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Best Overall – LG 27UD88

About the very best USB-C monitor you can buy right now, LG has put together a stunning package with a 27-inch 4K panel. Via one cable, you can power a laptop, send video, and use the monitor as a USB hub, with the ability to interface with peripherals plugged into the two built-in USB 3.0 ports.

You also have 14 options for layout, so you can view multiple windows simultaneously, so while you’ve got a laptop plugged in via USB-C, you can also attach an HDMI device like a desktop PC or even an Xbox One.

The best part is its ability to power a laptop while acting as a display. If you regularly plug a laptop into a monitor, this is the one to do it with.

HP makes some of the finest looking PC hardware around right now, and the Envy 27 is no exception. Its elegant style will make any setup stand out.

With 178-degree viewing angles and minimal bezels, the Envy 27 is perfect for multi-monitor setups. The panel is 4K resolution and also has support for AMD FreeSync when connected to compatible PCs, which means you can game on it and have silky, tear-free images.

It also has the all-important USB-C connection for video connection from a laptop and is capable of delivering enough power to keep it charged while connected.

The ASUS ZenScreen GO is a portable 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display that you can hook up to your laptop over a single USB-C cable. It also has a built-in battery for four hours of use where it won’t drain your laptop’s power. That on its own makes this worth packing along with your notebook.

You get a full HD 15.6-inch display to use alongside your laptop or Android smartphone, and thanks to the USB-A adapter included, older laptops can also come to play, but it’s that USB-C port that really makes the magic happen. One single cable is all you need, and the chances are it’s the same one you also charge your laptop or phone with.

And the last neat trick to know about is the hole on the bottom right. You can pop even just a pen in there as a handy stand if you don’t have the case.

Ultrawide monitors are more popular than ever, and this affordable 34-inch one from LG has USB-C with power delivery for a laptop alongside a huge 21:9 panel.

The resolution is limited to full HD, but as it’s wide, not tall, it still looks great and helps keep the cost down. Getting a good Ultrawide with both USB-C and an attractive price is nothing to be sniffed at.

With a 75Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and 1ms response time, it’s also good if you like to game. There are limitations like only supporting HDMI 1.4 and not 2.0, and there aren’t a heap of display inputs, but for the price, there’s little to be genuinely disappointed with.

For those chasing the ultimate image quality for multimedia or professional work, this 4K HDR 32-inch display from BenQ is just the ticket. It’s big, beautiful, and color accurate, which makes it an excellent choice for photo and video editing in particular.

It also has USB-C, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 among its box of tricks, as well as a striking design. This is a monitor that will look fantastic in any home or office scenario.

BenQ also built in a low blue light mode to help keep your eyes feeling fresh during those longer sessions.

Bottom line

It’s hard not to be impressed by the 4K LG 27UD88 which looks excellent and is a perfect companion if your laptop is your main PC since it can keep it charged up while connected.

The display is high quality, the monitor design is pretty sleek, and while it’s a little pricey, it’s worth every penny. It’s especially useful if you want to use more than one device with it since the innovative multi-window feature can put both your laptop and another device like a console on screen at the same time.

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