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In the market for a new computer monitor this holiday season? Find the best computer monitor for your needs, including top-rated monitors from Samsung, Dell, ASUS, LG and more.
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Best computer monitor for work: 49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 4K gaming monitor, $1,700 (reduced from $2,300)
Best computer monitor for work: 27″ Dell Video Conferencing computer monitor, $333 (reduced from $380)
Best computer monitor for streaming: 32″ Samsung 4k M8 smart computer monitor, $580 ($700)
Finding the right computer monitor can be quite a challenge. How do you know which one will meet your needs for gaming, work or streaming? We’ve simplified the process by doing the research for you and finding the top computer monitors for you based on your planned use for the monitor. We’ve included monitors across a variety of brands and budgets to help you find the best option.
If you’re an avid PC gamer, one of these top-rated gaming monitors will likely be the best computer monitor for you.
The Asus TUF curved gaming monitor is on sale right now on Amazon for nearly 10 percent off list price. It boasts a 1080p HD display, 1-millisecond response time and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The monitor provides high-quality visuals with enhanced details in dark areas of a game.
32″ Asus TUF gaming curved monitor, $259
The Samsung Odyssey G70A monitor features 4K UHD resolution, a one-millisecond response time, and a 144 Hz refresh rate. It also features Nvidia G-Sync compatibility to eliminate choppiness, screen lag and image tears. The monitor offers a flexible gaming experience with adjustable screen positioning and an ultra-wide aspect ratio setting.
28″ Samsung Odyssey G70A 4K gaming computer monitor, $580 (reduced from $800)
Looking for a truly immersive gaming experience? Take a look at this super-wide, curved monitor. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 features a 4K mini-LED display, one-millisecond response rate and 240 Hz refresh rate. This is a great opportunity to get a huge screen and great specs for a major discount — if a $1,700 gaming monitor fits your budget, that is.
49″ Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 4K gaming monitor, $1,700 (reduced from $2,300)
This budget-friendly monitor is even more budget-friendly right now on Amazon: Listed at $200, you can get it for 35 percent off. The Sceptre features a 1080p LED display, eight-millisecond response time and 75 Hz refresh rate. The Sceptre curved monitor has an anti-flicker display and can tilt 15 degrees backward and five degrees forward for added flexibility.
24″ Sceptre curved LED monitor, $100 (reduced from $150)
This adjustable monitor from LG features an almost-borderless QHD display (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), one-millisecond response time and 165 Hz refresh rate. The monitor can tilt, pivot and adjust to the best height and angle for gaming.
32″ LG Ultragear QHD adjustable gaming monitor, $397 (reduced from $600)
27″ Dell curved gaming monitor: $280
This Dell gaming monitor has a curved design with height and tilt adjustability. It has a QHD display (2,560 x 1,440 pixels), one-millisecond response time and 165 Hz refresh rate. The monitor boasts an anti-glare and flicker-free screen, lowlight features and back vents (to prevent overheating).
27″ Dell curved gaming monitor, $280
The Samsung Odyssey G3 comes with a 1080p resolution LED display (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), five-millisecond response rate, 165 Hz refresh rate and decent contrast. The monitor has a curved design for an ultra-wide gaming view. It also has an eye-saver mode to reduce eye fatigue.
You can get the Odyssey G3 for a huge discount on Samsung’s website right now.
32″ Samsung Odyssey G3 ultrawide gaming monitor, $165 (reduced from $330)
Explore the best computer monitors for work. We’ve compiled a variety of options to fit different needs and careers.
This is a great, budget-friendly computer monitor to add to your home office. It has a 4.7-star rating on Amazon with over 25,000 reviews. It features a 1080p display with anti-glare coating. It has a display resolution of 1920 x 1080 Pixels and a 3000:1 contrast ratio. At only $100, it’s a an accessible work monitor for people starting their first work-from-home job or small business.
21.5″ HP P22va computer monitor, $100
This LG computer monitor offers a larger screen with full HD display. One unique feature of this monitor is its screen split option. This allows you to split the screen to viewing work on multiple items. It’s great for working on projects that involve a lot of copying and pasting between documents or references online research. This monitor currently has a 4.6-star rating on Amazon with the picture quality and split screen function being highly praised by reviewers.
32″ LG full HD computer monitor, $190 (reduced from $250)
This is another great budget option for business use. The Kooru business monitor offers a full HD 1080p display. It is has a flicker-free display, blue light filter and adjustable tilting screen for improved comfort. This helps you limit eye and neck strain when working on the computer all day.
24″ Koorui business computer monitor, $95 (reduced from $122)
This monitor was designed with the needs of remote workers in mind. It has a high-quality built-In camera, noise-cancelling dual microphones and USB-C connectivity for clear video conferencing. It’s a great monitor for work-from-home employees that spend a lot of time on Zoom or Skype meeting with clients or colleagues.
27″ Dell Video Conferencing computer monitor, $334 (reduced from $380)
You can also get this monitor in a bundle with a keyboard and mouse.
27″ Dell Video Conferencing computer monitor with keyboard and mouse, $416 (reduced from $480)
If you primarily use your computer monitor for streaming your favorite shows, movies or YouTube content, then you’ll want a monitor with great picture quality and sound. Most people prefer 4K displays for streaming. Here are some of the best options for you.
This Samsung smart monitor is designed for streaming on popular streaming services and sites like Netflix, Amazon Prime video, YouTube and more. It provides an interface similar to many Smart TVs with a central hub where users can access all of the popular streaming services along with content recommendations. It offers a 4K display for an ideal viewing experience. The monitor also comes with a wireless remote.
32″ Samsung 4k M8 smart computer monitor, $580 ($700)
This monitor offers a great balance of features for both streaming and productivity. The Dell UltraSharp monitor has a 4K display with wide-color coverage and high-pixel density so that you can see all of the colors and details in your favorite shows. It also includes Dell Display Manager to help you easily arrange your apps and open items with multitasking views when working on projects. The monitor is also fully adjustable.
27″ Dell UltraSharp ultra-thin bezel computer monitor, $555
First published on November 3, 2022 / 12:40 PM
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