Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Computer Monitors (2026)
The cheapest computer monitors is Gigabyte M27Q at $349.99. Best by the numbers — Gigabyte M27Q (lowest price), Apple Studio Display (newest). This page compares 13 computer monitors across 9 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
13 computer monitors compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Gigabyte M27Q at $349.99 (US launch MSRP $349.99 at launch in March 2021. Product is discontinued / unavailable at major US retailers as of June 2026. Historical MSRP used.).
- Typical price: from $349.99, median $899.99, up to $3299 — across 13 priced.
- Tracked: 13 products across 9 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: size in, resolution, panel type, refresh hz, response ms, hdr.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Gigabyte M27Q ($349.99)
- Newest: Apple Studio Display (2026-03)
- Fastest refresh: Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (LS27FG602S) (500 refresh hz)
- Lowest response ms: LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B (0.03 response ms)
Comparison
| # | Computer Monitor | Price | size in | resolution | panel type | refresh hz | response ms | hdr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gigabyte M27Q | $349.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | IPS | 170 | 0.5 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | gigabyte.com |
| 2 | ASUS ProArt PA279CRV | $429 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 60 | 5 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | newegg.com |
| 3 | BenQ PD2706UA | $499 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 60 | 5 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | benq.com |
| 4 | Alienware AW2725D | $549.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 280 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | newegg.com |
| 5 | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED | $649.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 360 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 | newegg.com |
| 6 | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE | $699.99 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 120 | 5 | VESA DisplayHDR 600 | newegg.com |
| 7 | Alienware AW2725DF | $899.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 360 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | newegg.com |
| 8 | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | $999.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | WOLED | 480 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | newegg.com |
| 9 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | $999.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | OLED | 480 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | newegg.com |
| 10 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (LS27FG602S) | $999.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | OLED | 500 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR 500 | newegg.com |
| 11 | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (LS27FG810S) | $1299.99 | 27 | 3840x2160 | QD-OLED | 240 | 0.03 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | newegg.com |
| 12 | Apple Studio Display | $1599 | 27 | 5120x2880 | IPS (Retina LCD) | 60 | — | None (600 nits SDR, P3 wide color) | apple.com |
| 13 | Apple Studio Display XDR | $3299 | 27 | 5120x2880 | Mini-LED (Retina XDR) | 120 | — | XDR — 2000 nits peak HDR, 1000 nits sustained, 1,000,000:1 contrast | apple.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest computer monitors?
Gigabyte M27Q is the cheapest at $349.99 (US launch MSRP $349.99 at launch in March 2021. Product is discontinued / unavailable at major US retailers as of June 2026. Historical MSRP used.), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does computer monitors cost?
Across the 13 computer monitors with a published price, the median is $899.99, ranging from $349.99 to $3299, as of 2026-06-15.
Which computer monitors is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Gigabyte M27Q ($349.99). Newest: Apple Studio Display (2026-03). Fastest refresh: Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (LS27FG602S) (500 refresh hz).
How many computer monitors are compared here?
13 computer monitors across 9 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Specs sourced primarily from Newegg product listings (newegg.com search pages, June 2026) which aggregate manufacturer spec sheets. Supplementary sources: LG product page (lg.com/us) for LG 27GX790A-B connectivity; Apple macrumors.com roundup for Studio Display and Studio Display XDR launch prices and release dates; Apple specs page (apple.com/studio-display/specs) for Studio Display port details; ASUS ProArt product listing for PA279CRV; BenQ product page (benq.com/en-us) for PD2706UA HDR and USB-C PD details. The Gigabyte M27Q is noted as discontinued/unavailable at major US retailers as of June 2026 — it is included for its historical buyer-comparison relevance (2021 launch) with specs from archived Gigabyte product page data and community consensus; priceUsd is the historical US MSRP at launch. priceUsd is US launch MSRP for the base/reference config. Numbers are stored unit-free; units implied by key name (size_in = diagonal inches, refresh_hz = Hz, response_ms = milliseconds GTG). release is YYYY-MM or YYYY. ports is a concise string listing video inputs and key USB/power-delivery ports. accessedAt is 2026-06-15 on every source. VERIFICATION PASS (2026-06-15): high-profile entries independently cross-checked against manufacturer/authoritative sources. Corrections applied: Dell U2725QE HDR 400->600, PD 96W->140W, HDMI 2.0->2.1, price $659.99->$699.99 (Dell MSRP vs Newegg sale); ASUS PG27AQDP price $799.99->$999.99 (ASUS MSRP vs Newegg discount) and release 2024-05->2024-09; Alienware AW2725DF price $649.99->$899.99 and ports corrected (2x DP 1.4 / 1x HDMI 2.1, was inverted); Alienware AW2725D panel OLED->QD-OLED; Samsung G8 panel OLED->QD-OLED and HDR->True Black 400; Apple Studio Display releaseDate 2022-03->2026-03 to match its Thunderbolt 5 specs (the TB5/A19 entry is the 2026 refresh, not the original TB3 2022 unit). OLED HDR labels normalized to 'True Black 400' where applicable.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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