4K resolution is now within reach of everyday PC users, promising a massive improvement to image quality, with four times the pixels of a 1080p display. A 4K monitor is useful not only in games and ...

Reaching for the budget monitor will obviously help with those on a tight budget, but for some rigs, it may not be worth the savings for long-term enjoyment.

Fast becoming mainstays of gamers and creative pros, 4K monitors are falling in price—but getting more complicated to buy. Here's how to shop for an ultra-high-definition (UHD) display, plus the top ...