Refurbished Computer Monitors

Spend less on essential office equipment by ordering high-quality refurbished monitors from Staples®. Refurbished electronics can be just as good as new and in many cases are barely used products. The key to finding a great deal for refurbished desktop monitors is to buy from reputable brands. They use authorized repair professionals to inspect, repair, test, and repackage returned items before putting them back on the market.

Consider Types of Display Panels When Shopping for Refurbished Monitors
A desktop monitor has an LCD screen. This may use a TN, VA, or IPS display panel. TN, or Twisted Nematic, panels are popular for their quick responsiveness. They have higher refresh rates than other types of panels but offer narrower viewing angles. VA, or Vertical Alignment, panels deliver better contrast and color reproduction than TN units but have low refresh rates.

IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels combine the best features of TN and VA panels. They enjoy higher refresh rates than VA and better contrast than TN. They also boast wide viewing angles, excellent color reproduction, and the most consistent performance. You may choose a refurbished TN panel to use with a gaming PC. For entertainment and work computers, get a model with an IPS panel. There are other IPS-like panel technologies that offer similar benefits. These include PLS (Plane-to-Line Switching) and AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle).

Other Features to Look for in Refurbished Monitors
Size and resolution are two other major features to consider when comparing refurbished desktop monitors. Choose a model that is the right size for your work desk. Small computer monitors have screens that are 17 to 20 inches wide. If you often work on multiple documents at the same time, get a unit with a 23-inch screen or wider. A larger display provides more screen area to work with and reduces how much you have to scroll when accessing web pages and documents. The minimum resolution to look for in refurbished computer monitors is 1366 x 768 pixels. This HD resolution produces sharp text and images in small monitors. For bigger models, 1080p is the minimum resolution to aim for. If you work with high-resolution images and videos, you should choose a refurbished 2K or 4K monitor.

Should You Consider Refurbished Monitors With Curved Displays?
Yes. Besides their obvious visual appeal, curved monitors offer certain functional advantages over flat displays and may even improve productivity. You can see more of a curved widescreen monitor while sitting close to it than a comparable flat model. The curved shape lets you see the entire screen with little head movement.

What Connectors Should You Look for in Refurbished Monitors?
DVI and VGA connectors are common input interfaces for computer monitors. However, DisplayPort and HDMI® offer faster and more robust connections. Look for these input ports if you have a modern desktop PC or hope to upgrade soon.

What Is the Difference Between LED and LCD Refurbished Monitors?
LED monitors are also LCD's. They use light-emitting diodes for backlighting in place of the bulkier cold cathode fluorescent lamps found in regular LCD monitors. This difference makes LED-LCD monitors thinner, brighter, and more energy-efficient.