A 27-inch screen and 1440p resolution seems to be the new sweet spot for monitors, and I’m here for it. Honestly, it’s about time we moved past the 1080p/24-inch baseline.
If you’re ready to upgrade, Amazon has one such monitor on sale for just $100 today, which is about $70 less than even the cheapest ones we’ve seen lately. And it comes with a high-quality IPS panel to boot! (It’s originally $160 but knocked down to $110 right now, plus there’s an extra $10 on-page coupon you can clip that gets it down to $100.)
What’s the catch? Good question, savvy shopper. The catch is that this is a generic white-label brand that I’ve never heard of before. Though the Amazon reviews average 4.4 stars with more than a thousand ratings, those reviews aren’t always trustworthy. So while this might be a new monitor — not refurbished — I’d keep an eye on the return window. (The monitor does come with a 3-year warranty, if you trust it.)
Otherwise, it’s an undeniably good deal for a 2560×1440 display. The IPS panel makes this monitor color-accurate enough for photo editing or light video work, which is a big plus for me. Its 100Hz refresh rate probably isn’t up to competitive gaming standards, but it’ll still give you a nice boost over any other budget monitor in this price range.
Connections are pretty sparse, with just two HDMI, one DisplayPort, and the usual headphone jack. And a standard VESA mount on the rear means this would make a great multi-monitor expansion with a monitor arm.
White-label distinction aside, this is a phenomenal price for a monitor of this size and specs, so grab it on Amazon for just $100 while you can! Don’t forget to clip the digital coupon to get the lowest price.
Get a 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for shockingly cheapAuthor: Michael Crider, Staff Writer, PCWorld
Michael is a 10-year veteran of technology journalism, covering everything from Apple to ZTE. On PCWorld he's the resident keyboard nut, always using a new one for a review and building a new mechanical board or expanding his desktop "battlestation" in his off hours. Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live. Michael lives in Pennsylvania where he's always looking forward to his next kayaking trip.