The 10 Best 4k Monitor, According to Our Testing

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•  Best Overall: GIGABYTE M32U 32" 144Hz 4K FreeSync Compatible Gaming Monitor 

To far, our testing has shown the Gigabyte M32U to be the most impressive 4K display available. This 32-inch 4k display is top-notch. Whether you're using it for work or play, a top-tier 4K display is ideal thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which makes the most of your PS5 or Xbox Series X console. Its reaction time is so rapid that even at high refresh rates, motion remains smooth, and blur is minimal behind moving objects. Additionally, the input latency is rather little, making for a quick and fluid gaming experience. 

•  Best LCD Monitor: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27" 4K UHD WLED LCD Monitor  

The Dell U2723QE is a fantastic upper-middle-range alternative if you're not a gamer but still want a 4k monitor with plenty of features. Since it's intended just for work, it lacks the Gigabyte M32U's gaming capabilities, so if you want to play at a high level, you should choose the latter. The lettering on the 27-inch screen is very clear, and the size is sufficient for working with two windows side by side.

•  Best Built-in Speaker: Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor  

A cheaper alternative to the Dell U2723QE with a comparable 4k display is the Dell S2722QC, which lacks a KVM switch but lets you connect your laptop through DisplayPort Alt Mode if you don't need all the other capabilities with the big USB hub of the U2723QE. The lack of a designated sRGB setting is another distinction; the monitor's color accuracy isn't great, but it's good enough for general usage, even if your business needs precise hues.

•  Best Stunning View: Dell S2721QS 27 Inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)  

You'll have to pay a little more for a 4k display than you would on a lower-resolution monitor, but some possibilities cost less than other 4k monitors. In this price range, the vast majority of monitors are entry-level 4k displays designed for office usage, catering to those who value the increased text clarity that comes with a high-resolution display. The Dell S2721QS, for example, is a cheaper and more basic alternative to the Dell S2722QC. Not having USB connections is a bummer if you want to hook up a laptop that lacks an HDMI connector, but it's par for the course at this pricing point.

•  Best High-Quality: Philips Brilliance 279P1 27" Frameless Monitor 

The 279P1's base, which Philips dubs the SmartErgoBase, is equipped with many ergonomic features that go above and beyond those of other monitors in its class. The height of the stand may be adjusted from 4 inches to an impressive 5.9 inches. The monitor's top bezel may be tilted anywhere between five degrees toward and thirty-five degrees away from you. The screen can be pivoted from landscape to portrait orientation and swiveled 180 degrees in any direction.