Monitor for coding and work in India, by text sharpness
For coding, documents and spreadsheets, the number that decides how sharp text looks is pixel density: pixels per inch (PPI), worked out from the screen size and resolution. Refresh rate matters far less for text. This page orders 23 monitors by PPI, highest first.
I have not tested these monitors. PPI here is calculated from the size and resolution each listing states, and the monitor finder lets you filter by your own numbers.
The size and resolution trap
The same resolution on a bigger screen means bigger pixels and softer text. A 24" 1080p screen is about 92 PPI, but a 27" 1080p screen is about 82 PPI and a 32" 1080p screen about 69 PPI. A 27" 1440p screen is about 109 PPI. At a normal desk distance, more PPI means crisper text.
Of the 23 monitors below, 7 reach 100 PPI or more, and 7 are under 85 PPI.
Monitors ordered by PPI
| Monitor | Size and resolution | PPI | Height-adjustable stand | USB-C | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Legion R27qe Gen 2 (27", QHD IPS, 200 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Yes | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| BenQ GW2790Q (27", QHD IPS, 100 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Acer Nitro XV272U X1 (27", QHD IPS, 200 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Lenovo LOQ 27Q-10 (27", QHD IPS, 180 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Dell SE2726D (27", QHD IPS, 144 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Acer SA272U P1 (27", QHD IPS, 144 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | No | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| MSI PRO MP275Q (27", QHD IPS, 100 Hz) | 27" · 2560×1440 | 109 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| LG 29U511A (29", UltraWide 2560×1080, IPS, 100 Hz) | 29" · 2560×1080 | 96 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Gigabyte G24F 2 (23.8", IPS, 165 Hz) | 23.8" · 1920×1080 | 93 | Yes | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Acer Nitro VG240Y M3 (23.8", IPS, 180 Hz) | 23.8" · 1920×1080 | 93 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| LG UltraGear 24GS65F (23.8", IPS, 180 Hz) | 23.8" · 1920×1080 | 93 | Yes | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| MSI G244F E2 (24", IPS, 180 Hz) | 24" · 1920×1080 | 92 | No | Not stated | View on Flipkart → |
| ViewSonic VX2428-J (24", IPS, 165 Hz) | 24" · 1920×1080 | 92 | No | Not stated | View on Flipkart → |
| BenQ MOBIUZ EX240N (24", VA, 165 Hz) | 24" · 1920×1080 | 92 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Lenovo Legion R24e (24", 180 Hz) | 24" · 1920×1080 | 92 | Yes | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Acer Predator XB253Q F3 (24.5", IPS, 320 Hz) | 24.5" · 1920×1080 | 90 | Yes | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Acer Nitro VG270 M3 (27", IPS, 180 Hz) | 27" · 1920×1080 | 82 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| BenQ GW2790TC (27", FHD IPS, 144 Hz, USB-C) | 27" · 1920×1080 | 82 | Yes | Yes | See price on Amazon → |
| MSI MAG 275F (27", Rapid IPS, 180 Hz) | 27" · 1920×1080 | 82 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| HP Series 5 527sf (27", FHD IPS, 100 Hz) | 27" · 1920×1080 | 82 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| LG 32MR50C (31.5", VA, curved, 100 Hz) | 31.5" · 1920×1080 | 70 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Samsung LS32D390GAWXXL (32", VA, curved, 100 Hz) | 32" · 1920×1080 | 69 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
| Zebronics AC32FHD (32", curved, 165 Hz) | 32" · 1920×1080 | 69 | Not stated | Not stated | See price on Amazon → |
Two more things for long days
- The stand. A stand that only tilts leaves the screen at one height. If the listing does not say height-adjustable, plan on a monitor arm or a stack of books.
- USB-C wattage. If you want one cable to charge your laptop, check the wattage the listing gives for the USB-C port, and compare it with your laptop's charger.
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