Best Monitors for built-in speakers

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Best for built-in speakers

Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE

4.3 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Most evidence

MSI Pro MP165 E6

17 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE
4.3

The built-in speakers are better than the typical monitor speakers and plenty usable for calls, YouTube, and everyday audio. They still do not replace good dedicated speakers for buyers who...

Pros: overall satisfaction, productivity versatility

Cons: value for money, reliability over time

#2 Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, U5226KW
3.6

The dual 9W speakers are louder and fuller than many monitor speakers and work well for meetings or temporary setups. Opinions split sharply for entertainment, with some users satisfied and...

Pros: productivity versatility, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, response time

#3 MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED
3.0

The monitor does not include built-in speakers, which disappointed buyers who expected them. A few customer posts described onboard audio, but expert testing and other owners explicitly found none.

Pros: color accuracy, value for money

Cons: reliability over time, brightness

#4 BenQ RD280UG
3.0

The speakers are adequate for podcasts and basic system audio but lack volume and depth. One reviewer found them improved over the previous model, yet they remain no substitute for...

Pros: productivity versatility, aspect ratio

Cons: value for money, competitive gaming suitability

#5 Gigabyte MO27U2 Gaming Monitor
3.0

The 5W speakers can get loud and punchy enough for casual videos, but sound quality is divisive and not a substitute for dedicated audio.

Pros: motion clarity, PC gaming compatibility

Cons: color accuracy, software support

#6 LG UltraFine 6K Evo 32U990A
2.9

Speaker quality is inconsistent across reviews. Some found the 5W pair surprisingly clear and usable, while others called them weak or even terrible, so demanding listeners should not count on...

Pros: port selection, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, cable management

#7 KYY X90E
2.8

Speaker feedback is weak overall. One customer says the built-in audio is barely worth having, while another only notes that sound is somewhat louder than an older version.

Pros: overall satisfaction, portability and weight

Cons: reliability over time

#8 InnoCN GA27S1Q
2.7

The small speakers are generally described as acceptable for close-up or backup use, not immersive listening. One walkthrough reported no built-in speakers at all, creating some uncertainty.

Pros: color gamut, overall picture quality

Cons: brightness, HDR performance

#9 MSI Pro MP165 E6
2.7

Speaker feedback is one of the clearest weaknesses: several reviewers call the sound tinny, muffled, or terrible, though a minority find it decent for basic audio.

Pros: value for money, portability and weight

Cons: built-in speakers, color gamut

#10 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF
2.3

There are no built-in speakers, and testers considered that a missed convenience for buyers without room for separate audio.

Pros: overall satisfaction, competitive gaming suitability

Cons: value for money, screen size

#11 Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K ultrawide
2.1

The dual 3W speakers are consistently judged weak, tinny, or merely acceptable for calls. External speakers are strongly preferable for music, movies, and serious audio work.

Pros: productivity versatility, aspect ratio

Cons: built-in speakers, competitive gaming suitability

#12 Alienware 27 4K Gaming Monitor AW2725Q
1.6

Built-in speaker support was poor because multiple reviewers noted there are no integrated speakers, sometimes alongside no headphone jack.

Pros: value for money, sharpness

Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality

#13 MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
1.0

There are no built-in speakers, so buyers need headphones, a soundbar, or separate desk speakers.

Pros: brightness, reflection handling

Cons: cable management