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The 10 Best Monitors as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 · Reviewed by the Pickarank team · Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best monitors you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money — with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Dell UltraSharp U2724DE

9.1Best overall
Check price on Amazon ≈ £520
Best value

Gigabyte M27Q

8.5Best value QHD
Check price on Amazon ≈ £270
Also great

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE OLED

9.0Best for gaming
Check price on Amazon ≈ £750

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often — tap through for today's price on Amazon.

How we ranked these monitors

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) — how well each monitor does its core job.
  • Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#MonitorsScoreBest forSize / ResApprox priceAmazon links
1Dell UltraSharp U2724DE9.1Best overall27" QHD£520View Price
2LG UltraGear 27GR95QE OLED9.0Best for gaming27" QHD OLED£750View Price
3Samsung ViewFinity S98.8Best 5K27" 5K£1300View Price
4Dell U2723QE8.8Best 4K productivity27" 4K£580View Price
5ASUS ProArt PA278CV8.6Best for creators27" QHD£350View Price
6LG 27UP8508.4Best USB-C 4K27" 4K£400View Price
7Gigabyte M27Q8.5Best value QHD27" QHD£270View Price
8BenQ PD3220U8.3Best for designers32" 4K£900View Price
9Samsung Odyssey G98.7Best ultrawide49" DQHD£1000View Price
10AOC 24G15N8.0Best budget24" FHD£130View Price
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The full ranking

1
Best overall

Dell UltraSharp U2724DE

9.1Our number one pick.

Dell's UltraSharp line is the safe, brilliant choice for a desk, and the U2724DE adds a 120Hz IPS Black panel for inky contrast plus a built-in USB-C hub with 90W laptop charging and ethernet. It is not a gaming or HDR powerhouse, but for everyday work and light creative tasks nothing near the price feels this complete.

Picture: 9.2Motion: 8.6Features: 9.4Value: 9.0
Pros
  • IPS Black panel with deep contrast
  • USB-C hub with 90W power and ethernet
  • 120Hz keeps everything smooth
Cons
  • Only mid-tier HDR
  • Not built for serious gaming
Check price on Amazon≈ £520
2
Best for gaming

LG UltraGear 27GR95QE OLED

9.0A superb runner-up.

This 27-inch 1440p OLED pairs near-instant response times with a 240Hz refresh and perfect per-pixel contrast, so fast games look razor-sharp and inky-black. You give up some peak brightness in sunlit rooms, and OLED handles text less crisply than an IPS, so it leans more play than spreadsheet.

Picture: 9.3Motion: 9.6Features: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Perfect OLED contrast
  • 240Hz with superb response
  • Brilliant for fast-paced games
Cons
  • Lower brightness in bright rooms
  • Text less crisp for long office sessions
Check price on Amazon≈ £750
3
Best 5K

Samsung ViewFinity S9

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Samsung's answer to Apple's Studio Display brings a 5K resolution to 27 inches, so text and images are wonderfully crisp and colour accuracy is strong out of the box. It is expensive and 60Hz only, so this one is about pixels and colour rather than speed.

Picture: 9.4Motion: 8.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Ultra-sharp 5K detail
  • Accurate colour for creative work
  • Good connectivity and webcam
Cons
  • Premium price
  • 60Hz refresh only
Check price on Amazon≈ £1300
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4
Best 4K productivity

Dell U2723QE

8.8A standout in the upper half.

A 27-inch 4K IPS Black panel with a generous USB-C hub makes this the productivity workhorse to beat. Detail and contrast are excellent for the money and the factory calibration is tidy; it is a 60Hz panel, though, so gamers should look elsewhere.

Picture: 9.0Motion: 8.0Features: 9.2Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Sharp 4K with IPS Black contrast
  • 90W USB-C hub and ethernet
  • Good factory calibration
Cons
  • 60Hz refresh
  • HDR is entry-level
Check price on Amazon≈ £580
5
Best for creators

ASUS ProArt PA278CV

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The ProArt PA278CV delivers factory-calibrated, colour-accurate QHD at a price that undercuts most creator displays, with USB-C power delivery and a handy control dial. It is not the brightest or fastest, but for photo and design work on a budget it is superb value.

Picture: 8.8Motion: 8.0Features: 8.6Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Factory-calibrated colour
  • USB-C with power delivery
  • Excellent value for creators
Cons
  • QHD rather than 4K
  • Average HDR
Check price on Amazon≈ £350
6
Best USB-C 4K

LG 27UP850

8.4Great value in the middle of the pack.

A dependable 27-inch 4K IPS monitor whose 96W USB-C charging makes for a tidy single-cable laptop setup. Picture quality is good and the stand is flexible; it will not wow you on HDR or speed, but as a reliable all-rounder it earns its place.

Picture: 8.6Motion: 8.0Features: 8.6Value: 8.4
Pros
  • 96W USB-C single-cable setup
  • Solid 4K image
  • Ergonomic, flexible stand
Cons
  • Mediocre HDR
  • 60Hz only
Check price on Amazon≈ £400
7
Best value QHD

Gigabyte M27Q

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The M27Q crams a fast 170Hz QHD panel, a built-in KVM switch and punchy colour into one of the best-value all-rounders around. Its unusual subpixel layout slightly softens text, but for combined gaming-and-work duty at this price it is hard to beat.

Picture: 8.4Motion: 8.8Features: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • 170Hz QHD for the money
  • Built-in KVM switch
  • Vibrant, punchy colour
Cons
  • BGR subpixel softens text
  • Basic stand
Check price on Amazon≈ £270
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8
Best for designers

BenQ PD3220U

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

A 32-inch 4K designer display with excellent factory calibration, Thunderbolt connectivity and a hotkey puck for quick adjustments. It is a 60Hz panel built for accuracy rather than speed, and it is priced for professionals.

Picture: 9.0Motion: 8.0Features: 8.8Value: 7.8
Pros
  • Large, accurate 4K canvas
  • Thunderbolt 3 with hub
  • Hotkey puck for quick tweaks
Cons
  • Expensive
  • 60Hz only
Check price on Amazon≈ £900
9
Best ultrawide

Samsung Odyssey G9

8.7A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The super-ultrawide 49-inch G9 is like two QHD monitors fused into one immersive curve, with a 240Hz refresh that is glorious for sim, racing and strategy games. It is enormous and demands a deep desk and a strong GPU, but nothing else is quite this cinematic.

Picture: 8.6Motion: 9.2Features: 8.6Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Hugely immersive 49-inch curve
  • Fast 240Hz refresh
  • Replaces a dual-monitor setup
Cons
  • Needs a big desk and strong GPU
  • Pricey
Check price on Amazon≈ £1000
10
Best budget

AOC 24G15N

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Proof you can reach high-refresh gaming for very little, the 24G15N runs a 180Hz 1080p panel that feels fluid in fast shooters. Colour and viewing angles are average for the class, but as a cheap second screen or a starter gaming monitor it does the job well.

Picture: 7.8Motion: 8.6Features: 7.8Value: 9.0
Pros
  • 180Hz for a low price
  • Fluid in fast games
  • Great cheap second screen
Cons
  • Average colour and viewing angles
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazon≈ £130
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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the monitors in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Dell UltraSharp U2724DE, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The LG UltraGear 27GR95QE OLED and Samsung ViewFinity S9 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best monitors without overthinking it, the Dell UltraSharp U2724DE is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £520

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