My current monitor is a 27-inch QHD monitor that I bought for $250 (“QHD” equals “quad HD,” or 2,560×1,440-pixel resolution). I nearly went with a 32-inch UHD display that would have offered more room and more pixels for only a bit more money (“UHD” is “ultra HD,” or 3,840×2,160 pixels). Between these two sizes, you can easily find a screen to fit your desk space, your work needs and, most importantly, your budget.
The world’s creatives, hobbyists and professional gamers — folks more likely to worry about color gamut and refresh rates — might need a higher-end screen than those you’ll see on our list. But these displays are big enough for most needs, and they’ve got sufficient pixel density to produce a sharp, quality image.
For more, check out CNET’s monitor buying guide and how we test monitors. I’ll keep this story updated as I uncover better deals, so check back often.
Best 27-inch monitor deals
These 27-inch models feature QHD resolution and give you more screen real estate than a 24-inch, FHD (full HD or 1,920×1,080 pixel) display, and better resolution, too. They also give you all that for not too much more money. You might also come across 27-inch 4K displays in your search. Those displays offer quality worth consideration, but in my experience, a QHD or 2K resolution is more than sufficient when stretched across a 27-inch panel.
