Compare Computer Monitors

18 ranked products · Two to 4 at a time · Updated 13 Sept 2026

Pick any two to four of the 18 ranked computer monitors and read them side by side. This page opens on the board's top 3, Dell UltraSharp U2725QE, Dell UltraSharp U3225QE and ASUS ProArt Display PA32QCV.

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Computer Monitors compared side by side. Each column is one product, each row is one measure taken from the same research that built the board.
Measure	Dell Dell UltraSharp U2725QE	Dell Dell UltraSharp U3225QE	ASUS ASUS ProArt Display PA32QCV	Dell Dell 27 Plus 4K (S2725QC)	Dell Dell UltraSharp U4025QW	ASUS ASUS ProArt Display PA27JCV	ASUS ASUS ProArt Display PA278CGV	ASUS ASUS ProArt Display PA278CFRV	ASUS ASUS ProArt Display PA32UCXR	Apple Apple Studio Display (2022)	Dell Dell UltraSharp U2724DE	BenQ BenQ GW2486TC	BenQ BenQ RD280U	Samsung Samsung ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)	LG LG 27UP850-W	Dell Dell S3221QS	Samsung Samsung 32-inch M8 Smart Monitor (M80D)	Dell Dell 27 Plus (S2725HSM)
Tier	S	S	A	B	B	B	B	B	B	C	C	D	D	D	F	F	F	F
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Ladder points	1052 LP	846 LP	674 LP	621 LP	604 LP	601 LP	574 LP	534 LP	517 LP	430 LP	429 LP	325 LP	222 LP	211 LP	66 LP	20 LP	0 LP	0 LP
Our verdict	The Dell U2725QE tops the list because it delivers 4K quality, low input lag, and a fully adjustable stand with no tinkering needed.	The Dell U3225QE follows, offering a larger screen with the same reliability and a 100-Hz refresh that keeps text sharp.	The ASUS PA32QCV is the only OLED that truly justifies its premium price with 4K HDR10+ and a 120-Hz refresh, making it the best for creators who need color fidelity.	The Dell 27 Plus 4K (S2725QC) is the best single-cable work monitor, simplifying cable management while still providing 4K clarity.	The Dell U4025QW is the best ultrawide, giving a huge workspace with excellent ergonomics and color accuracy.	The ASUS PA27JCV offers a slim, low-profile 4K panel that feels fluid at 60 Hz, making it a great all-rounder.			The ASUS PA32UCXR is the best 4K for color, with a 120-Hz refresh that keeps HDR content sharp.	Best 4K monitor for Mac users, with integrated webcam and speakers.	The Dell U2724DE is a solid 4K monitor that adds a 100-Hz refresh for a smoother experience.		Best 4K monitor for office work, but high price and no USB-C.		Best 27-inch monitor for office work, but mediocre contrast and no USB-C.		Overhyped smart features that will rot in three years wrapped around an ordinary panel. Buy any dumb, well-warrantied pick above instead.	1080p at 27 inches is a false economy for a productivity monitor, and its own 4K sibling embarrasses it. The weakest ownership proposition on the board.
What reviewers rate	4K IPS panel with excellent color accuracy Low input lag for productivity Fully adjustable stand 60 Hz refresh	32-inch 4K IPS panel 100-Hz refresh for crisp text Excellent ergonomics 99 % DCI-P3 color gamut	32-inch 4K OLED panel HDR10+ support 120-Hz refresh 99 % DCI-P3 color gamut	27-inch 4K USB-C panel Single-cable connectivity Excellent connectivity 60 Hz refresh	40-inch 5K IPS ultrawide Fully adjustable stand Excellent color accuracy 99 % sRGB color gamut	27-inch 4K IPS panel Slim low-profile design Excellent ergonomics 144 Hz refresh	27-inch 1440p IPS panel 144-Hz refresh Low input lag 100 % sRGB coverage	27-inch 1440p IPS panel 144-Hz refresh Excellent color accuracy Strong factory color accuracy at a mid-range price	32-inch 4K IPS panel 120-Hz refresh 99-% DCI-P3 gamut 0.2 ΔE color accuracy	99 % P3 color gamut 0.3 ΔE color accuracy 60 Hz refresh Built-in webcam and speakers	27-inch 4K IPS panel 100-Hz refresh Excellent ergonomics 99 % sRGB color gamut	60 Hz refresh 99 % sRGB coverage 0.5 ΔE color accuracy Budget price	60 Hz refresh 99 % sRGB coverage 0.4 ΔE color accuracy 28-inch 3:2 aspect is a genuinely useful niche for programming and text-heavy work	60 Hz refresh 99 % sRGB coverage 0.4 ΔE color accuracy The panel itself is good	60 Hz refresh 99 % sRGB coverage 0.5 ΔE color accuracy 4K IPS panel from an established, widely sold line	32-inch curved 4K screen at a mid-range price Strong contrast for movies and office work Mainstream budget-big-screen recommendation	Built-in Tizen apps, remote, and streaming features for buyers who want TV-like functionality	Hits a low shelf price
Where it falls short	Nothing recorded	Worse price-to-value than its 27-inch sibling Early QC reports of unit-to-unit uniformity variance	Brand new, with an unproven long-term QC record	Consumer Plus line carries a shorter warranty than UltraSharp Lighter stand than UltraSharp	Heavy and expensive Size and price narrow its audience A curved 40-inch panel is a bigger single point of failure to ship and replace	Field record still short; a year of clean reports would move it up	Nothing recorded	Only 100Hz where the PA278CGV offers 144Hz for a modest premium	ASUS support logistics are a step behind Dell's advance-exchange machine	Only a 1-year standard warranty on a flagship-priced panel No height adjustment without the costly stand upgrade Hardware unrevised since launch four years ago	A substantial connectivity premium over the PA278CGV for the same panel class	Uneven brightness High input lag Budget price Limited contrast	High price No USB-C 3:2 niche limits broad appeal Modest brand support network	Color shift High input lag 60-Hz refresh High price	Mediocre contrast No USB-C 2021-era design coasting on a reputation built half a decade ago HDR400 that amounts to nothing	60-Hz refresh on 4K version High input lag Marketing mismatch 60Hz refresh	Smart features are exactly the parts that age worst: abandoned apps, slowing UI, forced account logins Underlying panel is a merely adequate 60Hz VA Costs as much as a Dell UltraSharp U2725QE A monitor should outlive its software; this one's software is the product	1080p stretched across 27 inches means visibly fuzzy text for productivity work Dell's own 27 Plus 4K (S2725QC) costs modestly more and is WIRED's top overall pick Exists to hit a shelf price, not to be lived with for five years
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