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The 5 Best USB-C Monitors - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best USB-C Monitors

USB-C ports on monitors are useful for connecting USB-C laptops directly to your display. Unlike other video connection types, most USB-C monitors also deliver power to the source, so you can charge your laptop and display an image using a single cable. However, it's important to remember that not all monitors deliver the same amount of power, as some don't have enough to charge your laptop while using it, and with those monitors, you'll still need an external power source. USB-C can also serve as an upstream port, meaning you can connect your hard drive or other USB devices to the monitor and transfer data to your computer.

Besides its USB-C features and power delivery, you should consider your budget and what you need the monitor for when looking for a USB-C monitor. Getting a high-resolution display with sharp text clarity is useful for office work, and one with great image accuracy is beneficial for content creation.

We've bought and tested over 300 monitors, and below, you'll find our picks for the best USB-C monitors available for purchase. You can also check our recommendations for the best monitors for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, the best office monitors, and the best 4k monitors. You can read more about USB-C here.


  1. Best USB-C Monitor

    The best monitor with USB-C that we've tested is the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. Its USB-C port delivers 90W of power and supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, so you can charge most laptops and display an image from your computer with a single cable. It also has two USB-A ports. Once you connect to the monitor with a single cable, you'll find its performance to be excellent for almost anything you want to do. If you're using it for productivity tasks, it has fantastic text clarity, and the monitor gets very bright, so you won't have any trouble seeing content clearly in a bright room. It also has fantastic ergonomics, so it's easy to share your monitor with someone else, whether it's for work or while watching a movie. It's also great for professional editing with its extremely accurate sRGB mode. It's also an amazing choice if you plan to game with it, as it has excellent gaming performance and fantastic console compatibility.

    While the Acer excels at most tasks, if you're looking for a monitor with more of a focus on USB connectivity, consider the Dell U2723QE. It has five USB-A ports and three USB-C ports, one of which you can use with its KVM switch, so you can use the same keyboard and mouse with two computers. However, in terms of overall performance, the Dell falls behind, as it has far lower brightness and worse reflection handling, making it more difficult to see in a bright room, whether you're doing office work or editing creative content. Additionally, HDR movies and games look considerably worse on the Dell, which is a problem if you plan to use the monitor for gaming or watching movies, making the Acer the best 4k USB-C monitor.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range USB-C Monitor

    If you find the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx a bit out of your price range and don't need its gaming or HDR performance, check out the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. Like the Acer, its main USB-C port delivers 90W of power. It also has a 4k resolution, resulting in extremely sharp text, and its 27-inch screen is big enough to open two windows side-by-side. It's meant for content creation as it has a remarkably accurate sRGB mode and other picture modes for various color spaces that you may need to work with.

    However, its performance for most uses is worse than the Acer's. It doesn't get as bright as the Acer, so it's not a good choice for watching HDR content or working in very bright environments. It's also far worse if you want to game with it, as it has a lower refresh rate and slower response time. It does have three USB-A ports, while the Acer only has two, so you can connect more devices to it than to the Acer.

    See our review

  3. Best Thunderbolt Monitor

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    While most USB-C monitors support DisplayPort Alt Mode, some have Thunderbolt, which is what Mac computers and some Intel-based laptops support. It has a few advantages over DisplayPort Alt Mode, like higher power delivery and bandwidth, but it isn't available on as many monitors. Regardless, if you're looking for a monitor with Thunderbolt support, check out the LG 40WP95C-W. It has two USB-C ports that both support Thunderbolt 4. This allows for 96W of power delivery and has an incredible 40Gbps USB-C rated speed, much more than the 5Gbps on the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV.

    This monitor has useful extra features like a Picture-by-Picture mode, which is great if you want to view images from two sources side-by-side. It offers enough space to multitask as it has a massive 40-inch screen with a 21:9 ultrawide aspect ratio and 5120x2160 resolution, producing sharp text. If you don't like the ultrawide format, consider the 27-inch Apple Studio Display, which supports Thunderbolt 3 and is optimal to use if you have a Mac computer.

    See our review

  4. Best Mid-Range USB-C Monitor

    If you don't need Thunderbolt support like on the LG 40WP95C-W and find the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV too expensive, consider a cheaper monitor like the Dell S2722QC, which often goes on sale too. It has a smaller USB hub than the ASUS, as it has two USB-A ports and a single USB-C port, which is the main trade-off for getting something cheaper. It supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and power delivery of up to 65W, which is still enough power to charge smaller laptops but isn't enough to charge power-hungry laptops.

    It's good for productivity as it has Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture modes, which is great if you want to connect two sources. It's also a great choice if you need to use it in a well-lit office space, as it has good reflection handling and is bright enough to overcome glare. Lastly, it has wide viewing angles and excellent ergonomics, so you can easily adjust the screen to an ideal viewing position and show content to someone next to you.

    See our review

  5. Best Budget USB-C Monitor

    While you can find the Dell S2722QC at a budget-friendly price when it goes on sale, the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is another good option if you're on a budget and find the Dell slightly out of your price range. The main trade-off is that it has a lower 1440p resolution than the Dell, but while it has lower pixel density, the text clarity is still decent. Luckily, its USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W of power delivery, so you can easily connect a smaller laptop to display an image and charge it using a single cable.

    Despite its low cost, it still has a few extra features, like its outstanding ergonomics that make it easy to adjust and a dedicated sRGB mode. This results in exceptional accuracy before calibration, as colors are accurate. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDR, which is disappointing if you need that for video editing. If that's important to you, the Gigabyte M27Q P is another budget option that supports HDR, but its USB-C port is limited to 18W of power delivery, which isn't enough to charge laptops.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • LG 38WN95C-W: The LG 38WN95C-W is a cheaper alternative to the LG 40WP95C-W with one USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 3. However, it has a lower 3840x1600 resolution, so text looks sharper on the 40WP95C-W. See our review
  • INNOCN 27M2V: The INNOCN 27M2V is an excellent office monitor that gets incredibly bright and offers 90W of power delivery, but it costs more than the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. It can also be harder to find at times. See our review
  • Gigabyte M32U: The Gigabyte M32U is a great, versatile monitor like the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx. However, its USB-C port is limited to 15W of power. See our review
  • Dell U3223QE: The Dell U3223QE has a larger 32-inch screen than the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx and has considerably more USB ports. However, it costs more and has worse performance for most uses. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Feb 14, 2024: Replaced the Dell U2723QE with the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx for 'Best USB-C Monitor,' as it has better performance; added the Dell U3223QE as a Notable Mention.

  2. Dec 11, 2023: Added the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor'; added the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx to the Notable Mentions.

  3. Oct 12, 2023: Removed the Apple Studio Display as 'Best Monitor For Mac' because it doesn't fit into the scope of the article; renamed the Dell S2722QC to 'Best Mid-Range' to better reflect its market position; added the Gigabyte M32U to Notable Mentions.

  4. Aug 16, 2023: Added the Apple Studio Display as 'Best USB-C Monitor For Mac' to reflect how people are searching for USB-C monitors; added the Gigabyte M34WQ to Notable Mentions.

  5. Jun 21, 2023: Restructured the article to reflect how people are looking for USB-C monitors; renamed the Dell U2723QE and the LG 40WP95C-W to the 'Best USB-C Monitor' and 'Best Thunderbolt Monitor' respectively; removed the Apple Studio Display, and added the INNOCN 27M2V to Notable Mentions.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors with a USB-C input currently available. They are adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our USB-C monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.