Our Favorite Computer Monitor

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Our Favorite Computer Monitor

With a house full of kids, homework, and Dad's work-from-home setup, a good monitor earns its desk space fast. The one we chose is the LG 32GS60QC-B UltraGear — a 32-inch curved QHD screen that's genuinely great for both work and play without a four-figure price. Here's what we bought, plus a few others we seriously considered.

When we shopped for monitors we cared about a few things: a sharp, roomy screen you can actually spread work across, a smooth refresh rate for games and video, reliable connections (HDMI and DisplayPort or USB-C), and a price that fits a family budget. Below the one we chose, we've rounded up a few others we considered for different rooms, ages, and budgets — from a big 4K panel to a compact pick for a small desk.

What We Chose

LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor

LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor

Brand: LG

Gaming Monitor

$189.99

Dad loves: the curve pulls you right in, and 180Hz makes everything feel instant.

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Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)

Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)

Brand: Dell

4K Monitor

$279.99

Dad loves: 4K sharpness makes spreadsheets and photos look razor-crisp.

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Also considered:

Samsung 34" ViewFinity S50GC Ultra-WQHD Monitor

Samsung 34" ViewFinity S50GC Ultra-WQHD Monitor

Brand: Samsung

Ultrawide Monitor

$229.99

Dad loves: the extra width means no more juggling windows on busy work days.

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Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor (S2725DSM)

Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor (S2725DSM)

Brand: Dell

QHD Monitor

$170.99

Mom loves: QHD is a big step up from 1080p without the 4K price.

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Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor

Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor

Brand: Samsung

Gaming Monitor

$149.99

Our oldest says: 180Hz makes his games feel smooth and fast.

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Amazon Basics 27 in IPS Monitor Full HD 1080P

Amazon Basics 27 in IPS Monitor Full HD 1080P

Brand: Amazon Basics

Budget Monitor

$115.99

Mom loves: a simple, no-fuss 27-inch screen that just works for the price.

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Acer 27 Inch Monitor KB272 FHD IPS

Acer 27 Inch Monitor KB272 FHD IPS

Brand: Acer

Budget Monitor

$99.99

The kids love: a big bright screen for homework and drawing that barely costs anything.

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msi PRO MP225 22-inch FHD Computer Monitor

msi PRO MP225 22-inch FHD Computer Monitor

Brand: msi

Compact Monitor

$64.99

Mom loves: a compact 22-inch pick perfect for a small desk or the kids' corner.

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From Our Family

Why We Chose It

The great desk debate at our house went on for months. Dad wanted room to spread out three work windows without squinting, and our oldest wanted a screen that did his games justice, and neither one wanted to surrender the desk to the other. The old monitor was too small for either job, so it became a nightly standoff over who got the good seat.

The LG Ultragear 32-inch Curved monitor finally ended that argument. The 32-inch curved QHD screen is big enough that Dad can keep three windows open for work during the day and still wrap a couple of kids into a movie on it at night, and the 180Hz refresh makes our oldest’s games look buttery smooth. As Dad puts it, the curve pulls you right in, and everything feels instant.

We looked at a few smaller flat monitors and a couple of splashy ultrawides, but the small ones did not solve the crowding and the ultrawides ran well into four figures. The Ultragear is the rare screen that is genuinely great for work and for play without the premium price tag, which is exactly why we chose it. One monitor now does the job of two, and the desk debate has finally gone quiet.

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