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What to look for

27 inches at 1440p is the sweet spot for desk work; USB-C with power delivery runs a laptop off one cable.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

BenQ GW2490C

Home workers and students who want a slim, eye-friendly 24in screen with USB-C for very little money.

144Hz IPS panel covering 99% of sRGB
Automatic brightness sensor plus TÜV flicker-free and low blue light certification
USB-C, HDMI and DisplayPort inputs

Watch out for: Its USB-C port cannot charge a laptop, and the stand only tilts and wobbles a little.

Screen: 23.8in IPS
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate: 144Hz
USB-C charging: None
Stand: Tilt only

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Sources: BenQ UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Mid-range

Philips 27B2U4601/00

Laptop users who want one cable for picture, charging, USB and wired networking on a sharp 27in office screen.

USB-C with 96W charging plus built-in Ethernet
Highly accurate colours in Expert Reviews' testing
Stand adjusts for height, swivel, tilt and portrait use

Watch out for: The built-in speakers are weak and the plastic casing feels less premium than the price suggests.

Screen: 27in IPS
Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Refresh rate: 120Hz
USB-C charging: 96W
Stand: 150mm height, swivel, tilt, pivot

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Sources: Philips UK product page · Expert Reviews review

Premium

BenQ RD280UG

Programmers and spreadsheet users who want very crisp text and extra vertical space from a taller 3:2 screen.

3840 x 2560 resolution on a 28.2in 3:2 panel for sharp text
90W USB-C plus extra USB-C and USB-A ports
Fully adjustable stand with 150mm height range and 90-degree pivot

Watch out for: Expert Reviews found colour coverage short of BenQ's claim, so it is not ideal for colour-critical photo work.

Screen: 28.2in IPS, 3:2
Resolution: 3840 x 2560
Refresh rate: 120Hz
USB-C charging: 90W
Stand: 150mm height, pivot, swivel, tilt

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Sources: BenQ UK specifications · Expert Reviews review

Pro

Dell UltraSharp 32 4K QD-OLED (U3226Q)

Photo and video professionals who need accurate, self-calibrating colour and a single Thunderbolt cable to run a laptop.

Colour errors below Delta E 1 across several colour spaces in testing
Thunderbolt with up to 140W charging and 2.5Gb Ethernet
Built-in self-calibration keeps colours consistent

Watch out for: It is very expensive, and Expert Reviews found the plastic build underwhelming for the price.

Screen: 31.5in QD-OLED
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Refresh rate: 120Hz
USB-C charging: Up to 140W (Thunderbolt)
Stand: Height, pivot, swivel, tilt

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Sources: Dell UK product page · Expert Reviews review

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