But our best option here is a display that can be used for both work and play, all without destroying the budget on a new PC build.

Some screens support AMD FreeSync while others go with NVIDIA's G-Sync. There are several trustworthy 1440p panels available, depending on what you're after. It's not a cheap panel, but Razer has managed to strike a remarkable balance between gaming, pro graphics, and a stylish design that has been absent from this category. The design of the Raptor 27 breaks the mold a little, including RGB lighting and fresh-looking cable management. It's friendly with DCI-P3, has a non-glare finish on the panel itself, and AdobeRGB color accuracy and the WQHD resolution make this a suitable choice for photo and video editing. There are plenty of ports, including DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0b, USB Type-A 3.2 passthrough, and a single USB Type-C PD (DP1.4 in Alt-mode). It's not just gaming where this panel truly shines, however. Razer struck a fine balance between gaming, pro graphics, and stylish design. There's also full support for AMD FreeSync or NVIDIA G-Sync for butter-smooth gaming, and HDR400 with a max brightness of around 420 nits. The IPS panel has a refresh rate of 144Hz, which is great for both work and play. One of the best computer monitors around, the Razer Raptor 27 has a 1440p resolution and is one of our favorite displays, period.

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