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The 6 Best Work Monitors - Winter 2024 Reviews

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Best Office Monitors

Looking for a new monitor for work can be challenging with so many options available. While you can virtually use any monitor to work with, including those designed for gaming, some have specific office-oriented features, like USB hubs and KVM switches, to enhance your workflow. For example, a USB-C input is useful if you want to connect a laptop that only supports USB-C. Other things like wide viewing angles and versatile ergonomics can help if you need to share your screen with someone.

There are a few things to consider when looking for a new monitor, like your budget, but that isn't the only decision you'll have to make. The screen size and resolution are also contributing factors, and the most popular size is 27 inches because it offers enough space to multitask without being too big. You can also consider 32-inch monitors or even ultrawides if you want more screen space. While a 4k resolution generally results in the best text clarity, choosing the right resolution is a personal preference, which you can read more about here.

We've bought and tested over 300 monitors, and below are our recommendations for the best monitors for home office use. See our recommendations for the best 4k monitors, the best ultrawide monitors, or even the best monitors for Mac Mini.


  1. Best Work Monitor

    The best monitor for work we've tested is the Dell U2723QE. It's an impressive office monitor with many features, so it's a great choice regardless of your work. What makes this great is that it has a ton of included inputs, with five USB-A ports and three USB-C ports. One of the USB-C ports supports DisplayPort Alt Mode with 90W of power delivery, allowing you to display an image from your laptop and charge it using a single cable. It also has a KVM switch that makes it easy to control two computers with the same keyboard and mouse, which is great for multitasking.

    It gets bright enough to fight glare in an office with a few lights but has disappointing reflection handling for super-bright rooms. It also has wide viewing angles that keep the image consistent from the sides, which is great if you need to share your screen with a coworker or client, and its stand makes it easy to adjust. If you want a bigger screen for multitasking or sharing with someone else, then the 32-inch Dell U3223QE is a good alternative, but it costs more for minimal difference in performance.

    See our review

  2. Best Upper Mid-Range Work Monitor

    If you don't need all the premium features of the Dell U2723QE, then check out the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV. It's very similar to the Dell as it also has a 27-inch, 4k screen, but there are a few trade-offs for getting this slightly cheaper option. It doesn't have a KVM switch like the Dell, and it has a smaller USB hub, but it still offers a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 90W of power delivery. This means you can easily connect your laptop, and it also has another USB-C port to connect your mouse or keyboard.

    The ASUS is better than the Dell if you want to use it in a well-lit room because it has much better reflection handling, and combined with its high peak brightness, visibility isn't an issue. It's an excellent monitor if your work requires accurate colors, as it comes factory-calibrated and has remarkable accuracy. It even has different picture modes for various color spaces that you might work with. It also displays a wide range of colors in HDR, which is great if you need to edit HDR videos.

    See our review

  3. Best Ultrawide Work Monitor

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    If you find the 27-inch screens of the Dell U2723QE and the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV too small and you prefer the best office monitor with more screen space, consider the ultrawide LG 40WP95C-W. The main advantage of using such a large screen is that you can easily open multiple windows next to each other, which is ideal for multitasking while you work on different projects simultaneously. However, it doesn't get as bright as the Dell or the ASUS, so you have to use it in a dim room.

    Luckily, it has a few good connectivity options, like two USB-C ports that each support Thunderbolt 4. This is ideal if you have a laptop that supports Thunderbolt, which allows higher bandwidth than DisplayPort Alt Mode, and it has 96W of power delivery, too. On top of that, there are also two USB-A ports that you can easily access to connect your peripherals. The main downside with this monitor is that it costs a lot, so only get it if you're willing to spend a lot on it. You can also consider the LG 38WN95C-W if you want something a bit cheaper, but it has a lower resolution than the 40WP95C-W.

    See our review

  4. Best Mid-Range Work Monitor

    If you don't want an ultrawide monitor like the LG 40WP95C-W and you find the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV out of your price range, check out the cheaper Dell S2722QC. It's different in a few areas from the ASUS or even the Dell U2723QE, as it isn't focused on content creation, and it doesn't have a dedicated sRGB mode. It also has a smaller USB hub, and while its single USB-C port has less power delivery than the ASUS, the 65W of power is still high enough to charge smaller laptops while you're working.

    Besides that, it offers excellent office performance as its 4k resolution helps result in high pixel density and sharp text clarity. It also has excellent ergonomics with swivel, height, and tilt adjustments, and you can rotate it into portrait mode if you want to use it vertically. You won't have any issues with it in a well-lit room either, as it gets bright enough to fight glare and has good reflection handling, similar to the ASUS. It also has a few extra productivity features, like Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture modes, that help with multitasking from two devices.

    See our review

  5. Best Budget Work Monitor

    If you're looking for the best monitor for home office use and are on a budget, you can choose from plenty of great options. The Dell S2721QS is one of those options that offer great value, as it performs similarly to the higher-end Dell S2722QC, but it has fewer features. It doesn't have a USB hub, so you can't connect extra devices like your mouse and keyboard, but that's the trade-off you need to make for getting something cheaper.

    Regardless, it still delivers good picture quality with its 27-inch screen. It has great peak brightness and very good reflection handling, so visibility isn't an issue in well-lit rooms. It also has wide viewing angles that keep the image consistent from the sides, ideal for sharing your screen with others. Its 4k resolution even delivers fantastic text clarity, but if you don't need such a high resolution, you can also consider the 1440p ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV. It has extra features like a USB hub but tends to cost a bit more.

    See our review

  6. Best Cheap Work Monitor

    If you want the best monitor for working from home but need something cheaper than the Dell S2721QS, then the ASUS VG246H is a good option. It has a smaller 24-inch screen and a lower 1080p resolution than the Dell, but it's still a good size if you have limited desk space and find a 27-inch screen too big. The text clarity is still decent, and it has great color accuracy in its dedicated sRGB picture mode, which is great if your work requires accurate colors. However, you'll still need to calibrate it for the most accurate colors possible.

    Like the Dell, it has an extremely ergonomic stand, and you can swivel it 90 degrees in either direction. Its wide viewing angles help make it a great choice for sharing your screen with someone next to you, as the image looks consistent from the sides. It's barebones in terms of connectivity and extra features, which is normal for a cheap display, but at least this ergonomic stand is a nice addition to a low-cost monitor.

    See our review

Notable Mentions

  • Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx: The Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx is an excellent 4k monitor that's versatile if you need something for different uses, like gaming, and it also delivers better picture quality than the Dell U2723QE. It costs a bit more, and there are some bugs, so if you want something solely for office work, the Dell is the better choice. See our review
  • ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV: The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV is a 1440p budget-friendly monitor with a USB hub, which is great if you want to connect your devices. However, due to its lower resolution, this model has worse text clarity than the Dell S2721QS. See our review
  • Apple Studio Display: The Apple Studio Display is a great work monitor if you have a Mac computer, as it can take full advantage of the display. However, getting a high-end monitor like the Dell U2723QE is better if you have a Windows PC, and it's cheaper. See our review
  • Gigabyte M27Q P: The Gigabyte M27Q P is a good low-cost monitor with a few extra features than the Dell S2721QS, like a USB hub, but it has a lower resolution and worse ergonomics. See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Feb 16, 2024: Added the LG 40WP95C-W to give an ultrawide option; added the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx and the Gigabyte M27Q P to the Notable Mentions.

  2. Jan 11, 2024: Removed the HP OMEN 27q from the Notable Mentions because it's hard to find.

  3. Dec 05, 2023: Moved the LG 40WP95C-W to Notable Mentions as it isn't within the scope of the article; added the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV as the 'Best Upper Mid-Range Monitor'; added the HP OMEN 27q to Notable Mentions.

  4. Nov 08, 2023: Replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV with the Dell S2721QS because it delivers better text clarity; added the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV to Notable Mentions.

  5. Oct 11, 2023: Made sure that the recommended monitors are still available to purchase and updated text for clarity throughout; added the INNOCN 27M2V to Notable Mentions.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for working from home that are currently available. They are adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you would prefer to make your own decision, here is the list of all of our monitor reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.