Philips 243B1 LCD Monitor

Affordable and versatile 24–inch display with USB–C

- CLIFF JOSEPH

$269.99 From Philips, philips.com

Features 24–inch display, 1920x1080 resolution, USB–C, four USB 3.0 ports, Ethernet

It’s taken a while, but USB–C is now being adopted for a much wider range of devices, and it’s a particularly good option for monitors such as the new Philips 243B1. When hooked up to a late model Mac, it enables you to improve your connectivity options — more ports is always a good thing.