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Top 10 Best Computer Monitors for General Use
Welcome to the Computer Monitor Piki, the best place to decide between computer monitors. Computer monitors are of course necessary components of desktop computers, but they're also useful to expand the functionality of a laptop. While size is often the most salient feature of a monitor, picture quality and connectivity options are also important factors to consider. This Piki makes use of more than 11,000 facts about 1,017 computer monitors. Sort and filter these computer monitors according to your preferences using the options on the left. Whether you're looking for computer monitors for watching movies, computer monitors for general use or something else entirely, we have you covered.
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ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM)
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) has audio and is 16.80 inches tall and 22.10 inches wide. It is 8.40 inches deep and is lightweight, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $139.99
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 24"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 30% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 50 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 1 watt, Audio Power - 2 watts
The ViewSonic 24" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor, (VA2431WM) achieves 95% performance for power.
ViewSonic 24" Ergo Widescreen LCD Monitor (VG2428WM)
The ViewSonic 24" Ergo Widescreen LCD Monitor (VG2428WM) is lightweight, and it has audio and is 17.40 inches tall and 22.20 inches wide. It is 9.80 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $232.99
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 24" Ergo Widescreen LCD Monitor (VG2428WM) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 24"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 24" Ergo Widescreen LCD Monitor (VG2428WM) achieves 30% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 45 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 1 watt, Audio Power - 2 watts
The ViewSonic 24" Ergo Widescreen LCD Monitor (VG2428WM) achieves 95% performance for power.
Acer 27" Wide LCD Monitor (B273H)
The Acer 27" Wide LCD Monitor (B273H) has audio and is 17 inches tall and 25.40 inches wide, and it is 9.30 inches deep and weighs an average amount. It has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $398
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the Acer 27" Wide LCD Monitor (B273H) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 27"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the Acer 27" Wide LCD Monitor (B273H) achieves 34% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 38.80 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 0.95 watts, Audio Power - 1.50 watts
The Acer 27" Wide LCD Monitor (B273H) achieves 96% performance for power.
Hannspree 25" LCD Widescreen Monitor, Black (HZ251HPB)
As for weight, the Hannspree 25" LCD Widescreen Monitor, Black (HZ251HPB) is lightweight. It has audio and is 17.10 inches tall and 22.90 inches wide. It is 7.90 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $264.82
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the Hannspree 25" LCD Widescreen Monitor, Black (HZ251HPB) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 24.60"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the Hannspree 25" LCD Widescreen Monitor, Black (HZ251HPB) achieves 31% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 48 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 1 watt, Audio Power - 2 watts
The Hannspree 25" LCD Widescreen Monitor, Black (HZ251HPB) achieves 95% performance for power.
HP 27" Full HD LCD Monitor (2710m)
In terms of weight, the HP 27" Full HD LCD Monitor (2710m) weighs an average amount, and it has audio and is 18.50 inches tall and 26.40 inches wide. It is 8.40 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $349.82
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the HP 27" Full HD LCD Monitor (2710m) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 27"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the HP 27" Full HD LCD Monitor (2710m) achieves 34% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 135 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 2 watts, Audio Power - 2 watts
The HP 27" Full HD LCD Monitor (2710m) achieves 88% performance for power.
Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor
With respect to weight, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor is lightweight, and it has audio and is 16.30 inches tall and 22.40 inches wide. It is 6 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $192.82
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 23.60"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 29% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 33 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 1 watt, Audio Power - 2 watts
The Asus 23.6" Ultra Slim LCD Monitor achieves 96% performance for power.
ViewSonic 23" LCD Monitor (VA2323WM)
The ViewSonic 23" LCD Monitor (VA2323WM) is lightweight. It has audio and is 9.70 inches tall and 21.60 inches wide. It is 16 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $204.82
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 23" LCD Monitor (VA2323WM) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 23"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 23" LCD Monitor (VA2323WM) achieves 28% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 45 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 2 watts, Audio Power - 2 watts
The ViewSonic 23" LCD Monitor (VA2323WM) achieves 93% performance for power.
NEC AccuSync 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor, Black (AS22...
The NEC AccuSync 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor, Black (AS221WM-BK) has audio and is 15.40 inches tall and 19.90 inches wide, and it is 8.70 inches deep and is lightweight. It has a maximum vertical angle of 176°.
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Price: $230.84
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the NEC AccuSync 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor, Black (AS221WM-BK) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 22"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the NEC AccuSync 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor, Black (AS221WM-BK) achieves 27% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 24 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 0.42 watts
The NEC AccuSync 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor, Black (AS221WM-BK) achieves 88% performance for power.
ViewSonic 27" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor (VX2739WM)
With a weight of only 15 pounds, the ViewSonic 27" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor (VX2739WM) is lightweight, and it has audio and is 19.30 inches tall and 25.50 inches wide. It is 9.90 inches deep, and it has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $319.82
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the ViewSonic 27" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor (VX2739WM) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 27"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the ViewSonic 27" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor (VX2739WM) achieves 34% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 58 watts, Audio Power - 2 watts
The ViewSonic 27" 1080p LCD Widescreen Monitor (VX2739WM) achieves 51% performance for power.
Acer 22" Wide LCD Monitor Black, (B EPEAT)
The Acer 22" Wide LCD Monitor Black, (B EPEAT) has audio and is 14.10 inches tall and 19.90 inches wide, and it is 8.50 inches deep and is lightweight. It has a maximum vertical angle of 160°.
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Price: $208
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer lower values for price, the Acer 22" Wide LCD Monitor Black, (B EPEAT) achieves 99% performance in this category.
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Screen Size: 22"
Given that users looking for Best Computer Monitors for General Use prefer higher values for screen size, the Acer 22" Wide LCD Monitor Black, (B EPEAT) achieves 27% performance in this category.
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Power: Power Consumption Operational - 20.70 watts, Power Consumption Standby / Sleep - 0.46 watts, Audio Power - 1 watt
The Acer 22" Wide LCD Monitor Black, (B EPEAT) achieves 99% performance for power.









