Best Desktop Monitors Updated February 2026
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10.0

acer 27 Inch Monitor- KB272-27 Inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Display, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 99% sRGB, Tilt, Adaptive-Sync Supp...
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
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acer 27 Inch Monitor- KB272-27 Inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Display, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 99% sRGB, Tilt, Adaptive-Sync Supp...
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
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9.8

SAMSUNG 32" Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 1ms(MPRT), HDR10, 165Hz, AMD Radeon FreeSync, Eye Care, Glare ...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: OLED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 165Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
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SAMSUNG 32" Odyssey G55C Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, 1ms(MPRT), HDR10, 165Hz, AMD Radeon FreeSync, Eye Care, Glare ...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: QHD (2560 x 1440)
Screen Type: OLED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 165Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: USB, HDMI, DisplayPort
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9.7

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
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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
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9.5

Dell S2725HS 27 Inch Monitor, FHD (1920x1080) Display, 100Hz Refresh Rate, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 4 S...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI
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Dell S2725HS 27 Inch Monitor, FHD (1920x1080) Display, 100Hz Refresh Rate, 1500:1 Contrast Ratio, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 4 S...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI
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9.3

Dell 24 Monitor - SE2425HM - 23.8-inch Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 100Hz Display, IPS Panel, 16.70 Million Colors, Anti-Glare, 1 H...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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Dell 24 Monitor - SE2425HM - 23.8-inch Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 100Hz Display, IPS Panel, 16.70 Million Colors, Anti-Glare, 1 H...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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9.1

SAMSUNG 32" UJ59 Series 4K UHD (3840x2160) Computer Monitor,VA Panel, HDMI, Display Port, Eye Saver/Flicker Free Mode, FreeSync...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 270 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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SAMSUNG 32" UJ59 Series 4K UHD (3840x2160) Computer Monitor,VA Panel, HDMI, Display Port, Eye Saver/Flicker Free Mode, FreeSync...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 270 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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9.0

Samsung 32-Inch Flat Computer Monitor, 75Hz, Borderless Display, AMD FreeSync, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Care, HDMI and DisplayPo...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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Samsung 32-Inch Flat Computer Monitor, 75Hz, Borderless Display, AMD FreeSync, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Care, HDMI and DisplayPo...
Screen Size: 32"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort
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8.9

Ingnok Portable Monitor, Ultra Slim 15.6 Inch FHD IPS Laptop Screen Extender with Adjustable Stand, USB C Compatible, Ideal for...
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: 10ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI
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Ingnok Portable Monitor, Ultra Slim 15.6 Inch FHD IPS Laptop Screen Extender with Adjustable Stand, USB C Compatible, Ideal for...
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: 10ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI
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8.8

Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adap...
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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Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adap...
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

Samsung 24" (S30GD) Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand, 100Hz Refresh Rate, Ergonomic Design, Advanced Eye Ca...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, D-sub
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Samsung 24" (S30GD) Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand, 100Hz Refresh Rate, Ergonomic Design, Advanced Eye Ca...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, D-sub
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10.0

acer 27 Inch Monitor- KB272-27 Inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Display, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 99% sRGB, Tilt, Adaptive-Sync Supp...
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
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acer 27 Inch Monitor- KB272-27 Inch FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) Display, Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate, 99% sRGB, Tilt, Adaptive-Sync Supp...
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
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1. Acer KB272 G0bi Computer Monitor
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2. Samsung 32" Odyssey G55C Series Gaming Monitor
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3. Samsung Essential S3 Curved Monitor
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4. Dell S2725HS 27" Monitor
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5. Dell 24" Monitor
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6. Samsung UJ59 UHD 4K Gaming Monitor
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7. SAMSUNG 32" S30B Series Monitor
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8. Ingnok Portable Monitor
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9. PHILIPS 22" Class Thin Monitor
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Screen Size
27" 32" 27" 27" 24" 32" 32" 15.6" 21.5" 24"
Screen Size 		27" 32" 27" 27" 24" 32" 32" 15.6" 21.5" 24"
Screen Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) QHD (2560 x 1440) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Resolution 		FHD (1920 x 1080) QHD (2560 x 1440) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type
LCD OLED LED LED LED LED LCD LCD LCD LCD
Screen Type 		LCD OLED LED LED LED LED LCD LCD LCD LCD
Curved
No Yes Yes No No Yes No No No No
Curved 		No Yes Yes No No Yes No 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
120Hz 165Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 100Hz 100Hz
Refresh Rate 		120Hz 165Hz 100Hz 100Hz 100Hz 60Hz 75Hz 60Hz 100Hz 100Hz
Brightness
250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 270 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Brightness 		250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 270 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Response Time
1ms GtG 1ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 8ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 10ms GtG 4ms GtG 5ms GtG
Response Time 		1ms GtG 1ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 8ms GtG 4ms GtG 8ms GtG 10ms GtG 4ms GtG 5ms GtG
Panel Type
IPS VA VA IPS IPS VA VA IPS VA IPS
Panel Type 		IPS VA VA IPS IPS VA VA IPS VA IPS
Ports
HDMI, VGA USB, HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, D-sub
Ports 		HDMI, VGA USB, HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, DisplayPort USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA HDMI, D-sub

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