Possibly the most important factor with any monitor is the resolution, this not only determines the fidelity of whatever is being displayed but can also dictate the overall amount of real estate you have for your open windows. Any refresh rate above 60Hz is more than sufficient for most workaday tasks, but if gaming is your forte, you’ll want something a little more robust, the ASUS VP228QG features a 144Hz refresh rate and is G-sync compatible. If you’re looking for more pointers on purchasing a monitor, head over to our page of computer monitor how-tos before diving into our top picks for the best 22-inch LCD monitors. The edge-to-edge surface of the Planar gives the monitor a sleek, all-black design. It includes a built-in USB hub on the rear for easily connecting to an external device. Compliant with Windows 7, 8 and 10, Planar adds the company’s outstanding three-year warranty which includes a free two-day advance monitor replacement. Without the need for drivers to install, plugging the Planar into any PC or Mac computer allows it to start right up as a plug-and-play solution.
