
The other spec to keep an eye on is the maximum brightness rating, which you'll see range from 250 to 500 nits. In terms of resolution, I recommend at least full HD (1,920x1,080 pixels) for a 24-inch display Quad HD (2,560x1,440 pixels) for a 27-inch display and Ultra HD (3,840x2,160 pixels, or 4K) for anything 32 inches or larger.

And a USB-C monitor pairs nicely with a USB-C laptop. Most notably, Apple's MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro lack HDMI ports. As laptops grow thinner, many have ditched the HDMI port altogether and offer only USB-C connections.

No need for an adapter or conversion cable to connect an HDMI or DisplayPort cable to your laptop. No need for an HDMI or DisplayPort connection for audio and video, with a separate USB cable to power the monitor's USB ports. With a USB-C monitor, a single cable delivers audio, video and power to the display.
