If producing high-resolution art is your thing, whether it moves or not, then a high-res monitor with good colour reproduction is an essential part of your desk setup. Apple knows this, and will sell you its Studio Display – 5K at 27 inches – for £1,500/$1,600 before you start adding extras. ASUS, known for its gaming monitors and ProArt laptops, has disrupted this marketplace with a new 5K/27-inch screen that comes in at a much lower price and is going to be very attractive to anyone kitting out their studio. Attractive enough to make it to the top of our list of the best monitors for graphic design? Maybeeeee.

Asus ProArt Display PA27JCV

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Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display

Worth the investment if you’re a fully paid-up Apple fan, but still only 60Hz.

Xiaomi G Pro 27i

Xiaomi G Pro 27i

The mini-LED backlight gives this 27in 1440p screen incredible brightness and contrast, and it’s 180Hz too.

BenQ SW321C

BenQ SW321C

A pro-grade 32in 4K IPS monitor with good colour reproduction, but can be even more costly than the Apple screen.