Most people buy a monitor and then never think about it again. As with cars, they will use the display until it dies completely. However, there are other good reasons to upgrade your desktop monitor, and you may not have any obvious problems before proceeding.
Improving your quality of life can make a big difference in how quickly or easily you get your work done. And with monitor prices continuing to drop, previously ultra-luxury features have now become quite affordable – so they don't cost nearly as much to trade in. So if you find yourself agreeing with any (if not more) of the reasons to upgrade on this list, it shouldn't cost you much at all.
You bought a new graphics card
Congratulations – if you're a gamer, your investment in a new GPU means your PC can churn out more frames than before, go to a higher resolution, or both. (Depends on how much you spent.) However, you won't feel the full impact of the upgrade unless you have a monitor that can take advantage of the supercharged performance. The ability to push 4K at 120fps won't mean much if you're stuck with a 1080p 60Hz panel, for example.
So if your monitor is now a bottleneck for optimized gaming settings, it's worth exploring upgrade options. You might have to shell out more money to really enjoy your new graphics card to its full potential – but as painful as that sounds for your wallet, we can't underestimate how luxurious it feels when you first look at a sharper output or experience. smoother gameplay.
You want a smoother game
Speaking of sensitivity, monitors have come a long way in just the last five years (and certainly a lot in the last 10). Features that ensure smooth and ultra-responsive gameplay have become commonplace – lower latency, higher refresh rates and adaptive sync technologies such as Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are no longer premiums found only on extremely expensive gaming displays.
So if you're sick of screen tearing or locking at 60 frames per second (to avoid said screen tearing), or feel sluggish in your competitive games, the new monitor will easily eliminate those annoyances. For starters, FreeSync is not only everywhere these days, but it's often compatible with Nvidia graphics cards. Panels with 120 Hz and 144 Hz refresh rates are also quite easy to find in affordable models.
In fact, there are enough monitors to find IPS displays with 1ms latency - you're no longer locked into a TN panel (and their poor viewing angles) for faster response. And of course, if you have the money and powerful graphics cards, there are 240Hz, 360Hz and even a whopping 500Hz panels that can support super high frame rates.
You need more screen
Once upon a time, a 24-inch 1080p monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio was huge. However, larger, higher-resolution panels have become more common in recent years, with 27- and 32-inch models featuring 1440p or 4K resolutions often starting at $250 or less. The availability of ultra-wide aspect ratios has also increased, with huge screens such as the popular 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 gaining many fans.
Both the increased resolution and physical real estate can be useful, especially for productivity. If you go to 1440p or 4K, you can see more on the screen at once, and when using such resolutions on a larger screen, text and other elements do not seem incredibly small. Ultrawides allow you to keep multiple windows open side by side without the need for bulk and extra cables for multiple monitors. (Not sure if you should go with an ultra-wide setup or a dual-monitor setup? Our battle between the two options can help you decide.)
Your current monitor seems weak
Does your older flat panel monitor look faded compared to when you first bought it? You probably don't imagine the change. Over time, monitors can lose their brightness. Some earlier flat screens even lose their color fidelity – whites turn yellow, for example.
While your monitor's backlight still holds up well, it may not be as bright as today's models. And in places with a lot of sunlight, your display can appear washed out and difficult to see. A new monitor with higher brightness can bring a more comfortable experience. For example, the budget Dell D2421H monitor is rated at 250 nits, but there are panels available that go up to 1,000 nits. Typically, such bright displays are also capable of high dynamic range, allowing for extremely vivid output that almost jumps off the screen.
You want better colors
If you're still rocking a really old monitor, chances are its color reproduction isn't that great. You can generally recognize the colors on the screen, but they may seem less vivid and less accurate than on a modern display.
A newer model may offer better contrast and color accuracy, especially if you're aiming for a high-end OLED monitor. OLED panels offer true blacks, a full range of colors and a wider color gamut because of how they work. Even if you don't opt for one of these gorgeous but expensive displays that will be released this year, manufacturers are also busy looking for alternatives like mini LED for better performance.
What to buy
Convinced you'll need to upgrade anytime soon? For a quick decision, you can check out our list of the best monitors. But don't feel like you have to spend a lot of money to upgrade your setup – that being said, there are so many great features packed into the budget range that you can't go wrong with most of the popular options. Plus, your old monitor can live on as a secondary monitor as long as it still works.
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