Anything bigger isn't really all that portable. For portable monitors, stay in the 17-inch range or under. Anything bigger than 43 inches probably won’t fit on a regular desktop.

What size do you want? These days, 24-inches is on the small side and 27 inches is mainstream, while 32-inches is a good large size for those on a budget.

VA monitors typically still have better contrast than even the best IPS panels, although IPS panels are also known to be very colorful.

Panel tech: When it comes to image quality, TN < IPS < VA.

Color errors are particularly important avoid for content creators, and anything with a Delta E (dE) greater than 3 may show visible errors. We consider contrast the most important factor in image quality, with 1,000:1 being solid. Many gamers find 1440p/QHD (2560 x 1440) a good compromise between price and high-refresh-rate performance. But if your budget can handle it, 4K is as sharp as it gets at a reasonable price.

No one should be buying anything under 1080p/FHD (1920 x 1080) these days. What resolution do you want? More pixels means a sharper image.For general use, look for high contrast, and for creative work prioritize color accuracy.

What’s your monitor’s purpose? If it’s gaming, you’ll generally want something with a high refresh rate (ideally 100Hz or more), low response time and AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync for fighting screen tears at low framerates.Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.

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