When people shop for a TV these days, a high-resolution, 4K screen is practically a given. But 4K computer monitors are still a luxury, unless you’re editing photos or videos professionally, or if you specifically want to watch 4K content.
The Dell UltraSharp U2723QE is our favorite 4K monitor because it’s a quality, color-accurate display that can charge your laptop over USB-C, and it has superior contrast compared with the competition.
For a cheaper option, we recommend the Dell S2722QC.
If you want a larger 4K display that has the same contrast as our top pick and also supports Thunderbolt 4, the HP Z32k G3 is an excellent option. And if you don’t need 4K, you can find all kinds of great monitors and pay less.
Resolution: 3840×2160 | Refresh rate: 60 Hz | Ports: one USB-C, one HDMI, one DisplayPort 1.4 in, one DisplayPort 1.4 out, Gigabit Ethernet | USB-C charging: 90 W | USB hub: one USB-C port with 15 W charging, five USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports
The Dell UltraSharp U2723QE represents a step up from the vast majority of other 4K monitors thanks to its IPS Black display, which provides increased contrast and color accuracy. In our tests, the screen looked sharp, and the colors appeared natural and vibrant. This monitor lacks fantastic-sounding speakers but makes up for that in the sheer number of its ports: In addition to USB-C, HDMI, and DisplayPort connections, the U2723QE has a Gigabit Ethernet port, five USB-A ports, an extra USB-C port, and a KVM switch to use all those ports with two connected computers.
Upgrade pick
HP Z32k G3
This large, 32-inch HP monitor has premium features such as IPS Black technology and Thunderbolt 4 support.
Resolution: 3840×2160| Refresh rate: 60 Hz| Ports: one HDMI, one USB-C, one DisplayPort 1.4 in, one DisplayPort 1.4 out, Gigabit Ethernet| USB-C charging: 100 W| USB hub: one USB-C port with 15 W charging, five USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports
The HP Z32k G3 is a large, 32-inch monitor that provides a wide open field for you to sow your many applications and browser windows. It offers the same kind of IPS Black display as our top pick, as well as a similar port layout, but it has only about 25% more screen. Because the Z32k G3 also supports Thunderbolt 4, one USB-C cable from your computer could connect two of these monitors next to each other for a dual-screen setup or even (with your laptop included) a triple-screen arrangement.
Budget pick
Dell S2722QC
This monitor has a color-accurate 4K display, USB-C, and a USB hub. It even comes with a one-year version of Dell’s warranty that is typically reserved for higher-end displays.
Resolution: 3840×2160 | Refresh rate: 60 Hz with FreeSync | Ports: two HDMI, one USB-C | USB-C charging: 65 W | USB hub: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
The Dell S2722QC is a great high-resolution monitor that balances high-end features with a competitive price. The monitor offers impressive contrast and color accuracy, plus USB-C connectivity to keep your laptop charged while it’s attached to the display. The S2722QC also comes covered by Dell’s Premium Panel Exchange policy, so if you open the box and find a defect in the monitor such as a bright pixel, the company will ship a replacement the next business day.
