Nearly all monitors, and most of the content viewed on them, are meant for horizontal, or “landscape,” orientation. But if you want to use a monitor as a secondary display, or if you work with, say, portrait photos or video meant for smartphones, a vertical layout makes more sense. But a screen’s ability to rotate into a vertical orientation is just one feature among many, so it pays to know the best vertical monitors, as we identify here, so you’re sure to get an all-around solid performer.
To learn more about choosing a vertical monitor, scroll below our recommendations for a summary of important specs and features.
For even more monitor recommendations, check out our roundup of the best monitors across all categories.
1. LG DualUp 28MQ780-B – Best vertical monitor
Pros
- Unique aspect ratio is useful for photo, video editing
- Makes an awesome second monitor
- Highly adjustable stand
- Vivid, accurate color
Cons
- Difficult to fit in a small home office
- USB-C port offers limited downstream connectivity
- Can lack immersion in some content
When it comes to vertical monitors, there’s the LG DualUp 28MQ780-B, and then there’s everything else.
This monitor’s dominance is due to its unique 16:18 aspect ratio, which can be rotated 90 degrees for an 18:16 aspect ratio. In this orientation the monitor is roughly as tall as a 24-inch monitor in vertical orientation, but much wider.
You can view 3:2 or 9:16 content in a photo or video editing program at its full height and still have room on either side for the program’s tools. It’s also a wonderful fit for editing large, complex documents, like a magazine layout or PDF.
The LG DualUp 28MQ780-B scores well in other areas, too. It’s bright, color accurate, and has a wide color gamut. Connectivity is solid and includes a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode and up to 90 watts of Power Delivery for charging a connected device. It also ships with a highly adjustable monitor arm that’s perfect for positioning the monitor alongside another display.
Priced at an MSRP of $699.99, and sometimes on sale for around $650, this monitor is not inexpensive—but it’s affordable enough to make most high-end alternatives irrelevant. The only significant downside is its resolution which, at 2560×2880, comes in a bit shy of 4K.
2. Dell U3223QE – Best 4K vertical monitor
Pros
- IPS Black panel fulfills its promise
- Accurate color with wide gamut
- High brightness in SDR
- USB-C hub with 90 watts of power
Cons
- Edges of display are noticeably bright
- HDR performance disappoints
- Only a 60Hz panel
The Dell U3223QE is an awesome monitor and currently ranked at the top of PC World’s best monitors guide. It ships with a versatile ergonomic stand that can rotate 90 degrees for vertical use, which is rare for a 32-inch monitor.
Image quality sets the Dell U3223QE apart from the pack. It has a 4K IPS Black panel with a contrast ratio roughly double that of older IPS panels. This provides a richer, deeper, and more realistic image. The U3223QE also has extremely accurate color, a very wide color gamut, and high maximum brightness.
The monitor has a buffet of connectivity which includes a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alternate Mode and up to 90 watts of Power Delivery. The USB-C port connects to five additional USB-A ports, ethernet, and DisplayPort-out, which makes a USB-C hub or dock unnecessary.
Dell sells a smaller version of this monitor, the Dell U2723QE, which packs the same features into a smaller footprint. It’s a couple hundred dollars less than its bigger sibling but retains the stand that can rotate the monitor into vertical orientation.
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