4K Monitors

4K Monitors Buying Guide

A 4K monitor packs 3840 x 2160 pixels, four times the detail of a 1080p screen, so text looks crisp and photos show fine texture. Shop 4K UHD computer monitors from ASUS, Dell, HP, LG, MSI, ViewSonic, Acer, Samsung, and Lenovo for the office, creative work, and gaming, in 27, 32, and 43 inch sizes.

Choosing a 4K Monitor Size

27 inch 4K monitors pack about 163 pixels into every inch, so small text and fine lines stay sharp. Browse more 27 inch monitors.

32 inch 4K monitors spread the same detail over a bigger canvas, giving documents, timelines, and games a larger picture, and at lower scaling more room for side by side windows. See all 32 inch monitors.

43 inch 4K monitors give you a huge workspace on one screen, and at 100% scaling they fit four full HD windows without a second monitor. Compact 24 inch and 16 inch portable 4K models round out the range.

4K Monitors for Office Work

For spreadsheets, reports, and code, 4K keeps small text clear, even when you work in several windows side by side. Business monitors from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and ViewSonic connect a compatible laptop over one USB-C or Thunderbolt cable that carries video and charges the laptop, and some add Ethernet, a built-in KVM switch for running two computers from one keyboard and mouse, or a pop-up webcam for video calls. Explore Dell UltraSharp monitors.

4K Monitors for Photo, Video, and Design

4K brings out fine detail in photos, shows 4K video at its full resolution, and lets you see more of a design without zooming in. Creator monitors such as ASUS ProArt and ViewSonic ColorPro arrive factory calibrated for accurate color, select models include a built-in colorimeter that recalibrates the screen for you, and Mini-LED and OLED models show bright, high contrast HDR. Browse ASUS ProArt monitors.

4K for Gaming

4K gaming monitors pair sharp detail with fast refresh rates for PC and console play. Shop 4K 120Hz monitors, or find HDMI 2.1 monitors for 4K at 120Hz on PS5 and Xbox Series X.

4K Monitor FAQs

Is a 4K monitor worth it?

It comes down to screen size and how you use it. On a 27 inch or larger screen, 4K makes text and images sharper than 1440p or 1080p, and at lower scaling settings it gives you more room to work. For gaming, 4K asks more of your graphics card than lower resolutions.

Is 4K overkill for a 27-inch monitor?

Not for sharp text and detail. At 27 inches, 4K reaches about 163 pixels per inch, and at 150% scaling it shows text at the same size as a 27 inch 1440p monitor, only crisper. The trade-off is in games, where 4K has 2.25 times the pixels of 1440p to render.

Are 4K monitors good for office work?

Yes. Sharp text helps with long documents and spreadsheets, and it stays clear when you keep several windows open side by side. USB-C docking models connect and charge a compatible laptop over one cable.

Is UHD the same as 4K?

On monitors and TVs, yes. 4K UHD means 3840 x 2160 pixels. Cinema 4K, used in film production, is slightly wider at 4096 x 2160.

How do I know if my computer can handle a 4K monitor?

Check that your computer has a video output that supports 3840 x 2160, such as HDMI 2.0 or newer, DisplayPort 1.2 or newer, or a USB-C or Thunderbolt port that carries DisplayPort video. Your graphics card or the computer's specs list its maximum resolution.

Which is better, OLED or 4K?

They describe different things. 4K is the resolution, and OLED is the panel technology, so a 4K OLED monitor has both. OLED lights each pixel on its own for deep blacks and high contrast, while IPS panels use a backlight and offer wide viewing angles and consistent color.