The best monitors for every budget in 2025

The best budget monitor with a balance of size, refresh rate and color accuracy is Samsung ’s 27-inch 1080p T35F.

The ASUS ProArt PA279C is a great content creation monitor for the price due to the 4 K resolution and remarkable color accuracy straight from the factory.

The LG 32UN650-W has a 31.5-inch 60Hz IPS 10 -bit panel that covers an excellent 95 percent of the DCI-P3 gamut and displays up to 1.07 billion colors.

At the same time, it supports HDR , albeit with just 350 nits maximum brightness.

The Q27G3XMN offers a nearly unbeatable mix of features, performance and affordability.

Dell ’s P3223QE 4 K USB-C Hub monitor is a 4 K IPS panel with a 178-degree viewing angle and 350 nits of brightness.

The Alienware AW2725DF has a 360Hz refresh rate and 360 colors.

It also carries a Vesa DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification so expect near-flawless HDR performance.

The most cost-effective option is the 27-inch Apple Studio Display .

It supports 5 K resolution ( 5,120 x 2,880 ) with up to 600 nits of brightness.