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Already blew most of your budget on a graphics card? Getting a great price on a high-refresh gaming monitor might help ease the pain. These are the best we've tested.

By Zackery Cuevas

Tasked with buying a squadron of desktop LCD monitors for your employees, or just one for a special task? Here's what you need to know, along with our top-rated, lab-tested picks all across the price spectrum.

By Tony Hoffman

The UXBox E2 delivers an immersive experience thanks to a 16" 2K screen and lightning-fast 144Hz refresh rate.

Whether your desktop is in need of an update or you just need a second screen, Prime Day is one of the few times during the year when we see significant price drops. Your time to buy is now!

By Gabriela Vatu

Elevate your game with a monitor that plays as hard as you do. See what to look for in a gaming display, along with our top-ranked models; we've got deep-dive reviews of the best screens on the scene.

By Zackery Cuevas

Make the most of your work, games, or movies with the right monitor. Here's how to shop for a new display, plus the best productivity and gaming panels we've tested, backed by hundreds of deep-dive reviews.

By Tony Hoffman
4.0

MSI's MPG 271QRX QD-OLED keeps much of what makes the company's 321URX so great and repackages it in a more compact form. It's a first-class choice for gamers who want great visuals and performance,

By Zackery Cuevas

This is the best price you'll find on a 4K OLED display of this size (which happens to be huge) and quality. So don't just sit! Get reading, then get buying before it's too late!

By K. Thor Jensen

Super-size, extra-wide monitors for productivity work, pro media editing, and gaming are transforming the desktop experience. Ready to go (really) big? Check out the top-performing sprawling displays we've tested.

By Tony Hoffman

Whether you're a traveling exec, a gamer, or a graphic designer, a portable second monitor can add an extra dimension to your work or play. We've tested most of the major models. Check out our top picks.

By Tony Hoffman

You can see clearly now, the screen tearing is gone (thanks to one of these on-sale monitors and their ample refresh rates).

By Karl Klockars  & Jade Chung-Lee

If you need a powerful, reliable computer for your office, these are the brands our readers recommend.

By Eric Griffith
4.0

Datacolor's Spyder X2 Ultra is a relatively inexpensive colorimeter that offers an easy, effective way to make sure your monitor shows accurate colors for photo editing or video production.

By Michael Muchmore

Whether you're a creative pro, an amateur enthusiast, or a student learning the trade, here's how to shop for a display to use for photo work—plus the top picks from our lab-tested reviews.

By Tony Hoffman
3.5

Though its color coverage is only so-so, MSI's budget-friendly Pro MP161 E2 portable monitor features both USB-C and HDMI inputs and a versatile kickstand, suiting it for everyday computing and light business tasks.

By Tony Hoffman
3.5

The Arzopa A1 has a bright screen, but this budget portable monitor's limited color coverage makes it best for everyday tasks like web surfing, rather than photo work or enjoying movies.

By Tony Hoffman
3.5

The Arzopa Z1FC is a no-frills portable gaming monitor that looks good and performs even better, though its awkwardly thin stand and lack of a headphone jack sully the overall experience.

By Zackery Cuevas

Mobile Pixels works with a variety of laptops to make working as a digital nomad easier.

Fast becoming mainstays of gamers and creative pros, 4K monitors are falling in price—but getting more complicated to buy. Here's how to shop for an ultra-high-definition (UHD) display, plus our top picks from deep-dive reviews.

By Tony Hoffman

Shop wisely, and you can land a midsize display with wide color coverage and maybe some surprising extras starting at well under $100. Here's how to snag the best cheap monitor (or two of 'em!), plus top picks backed by our deep-dive reviews.

By Tony Hoffman