6 Anti-Glare Monitors That Stop Annoying Reflections

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On top of making text difficult to read and videos less enjoyable to view, the constant glare from a glossy screen used in a room with bright light sources, can cause you to experience eyestrain, headaches, migraines, mental fatigue. 

The addition of an anti-glare film can disperse the light hitting the screen and prevent 90%+ of light being reflected without overly affecting the delivery of color. 

However not all anti-glare monitors are equal. 

We pick a selection of 6 monitors that deliver on providing a non-reflective display as well as impressive specs overall, for a top value price point. 

If you were instead keen on picking up a monitor designed with your eyesight first and foremost, don’t worry, we’ve got that selection for you here (best 4K monitors that prevent eye-strain).

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Our Pick – Lenovo Q24h-10 24 Inch 1440p QHD Monitor

Although effective anti-glare properties is the common denominator across all monitors in this shortlist, the Lenovo Q24h-10 is an excellent all-round monitor irrespective of what spec you’re measuring. 

It’s considered design with  3 quarter ultra thin bezels and a sleek stand are matched with a better than average refresh rate (75Hz), versatile connectivity (DisplayPort + HDMI) and in-built speakers. 

The 1440p resolution matte display is designed with your eyes in mind having been TUV certified for having a low blue light output, and coated with an anti-glare layer that reduces total direct reflections down to 1.0% without negatively impacting the depth and accuracy of colors displayed on screen.

Best of all the Q24h-10 is available at an almost entry level price tag.  

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Budget Pick – Dell P2419H 24 Inch 1080p IPS Monitor

The thin bezels and low price point of the Del 2419H make it an ideal candidate to slot into a multi monitor setup – especially one aimed at improving productivity.

A selection of ports that include a DisplayPort (to allow daisy chaining), as well as HDMI provide options on how the screen is connected, whilst the multi-function stand allows transition from horizontal to vertical in no time. 

Although the 1080p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate are nothing particularly remarkable, when backed by the build quality of Dell makes the 2419H a solid, steady reliable monitor that has been incredibly well reviewed by the vast majority of those who have welcomed it into their setup. 

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Also Great – MSI Optix G273QF 27 Inch WQHD 1440p Monitor

When dialled into a gaming session, especially a long one, it’s important to have a monitor that is not only fast but also considerate towards your eyesight.

MSI’s Optix G273QF ticks both those boxes by using a matte IPS display that responds in 1ms whilst reflects only 2.4% of the light it receives as direct reflections. 

The specs which help create a true gaming experience continue with the 1440p resolution is G-Sync compatible and refreshed at 165Hz when connected via DisplayPort (hooking up the monitor to one of the two HDMI ports will allow you to play at 144Hz). 

Despite primarily being aimed at the gaming audience the styling isn’t overly flashy (no bright colored accents on the bezels or RGB lighting unit built into the stand), which we appreciate, as it makes the G273OF an excellent display to cross over between work and play. 

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Also Great – Dell S2721D 27 Inch 1440p QHD 1440p IPS Ultra-Thin Bezel Monitor

The reflection reducing capabilities of the Dell S2721D are outstanding. 

With only 0.5% of light directly reflected back at you, this monitor should have absolutely no problem being used even in rooms with a bright light source.

Two HDMI 1.4 and One DisplayPort 1.2 provide ample connection points which is useful for multi-monitor setups (especially those powered by laptop). 

G-Sync works over the DisplayPort connection and gaming is possible with an o.k. 4m/s response time, and slightly better than standard refresh rate of 75Hz. 

Searching for points of improvement, the supplied stand is really limited in its movements, being capable only capable of a slight tilt forward and back. 

If you need height or swivel  capabilities in amongst your setup you’re going to have to stump up for a monitor arm. 

Another point to consider is that during a test conducted by RTINGS the out of the box color accuracy is very average, but with calibration can become excellent.

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Also Great – LG 27GL83A-B QHD 27 Inch Ultragear IPS Monitor

With a 144Hz 1440p IPS panel, the LG 27GL83A-B is a real fan favorite amongst gamers looking for a high spec monitor without the matching price tag.

The semi-gloss coating satisfies our anti-glare wishes by diffusing light to a point where only 2.2% of light is reflected back off the screen as direct reflections, whilst the 1m/s response time compliments the high refresh rate to make a very capable unit. 

The supplied stand is also a real positive feature of this monitor, allowing an ergonomic sweet spot to be tailored in both landscape and portrait orientation. 

If you plan on mounting the display upon a third party  arm however be aware that the recessed location of the VESA mounting points mean that not every monitor arm is capable.

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Also Great – LG 34WN80C-B 34 Inch Curved UltraWide WQHD (3440 x 1440) IPS Monitor

The first and only curved display on our shortlist is the LG 34WN80C-B. 

The eye catching ultrawide IPS display allows the 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum to be appreciated from almost all angles.

LG’s ‘OnScreen’ control function allows the extensive screen to be split into up to 4 windows, each capable of being assigned a particular function. 

With the Ultrawide display a 3-way split with one window running the full length of the monitor is perfect for editing videos. 

Diverse connectivity is provided by 2 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort with an upstream USB-C also allowing 60W to be delivered to charge peripherals or a phone. 

The stand of course is heavy duty to cope with the 23.3lb weight of the monitor, and does well to accommodate height and tilt adjustability. Left and right swivel however is off the cards. 

For full ergonomic capabilities you’ll need to pair the display with a monitor arm for heavy monitors. 

In terms of managing reflections the 34WN80C-B is at a disadvantage when it comes to dispersing light away from the monitor user vs a flat monitor. This is because the angle of the glass means more light will be reflected in the direction of users eyes. 

The anti-glare film that coats the monitor has however been favourably reviewed many times by verified purchasers.

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