Monitors

BenQ G2220HD

Those seeking a 1080p monitor on a tight budget could do far worse than the 21.5-inch G2220HD. An HDMI port and built-in speakers are sadly lacking, but it's capable of some impressive results, it's tastefully designed, and it's light enough to easily pick up and move around

Editor's rating 7.8

LG W2363V

Despite an array of unnecessary lighting gimmicks, the 23-inch W2363V is a great choice for gamers. Boasting an excellent range of inputs, a good design and sturdy build quality, its impressive contrast performance makes games look fantastic, resulting in a more engaging experience

Editor's rating 7.8

ViewSonic FuHzion VX2268wm

The 22-inch FuHzion VX2268wm is pricey and low on features, but it does have one highly impressive trick up its sleeve: its 3D capability. Used in conjunction with Nvidia's GeForce 3D Vision Kit, it can really give compatible games a new lease of life. Its 2D performance is solid, too

Editor's rating 7.1

Acer H243H

The 24-inch, 1080p H243H dispenses with fancy frills and extraneous gimmicks, while keeping all the key features that make for a worthwhile monitor. It may be relatively expensive, but it offers an elegant design, an extremely clear menu system, and picture quality that will satisfy all but the fussiest of users

Editor's rating 7.9

LG W2353V

The 23-inch, 1080p W2353V is a handsome beast that represents great value for money. Offering good image quality, touch-sensitive controls and useful software that lets you set up and calibrate the monitor from your Windows desktop, the W2353V is equally suited to both home and office use

Editor's rating 8.1

Philips Brilliance 220X1SW

The attractive Brilliance 220X1SW is fairly expensive for a 22-inch monitor, but it offers very accurate colour reproduction and an illuminated bezel that's claimed to reduce eye strain and make for a more relaxing user experience. It certainly achieves the latter, and it's well-built to boot

Editor's rating 7.4

ViewSonic VG2427wm

The 24-inch VG2427wm monitor sports a 1080p resolution, a host of ergonomic features and three USB ports. Its chassis doesn't feel as solid as we'd like, but there's no denying that the VG2427wm is capable of impressive performance with games and movies. Overall, it's a decent monitor

Editor's rating 7.1

Samsung SyncMaster P2370

Considering that the 23-inch SyncMaster P2370 wouldn't look out of place in a contemporary art gallery, this remarkably thin and light monitor is surprisingly inexpensive. Sporting a 1080p resolution, its overall performance is very good too, although it could do better with movies

Editor's rating 7.1

Dell G2410

The 24-inch, LED-backlit Dell G2410 won't win any beauty contests, and its lack of ergonomic options is disappointing, but this is still a fantastic monitor. Its performance is incredible, especially with movies, and you won't have to remortgage your home to afford it

Editor's rating 8.1

Dell S2409W

Those seeking a cheap, 24-inch, 1080p monitor will probably be more than satisfied with the S2409W. It boasts great performance with games and movies, and an elegant and intuitive on-screen display, although ergonomic features have been sacrificed to keep the price down

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 7.1

Dell SP2309W

The 23-inch SP2309W monitor offers excellent performance, a unique and intuitive on-screen display, good connectivity and a high 2,048x1,152-pixel resolution. It handles movies and games equally well and, although there is some backlight bleeding, it's a great monitor at an affordable price

Editor's rating 8.2

Lenovo ThinkVision L1940p

With a practical and elegant design, the 19-inch ThinkVision L1940p LCD monitor is a great overall performer, and is especially good at handling movies, although picture quality could be better when running games. Despite offering a lower resolution than some rivals, the L1940p has the edge

Editor's rating 7.1

ViewSonic VX1962wm

The ViewSonic VX1962wm monitor is a sleek, 19-inch display with good gaming performance and unusually high resolution at 1,680x1,050 pixels. It has its fair share of problems, however, including a relatively high £145 price tag. Find out if this could be the monitor for you

Editor's rating 6.5

Dell SP2208WFP

Excelling in testing and delivering outstanding results with DVDs and games, the Dell SP2208WFP monitor is a winner. For scenarios where it'll perform double duty as a productivity and an entertainment display, we highly recommend this LCD monitor

Editor's rating 8.4

BenQ G2400W

Big PC monitors are in these days, and with its 24 inches of space, the BenQ G2400W monitor is a simple and attractive option. It features technology that adjusts the monitor depending on whether you're viewing photos, films or documents, making it great for everyday use

Editor's rating 7.0

Samsung SyncMaster 940UX

Don't expect loads of extras on the Samsung SyncMaster 940UX. But in its ability to connect via USB, this plain Jane of a 19-inch monitor is perfectly suited for your dual screen needs. If you're looking to expand your workspace to include a second screen -- or more, this simple monitor could fit nicely

Editor's rating 6.4

LG Flatron M228WD

The 22-inch LG Flatron M228WD aims to corner both the TV and computer display markets. It's part high-res PC display, part HD Ready television, but with a digital Freeview tuner and a wide selection of outputs, it's all desirable.

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.9

LG Flatron L226WTQ

LG's Flatron L226WTQ monitor produces amazing colours. The blacks are dark and the whites are stark. Performance-wise, the gaming is impressive, and it will play your favourite games and movies play back as smoothly as if the panel was lined with butter. Now that's smooth

Editor's rating 8.8

HP W2007v

HP has brought its consumer-friendly 'make the computer personal again' approach to its monitors with the good-looking, zero-frills W2007v. This 20-inch TFT screen might lack extras such as an integrated webcam, but its low price and good image quality are excellent recommendations

Editor's rating 7.0

BenQ FP94VW

The BenQ FP94VW is a 19-inch flat-panel monitor built especially for games. It's not just about a fast 5ms response time -- BenQ has incorporated a range of video modes optimised for different game genres, and there's HDMI input for games consoles, too

Editor's rating 7.2