Can you Think about your screen too much, but whether you’re working or playing games in your home office, that array of pixels that shine a light on your face is crucial. Monitors can dramatically improve your productivity if you currently work on laptopand a dual monitor setup can take things further. The folks on the WIRED Gear team use these large external displays on a daily basis in a variety of arrangements as we write our reviews, and of course we decided to take them into consideration as well. . These are our favorite monitors—all under $500.
It’s hard to count the number of screens there, which means we’ll include more recommendations as we continue to test. We’ve also included monitor-buying advice at the bottom for any jargon you might not know, and be sure to check out other guides, including Best WFH gears, Best laptopand our advice on How to use a second monitor with your laptop.
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