This category includes a wide variety of monitor types. They can be small-screen, energy-conscious "green" models for everyday office use. Or they can be high-end, high-priced, 32-inch and larger professional-grade displays that use indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) or advanced high-performance in-plane switching (AH-IPS) panel technology and cater to graphics professionals who require a high degree of color and grayscale accuracy.

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High-end gaming monitors may offer support for Nvidia's G-Sync or AMD's FreeSync and FreeSync 2 technologies that synchronize your monitor and graphics card to reduce screen-tearing artifacts and provide an ultra-smooth gaming experience, but your computer will need a compatible dedicated GPU to take advantage of that functionality. Renamed the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx as the 'Best Cheap 24-Inch Gaming Monitor' because it's a gaming-focused monitor, and added the ASUS VG246H as 'Best Cheap 24-Inch Monitor'. From a practical standpoint, the EX3210R is fairly basic, with no extra ports beyond the HDMI and DP video ports and a stand that provides height adjustment, swivel and tilt. That’s alright by us, though: this is a gaming monitor, after all. Hook it up to a mid-range rig and you won’t be disappointed – especially at this price. Touch-screen desktop displays have gained some traction, but mostly in vertical markets. You'll pay a bit more for touch technology, but it's worth it if you care about the Windows touch experience. Look for a model equipped with a stand that lets you position the panel so it's almost parallel with your desktop if you need that kind of interaction. (Some touch models are designed without a stand, meant to be integrated into a specific environment with a custom stand or mounting arm.) Our verdict is a simple one: If you need a straightforward, reasonably large monitor for work, and you’d rather not spend a fortune, the AOC Q27V4EA is a great choice.

Business monitors usually offer ergonomic stands that can be adjusted for maximum comfort. Often, they'll offer pivot adjustability, which lets you rotate the screen 90 degrees for viewing in portrait mode. Look for a monitor with an auto-rotate feature that flips the image for you when you change the orientation. Other business-centric features include a generous (three- or four-year) warranty with an overnight exchange service, built-in USB ports, and an aggressive recycling program.

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When we put the Q27P2CA through its paces, it produced a great set of results, indicating that the panel is colourful (max 134% sRGB coverage) and accurate (an average Delta E of 1.16 in sRGB mode). It’s bright and punchy, too – suitable for any working environment from well-lit kitchens to dingy makeshift offices. A monitor's native resolution is the maximum number of pixels it can display, both horizontally and vertically. For example, a monitor with a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel native resolution shows 1,920 pixels across the width of the screen and 1,080 from top to bottom. The higher the resolution, the more information can be displayed on the screen. HDR: High dynamic range can have a huge impact on the colours and shades of your favourite game or movie. You’ll see a lot of 1440p gaming monitors with DisplayHDR 400 certifications (or similar) – this is the most basic form of HDR available. The number indicates the maximum brightness (in nits) of HDR content on the monitor in question. The MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED is an OLED gaming display complete with a leisurely 1800R curvature and a widescreen aspect ratio. While it’s neither as slim nor as stylish as other OLED competitors, the 3,440-by-1,440-pixel monitor impresses with excellent performance, low input lag, and a 175Hz refresh rate. It's not a bargain, but it's fairly priced. A generous selection of ports and solid software for preventing burn-in fills out the picture. It’s an excellent entry point into the OLED gaming world. Who It’s For

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Replaced the Acer Predator X25 bmiiprzx with the Dell Alienware AW2524H and renamed it to 'Best 24-25 Inch Gaming Monitor' because it has a higher refresh rate. Below, you’ll find our roundup of the best 1440p monitors and gaming monitors we’ve tested. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve also included a brief buying guide that covers the basics of buying a 1440p monitor. As it's a cheap monitor, it doesn't have many other extra features either, but it still has a frame rate counter, and you can add a virtual crosshair, giving you a competitive advantage as your game's anti-cheat tool won't detect it. Even if you want something versatile for gaming and browsing the web, it's a good choice as it gets bright, so there won't be issues in well-lit rooms, and it also has incredible ergonomics.