Worst 36 Monitors based on 307 Expert Reviews

Our research includes 307 expert total reviews for 36 Monitors. The lowest average score is 57%, while the highest is 91% (a gap of 34%). There are about 9 reviews per product. Reviews come from sites like PCMag, Wired, and more. Click on a product to see more information (including which reviews were included). This list gets updated every few days as we routinely add the latest products.

1: HP Z27k G3 4K USB-C Display

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

Apr 27, 2021 · HP's Z27k G3 4K USB-C Display, a feature-rich productivity monitor, covers the full sRGB color gamut, and it has an ergonomically friendly stand and a wide range of ports. It's solid on accuracy...

2: MSI Optix MAG161V

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

Feb 14, 2020 · The MSI Optix MAG161V is an attractive companion with a build that keeps the 15-6-inch display slim and portable despite rivals like the Lenovo ThinkVision M14 and Asus ZenScreen MB16AC weighing...

-- tomshardware.com

3: HP U28 4K HDR Monitor

Avg. Expert Score (2 Reviews)

Feb 22, 2021 · The HP U28 4K HDR monitor ($450 as of writing) steps in as a reliable workhorse for content creators or those who just like to spend some time in Photoshop for fun. It gets the job done with...

-- tomshardware.com

4: Alienware 55 OLED Gaming Monitor

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Highest refresh rate (120Hz) for an OLED display on the market. Games look superb under the right lighting conditions. Unbelievably slim upper panel portion.

5: Dell SE2419HR

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jul 24, 2018 · The Dell 24 Monitor (P2419H) has much to recommend it as a business monitor. A slim frame and small footprint help this $279.99 display fit in a tight space. An ergonomically friendly stand...

6: espresso Display (15-inch)

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

May 25, 2021 · The Espresso 15 display adopts a minimalist approach that works exceedingly well for a single purpose product. It does away with the extras including - sadly in this case - a stand. That’s perhaps...

-- techradar.com

7: BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R

Avg. Expert Score (4 Reviews)

Jul 30, 2021 · The BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R looks an awful lot like the long-hailed, all-round sweet spot for gaming monitors right now. It’s a 34-inch ultrawide model with a 144Hz refresh rate from a curved IPS...

-- gamesradar.com

8: MSI Optix MPG27CQ

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

2019-06-17 · The MSI Optix MPG27CQ is a decent 27, 1440p monitor with deep blacks and excellent gaming features. It has outstanding low input lag, an excellent response time, and it supports FreeSync, even when connected to a recent NVIDIA graphics card.

9: LG UltraFine 4K Display

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Super-high pixel density. Lofty brightness ceiling. Seamless integration with macOS. USB-C port can charge devices, including laptops. Good color accuracy. Decent built-in speakers.

10: Acer ConceptD CM2241W

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Nov 24, 2020 · Acer's ConceptD CM2241W is small and relatively low-res for a content-creation monitor, but it offers accurate colors. It's a good choice for space-strapped photography students and junior creative...

11: MSI Optix MAG321CURV

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

MSI Optix MAG321CURV Specs A 32-inch 4K monitor for $400 is certainly a good thing. That it comes in the form of a curved panel made of VA, which is known for its high contrast, is also promising....

-- tomshardware.com

12: LG 24MP88HV-S

Avg. Expert Score (2 Reviews)

Mar 16, 2021 · It's the details that make the LG 24MP88HV-S a winning 24-inch 1080p entertainment panel: dual HDMI ports, peppy built-in audio, a joystick control for the menus, and ultra-thin bezels ideal for ...

13: Acer Predator CG437K

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Jan 17, 2020 · Acer has responded with the Predator CG437K. It’s only a little smaller at 43-inch but strives to be one of the best 4K gaming monitors with everything a gamer needs for high-performance play, like...

-- tomshardware.com

14: Acer SB220Q

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Mar 19, 2021 · The Bottom Line The Acer SB220Q is a 21.5-inch monitor, priced to fly off shelves, with a quality IPS panel and a basic feature set. It will suffice for most mainstream use if you want a small...

15: BenQ EW3280U

Avg. Expert Score (14 Reviews)

BenQ’s EW3280U is a 32-inch 4K monitor with AMD FreeSync, unofficial G-Sync Compatibility, HDR and excellent out-of-box color with nearly full DCI-P3 coverage.

-- tomshardware.com

16: Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor (U2720Q)

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Jun 09, 2020 · The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Monitor (U2720Q) is a color-accurate 27-inch 4K display with good ergonomics, a solid port selection, and a slightly steep price tag. Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C...

17: Aorus KD25F

Avg. Expert Score (6 Reviews)

Sep 09, 2019 · The Aorus KD25F, on the other hand, is extremely well made. It’s constructed of heavy metal and comes together in two pieces with a handle on top for easy transport. Once it’s in place, you can...

18: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Feb 10, 2021 · The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD is an excellent gaming monitor. It has a native 165Hz refresh rate with FreeSync and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. Motion looks smooth thanks to its incredible response time, and it also has extremely low input lag. It's well-built and has great ergonomics, allowing you to place the screen how you like.

19: Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-10

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

May 22, 2020 · The Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-10 ($439), a 27-inch productivity monitor, offers the color accuracy and range of ergonomic features seen in its larger counterpart, the 32-inch ThinkVision P32u-10.

20: MSI Optix MPG341CQR

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Oct 04, 2019 · The $800 MSI MPG341CQR is a monitor made for gaming, no doubt about it: between its ultrawide aspect ratio, frameless bezels, and RGB lighting along the bottom and rear of the display, it has a...

21: HP Omen X 27

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

Oct 22, 2019 · The HP OMEN X 27 is a good 1440p monitor with great gaming performance. It has an impressive 240Hz refresh rate and an outstanding response time, resulting in exceptionally clear motion with no noticeable motion artifacts. It also has excellent low input lag, for an extremely responsive gaming experience.

22: Razer Raptor 27

Avg. Expert Score (18 Reviews)

The Good The Razer Raptor 27 is a very good 27-inch display for 1440p gaming. It gets pretty bright and has a broad enough color gamut to make your games pop, and it's packaged in a striking...

23: BenQ EX2780Q

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Feb 19, 2020 · The BenQ EX2780Q is an impressive gaming monitor that delivers a smooth gaming experience thanks to its high refresh rate, low response time, and FreeSync support. It has an IPS panel with exceptionally low input lag, though its contrast ratio is rather mediocre, making it less ideal for dark rooms.

24: Acer Predator XB3

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

May 24, 2019 · The Acer Predator XB3 ($1,299.99) is an ultra-fast, high-refresh G-Sync HDR gaming monitor that attempts to split the difference between two of the company's other 144Hz 4K models, the premium...

25: Dell 27 USB-C Monitor (P2720DC)

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

Supports easy daisy-chaining of a second monitor. Wide selection of ports. USB-C port can charge devices including laptops. Height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustment. QHD (1440p) resolution. Good color accuracy for business use.

26: Porsche Design AOC Agon PD27

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Mar 30, 2021 · The Porsche Design AOC Agon PD27 is a killer, eye-catching 1440p panel, a winner for both its luxe look and its performance. MSRP $799.99 $799.99 at Amazon PCMag editors select and review products...

27: Acer Predator X25

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Apr 02, 2021 · Acer Predator X25 Review Large, high-res gaming monitors with intense colors may be hot stuff for the average gamer, but esports enthusiasts – that is, top-tier players of games like Overwatch and...

28: BenQ EX3203R

Avg. Expert Score (18 Reviews)

Nov 26, 2019 · The BenQ EX3203R is a 32-inch entertainment monitor with a bright image, accurate colors, and some good gaming features.

29: Lenovo ThinkVision P32u-10

Avg. Expert Score (4 Reviews)

May 22, 2020 · The P32u-10's stand and cabinet are a ThinkPad-esque matte hue that Lenovo calls raven black and that gives the display a handsome if understated look. The top and side bezels are modest, about...

30: ViewSonic Elite XG270

Avg. Expert Score (14 Reviews)

Mar 18, 2020 · The Bottom Line Another new monitor and another win for ViewSonic, the Elite XG270 shares much of its DNA with the Editors' Choice XG270QG, and helps to move the entire category of gaming displays...

31: ViewSonic Elite XG270QG

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Feb 07, 2020 · ViewSonic's Elite XG270QG gaming monitor delivers everything that 1440p gamers could want, and a bunch more. It's a premium panel that, despite the price, still packs tremendous value for serious...

32: HP VH240a

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Jul 30, 2019 · The HP VH240a monitor delivers good-looking visuals and also looks good at your desk. Featuring 1920 x 1080p resolution at two million pixels on a 16:9 widescreen LED LCD display, this IPS monitor is a good option to consider if you are in the market for a full HD monitor that won't eat your entire paycheck.

-- lifewire.com

33: Asus ROG Swift PG35VQ

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

2020-03-27 · If you have the money to spend on the ultimate ultrawide gaming monitor, the Asus ROG Swift PG35VQ has the features, the power, and the prowess to sit atop the segment for the foreseeable future....

34: Lenovo ThinkVision M14t

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Oct 22, 2020 · Lenovo ThinkVision M14t review: An ultra-light portable display now with a pen Take last year's popular ThinkVision M14, add a touchscreen and pen, and you get the super handy ThinkVision M14t.

-- windowscentral.com

35: HP 24mh 23.8-Inch Display

Avg. Expert Score (6 Reviews)

Mar 12, 2021 · HP 24mh 23.8-Inch Display Review. ... Although it sells these days for just above $100 (the list price is $139.99), the HP 24mh 23.8-Inch Display is surprisingly feature-rich.

36: Philips Brilliance 279P1

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

Apr 06, 2021 · Chock-full of features and shining with solid brightness and color coverage, the Philips Brilliance 279P1 is an excellent entry in the growing category of docking-station monitors. MSRP $379.99...

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