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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 October 8, 2026 · updated October 8, 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 pick15.6" portable USB monitor ASUS ZenScreen MB166CRCZK 3,11034.4 / 5 · iStyle85 / 100
Best middle groundDell S2725DSCZK 5,59023.9 / 5 · Smarty73 / 100
No compromise27" 5K monitor ASUS ProArt Display 5K PA27JCVCZK 16,19033.9 / 5 · Smarty79 / 100

Prices in charts

How many products sit in each price band today
98under CZK 5,00045CZK 5,000 – CZK 7,50046CZK 7,500 – CZK 10,00057over CZK 10,000

Totals with shipping, verified offers only.

Dell S2725DS: price since October 3, 2026
CZK 5,189CZK 5,5903 Oct7 Oct10 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″ (from CZK 3,579)2560 × 1440, 165 HzVA, 1000R curvegamers on a smaller budget
Dell S2725DS 27″ (from CZK 5,590)2560 × 1440, 100 HzIPS, 99% sRGBoffice and home work
LG UltraWide 29U511A-B 29″ (from CZK 4,079)2560 × 1080, 100 Hz, 21:9IPSspreadsheets, editing, side-by-side windows
Dell S2725QS 27″ (from CZK 7,690)3840 × 2160, 120 HzIPS, 2 × 5 W speakerssharp text, consoles over HDMI 2.1
ASUS ProArt PA27JCV 27″ (from CZK 16,190)5Kfor colour workphotographers and designers

Most searched

  1. 1.15.6" portable USB monitor ASUS ZenScreen MB166CRfrom CZK 3,110
  2. 2.27" 5K monitor ASUS ProArt Display 5K PA27JCVfrom CZK 16,190
  3. 3.Dell S2725DSfrom CZK 5,590
  4. 4.27" AOC C27G42ZEfrom CZK 3,439
  5. 5.Samsung Odyssey G5 27" G55Cfrom CZK 3,779

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.