The 6 Best 24-25 Inch Monitors - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best 25 inch monitor that we've tested so far is the Dell U2518D. It's a 1440p monitor with a good build quality, excellent ergonomics, and a clean design that fits well in any setting. Although the size may be a bit small, the resolution is great for multitasking, as text remains sharp and easy to read. The IPS panel offers good viewing angles and outstanding color accuracy out of the box, but unfortunately, it suffers from a mediocre contrast ratio and disappointing black uniformity, which is less ideal for dark room viewing.

If you plan on gaming with this monitor, the input lag is good; however, it doesn't support any advanced gaming features such as variable refresh rate, and it's also limited to 60Hz. Lastly, while this monitor supports HDR, its performance is limited by the lack of wide color gamut support. On the upside, this monitor can get fairly bright and handles reflections well, which is great for well-lit offices.

All in all, this is an all-around good monitor for most uses and should satisfy most people.

For a monitor with some gaming chops, the Dell S2417DG is the best 24 inch monitor for gaming that we've tested so far. Unlike the Dells we mentioned above, this one sports a TN panel. With it comes an outstanding response time and excellent low input lag, the 144Hz refresh rate and native G-SYNC support is simply the cherry on top. Like the majority of Dell monitors, it has outstanding ergonomics, making it a breeze to place in a perfect viewing position. Unfortunately, there are downsides to a TN monitor: viewing angles are bad, the contrast ratio is poor, and blacks appear gray and cloudy.

If you're in search of a small gaming monitor, this one gets our top recommendation.

The Dell P2417H is the best 24 inch monitor in the budget category. It's a fairly basic monitor but still performs admirably. With a 1080p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate, this IPS monitor delivers decent picture quality and acceptable motion handling. Although not as stylish as the rest of Dell's lineup, the ergonomics are great on this monitor, allowing you to adjust the height, tilt, swivel, and rotation to portrait mode. Like most IPS monitors, it has good viewing angles, but unfortunately, it doesn't look as good in a dark room, where blacks appear gray. This monitor can do some casual gaming, but the slower response time and lack of advanced gaming features may deter more serious gamers.

If cost is a concern, this monitor is a very decent choice.