x2 100% sRGB AMD FreeSync Build-in Speakers, Eye Care Frameless M...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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9.7

3
Sceptre New 27-inch Gaming Monitor 100Hz 1ms DisplayPort HDMI x2 100% sRGB AMD FreeSync Build-in Speakers, Eye Care Frameless M...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

9.5

4

9.5

Gawfolk 27 inch Curved Gaming Monitor,144Hz/180Hz PC Monitor Full HD 1080P, Frameless 1800R Computer Display with FreeSync & Ey...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 180Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
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9.5

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Gawfolk 27 inch Curved Gaming Monitor,144Hz/180Hz PC Monitor Full HD 1080P, Frameless 1800R Computer Display with FreeSync & Ey...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 180Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
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9.4

5

9.4

SAMSUNG 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor, 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-s...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

9.4

5
SAMSUNG 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor, 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-s...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

9.2

6

9.2

Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA, audio out

9.2

6
Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA, audio out

9.1

7

9.1

Sceptre Curved 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor up to 240Hz 1080p R1500 1ms DisplayPort x2 HDMI x2 Blue Light Shift Build-in Speakers, ...
Screen Size: 24.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16.9
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Panel Type: VA
Ports: 2 HDMI, DisplayPort

9.1

7
Sceptre Curved 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor up to 240Hz 1080p R1500 1ms DisplayPort x2 HDMI x2 Blue Light Shift Build-in Speakers, ...
Screen Size: 24.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16.9
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Panel Type: VA
Ports: 2 HDMI, DisplayPort

9.0

8

9.0

KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor w/Premium Smart Cover & Screen Prot...
Screen Size: 15.6"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 30ms
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

9.0

8
KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor w/Premium Smart Cover & Screen Prot...
Screen Size: 15.6"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 30ms
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

8.9

9

8.9

acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

8.9

9
acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

8.7

10

8.7

Philips 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Syn...
Screen Size: 21.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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8.7

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Philips 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Syn...
Screen Size: 21.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA

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9.9

1

9.9

KTC 27 Inch QHD Computer Monitor, 2K 100Hz IPS Gaming Monitor, 1440P Frameless Eye Care PC Office Monitor with HDMI/DP, FreeSyn...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 7ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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Picked by 251 people this month!
Picked by 251 people this month!

9.9

1
KTC 27 Inch QHD Computer Monitor, 2K 100Hz IPS Gaming Monitor, 1440P Frameless Eye Care PC Office Monitor with HDMI/DP, FreeSyn...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 7ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

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Best PC Monitor
1. KTC 27 QHD IPS Computer Monitor
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2. Arzopa Portable Gaming Monitor
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3. Sceptre 27" Gaming Monitor
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4. Gawfolk FHD Curved Gaming Monitor
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Premium Pick
5. Samsung Essential S3 Curved Monitor
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6. Sceptre C248W-1920RN Curved Gaming Monitor
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7. Sceptre Curved Gaming Monitor
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Popular
8. KYY K3 Portable Monitor
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9. Acer KB272 G0bi Computer Monitor
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Best Value
10. PHILIPS 22" Class Thin Monitor
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Deal
Save 5% Save 17% Save 26% Save 22% Save 46% Save 27%
Deal Save 5% Save 17% Save 26% Save 22% Save 46% Save 27%
Screen Size
27" 16.1" 27" 27" 27" 24" 24.5" 15.6" 27" 21.5"
Screen Size
27" 16.1" 27" 27" 27" 24" 24.5" 15.6" 27" 21.5"
Screen Resolution
QHD (2560 x 1440) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Resolution
QHD (2560 x 1440) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type
LCD LCD LED LED LED LED LED LCD LCD LCD
Screen Type
LCD LCD LED LED LED LED LED LCD LCD LCD
Curved
No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Curved
No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No
Aspect Ratio
16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16.9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Aspect Ratio
16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16.9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate
100Hz 144Hz 100Hz 180Hz 100Hz 75Hz 240Hz 60Hz 120Hz 100Hz
Refresh Rate
100Hz 144Hz 100Hz 180Hz 100Hz 75Hz 240Hz 60Hz 120Hz 100Hz
Brightness
300 nits 300 nits 280 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 280 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Brightness
300 nits 300 nits 280 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 280 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Response Time
7ms GtG Not indicated 5ms GtG 1ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 1ms MPRT 30ms 1ms GtG 4ms GtG
Response Time
7ms GtG Not indicated 5ms GtG 1ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 1ms MPRT 30ms 1ms GtG 4ms GtG
Panel Type
IPS IPS VA VA VA VA VA IPS IPS VA
Panel Type
IPS IPS VA VA VA VA VA IPS IPS VA
Ports
HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, DisplayPort USB, HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA, audio out 2 HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, VGA
Ports
HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, DisplayPort USB, HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA, audio out 2 HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, VGA

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