So you've gotten yourself an awesome new laptop. That's awesome. But you've also discovered the truth facing the modern laptop - no ports! Everyone wants to go for that slick, slim design by removing ports and settling for a USB-C connection to do all the extra external stuff. While that means you have a MacBook or Windows laptop that looks fantastic, it also means you can't really expand on the tiny screen unless you have a monitor with a USB-C port. Well, fear not because USB-C monitors are more and more common these days. And the more common they become, the better the deals become.
We expect to see a lot of great deals on USB-C monitors over time. These displays continue to be very popular for all sorts of computer users. As USB-C becomes more ubiquitous, so do screens that have these ports. Keep an eye out for some major price drops this week.
The Razer Raptor is a great monitor that got an outstanding review when it first released. Razer recently released an updated model, but that version is not on sale and $200 more than the 2019 monitor. The Raptor includes G-Sync compatibility (native FreeSync), an IPS-grade panel, a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR400 support, and more.
What really constitutes a deal in the world of monitors depends completely on what you're willing to pay. As you'll soon see there are crazy expensive USB-C monitors with great resolution and a ton of features, but there are also budget screns that might save you $50 but won't be overloaded with features either.
Best USB-C Monitor Deals
USB-C is just a port, right? When it is included on a monitor, it's a very small part of said monitor. While it's obviously important to you, it's also important to keep this in mind because it means USB-C monitors come in a whole lot of shapes and sizes. You'll also need to decide what else you want in your USB-C monitor like 4K resolutions or a curve or adaptive sync for gaming. We've got a wide variety of monitors that also wildly vary in price.
What are you looking for in a USB-C monitor?
What are you buying a USB-C monitor for? Most likely you're looking for something to augment your new laptop where the USB-C port is your best bet for expanding the screen size. Did you find the laptop of the future in our roundup of the best USB-C laptops? If that's the case, you might consider a new USB-C monitor to expand its functionality while you're working. Plus, we'll always be sure to alert you when the best options do go on sale.
Whatever your reason for wanting a USB-C monitor, you should also look at the other features you're interested in. If you're a gamer you want a high refresh rate around 144Hz or more. You might also want adaptive sync like AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync. If you're just interested in using the monitor for watching movies and such, 4K resolution might be the most important feature. Using the screen for work? Focus on larger sizes and think about what you can do with a 37.5-inch diagonal. All of these are possibilities in addition to that coveted USB-C port.
