The 5 Best 27-Inch Monitors - Spring 2025

The best 27-inch monitor we've tested is the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. It's versatile as it has features for both gaming and productivity. Its high 4k resolution provides crisp and detailed images no matter what you use the monitor for. It also has a USB-C port that makes it easy to connect a laptop thanks to its DisplayPort Alt Mode and 90W of power delivery. In terms of gaming features, it has full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth so that you can take advantage of gaming consoles and modern graphics cards, and it has a fast response time that makes motion look crisp.

On top of that, it has good picture quality with excellent brightness and good reflection handling, so it's a great choice if you want to use it in a well-lit room. It also has decent HDR picture quality thanks to its Mini LED backlighting and decent local dimming feature. That said, there are 27-inch OLEDs you can get with better picture quality, like the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED. However, OLEDs risk burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, which is disappointing for only working on it, and the MSI also costs more than the Acer.

If you find the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx out of your price range, or don't need its gaming features, then check out the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It's a 4k display like the Acer, so it delivers the same sharp text and detailed images. That said, there are a few differences between the two when it comes to features. As it isn't designed with gaming in mind, it doesn't have a high refresh rate like the Acer, and has worse motion handling. It also lacks Mini LED backlighting, so it doesn't offer the same deep blacks and bright highlights in HDR, but that's the trade-off for getting something cheaper.

The ASUS is a better choice for productivity, though, especially if you need something for content creation. It has a bigger USB hub, as it has three USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, so you can connect a variety of devices, and it delivers 90W of power through one of its USB-C ports. Plus, it has various picture modes meant for different color spaces that you may work with, from sRGB to Rec. 2020. It's very accurate in its sRGB mode, so you won't need to calibrate it unless you need perfectly accurately colors.

If you don't need the work-focused features of the ASUS ProArt Display PA27CRV, and you prefer saving a bit of money, look into the LG 27GR93U-B. Like the ASUS, it's another 4k monitor with sharp text clarity, but it doesn't have any USB-C ports to quickly connect a laptop. That said, it still has two USB-A ports, and it's versatile for various uses as it has more gaming features than the ASUS, with a higher 144Hz refresh rate and better motion handling. Plus, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take advantage of modern graphics cards and gaming consoles.

While it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting like the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx, and its picture quality in dark rooms is much worse, it's still a good choice for bright rooms. It has great reflection handling and gets bright enough to fight glare, so visibility isn't an issue. It also comes with an ergonomic stand, which is useful if you like to constantly adjust your screen, but it doesn't offer any swivel adjustment.

If you're on a tighter budget, then check out the AOC Q27G3XMN. It's a step down from the LG 27GR93U-B in terms of features because it doesn't have any USB ports, so you can't connect devices directly to the monitor, and it also has a lower 1440p resolution, so images aren't as sharp and detailed. However, that's what you have to expect from a budget monitor, and it has some gaming features, like a 180Hz max refresh rate, so it's a good choice if you're a casual gamer.

What makes it better than most other 27-inch budget monitors is that it has Mini LED backlighting, similar to the higher-end Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. Its good local dimming feature helps it display deep blacks, and it also gets very bright. This means highlights pop, and it easily fights glare, which is useful if you want a monitor for work or watching your favorite content. One thing to know is that this monitor sometimes goes out of stock. If you can't find it available in your region, the Acer Nitro XV275U P3biipx is a similar alternative that also has Mini LED backlighting, but it has worse motion handling.

Should you be looking for a simple and cheap 27-inch monitor, then the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B is a good choice. It's available in two variants, with the 27GP850-B model having some more features than the 27GP83B-B, like an overclockable 180Hz refresh rate, USB ports, and backlight strobing. That said, the 27GP83B-B tends to cost less, and both models perform the same besides those small differences. They don't have local dimming like the AOC Q27G3XMN has, so the picture quality is much worse, especially in HDR. That said, you shouldn't expect many monitors in this price range to be good for HDR.

Besides that, the LG models are versatile for different uses as they have sharp motion handling, and the 1440p resolution also helps offer good text clarity. While they lack HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, they still support 1440p signals up to 120Hz on either console, which is useful if you like playing games at high refresh rates.