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Buying Guide

Best Monitors 2025

Expert-tested monitors for gaming, productivity, and professional creative work. From high-refresh gaming panels to color-accurate 4K displays.

25+ Monitors TestedCalibrated Color MeasurementsGaming Benchmarks

Our picks

Quick Recommendations

Best fits at a glance
Best Gaming4.6

LG 27GP950-B

Street price: $799In stock
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Best for Work4.6

Dell U2723D

Street price: $599In stock
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Budget Pick4.3

AOC 24G2SP

Street price: $199In stock
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Top Picks
BEST OVERALL#1 ranked pick

LG 27GP950-B UltraGear

Our verdict
Excellent
4.6

Brilliant 4K 144Hz Nano IPS panel with HDMI 2.1 support for both PC and console gaming at top resolution and speed.

PanelNano IPS
Resolution4K UHD
Refresh Rate144Hz
Response Time1ms GTG
HDRDisplayHDR 600
Street price: $799
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BEST VALUE#2 ranked pick

Dell U2723D UltraSharp

Our verdict
Excellent
4.6

Professional-grade IPS Black panel with exceptional color accuracy and wide color gamut coverage for creative work.

PanelIPS Black
ResolutionQHD 2560x1440
Color AccuracyDelta E < 2
PortsThunderbolt 4
Size27"
Street price: $599
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BUDGET PICK#3 ranked pick

AOC 24G2SP

Our verdict
Great
4.3

An outstanding budget gaming monitor with fast IPS panel, 165Hz refresh rate, and accurate colors at an unbeatable price.

PanelIPS
Resolution1080p FHD
Refresh Rate165Hz
Response Time1ms MPRT
HDRNo
Street price: $199
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Methodology

How We Evaluate Monitors

Display Accuracy

Colorimeter measurements of color accuracy, gamut coverage, uniformity, and brightness levels out-of-box and post-calibration.

Gaming Performance

Response time measurements, motion blur testing, VRR testing, and input lag benchmarks at various refresh rates.

Ergonomics & Build

Stand adjustability range, panel tilt and swivel, port selection, cable management, and overall build quality assessment.

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  • #1LG 27GP950-B UltraGear
  • #2Dell U2723D UltraSharp
  • #3AOC 24G2SP

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