USB-C ports on monitors are useful for connecting devices like laptops directly to your monitor. Unlike other video connection types, most USB-C ports on monitors also deliver power to the source, so you can charge your laptop and display an image using a single cable. That said, not all monitors support DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt for video support over USB-C, and they don't all deliver the same amount of power, either. On the plus side, USB-C can also serve as an upstream port, meaning you can connect other devices to your monitor to use on your laptop, or even use it as part of a KVM switch.
When looking for a new monitor, besides the USB-C features, you should consider your budget and what you need the monitor for. Getting a high-resolution display with sharp text clarity is useful for work, and one with great image accuracy is beneficial for content creation. We perform nearly 400 tests on each monitor we purchase to help you make a buying decision by evaluating these different aspects.
We've bought and tested over 355 monitors, and below, you'll find our picks for the best USB-C monitors, including the best 4k USB-C monitor. You can also check our recommendations for the best monitors for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, the best work monitors, and the best monitors for programming. You can read more about how USB-C and USB-A differ.
Quick Look
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Best USB-C Monitor
Office8.5USB-C Ports5USB-C Power Delivery140WKVM SwitchYesUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeYesThunderboltThunderbolt 4USB-C Rated Speed10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)USB-C UpstreamYesEditing7.9Brightness8.1HDR Picture6.2SDR Picture7.5Color Accuracy8.1Size27"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160The best USB-C monitor we've tested is the Dell U2725QE. It's a high-end 4k monitor with a large USB hub, including five USB-C ports. You can get it directly from Dell's website. Each of the USB-C ports serve a different purpose, with one supporting Thunderbolt 4 with 140W of power delivery, so this is the port to which you can connect your laptop to charge it and display an image with one cable. Another USB-C port is the Thunderbolt output, allowing you to connect another monitor directly to this one. It also has a DisplayPort output, so you can even connect a second monitor to the Dell. The other USB-C ports are meant to connect your devices, like a mouse and keyboard, and it has a KVM switch to change between sources and use the same devices.
Besides the features, it's a good monitor for work as it delivers sharp text and gets bright enough to fight glare, but it has a pink tint in really bright rooms. On the plus side, the 27-inch screen is big enough to view two windows side-by-side. However, you can consider the Dell U3225QE if you want something bigger, but it costs more for the same features and similar performance.
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Best Ultrawide USB-C Monitor
Office8.1USB-C Ports5USB-C Power Delivery140WKVM SwitchYesUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeYesThunderboltThunderbolt 4USB-C Rated Speed10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)USB-C UpstreamYesEditing8.0Brightness7.7HDR Picture6.2SDR Picture7.5Color Accuracy8.9Size40"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate120 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution5120 x 2160If you find that the 16:9 aspect ratio of the Dell U2725QE is too narrow for your needs, there's a class of ultrawide displays with a 21:9 aspect ratio. These provide more horizontal screen space, ideal for multitasking with many windows open. If that's what you're interested in, then look into the Dell U4025QW. It has a very similar feature-set to the Dell U2725QE, as it also has a large USB hub with five USB-C ports. Like the U2725QE, it supports Thunderbolt 4, which makes full use of laptops that also support it, like MacBooks. However, one difference is that it doesn't have a DisplayPort output, so while it also has a Thunderbolt output, that means you can only connect one extra monitor directly to this one, instead of two.
Even though it has a higher 5k2k resolution than the U2725QE, it actually has slightly lower pixel density. That said, text looks incredibly sharp, which helps if you're constantly reading documents for work. If you don't need such a big ultrawide display and you don't mind something with a lower resolution, you can also check out the Dell U3425WE. It has the same USB hub with Thunderbolt 4, and it costs less than the U4025QW, but the lower resolution means text isn't as sharp.
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Best Mid-Range USB-C Monitor
Office8.5USB-C Ports2USB-C Power Delivery90WKVM SwitchNoUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeYesThunderboltNoUSB-C Rated Speed5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)USB-C UpstreamYesEditing7.7Brightness7.3HDR Picture5.5SDR Picture6.9Color Accuracy8.9Size27"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160If you find that the Dell U4025QW is too big for your needs, and you don't have the budget for the Dell U2725QE, then check out the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It's a mid-range option that costs less than the U2725QE, with some trade-offs. It has a smaller USB hub than the Dell, with only two USB-C ports, no Thunderbolt support, and no KVM switch either. That said, its primary USB-C still supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 90W of power delivery, which is great if you want to connect a power-hungry laptop. Although not a USB-C port, it also has a DisplayPort output to connect a second monitor directly to this one.
Besides the features, it's similar to the U2725QE as it has a 27-inch, 4k screen with sharp text clarity. The ASUS is actually the better choice for photo or video editing, as it has dedicated picture modes for various color spaces that you may work with. This includes modes for Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, and the common sRGB color space, which is very accurate without any sort of calibration. Plus, it has good reflection handling, so it's a good choice for use in a well-lit room.
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Best Budget USB-C Monitor
Office8.3USB-C Ports1USB-C Power Delivery65WKVM SwitchNoUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeYesThunderboltNoUSB-C Rated Speed5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)USB-C UpstreamYesEditing7.5Brightness7.3HDR Picture4.8SDR Picture7.3Color Accuracy7.9Size27"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate60 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution3840 x 2160If you still find the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV too expensive, check out a budget-friendly model like the Dell S2722QC. It has a smaller USB hub than the ASUS, as it has two USB-A ports and a single USB-C port, and it doesn't have a KVM switch like the higher-end Dell U2725QE either. That said, it still 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 fantastic ergonomics, so you can easily adjust the screen to an ideal viewing position. That said, it doesn't have a dedicated sRGB mode like the ASUS, and colors are less accurate. If you can't find this monitor available, you can also check out the MSI G274QPF-QD, which costs a bit less. However, that monitor has a lower 1440p resolution with worse text clarity.
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Best Cheap USB-C Monitor
Office7.1USB-C Ports1USB-C Power Delivery15WKVM SwitchNoUSB-C DisplayPort Alt ModeNoThunderboltNoUSB-C Rated Speed5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)USB-C UpstreamNoEditing6.3Brightness2.6HDR Picture2.5SDR Picture6.7Color Accuracy7.8Size24"Pixel TypeIPSMax Refresh Rate100 HzSee all our test resultsNative Resolution1920 x 1080Although most entry-level, cheap monitors don't have USB-C ports, there are a few that do, like the Dell P2425H, which you can also find for a low cost directly from Dell's website if you can't find it through retailers. It's a step down from the Dell S2722QC because it has a smaller screen with a lower 1080p resolution, so text isn't as sharp, and there's less screen space to work with. Its USB-C port is different from the other monitors mentioned, as it doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode. This means you can't display a video signal with it, and it's meant to charge small devices like your phone or connect peripherals, but it's a useful inclusion for a cheap monitor.
Besides that, it's a simple monitor without many extra features, as it doesn't support HDR at all, but that's normal for a cheap, low-cost work monitor. On the plus side, it has remarkable ergonomics, making it very easy to adjust, and its wide viewing angles are useful for sharing the screen with someone else.
Notable Mentions
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LG 40WP95C-W:
The LG 40WP95C-W is an ultrawide monitor that competes with the Dell U4025QW, as it has the same 40-inch screen size and 5120x2160 resolution. It's a good choice if you find the Dell too expensive, but the LG has fewer features, as it lacks a KVM switch and has a smaller USB hub.
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ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV:
The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is a budget monitor with a versatile USB hub, and even has a DisplayPort output. However, it has a lower resolution than the Dell S2722QC, so text isn't as sharp.
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Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx:
The Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx is a high-end 4k monitor with better picture quality than the Dell U2725QE. It's something to consider if you care about HDR picture quality, but it has a smaller USB hub and fewer features than the Dell.
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Recent Updates
May 26, 2025:
We replaced the Dell U2723QE with the Dell U2725QE as it has extra features. We also renamed the Dell U4025QW as the 'Best Ultrawide Monitor' and the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV as the 'Best Mid-Range Monitor' to reflect this change.
Feb 19, 2025:
We renamed the Dell U2723QE as the 'Best USB-C Monitor' and removed the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx because the Dell has extra USB-C features. We also added the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor.' We removed the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV and renamed the Dell S2722QC as the 'Best Budget Monitor' because it has a higher resolution. We moved the ASUS and the Acer to the Notable Mentions, too. Lastly, we introduced a new format to the article.
Nov 14, 2024:
Verified our picks for accuracy and consistency.
Aug 22, 2024: We replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV with the Dell U2723QE because it has more features and is consistent with other recommendations. We also added the Dell P2425H as the 'Best Cheap Monitor.' Lastly, we removed the INNOCN 27M2V from the Notable Mentions.
Jun 05, 2024: Replaced the LG 40WP95C-W with the Dell U4025QW as 'Best Thunderbolt,' as it has better performance and more features. Renamed 'Best Upper Mid-Range' to 'Best Mid-Range' and 'Best Mid-Range' to 'Best Lower Mid-Range' for better consistency with other recommendations. Replaced the LG 38WN95C-W with the LG 40WP95C-W as a Notable Mention.
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. The 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.