Tested: 11 great 4K monitors to meet any need or budget
4K resolution is now within reach of everyday PC users, promising a massive improvement to image quality, with four times the pixels of a 1080p display. A 4K monitor is useful not…
USB-C is the best display input for most people. It works by bundling DisplayPort into USB-C. It offers all the same features as DisplayPort plus features of USB-C including support for Power Delivery to charge external devices. This is why we recommend a USB-C monitor for most people.DisplayPort is generally second-best. It supports higher resolutions and refresh rates than HDMI and is quite common on desktop computers. HDMI comes in third due to lower resolution and refresh rate support. This is improved by HDMI 2.1, but this newer version remains hard to find and often adds to a monito
The best 11 monitors for a pro-level home officeMonitor size really depends on personal preference and available space. A 24-inch monitor is fine for a desk that is around 24 inches deep, or less. Its small size will still be enough because the monitor will be closer to you.For most people, however, a 27-inch monitor is the goldilocks size. The larger display will make everything easier to see. This also opens up a wider range of 4K monitor options, as 4K is very rare on a 24-inch monitor.Larger monitors, such as a 32-inch widescreen or 34-inch ultrawide, are great for deep desks and people who want an immersive experience. Monitors th
The best 11 monitors for a pro-level home office4K resolution is now within reach of everyday PC users, promising a massive improvement to image quality, with four times the pixels of a 1080p display. A 4K monitor is useful not…
…When I reviewed the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i, I used it primarily as a portable dual-display with a Bluetooth keyboard at a desk. The touch experience would've come in handy…
…OLED protection More laptops are shipping with OLED displays or OLED display options, which raises the question: Is OLED burn-in a risk? Most display manufacturers don't think so, and independent…
…All of this makes for a passable experience. However, the display lacks the rich contrast and sense of depth an OLED display can provide. That’s an increasingly troublesome issue for IPS…
…Jumping up from a basic 1080p display to this 1440p resolution gives you more screen real estate to work with and sharper images—and 2560x1440 is the sweet spot for gamers today…
…you the best experience. But Targus is so concerned that it even provides a lengthy table of what you can expect by platform, specifically in regards to the displays that you’ll…
…on a truly massive display, the LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B is a winner. Who should buy the Gigabyte GS34WQC? If you're looking for the immersive experience of a curved, ultrawide monitor…
…This 13-in-1 dock doesn't include dedicated display ports, but more high-end displays are now including dedicated USB-C connections which make a direct USB-C to Thunderbolt connection…
…most people, the answer is “nah.” But I also know from experience that demand exists for a big portable display that can be used in meetings or moved easily between workspaces in…
…PCWorld prides itself on PC hardware experience and expertise. We’ve been covering PCs since 1983, and we review dozens of monitors every year. All of our recommendations have been personally tested…