Best Monitors for Trading: 6 Models Their Makers Still Sell

On a budget, or to build a wall of several screens, a 24-inch 1080p monitor such as the BenQ GW2480 ($79.99 at BenQ) or the Dell Pro P 24 is enough; for chart work, a 27-inch screen at 1440p (Dell S2725DC) or 4K (Dell S2725QC) shows more detail per inch; to replace two screens with one, pick a 34-inch ultrawide such as the Dell U3425WE; and for the widest single screen, the 49-inch Dell U4924DW. A trading monitor is simply a computer screen chosen for showing many charts, order windows and news side by side for hours, so size, resolution and comfort matter more than gaming speed. These six models are examples of each format that their makers still sell, read on the makers' US pages (Dell prices re-read on November 1, 2026, BenQ's on October 30); we did not test them hands-on, and the list is not a ranking.

How to choose a trading monitor

Size and resolution: think in pixel density

Text sharpness depends on pixel density, the number of pixels per inch. A 24-inch 1080p screen has about 93, a 27-inch 1440p screen about 109, and a 27-inch 4K screen 163, according to the makers' spec sheets. Higher density means sharper numbers in order books and smaller fonts you can still read, but 4K text may need scaling in your operating system to stay readable.

Drawn to scale, the formats explain the price ladder. A 27-inch 16:9 screen is about 23.5 by 13.2 inches, a 23.8-inch one, sold as 24-inch, about 20.7 by 11.7. A 34-inch ultrawide keeps the height of a 27-inch screen and adds a third of its width. A 49-inch 32:9 screen at 5120 x 1440 is about 47.2 inches wide: almost exactly two 27-inch screens side by side, with the same pixel count as two 2560 x 1440 panels and no bezel in the middle.

Refresh rate: a minor point for charts

A higher refresh rate makes motion smoother, which matters for games and fast scrolling. It does not make prices arrive faster: your data feed and platform decide that. The six models here run at 60 to 144 Hz; any of them is fine for charts.

Mounting and connections

All six models accept a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount, so they fit standard desk arms. Before buying several screens, count the video outputs on your computer; our guide to trading computers and laptops covers machines that drive multiple monitors.

Flat or curved

Two of the six models are curved ultrawides. We compare the two shapes, and what curvature figures such as 1900R mean, in our guide to curved or flat monitors for trading.

Which monitor fits which trader

If you are starting out or building a wall of several screens, two or three 24-inch 1080p monitors are the cheapest way to see more at once: the BenQ GW2480 was $79.99 on BenQ's US store on the check date, against a list price of $129.99, and the Dell Pro P 24 was $179.99 with a 120 Hz panel. BenQ now labels the GW2490 as the GW2480's upgraded model.

If you chart all day on one or two screens, a 27-inch monitor is the next step up. The Dell 27 Plus QHD (S2725DC) was $259.99 at 1440p and 144 Hz; the Dell 27 Plus 4K (S2725QC) was $329.99 for much sharper text.

If you want one wide screen instead of two, the Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved (U3425WE) shows 3440 x 1440 pixels at 120 Hz for $984.99. The UltraSharp 49 Curved (U4924DW), at $1,499.99, has the width of two 27-inch 1440p screens with no bezel in the middle.

Plan the layout before you buy

Sketch which window goes where before choosing screens. Our suggestion: the main chart straight ahead, order entry and positions on one side, news and watchlists on the other. The OSHA guidance for computer workstations asks for the top line of the screen at or below eye level, a viewing distance of 20 to 40 inches, and no monitor more than 35 degrees to the left or right, so side screens should be angled in rather than lined up flat.

The layout tells you how many screens and which sizes you need: three windows that must stay visible at once call for three screens or one ultrawide, two call for a pair of 27-inch monitors.

Seven older models and their status

Seven monitors from older trading setups were recommended in earlier versions of this guide. We checked each one on its maker's US site on October 30, 2026: the makers no longer sell five of them, one could not be checked, and one appears to still be on sale.

• Dell UltraSharp U2412M (24 inch): Dell's US store search returns no listing for it. Amazon link.
• HP VH240a (23.8 inch, 1080p): we could not check it, because HP's site did not respond to our automated reads. HP VH240a on Amazon, Amazon link.
• Samsung CHG90 (49 inch, curved): Samsung's US page for it now redirects to the newer Odyssey G9. Amazon link.
• LG 34UC99-W (34 inch, curved): LG marks it as discontinued. The Amazon links in this item point to the LG 34WN80C-B, which LG also marks as discontinued. LG 34WN80C-B on Amazon, Amazon link.
• Philips 276E8VJSB (27 inch, 4K): Philips marks it as discontinued and says it has stopped producing it. Philips 276E8VJSB on Amazon, Amazon link.
• BenQ 24-inch 1080p IPS (model not named): if it is the GW2480, BenQ still sells it, and it appears in the table above. Amazon link.
• Dell S3219D (32 inch, curved): Dell's US store search returns no listing for it. Amazon link.

For four screens or more, a VESA monitor mount holds them on one stand, and a USB display adapter adds a screen to a computer short of video outputs: here are a mount and an adapter on Amazon. Amazon blocks automated reads, so we could not check those listings.

For other trading gear, see our comparisons of technical analysis software or browse all our trading reviews.