The best monitors for video editing

Three of the best monitors for video editing on an orange background.
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Investing in the best monitor for video editing can make all the difference in achieving professional-quality results. You'll be getting precise color accuracy as well as high resolution, fast refresh rates and ample screen real estate to handle complex timelines and multiple editing windows.

So whether you're a budding YouTuber, a seasoned filmmaker, or a professional working in post-production, choosing a display that meets the unique demands of video editing is crucial for both your creative process and final output. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best monitors for video editing in 2024, evaluating key features such as screen resolution, colour gamut and accuracy, contrast ratio and brightness and HDR support. We’ll also break down what to look for in terms of size, panel type and ergonomic design.

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Design and buildPractical but could be sturdier★★★★★
DisplayExceptional colour accuracy★★★★
PricingGood value for pro features★★★★
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Design and buildPractical but basic★★★
DisplayGood for price★★★
PricingVery affordable★★★★★
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Design and buildRobust but utilitarian★★★★
DisplayExceptional accuracy★★★★★
PricingPremium but justified★★★★
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Design and buildExceptional ergonomics and connectivity★★★★★
DisplayGood feature set★★★★
PricingCompetitive pricing★★★★
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Design and buildSolid construction but dated design★★★
DisplayExcellent colour accuracy and resolution★★★★★
PricingPremium pricing but justified for Mac users ★★★★★
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Design and buildSturdy but bulky★★★
DisplayGreat colour and HDR★★★★★
PricingExpensive but good value★★★★
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Dell UltraSharp UP3218K scorecard
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Design and buildPremium construction, versatile stand★★★★★
DisplayGroundbreaking resolution★★★★★
PricingVery expensive★★★
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Design and buildPremium build quality★★★★
DisplayExceptional OLED panel ★★★★★
PricingVery expensive★★★★
Acer ConceptD CP3271K

Acer ConceptD CP3271K

The over-$1,000/£1,000-plus price tag may be a hard pill to swallow, even for consumers who aren’t looking for cheap options. However, as we noted in our Acer ConceptD CP3271K review, this superb piece of kit boasts a few premium features that make it worth the price for creative professionals.

Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display

We were a little disappointed when we did our initial Apple Studio Display review. However, we think it's a solid choice for Apple users who need to edit video, and, perhaps surprisingly for Apple, it actually provides very competitive value, offering 5K resolution at a price that's by no means the most expensive in our list.

Acer Vero RL272

Acer Vero RL272

This budget monitor does have a distinct lack of ports, just a HDMI connection, but we found that it worked well for general photo editing, although more in-depth video editing may be a little too much for it. This is a decent monitor if you want a cheaper option for quicker or less in-depth edits.

Iiyama Prolite XUB3293UHSN-B5

Iiyama Prolite XUB3293UHSN-B5

As a work monitor, the Iiyama Prolite XUB3293UHSN-B5 is a strong proposition. It has the brightness, the colour response, and the convenience of the built-in KVM to be a handy desk companion, and it's cheaper than most similar 4K screens. If you’re looking for something that can fullscreen Premiere Pro, but can’t quite stretch to a 5K screen, then this package is an attractive proposition.

Acer Predator X27U

Acer Predator X27U

This 240Hz screen will appeal to video editors who like gaming after work, and the OLED panel attracts too. It's a screen that can easily pull double duty between your MacBook and your games PC, and if you want excellent colour, brightness, framerate and versatility in one package, then the Predator X27U is worth checking out. It is expensive, though.

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Beren Neale
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Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.

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