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Top 5 25.5- to 28-Inch Wide-Screen Monitors

These wide-screen monitors give you an amazing amount of screen area, but they're costly. Ratings and rankings can change due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Edited by Danny Allen

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PCW Rating: 81.0PCW Rating: 81.0PCW Rating: 81.0

Last Rated: December 27, 2007

1. Samsung SyncMaster 275T

Size: 27 inches; Display refresh rate: 60; Contrast ratio: 3000:1; Weight: 23 pounds; Horizontal viewing angle: 178°

Bottom Line: 27-inch LCD boasts the right combination of price, performance and premium features like picture-in-picture.

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PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: December 27, 2007

2. Dell UltraSharp 2707WFP

Size: 27 inches; Display refresh rate: 60; Contrast ratio: 1000:1; Weight: 27.5 pounds; Horizontal viewing angle: 178°

Bottom Line: Stunning design and features such as a USB hub, card reader, and picture-in-picture make for a desirable 27-inch display.

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PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: December 27, 2007

3. Hanns.G HG-281DJB

Size: 28 inches; Display refresh rate: 60; Contrast ratio: 800:1; Weight: 25 pounds; Horizontal viewing angle: 160°

Bottom Line: 28-inch (27.5 viewable) LCD with HDMI is priced temptingly low but it failed to impress in graphics tests.

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PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0PCW Rating: 75.0

Last Rated: December 27, 2007

4. NEC MultiSync LCD2690UXi

Size: 26 inches; Display refresh rate: 60; Contrast ratio: 800:1; Weight: 28.9 pounds; Horizontal viewing angle: 178°

Bottom Line: Lacks the extras, style, and standout performance we expect from an expensive 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) wide-screen.

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PCW Rating: 71.0PCW Rating: 71.0PCW Rating: 71.0

Last Rated: December 27, 2007

5. Acer AL2626Wd

Size: 26 inches; Display refresh rate: 60; Contrast ratio: 800:1; Weight: 18.72 pounds; Horizontal viewing angle: 178°

Bottom Line: Best for viewing office documents, this 26-inch (25.5-inch viewable) LCD's weak graphics performance defeats its low price.

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