Get the best USB-C monitors

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If you’re sick and tired of cable overload, the best USB-C monitors can offer a great alternative, transferring both power and data in one neat wire - which means you can run your laptop directly to your monitor without plugging it into the mains.

We’ve considered compatibility factors such as this alongside picture quality, resolution, aspect ratio, contrast ratio, viewing angles and brightness to help you choose the best USB-C monitor for your needs. It’s also worth noting that while many USB-C ports offer around 60W PD (enough to power a laptop), some monitors are rated as low as 15W, making wattage an important consideration, too. 

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Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

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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