Top Monitors 2023

The curved, ultra-wide Asus ProArt PA34VC is a good choice as a monitor for creative professionals. It also touts gaming features such as a 100Hz refresh rate and support for AMD's FreeSync adaptive-sync technology.

The MSI Optix MAG341CQ doesn’t have it all, but it delivers the things gamers need most–solid video processing, good contrast, high resolution and fast response. Despite a few color accuracy issues, it offers solid performance for a low price.

The 16-inch-class AOC I1659FWUX is a portable USB-powered monitor that uses an IPS panel to deliver accurate colors and wide viewing angles.

There are lots of rank-and-file displays available that perform well but few do it with the style and reliability of the AOC Q2781PQ. Its combination of excellent performance, build quality, and value is sure to appeal to many users. Brand loyalists will certainly want to check it out. It needs a bit of tweaking to extract maximum performance but the result is well worth it. Those needing reliable performance without a lot of expensive bells and whistles would be wise to add it to their short lists.

It’s hard to imagine that there’s a monitor more ready to go out-of-the-box than the BenQ PD3200U. Not only does it look great and measure well, calibration is completely unnecessary. Though not billed as a professional display, it easily competes with the most expensive monitors we’ve reviewed. If you don’t need a factory-certified calibration or a wide-gamut, almost nothing else comes close. The Philips BDM3270 is similarly accurate but only offers QHD resolution. Ultra HD has come a long way since its super expensive introduction. For less than $1000, BenQ easily hits this one out of the park.

The moderately priced ViewSonic VP2468 is a 24-inch monitor that delivers solid performance and offers a generous assortment of ports, settings, and ergonomic adjustment options.

Asus MG278Q gaming monitor features a stunning 27-inch quad HD display, AMD FreeSync support and a host of extras that help you in the heat of battle.

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The Dell S2740L is a beautifully crafted 27-inch IPS monitor with a reasonable price tag. It's a solid performer that doesn't use much power, but its glossy screen can be mirror-like.

The HP VH240a is a good budget monitor for office-related tasks. It has an ergonomic stand, built-in speakers, and a great image quality. However, for gaming and content creation, there are better alternatives out there. Further, those sensitive to screen flickering should look for another display.