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Best LCD monitors (27-inch)

(Updated April 27, 2012 2:10 AM PDT)
Eric Franklin
Eric Franklin
Senior Editor
The best thing to happen to 27-inch monitors was their support for a 2,560x1,440-pixel (WQHD) resolution. Previous to early 2010, 27-inchers were capped at 1,920x1,200 inches, with many recent offerings peaking at 1,920x1,080 inches to support the 16:9 aspect ratio.

Still, not all 27-inchers support that very high WQHD resolution, but it's probably not a coincidence that the ones that do score high on this list.

Dell UltraSharp U2711 Editors' Choice - Dell UltraSharp U2711

The Dell UltraSharp U2711 is a feature-rich monitor with incredible performance that earns its high price.

Price: $845.50 - $979.61 (check prices)

4 stars

Outstanding

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Dell UltraSharp U2711

NEC MultiSync PA271W

The NEC MultiSync PA271W is an incredibly performing monitor that may be too expensive for what it offers.

Price: $1,409.00 - $1,652.00 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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NEC MultiSync PA271W

Apple Thunderbolt Display Editors' Choice - Apple Thunderbolt Display

The Apple Thunderbolt Display is an incredible-performing and beautiful-looking monitor with a superfast connection, and we recommend it if you own a Thunderbolt-enabled Mac.

Price: $947.99 - $999.95 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Apple Thunderbolt Display

Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D Editors' Choice - Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D

The Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D is a well-designed, stylish, professional monitor with great options and performance.

Price: $790.98 - $960.72 (check prices)

4 stars

Excellent

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Samsung SyncMaster S27A850D

HP ZR2740w

The HP ZR2740w sacrifices customization to deliver a powerful monitor at a reasonable price.

Price: $635.36 - $783.99 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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HP ZR2740w

Samsung SyncMaster T27A950

The Samsung SyncMaster T27A950 is an HDTV/monitor meant for movies and TV with tons of features and a beautiful design, but some will find its price too high.

Price: $1,233.08 - $1,243.47 (check prices)

4 stars

Very good

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Samsung SyncMaster T27A950
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