How to pick a monitor
A monitor is a multi-year purchase you look at constantly, so it pays to get the basics right. Resolution and panel type matter for clarity and colour; refresh rate matters mostly for gaming.
Size and resolution go together
Bigger is not automatically better — resolution has to keep up or the image looks soft. Match the two so text stays sharp at your viewing distance.
- 24-inch: 1080p is fine.
- 27-inch: aim for 1440p.
- 32-inch and up: 4K keeps everything crisp.
Panel type drives the experience
The panel decides colour, viewing angles, and contrast. For most desk work and content, IPS is the safe default.
- IPS: best all-round colour and viewing angles.
- VA: deeper contrast, good for media, weaker viewing angles.
- OLED: superb contrast and colour, premium price, watch for burn-in with static UI.
Refresh rate and connections
A high refresh rate is the headline gaming feature and largely wasted on office work. Confirm the ports match your machine.
- Office and creative: 60-75Hz is plenty.
- Gaming: 120Hz+ is the noticeable upgrade.
- Check for the right input (HDMI / DisplayPort / USB-C) and whether it can power your laptop.
Where Verodian helps
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