CatalogMonitors

Monitors

Complete monitor intelligence — 1,321 products from 155 brands with panel type analysis, ergonomic specs, calibration guides, and over 2,900 product relationships.

Completeness
Products
1,321
Brands
155
Knowledge
8/9 types
Brand overrides
4 brands
Relationships
2,951
Product groups
104
Attribute schema
Defined
Knowledge Layer

What developers get via API

Every monitors product includes access to structured knowledge. Here's a preview of what's available.

Error Codes

8 entries via API
No Signal Detected

Check cable connections, verify correct input source selected, try a different port (HDMI/DP/USB-C). If using a docking station, connect directly to rule out dock issues.

Severity: MediumDIY Fix: Yes
OSD Locked

On-screen display controls are locked. Hold the menu/joystick button for 10-15 seconds to unlock. Some models require a specific button combination.

Severity: LowDIY Fix: Yes

Buying Guide

1 entry via API
Panel types: what actually matters

IPS for color accuracy and viewing angles (design, photo editing). VA for contrast ratio and deep blacks (movies, dark rooms). TN for fastest response times (competitive gaming only). OLED for everything but burn-in risk with static content.

Maintenance Schedules

4 entries via API
Clean screen surface

Use a microfiber cloth with distilled water only. Never spray directly on the screen. Avoid household cleaners — ammonia and alcohol damage anti-glare coatings.

Every 2 weeks3 minEasy
Recalibrate color profile

Use a hardware colorimeter or built-in calibration wizard. Factory profiles drift over time, especially on IPS panels.

Every 6 months15 minMedium
Data quality

How we build monitors data

Cross-retailer matching

Every monitor is matched across retailers using UPC barcodes and model numbers. One product, all offers and prices in one record.

Cleaned product names

Retailer-specific noise stripped. Model suffixes, promo text, and inconsistent formatting normalized into a clean, consistent name.

Merged specifications

Specs pulled from every retailer source and merged. One store has dimensions, another has energy ratings — you get the complete picture.

Variant grouping

104 product groups — the same model in different finishes, sizes, or configurations linked together with shared base attributes.

Brands covered

155 brands with products in this category. 4 brands have customized knowledge data (brand-specific error codes, failure modes, and maintenance tips).

DellLGSamsungASUSBenQ+150 more

What the API returns

Real response shapes from the Covala API. Products include cross-retailer offers, variant grouping, and a knowledge layer — all in a single call.

See all endpoints →
GET /v2/products/{id}?include_offers=true
{
  "id": "c4d5e6f7-a8b9-0123-cdef-456789abcdef",
  "name": "Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27\" 4K USB-C Hub Monitor",
  "slug": "dell-ultrasharp-u2723qe-27-4k-usb-c-hub-monitor",
  "brand": {
    "id": "••••",
    "name": "Dell",
    "slug": "dell",
    "logo_url": "https://cdn.covala.com/brands/dell.svg"
  },
  "product_type": {
    "id": "••••",
    "name": "Monitors",
    "slug": "monitors"
  },
  "category": {
    "name": "Computing & Electronics"
  },
  "gtin": "••••••••••••••",
  "model_number": "U2723QE",
  "current_best_price": 499.99,
  "image_url": "https://cdn.covala.com/products/••••.jpg",
  "description": "Dell UltraSharp 27\" 4K monitor with IPS Black technology, USB-C hub with 90W power delivery, and factory-calibrated sRGB 98% color accuracy. VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.",
  "specifications": {
    "resolution": "3840x2160",
    "panel_type": "IPS Black",
    "refresh_rate": "60 Hz",
    "response_time": "5ms",
    "ports": [
      "USB-C 90W",
      "HDMI",
      "DisplayPort",
      "USB-A x4"
    ],
    "vesa_mount": true,
    "hdr": "HDR 400",
    "color_accuracy": "sRGB 98%, DCI-P3 95%"
  },
  "variant_attributes": {},
  "product_group_id": "d5e6f7a8-b9c0-1234-5678-9abcdef01234",
  "offers": [
    {
      "retailer": "Best Buy",
      "price": 519.99,
      "in_stock": true,
      "url": "••••"
    },
    {
      "retailer": "B&H Photo",
      "price": 499.99,
      "in_stock": true,
      "url": "••••"
    },
    {
      "retailer": "Amazon",
      "price": 529.99,
      "in_stock": true,
      "url": "••••"
    }
  ],
  "_knowledge": {
    "product_type_slug": "monitors",
    "available": [
      "maintenance_schedule",
      "error_code",
      "buying_guide",
      "tip",
      "lifespan",
      "cost_of_ownership",
      "failure_modes",
      "install_checklist"
    ],
    "entry_count": 10,
    "has_brand_overrides": true,
    "brand_profile": true,
    "knowledge_url": "/v2/product-types/monitors/knowledge"
  }
}
Build with this data

What you can build with monitors intelligence

Workspace configurator

Use specs like VESA mount compatibility, USB-C power delivery, and daisy-chain support to recommend monitors that fit a user's desk setup and device ecosystem.

Display procurement tool

Compare panel types, color accuracy, and ergonomic features across hundreds of monitors to match enterprise IT requirements for different departments.

Gaming setup advisor

Filter by refresh rate, response time, and adaptive sync support to help gamers find the right monitor for their GPU and play style.

Start building with monitors intelligence

Access 1,321 products, 8 knowledge types, and 155 brands via a single API.