If you’re tired of staring a tiny laptop screen while working from home, consider scooping up our favorite desktop monitor for almost 25 percent off its normal price. The Dell 27 Plus 4K (8/10, WIRED Reivew) is currently marked down to just $228 on Amazon, the lowest we’ve seen yet for this smart and practical 4K screen.
You might be worried about poor panel quality or scarce features, considering the price point, but the Dell S2725QS is surprisingly well equipped for under $300. It has an IPS panel, which is one of the better non-OLED options, with thin bezels and a minimal stand that will fit right into any desk setup. It has 100 percent sRGB coverage, and 79 percent AdobeRGB, with good color accuracy to match, making it a nice choice for light creative work as well.
It also has a 120Hz refresh rate, so while you may want to consider a dedicated screen for gaming, you can certainly jam some weekend Fortnite rounds. AMD FreeSync Premium will help keep things smooth, since reaching framerates that high will be tough for most systems. You might find that even scrolling the web is much better with a higher refresh rate though, I know I have trouble going back to 60Hz.
Although it’s a little short on ports, lacking any USB in particular, it is VESA compatible if you want to mount it or put it on a stand. It has internal speakers too, and our reviewer Luke Larsen was impressed with how they stack up against most built-in monitor speakers. That’s not too tough considering they can often be thin and tinny, but it’s a nice benefit for anyone lacking the desk space for a nicer, dedicated option.
Overall, the Dell 27 Plus 4K is an excellent value, which makes it easy to overlook some of the smaller inconveniences. If you want to spend more for something nicer, make sure to check out the full roundup of our favorite desktop monitors, but most people just looking for a second screen for their work laptop will be exceedingly happy with this Dell.
