What are the top-rated 4k monitors for under £500?
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Samsung Odyssey S28BG700 (S28BG70)
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£523.03 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 144Hz | 1ms | 16:9 | ✓ | 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x USB-A, 1x USB-B upstream, 1x Ethernet, 1x 3.5mm audio out | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
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28 in 4K 144Hz IPS gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1, Adaptive-Sync and basic HDR400 support. Suits console and PC gamers who want high refresh 4K performance and smart monitor features.
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LG 27US550-W UltraFine 27 in 4K
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£224.15 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 60Hz | 5ms | 16:9 | ✓ | 2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort, Headphone Out | Tilt/Height/Swivel/Pivot |
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The LG 27US550-W is a 27 in 4K IPS monitor with HDR10, 90% DCI-P3 color, and a 60Hz/5ms panel aimed at creators and professionals who need accurate color and high resolution. It offers multiple inputs and a fully ergonomic stand for flexible desktop setups. |
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ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG
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£821.18 ≈ | 3840x2160 | 240Hz | 0.03ms | 16:9 | ✓ | DisplayPort 1.4 DSC x1; HDMI 2.1 x2; USB-C (DP Alt Mode) x1; USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub; Earphone jack | Tilt +20° ~ -5°; Swivel +25° ~ -25°; Height 0~110mm; VESA 100x100mm |
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A 31.5 in 4K WOLED gaming monitor with dual-mode high refresh (4K@240Hz / FHD@480Hz), ultra-fast response and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 support. Suited for competitive and enthusiast gamers who want OLED contrast with high refresh and extensive connectivity.
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Samsung ViewFinity UJ590 LS32D590CUXXU
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£223.41 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 60Hz | 4 ms | 16:9 | — | DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4, Headphone jack | Tilt only |
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The Samsung ViewFinity UJ590 is a 32 in 4K UHD VA-panel monitor with a 60Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time, offering deep contrast and FreeSync support for casual gaming and multimedia. It suits users who want large 4K screen real estate for productivity, video, and console/casual PC gaming.
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Samsung ViewFinity S7 LS27D700EAUXXU
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£186.05 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 60 Hz | 5 ms | 16:9 | ✓ | HDMI 2.0 x 1; DisplayPort 1.2 x 1; 3.5 mm audio out | Tilt |
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A 27 in 4K IPS monitor with HDR10, 60 Hz refresh and 5 ms response time aimed at productivity and general multimedia use. It suits users who want a sharp 4K workspace with good colour and basic ergonomic tilt adjustment.
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LG 27US500-W
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£209.21 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 60Hz | 5ms | 16:9 | ✓ | 2x HDMI 2.0; 1x DisplayPort 1.4; Headphone out | Tilt -5~15º |
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The LG 27US500-W is a 27 in 4K UHD IPS monitor with HDR10, 60Hz refresh and 5ms response time, offering wide color gamut and basic HDR for multimedia and productivity. It suits users who want a sharp 4K display for office work, content viewing, and light creative tasks rather than high-refresh competitive gaming.
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AOC U27P2CA
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£263.18 ≈ | 3840x2160 | 60 Hz | 4 ms | 16:9 | — | 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, PD 65W), 4x USB-A downstream, 1x USB-C upstream, Headphone out (3.5mm) | Tilt -5/35, Height adjust 150 mm, Swivel 180/180, Pivot Yes |
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27 in 4K IPS monitor with USB-C (65W PD), broad connectivity and Adaptive Sync. Suited for productivity users and professionals needing high resolution, built-in USB hub and ergonomic stand.
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BenQ PD2705U
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£559.65 ≈ | 3840x2160 | 60 | 5 ms | 16:9 | ✓ | HDMI (v2.0) x1, DisplayPort (v1.4) x1, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, PD 65W) x1, USB-C downstream x1, USB Type B (upstream) x2, USB 3.2 downstream x3, Headphone jack x1 | Tilt -5 to 20 deg, Swivel 15 deg left/right, Pivot 90 deg, Height adjustment 110 mm |
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The PD2705U is a 27 in 4K UHD IPS designer monitor with accurate colour (99% sRGB), HDR10 support, USB-C with 65W power delivery and an integrated KVM. It suits creative professionals who need colour accuracy and connectivity for multi-device workflows.
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Philips 40B1U6903CH
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£1027.40 ≈ | 5120 x 2160 | 75 Hz | 4 ms | 21:9 | ✓ | 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (upstream), 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (downstream), USB-B upstream, USB-A downstream x4, USB-C downstream x1, RJ45 Ethernet, Audio out/mic combo | Height, Tilt, Swivel |
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A 39.7 in 21:9 curved 5K2K IPS monitor aimed at productivity and creators, with Thunderbolt 4 docking, built-in 5MP webcam, KVM and wide color gamut. Suits professionals who need large immersive workspace, color accuracy and single-cable laptop docking. |
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Dell U2723QE
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£559.65 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 60 Hz | 5 ms | 16:9 | ✓ | HDMI 2.1; DisplayPort 1.4; DisplayPort output; 2x USB-C (one upstream with DP Alt Mode, one downstream 15W); 4x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2; RJ45 Ethernet; Audio line-out | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot (height adjustment 5.9 in; tilt -5°/+21°; swivel -45°/+45°; pivot -90°/+90°) |
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The Dell U2723QE is a 27 in 4K UltraSharp IPS Black monitor with a wide color gamut, built-in USB-C hub with 90W power delivery, and professional-grade color accuracy. It suits content creators and professionals who need high resolution, accurate colors, and integrated docking connectivity.
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Z Z-Edge Z Z-Edge 27 in 4K UHD 160Hz
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£186.79 ≈ | 3840x2160 | 160Hz | 1ms | 16:9 | ✓ | HDMI x2, DisplayPort x2, Audio Out x1 | Tilt |
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27 in 4K UHD IPS gaming monitor with a 160Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR10 and wide viewing angles; suited for high-frame-rate PC gaming and content creation where 4K detail and fast motion handling are required. It offers multiple HDMI and DisplayPort inputs and a tilt-adjustable stand.
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Dell S3225QC
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£373.59 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 120 Hz | 0.03 ms GTG | 16:9 | ✓ | 1 HDMI (HDCP 1.4/2.2, HDMI 2.1 features), 1 USB-C upstream (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, PD up to 90 W), 2 USB-C downstream (5 Gbps, PD up to 15 W) | Height, Tilt, Swivel, Slant |
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The Dell S3225QC is a 31.6 in 4K QD-OLED monitor with 120 Hz refresh, ultra-fast 0.03 ms response time, HDR support and integrated speakers, aimed at creators and high-end media/entertainment users who want OLED image quality and strong connectivity. Its USB-C upstream with 90 W PD and adjustable stand make it suitable for laptop-first desks and multimedia setups. |
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AOC U27G3X
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£321.29 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 160Hz | 1ms | 16:9 | ✓ | HDMI 2.1 × 2, DisplayPort 1.4 × 2, 3.5mm audio out | Height 130mm, Pivot -90°~90°, Swivel -30°~30°, Tilt -5°~23° |
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The AOC U27G3X is a 27in 4K Fast IPS gaming monitor with a 160Hz refresh rate, 1ms response and DisplayHDR 400 support, offering wide color coverage and adaptive sync. It suits gamers and content creators who want high resolution plus high refresh performance in a fully adjustable 27in screen.
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Acer Predator XB283K V3bmiiprx
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£224.15 ≈ | 3840 x 2160 | 150Hz | 1 ms | 16:9 | ✓ | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 65W PD), 4 x USB 3.0, 1 x 3.5mm audio | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |