The Best USB-C Monitors For Macbook Pro And Windows Laptops (2023 Reviews)

Having a USB-C monitor connected to a compatible device allows you to transfer video, audio and data simultaneously, while also charging your device with just one cable.

However, not all monitors with a USB-C port can charge a power-hungry device such as a laptop — only those that support USB PD (Power Delivery) with proper wattage can!

So, for your convenience, we’ve compiled a guide with only the best USB-C monitors that support USB PD of at least 60W.

We also have a dedicated best USB-C gaming monitor guide with 100Hz+ displays.

Here’s the deal: USB type C monitors with PD differentiate by their maximum power delivery capacity. So, check your laptop’s power consumption to ensure that you’re getting a monitor that’ll be able to power it properly.

Moreover, your laptop must support USB Power Delivery, and in order to get a video signal, your laptop must support either Thunderbolt 3 or DisplayPort Alternate Mode over USB-C.

Lastly, you will also need a proper USB-C to USB-C cable that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode if the USB-C cable that was provided with your laptop or monitor doesn’t.

If that’s the case, look for USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (originally USB 3.0 SuperSpeed – 5 Gbps), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (originally USB 3.1 – 10 Gbps) or Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) cables depending on the bandwidth/resolution you need.

3A USB-C cables can power a device up to 60W, whereas for over 60W and up to 100W, you will need a 5A cable.

If you’re looking for a portable USB-powered monitor, you can check our best portable monitors guide.

Further, we have a buyer’s guide for the best Thunderbolt 3 and 4 monitors, in case you need something with more bandwidth and/or daisy-chain support.

You can also check our list of all USB-C monitors with PD of at least 45W.

To view our changelogs for this buying guide, you can go to the end of this article.

Best Budget USB-C Monitors

Initially, USB-C was only available in high-end devices. Nowadays, you can find a few affordable USB-C monitors too!

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The ASUS VA24ECPSN is the cheapest USB-C monitor that’s capable of at least 65W power delivery yet it also offers an IPS panel with vibrant colors and FreeSync up to 75Hz!

It features a 23.8″ IPS panel with 8-bit color depth via dithering (6-bit + 2-bit FRC), 1920×1080 resolution, 100% sRGB color gamut, a 300-nit peak brightness, a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and a 5ms response time speed.

Additionally, the ASUS VA24ECPSN supports AMD FreeSync up to 75Hz for tear-free gameplay if you have a compatible graphics card within the support 48-75Hz range.

75Hz also offers a small but noticeable boost in motion clarity as opposed to the standard 60Hz.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor has a slim design with VESA mount compatibility (100x100mm) and ultra-thin bezels at the top and at the sides. Further, you get full ergonomic support with up to 130mm height adjustment, +/- 90° pivot, +/- 180° swivel, -5°/35° tilt.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 65W PD), an Ethernet port, three USB-A 3.0 downstream ports, dual 2W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• ASUS VA24DCP – A slightly cheaper model with USB-C 65W PD, however, it doesn’t have an ergonomic stand, USB ports or an RJ45 port
• Lenovo L27m-30 – A cheap 27″ 1080p 75Hz IPS monitor with USB-C (75W PD)

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The ASUS PA247CV is another 24″ 1080p IPS monitor, but it kicks it up a notch with some additional features!

To start with, it’s factory-calibrated at Delta E < 2 for excellent color accuracy out of the box, making it suitable for professional sRGB color-critical work. You also get dedicated sRGB, Rec.709 and DCI-P3 picture presets and advanced image adjustment tools.

Just like the VA24ECPSN, it supports AMD FreeSync up to 75Hz.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the ASUS PA247CV USB-C display is robust and versatile with full ergonomic support (130mm height adjustment, -5°/35° tilt, +/- 90° swivel, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility).

Plus, it’s got a built-in quad-USB hub (4x USB 3.0 downstream ports), USB-C 3.1 (DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode, 65W PD), HDMI 1.4, a headphone jack, two 2W built-in speakers, DisplayPort 1.2 and even a DisplayPort-Out port for MST daisy-chaining.

So, in comparison to the VA24ECPSN, you’re paying ~$50 more for additional connectivity options and professional-grade factory calibration.

Alternatives

• ASUS PA248CNV – the 1920×1200 16:10 version of this monitor with extra vertical screen space

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Now, the Lenovo Q27h-10 is only slightly more expensive than the ASUS PA247CV, yet it offers 2560×1440 screen resolution which will provide you with a lot more screen space and details.

Lenovo’s monitor is based on an IPS panel with 75Hz, true 8-bit color depth and accurate 99% sRGB color space coverage as well as a slightly higher peak brightness of 350-nits.

AMD FreeSync is supported too, allowing you to synchronize the monitor’s refresh rate with the GPU’s frame rate within the 48 – 75FPS supported range for tear-free gameplay.

Design & Connectivity

While the Lenovo Q27h-10 doesn’t have a DisplayPort-out port, it’s equipped with a plethora of connectivity options including USB-C 3.1 with DP 1.2 Alt Mode and 80W PD!

Other inputs include DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, a headphone jack, dual 3W integrated speakers and two downstream USB 3.0 ports.

The monitor has the modern 4-side borderless design, but the stand is tilt-only, while the screen is not VESA mount compatible.

Alternatives

In truth, there are a lot of good 27″ 1440p displays with USB-C to choose from. Their prices often fluctuate, so it’s difficult to determine which one offers the best value for money.

Here’s a list of all models worth considering. Check out if any of them are on sale or pick according to your design/features preference – and in case you need help picking the best display for you, don’t hesitate to leave us a question below!

24″ 1440p

• Lenovo Q24h-10 – A 24″ sized version of this monitor with the same features.
• AG Neovo EM2401QC – 65W, 75Hz (no FreeSync), wide Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color gamut

27″ 1440p

• AG Neovo EM2701QC – 65W, 75Hz (no FreeSync), wide Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color gamut
• ASUS PA278CV – 27″ 1440p version of the above-mentioned PA247CV.
• Samsung S27A600U, Acer CB273U – 27″ 1440p models with RJ45, DP-out, USB hub and 90W PD
• MSI MD272QP – 27″ 1440p model with KVM, available in different design colors: black, white and ultramarine

32″ 1440p

• Samsung S32A600U – 32″ 1440p model, but keep in mind that you get a lower pixel density, equivalent to that of a 24″ 1080p display

Best 4K UHD USB-C Monitors

Got a 4K-capable laptop and want to pair it with a worthy 4K monitor with USB-C? You will find the best models right here!

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The Samsung S27A800U is the cheapest 4K monitor with USB-C PD of 90W!

It gets better: 4K Ultra HD resolution provides stunning picture quality on this 27″ monitor; with a pixel density of 163 PPI (pixels per inch), you get plenty of screen space and incredible detail clarity.

Other panel-related specifications include a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, a 300-nit peak brightness and 10-bit color depth (8-bit + 2-bit FRC, 1.07 billion colors) with a wide ~135% sRGB gamut size and calibrated sRGB mode.

Moreover, it has a light sensor that adjusts the monitor’s brightness according to ambient lighting.

Design & Connectivity

In addition to USB-C (DisplayPort 1.2 Alternate Mode, PD up to 90W), you get HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, a headphone jack and two USB 3.0 downstream ports.

There’s also a version of this monitor with built-in speakers, the Samsung S27A800UN.

The screen of the S27A800U monitor can be elevated by up to 120mm, pivoted by 90°, swiveled by +/- 30°, tilted by -5°/25° or VESA mounted via the 100x100mm pattern.

Alternatives

• Philips 279P1 – A 27″ 4K IPS monitor with USB-C (90W PD), an Ethernet port and built-in speakers
• Innocn 27C1U – A cheaper 27″ 4K IPS model by Innocn with 65W PD and no wide color gamut
• Dell U2723QE – A 27″ 4K monitor with USB-C (90W PD), RJ45, KVM, professional-grade factory calibration, 98% DCI-P3 gamut and IPS Black technology
• Innocn 27M2U – A 27″ 4K 60Hz IPS monitor with USB-C 90W PD and proper HDR support thanks to its 384-zone FALD backlight
• Samsung S27B804 – A 27″ 4K 60Hz IPS monitor with Thunderbolt 4 input (90W) and output or daisy-chaining; however, it’s unclear whether the monitor supports a wide color gamut or not

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The Samsung 32M70A is the cheapest 32″ 4K monitor with 65W Power Delivery.

4K UHD looks incredibly sharp and crisp even on the big 32″ screen of this monitor. As if that’s not enough, the display provides a high 3,000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks and covers the entire sRGB color space.

It has a peak brightness of 250-nits, which is not much, but should suffice for most users under normal lighting conditions.

The monitor even has built-in smart features, such as streaming apps (Netflix, YouTube, HBO), DeX, AirPlay 2 and the Microsoft 365 suite.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only (-5°/25°), but the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 65W PD), two HDMI 2.0 ports, WiFi, Bluetooth, two downstream USB 2.0 ports and integrated speakers.

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If you want a 32″ 4K USB-C monitor with an IPS panel for wide viewing angles and/or color-critical work, the LG 32UP83A-W is the most affordable model available.

It’s factory calibrated, has a wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut coverage with an available sRGB mode, and it supports hardware calibration.

Other specifications include a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, a 350-nit peak brightness and 10-bit color depth support via dithering.

AMD FreeSync is supported with a 40-60Hz VRR range and you get LG’s usual feature set, including Black Stabilizer, various picture presets and advanced image adjustment tools.

Dual Controller is available as well; it functions as a KVM switch, allowing you to use the same keyboard and mouse for two PCs connected to the screen. However, at least one PC must use HDMI and both PCs need to be connected to the same network.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is sturdy and offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 110mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt, 90° pivot and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility; you cannot swivel to the stand to the left/right.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 60W PD), two downstream USB 3.0 ports, a headphone jack and dual 5W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

• Innocn 32C1U – A cheaper 32″ 4K IPS monitor with USB-C 65W PD by Innocn

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In case you want a more premium 32″ 4K monitor with USB-C, we recommend the BenQ PD3220U.

It has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut with dedicated DCI-P3, Display P3, sRGB, Rec.709 and Adobe RGB presets and excellent Delta E < 2 factory calibration.

Moreover, it supports BenQ Uniformity Technology in the sRGB and Display P3 modes for exceptional brightness and color temperature screen uniformity.

You also get plenty of useful features, such as DualView (side-by-side comparison of two different gamuts), PiP/PbP, DisplayPilot software, integrated KVM functionality and more.

Be sure to check out our full BenQ PD3220U review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust and versatile with up to 150mm height adjustment, 90° clockwise pivot, -5°/20° tilt, +/- 30° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, Thunderbolt 3 (DP Alt Mode, 85W PD), Thunderbolt 3 output, a USB 3.0 hub (1 upstream + 3 downstream), a headphone jack, dual 2W built-in speakers and a USB-C port with data transfer only.

You also get a hotkey puck for quick OSD-related adjustments.

Alternatives

• Dell U3223QE – A 32″ 4K monitor with USB-C (90W PD), RJ45, KVM, Delta E < 2, 98% DCI-P3 gamut and IPS Black technology
• Dell U3023E – A 30″ IPS monitor with a 16:10 aspect ratio for extra vertical space (2560×1600). It has 90W PD, Delta E < 2 factory calibration, 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, a USB hub, RJ45 and DP output for daisy chaining

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Want an even larger 4K monitor? The 43″ Samsung 43AM70 is just what you need!

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4K resolution looks crisp even on 43″ sized screens! You get a pixel density of 103 PPI, so text will be sharp and you get plenty of screen real estate!

The pixel density is identical to that of a 22″ 1080p monitor. In fact, the 43AM70 is equivalent to four 22″ 1080p monitors in a 2×2 setup.

Moreover, the monitor is based on a VA panel, so you get a high 5,000:1 contrast ratio, a 300-nit peak brightness and 178° wide viewing angles.

You get the same smart features as with the previously-mentioned 32″ M7 model.

Now, just like all 43″ monitors, the 43″ Samsung M7 has a BGR subpixel layout, so text will appear somewhat fringy until you set up ClearType properly. Even then, text won’t be quite as crisp as that of an RGB sub-pixel monitor, but if you apply some scaling, the issue is almost completely gone.

Related:RGB vs BGR Subpixel Layout – What Is The Difference?

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only (-5°/20°), but it’s VESA mount compatible via the 200x200mm pattern.

Connectivity options include USB-C (DP 1.2 Alt Mode, 65W PD), two HDMI 2.0 ports, three USB 2.0 downstream ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and integrated speakers.

Alternatives

If you need a 43″ monitor for color-critical work, check out the following models, though they’re considerably more expensive and also use a BGR subpixel layout.

• LG 43UN700 – 43″ 4K IPS monitor with 60W PD
• Dell U4320Q – 43″ 4K IPS monitor with 90W PD

Best UltraWide USB-C Monitors

UltraWide monitors offer extra horizontal workspace, which provides a more immersive viewing experience and increases productivity as you get more screen real estate for your spreadsheets and other applications.

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The LG 34WQ73A features 3440×1440 UWQHD resolution that results in a pixel density of 110 PPI, which is the perfect screen size/resolution ratio as you get plenty of screen space and details without any scaling necessary.

What’s more, this ultrawide USB-C monitor supports 10-bit color depth and has a 99% sRGB color gamut for accurate and consistent color reproduction.

Design & Connectivity

The LG 34WQ73A has a subtle screen curvature, while the stand provides height and tilt adjustments as well as VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90W PD), a headphone jack and a dual-USB 3.0 hub.

Alternatives

If you can afford something a bit pricier, check out the following 3440×1440 IPS displays:

• LG 34WQ75C – the same monitor, but with included 2x7W speakers and two extra USB 2.0 ports
• AG Neovo EM3401UQC – cheaper monitor with 75Hz (no FreeSync) and 65W PD
• Dell U3421WE – with power delivery up to 90W, wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut, Delta E < 2 factory-calibration, RJ45 and built-in KVM switch
• Dell C3422WE – with 90W PD, KVM, RJ45, built-in speakers, webcam and microphone
• LG 34WK95C – with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, HDR400, FreeSync up to 75Hz and USB-C PD up to 60W

Looking for something similar but cheaper?

Check out the Philips 343E2E 34″ 75Hz IPS ultrawide model with a wide color gamut and 65W PD for $320, but lower 2560×1080 resolution or the Innocn 29C1F with a 29″ 2560×1080 75Hz screen.

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If you want an even larger ultrawide monitor, we recommend the ViewSonic VP3881a USB-C curved monitor.

It offers a larger screen as well as a higher screen resolution of 3840×1600 (UWQHD+), which allows you to keep the ideal pixel-per-inch ratio of 110 PPI.

Further, the monitor has professional-grade factory calibration at Delta E < 2, it supports hardware calibration, 14-bit 3D LUT and has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut (sRGB, Rec.709 emulation modes available as well as three custom calibration modes).

You’ll also find some exclusive features such as CAD/CAM, Animation, Video Editing, Photographer and other modes with plenty of adjustment tools for fine-tuning (sharpness, gamma, 6-axis hue saturation, etc.).

Other useful features include Dual Color (allows you to display two different gamuts side by side), Black Stabilization (improves visibility in dark scenes), Uniformity Compensation (improves image uniformity at a cost of contrast ratio) and PiP/PbP.

FreeSync is also supported for tear-free gameplay within the supported 48-60Hz dynamic refresh rate range, and it works with compatible NVIDIA GPUs. In addition to the monitor’s quick response time, wide color gamut and high resolution, you get an enjoyable and immersive gaming experience.

HDR10 support is available as well, but due to the limited 300-nit peak brightness and 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, don’t expect good HDR image quality.

Design & Connectivity

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), two HDMI 2.0 ports, one upstream and two downstream USB 3.0 ports, RJ45, a headphone jack and dual 5W integrated speakers.

KVM is supported as well, allowing you to display and control two PCs connected to the screen via one set of keyboard/mouse.

The stand is sturdy and versatile with up to 130mm height adjustment, -2°/21° tilt, +/- 60° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Overall, the ViewSonic VP3881a offers the best value for the money if you want a 38″ ultrawide monitor for professional/business purposes.

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Want a bigger 21:9 ultrawide monitor with an even higher screen resolution? You’re going to love the LG 40WP95C, though it’s quite expensive.

This 40″ ultrawide monitor has a screen resolution of 5120×2160 (also referred to as 5K2K or 2160p ultrawide), which results in a high pixel density of 140 PPI – similar to what you’d find on a 32″ 4K monitor.

In fact, the LG 40WP95C is essentially a 32″ 4K monitor that’s 33% wider!

Further, the monitor has a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut with an sRGB emulation mode available, a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1 and a peak brightness of 300-nits, which should be sufficient for normal lighting conditions.

Noteworthy features include FreeSync up to 72Hz, Black Stabilizer, PiP/PbP support, advanced image adjustment tools, Black Stabilizer, various picture presets, hardware calibration support, a built-in sensor for optional automatic brightness adjustment and Dual Controller that can function as a KVM switch.

Design & Connectivity

You can adjust the height of the screen by up to 110mm, +/- 15° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen also has a subtle 2500R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include Thunderbolt 4 input (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 96W PD), Thunderbolt 4 output for daisy-chaining, DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports (limited to 30Hz at 5K2K), a headphone jack, dual 10W built-in speakers and two additional downstream USB 3.0 ports.

Alternatives

Lenovo, Dell and HP offer monitors based on the same panel with slightly different features and pricing. You can check out our full LG 40WP95C review for more information and comparison.

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Interested in a 49″ super-ultrawide monitor?

The Dell U4919DW has a screen resolution of 5120×1440, which makes it equivalent to two 27″ 1440p displays side by side, without the bezels in-between.

Having so much horizontal screen space makes this monitor ideal for video editing and multitasking with spreadsheets and other office-related use.

The screen has a decent 350-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio due to its IPS panel and a full sRGB color gamut coverage for accurate colors (Delta E < 2 factory calibration).

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers up to 90mm height adjustment, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 inputs, Displayport 1.4, two upstream USB 3.0 ports, a built-in KVM switch, five downstream USB 3.0 ports and USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD).

Alternatives

LG also has a model based on the same panel, the LG 49WL95C, but it doesn’t have as good factory calibration. It does support FreeSync up to 75Hz though and USB-C PD 85W. You should also check out the LG 49WQ95C gaming variant with 144Hz.

Conclusion

So, have you decided what USB-C monitor is best for you?

Overall, if you have a limited budget, the ASUS VA24ECPSN, the ASUS PA247CV, the Lenovo Q27h-10 and the Samsung S27A800U offer everything you need for a reasonable price.

In case you want something better, we recommend the LG 34WQ73A due to its excellent price/value, but investing in one of the premium 4K or ultrawide models is also a good idea if you can afford it!