The 6 Best 24-25 Inch Monitors - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best 25 inch monitor with native FreeSync support that we've tested is the ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM. It's one of the best gaming monitors we've tested, with an incredible 240Hz refresh rate that you can overclock to 280Hz. It has native FreeSync support, and it's G-SYNC compatible with newer NVIDIA graphics cards, which reduces screen tearing.

It has an incredible response time at its max refresh rate of 280Hz, and even when playing at 60Hz, the response time is amazing, resulting in minimal motion blur. It even has a Black Frame Insertion feature to improve the appearance of motion. The input lag at its native resolution is really low, but sadly, it dramatically increases at 60Hz, so it's not suggested for competitive console gamers. The picture quality is good. It gets bright enough to combat glare, has good reflection handling, and the screen is very consistent when displaying a large area of a solid color. Lastly, like most ASUS monitors, it has outstanding ergonomics, allowing you to place the screen how you like.

Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio with its IPS panel, so blacks appear closer to gray when viewed in the dark. Fortunately, that means it has wide viewing angles, ideal for co-op gaming. It supports HDR10, but it doesn't display a wide color gamut, so HDR content doesn't look all that different from SDR content. Its 1080p resolution may be too low for multitasking, but that means it doesn't put too much stress on your graphics card when gaming. All in all, this is the best 25 inch monitor for gaming that we've tested.

The best 24 inch gaming monitor with native G-SYNC support that we've tested is the Dell Alienware AW2521H. It's an excellent 1080p gaming model that delivers an incredibly responsive gaming experience thanks to its whopping 360Hz refresh rate. It has an IPS panel with wide viewing angles, and it gets bright enough to fight glare easily, so you shouldn't have any visibility issues in well-lit rooms. The stand allows for a good amount of ergonomic adjustments, allowing you to place the screen at your ideal viewing position.

As mentioned, it has a 360Hz refresh rate and, combined with its exceptionally low input lag, every action feels nearly instantaneous. It has a superb response time that results in clear images in fast-moving scenes and a Black Frame Insertion feature that can further improve motion clarity. It supports G-SYNC to reduce screen tearing, but sadly, it isn't compatible with FreeSync. Also, even though it supports HDR, it can't display a wide color gamut and doesn't get bright enough for HDR content.

There are four USB 3.0 ports that you can use for charging, and you add a timer or frame rate counter on the screen. There's a feature that measures the input lag and helps to reduce it, and there's even some RGB lighting on the back that you can customize. The backlight is entirely flicker-free, which is great for reducing eye strain on those long gaming sessions. Overall, it's an excellent monitor that should please casual and serious gamers alike.

The Dell UltraSharp U2520D is the best 25 inch monitor for office use that we've tested. It's a well-built model with impressive ergonomics, making it easy to adjust the screen, and you can also rotate it into portrait mode in either direction. Its IPS panel gives you wide viewing angles that allow you to see the same accurate image, whether you're viewing the screen directly in front or from the sides. It's a good choice if you work in a well-lit office space as it gets bright enough to combat glare, but it's best to avoid placing it opposite a window because the reflection handling is just okay.

It has great out-of-the-box color accuracy and an outstanding SDR color gamut. It covers the sRGB color space entirely and has great coverage of Adobe RGB. It even provides a decent HDR experience, as it displays a wide color gamut and gets bright enough in HDR to make some highlights stand out. Response time is great, but the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz.

Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio and doesn't have any gaming features like VRR support. However, it has some extra office-oriented features like a USB-C input that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, which lets you display an image from a compatible device and charge it at the same time. Overall, while it isn't the best option for gaming, it's well-suited for office use, and most people should be happy with it.

The Dell P2417H is the best 24 inch monitor if you are on a budget that we've tested. It's a simple 1080p model with a 60Hz refresh rate that comes in the same frame as most Dell models, with the same good build quality and great ergonomics, so you can adjust it however you like.

Its IPS panel has decent viewing angles, but like most IPS monitors, it doesn't look good in the dark due to its low contrast ratio. If you care about accurate color reproduction, the good news is that it has great color accuracy out-of-the-box. There are two convenient USB 3.0 ports for charging located on the side and two more USB 2.0 ports on the back. The backlight is also flicker-free, which can help reduce eye strain. The motion handling is very good, and input lag is low. However, it doesn't support any variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing when gaming.

Unfortunately, it doesn't get very bright, so it's best to avoid placing it in a really bright room. Overall, if you're looking for a small option on a budget, this is a very decent choice. It doesn't have the sharpest resolution or the most features, but for a model this size, it's the best 24 inch monitor in the budget category we've tested.