This Review has been updated 3 times since it was first published in November of 2018. Generations removed from the massive and heavy CRT technology of antiquity, 27-inch LCD monitors are now among the most sought after on the market. From ultra-high-refresh, 1080p screens all the way through 4K, professionally calibrated models in all their HDR glory, there’s a selection in this class to suit anyone’s needs, whether you’re gaming, working, or just surfing the web. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Review.
9. BenQ PhotoVue
While similar models can be wildly expensive, the BenQ PhotoVue (appx. $1099) enables professional editing for about a thousand dollars. It operates out of the DCI-P3 spectrum, using all sRGB and 99% of Adobe colors, and allows on-screen comparisons using the GamutDuo feature.
- Available in 4k and 1440p versions
- Powerful high dynamic range support
- Not intended for the average user
8. HP Z27n
An excellent upgrade for any type of computer user, the HP Z27n (about $337) boasts a range of useful features. It allows for daisy-chaining additional units for added productivity, easily adjusts in three directions, and has unheard-of color accuracy for a consumer monitor.
- Built-in usb 3 hub
- Relatively unobtrusive bezel
- No adaptive refresh technology
7. Asus ROG PG27UQ
From the same group to pioneer the finest of the ancient 486 motherboards, the Asus ROG PG27UQ (around $1430) is a truly innovative product that many companies are now trying to match. 384 local dimming zones and a quantum-dot filter make it a rare HDR1000-certified model.
- Four-way adjustable stand
- Nvidia g-sync anti-tearing tech
- Among the most costly options
6. Dell UltraSharp 27
Frequently lauded as one of the best-looking choices available, the Dell UltraSharp 27 (around $342) upholds the brand’s reputation once again with a beautiful 60-hertz, IPS panel. Its bright, consistent backlight makes its wide-quad HD screen particularly easy on the eyes..
- 3h-hardness anti-glare glass
- A practically razor-thin bezel
- Weighs almost 20 pounds
5. LG UltraFine 5K
The one-of-a-kind LG UltraFine 5K (around $1478) has almost certainly the highest pixel density of any currently available. Apple itself even contributed to its development, and it’s a great solution for visual editors, though somewhat of a process to get it working on Windows.
- Impressive 500-nit peak brightness
- Uses thunderbolt 3 over type c usb
- Covers almost the whole dci-p3 space
4. Acer Predator X27
The essentially peerless Acer Predator X27 (about $1650) is packed with just about every high-end feature available on the market today. Its 4K panel sports a quantum-dot filter, is HDR-ready, and can pump out an unparalleled 144 frames per second over a DisplayPort 1.2 connection.
- Dci-p3 support with 99-percent adobe
- True 10-bit color processing
- Ridiculously highly priced
3. Acer Predator XB271H
While the Full-HD Acer Predator XB271H (about $437) is priced in the middle of the pack, it’s an ideal choice for seriously dedicated, and even pro, gamers. This is thanks, in part, to its Nvidia G-Sync technology, which locks the display to the GPU at up to 144 frames per second.
- 1-millisecond pixel response
- Stand is adjustable on 4 axes
- Works with 100-mm vesa mounts
2. Acer XF270HU
The well-respected Acer XF270HU (appx. $279) is aimed squarely at gamers on a moderate budget who refuse to compromise on quality. As such, it employs AMD’s FreeSync technology to keep Radeon and Vega PCs running at high frame rates with minimal tearing.
- Displayport and hdmi 2 inputs
- Game-friendly 1440p resolution
- Ultra-smooth 144-hz refresh rate
1. LG UK650
A remarkably attractive panel from one of the industry’s top producers, the LG UK650 (about $399) is an all-around fantastic choice for entertainment or professional purposes. This 2160p beauty is fully HDR10-compatible, and its ergonomic stand tilts, pivots, and rises to meet you.
- Amd freesync adaptive refresh
- Exceptionally wide viewing angles
- 99-percent srgb coverage
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