AOC 15.6" Premium Portable Gaming Monitor 125% sRGB, HDR, FHD 1080P IPS Computer Monitor, Ultra-Slim Metal USB-C/HDMI External Screen with Speakers for Laptop PC Mac PS5 Xbox Switch

LG is pretty much a brand you can trust, at least for the most part. I just received this bad boy, which arrived undamaged and in perfect condition. The only assembly necessary was the stand. Yeah, two screws and you're done. By the way, the stand seems sturdy and well designed. You can tilt it up and down, but it does not swivel from side to side. Not really a problem for me. Hooking it up to my laptop via included HDMI cable was also a snap. I did have to do a few minor tweaks to the graphics settings in my laptop, like resolution and basic setup for the second display, but pretty easy. Of course, I also had to use the monitor's settings menu to select the right input and also the best graphics mode for my purposes. The joystick/button at the bottom edge of the monitor is not only easily accessible, but also intuitive and simple to use. Now, I'm not a gamer, but after watching a CGI-heavy action flick, I can say, without reservation, that this monitor handles the graphics very nicely. Sure, you can pay more and get better quality and a higher refresh rate, etc., but I haven't found a better bang for the buck. Bottom line, this is a 27" LED monitor from LG, and it cost $140. I believe it to be a fantastic value.

It's pretty great and I managed to get it at $100. Its kind of like a hug for your eyes. I dont think I'll go back to flat for my center monitor again. Also, beware that this is 60hz, which means 60fps max. You can go higher of course, but the refresh rate will only refresh 60 frames per second. If you want something better for gaming, maybe hold out for a 144hz monitor instead.