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How to choose a monitor: resolution, refresh rate and panel type

This guide explains which resolution suits which screen size, when a higher refresh rate makes sense and how IPS and VA panels differ. Then it compares today's monitors by total price.

Published 8 October 2026 · updated 8 October 2026 · prices in the text are today's

Three picks by budget

From today’s verified prices: in the low, middle and top third, the product with the best forDeal score (popularity, shops, price against the average, ratings). Live prices, total with shipping.

The picks side by side

ModelTotal todayShopsShop ratingforDeal score
Budget pick27" Acer SA273P1bi€10514,5 / 5 · e-tec55 / 100
Best middle groundDell S2725DS€22214,5 / 5 · e-tec61 / 100
No compromiseDell Plus S3425DW monitor 34"€36414,5 / 5 · e-tec57 / 100

Prices in charts

How many products sit in each price band today
3under €1504€150 – €3003over €300

Totals with shipping, verified offers only.

Dell S2725DS: price since 1 October 2026
€2221 Oct2 Oct8 Oct

What to look at

  • Resolution by size: Full HD is enough on 24″, QHD (2560 × 1440) is a sensible standard on 27″, 4K (3840 × 2160) and 5K give sharp text for photo and document work.
  • Refresh rate: 60 to 100 Hz is enough for office work, gamers appreciate 144 Hz and more. The Dell S2725DS runs at 100 Hz, the Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C at 165 Hz.
  • Panel: IPS has accurate colour and wide viewing angles, VA higher contrast and deeper black. Samsung states 2,500:1 for the G55C (VA), Dell 1,500:1 for the S2725DS (IPS).
  • Format: a 21:9 ultrawide (LG 29U511A-B, 2560 × 1080) replaces two smaller screens for spreadsheets and editing, but not every game supports it.
  • Curve: a curved panel (Samsung G55C, 1000R) wraps around your view; for drawing straight lines a flat one is better.
  • Energy label: monitors fall under the EU electronic displays label; it shows an A to G class for SDR and HDR and consumption in kWh per 1,000 hours.

Today's price bands

The lowest band holds 22 to 24-inch office monitors, the middle 27″ QHD and gaming models, the top 4K, 5K and OLED.

Every price is a total with shipping to Czechia. When you buy through a link the shop pays us a commission; it never changes the order of offers.

Recommended models

ModelResolution and refreshPanel (maker's figure)For whom
Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C 27″ (price being collected)2560 × 1440, 165 HzVA, 1000R curvegamers on a smaller budget
Dell S2725DS 27″ (from €222)2560 × 1440, 100 HzIPS, 99% sRGBoffice and home work
LG UltraWide 29U511A-B 29″ (price being collected)2560 × 1080, 100 Hz, 21:9IPSspreadsheets, editing, side-by-side windows
Dell S2725QS 27″ (from €304)3840 × 2160, 120 HzIPS, 2 × 5 W speakerssharp text, consoles over HDMI 2.1
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27″ (price being collected)5Kfor colour workphotographers and designers

Most searched

  1. 1.Dell S2725DSfrom €222
  2. 2.Dell Plus 4K S2725QS monitor 27"from €304
  3. 3.Dell Plus S3425DW monitor 34"from €364
  4. 4.27" Acer SA273P1bifrom €105
  5. 5.23.8" iiyama ProLite X2491H-B1from €98

Common mistakes

  • Buying a 27″ monitor with Full HD; text looks grainy at that size.
  • Paying for 165 Hz when the graphics card or console cannot deliver that many frames.
  • Not checking inputs: a laptop without DisplayPort needs HDMI or USB-C.
  • The category also holds baby and pet monitors; they never enter the computer monitor comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Is 27″ QHD enough for work?

For most office work, yes. If you spend the day on text or photos, 4K or 5K is worth it.

IPS or VA?

IPS for accurate colour and side viewing, VA for deeper black in films and games in a dim room.

Do I need 144 Hz or more?

For fast games, yes. For office work and films 60 to 100 Hz is enough.

Sources

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Products named in this guide

Today's lowest totals, shipping included, at rated shops.