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USB-C MONITORS
The power and simplicity of USB-C connectivity is now available on a wide range of displays, we pitch four IPS screens against each other
Reviewed by Jeremy Laird
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> BenQ EW3280U
> HP E27d G4
> Lenovo Q27h-10
> ViewSonic VP3881
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emember the controversy when Apple rolled out the skinny 12-inch MacBook in 2015 with its single USB-C port? Now all of Apple’s MacBooks are pure USB-C devices. Hence our round up of some of the best monitors with USB-C connections.
Until recently, full USB-C connectivity with charging made for a pricey panel. But the cheapest screen here is yours for £299.99, and it sports QHD (2560x 1440 pixels) native resolution and a quality IPS panel. Not bad for the money. And speaking of resolution, combining 4K with USB-C connectivity has also come down in price. In the context of desktop monitors, a true high-density Retina experience of 200ppi or more remains elusive outside of Apple’s own megabucks Pro Display XDR. But our four USB-C enabled panels make for a varied mix, with panel sizes for 27- to 38-inch; resolutions from QHD to 4K; and flat, curved, 16:9, and 21:9 aspect ratios all represented.