The Best Monitors For Office Work (2025 Review)

Need an affordable and reliable monitor for business and office-related work?

In this buying guide, you will find the best PC monitors for reading documents, productivity, spreadsheets, Excel and other similar tasks.

We’ve selected various options, so you can pick your best office monitor according to your budget and preference.

Additionally, you can visit our best photo and video editing monitors, best portable monitors, best USB-C monitors and best monitors for multi-display setups buyer’s guides for more specific selections.

Note that all monitors in this list have flicker-free backlights and integrated low-blue light filters. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about eye fatigue, headaches and eye strain caused by looking at the screen for extended periods.

But that’s not all, each display offers medium to high pixel density i.e., pixel-per-inch ratio, which will ensure you get plenty of screen space to work with as well as sharp and crisp picture quality.

As you can see, almost all monitors feature an IPS panel, meaning that you’ll get the widest viewing angles and the most accurate and consistent colors.

For more information on what specs to look out for, visit our comprehensive monitor buyer’s guide. As long as you stick to our guidelines, we guarantee that you’ll find the best computer monitor for your office-related tasks.

You can view our changelogs for this buying guide at the end of this article.

Best Budget Office Monitors

Looking for a cheap monitor that’s actually good and reliable? No problem, the following monitors offer remarkable value for the price and they are more than good enough for work.

About The Monitor

The Arzopa S1 Table is a 15.6″ 1080p IPS portable monitor that’s powered via a USB-C port. It’s ideal as a secondary monitor for your laptop when you have to work on the go.

Image Quality

This portable monitor is based on an IPS panel with a peak brightness of 300-nits, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, a pixel density of 141 PPI (pixels per inch), 60Hz, 178° viewing angles and 1080p resolution.

Overall, it’s the best portable monitor for the money as you get crystal-clear image quality with wide viewing angles and vibrant colors.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for something similar, you can visit our best portable monitors buyer’s guide for more portable displays, including models with built-in batteries, modern designs, etc.

Design & Connectivity

The Arzopa S1 is quite lightweight, weighing only 1.7 lbs (770g).

Connectivity options include two USB-C ports, mini HDMI, dual built-in speakers and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

The Acer SH242Y Ebmihx is the best 24″ IPS 1080p monitor for the money. Due to its ergonomic design, affordable price and very thin bezels, it’s also the best monitor for multi-display setups on a budget.

Image Quality

Based on an IPS panel with a 250-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, 178° wide viewing angles, 1080p resolution and 8-bit color depth, the Acer SH242Y Ebmihx monitor offers exceptional picture quality for the price.

In addition, it has a high 100Hz refresh rate that provides you with noticeably smoother motion in comparison to 60-75Hz displays. The best part is that the Acer SH242Y Ebmihx is not more expensive than the lower refresh rate models.

In fact, at this price range, you won’t be able to find a monitor with better image quality and performance.

Design & Connectivity

The Acer SH242Y Ebmihx has a height adjustable stand (up to 80mm) with -5°/15° tilt, 360° swivel and 75x75mm (only 2 holes) VESA mount compatibility as well.

Connectivity options include HDMI 1.4, VGA, dual 1W built-in speakers and a headphone jack. There’s also a version of this monitor with USB-C (65W PD), the Acer SH242Y Ebmihux.

Alternatives

• HP 24mh – with 90° pivot and DisplayPort input; 75Hz
• ASUS VA24DQ – with DisplayPort and FreeSync up to 75Hz, allowing you to use VRR with compatible NVIDIA GPUs. However, it has a tilt-only stand
• Acer CB242Y – with a fully ergonomic stand (including 360° swivel) and FreeSync, but no DisplayPort input
• Sceptre E248W-FW100T – VA panel, tilt-only, DisplayPort, VRR up to 100Hz

About The Monitor

If you want a larger 27″ sized screen, the KTC H27T13 is the most affordable 1440p model.

Image Quality

Even though it’s the cheapest 27″ 1440p display you can get, the KTC H27T13 has a high 100Hz refresh rate, which provides you with smoother motion clarity. The jump from 60-75Hz is most noticeable in games, but you can also feel it during everyday use, such as scrolling through web pages and moving your cursor around.

Additionally, the monitor has a wide 123% sRGB color gamut volume, resulting in more vibrant colors, while the peak brightness is decent at 300-nits and you get a bit better than average contrast ratio for an IPS panel of 1,300:1.

You also get VRR support up to 100Hz for tear-free gameplay.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but it’s sturdy and can be detached so that the screen can be mounted on a third-party stand via the 100x100mm VESA pattern.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.2 and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

• KTC H24T27 – 24″ 1440p 100Hz IPS version of this monitor

In case the KTC H27T13 is not available, check out the MSI MP275Q and the Acer SB272UE as alternatives, though they lack a wide color gamut.

About The Monitor

The Sceptre U275W-UPT is the most cost-efficient 4K monitor, yet it features an IPS panel with striking color quality and offers plenty of additional features.

Overall, it’s the best 4K monitor on a budget.

Image Quality

Based on an IPS panel with 10-bit color support, a 99% sRGB color gamut and 4K UHD resolution, the monitor delivers eye-catching details and sharpness thanks to its high pixel density of 163 PPI.

However, many will find that 27″-28″ monitors are too small for 4K UHD as you have to scale your interface for tiny items such as text to be easily readable.

In turn, this gives you sharper details at the cost of less screen space, which is why we don’t recommend 4K monitors for productivity — but for graphic designers and the like.

Besides having to sacrifice screen space for details by scaling, you may run into additional issues as certain applications have poor or no scaling support at all.

Unfortunately, there’s no AMD FreeSync support.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is tilt-only, but the screen is VESA mount compatible (100x100mm). Connectivity options include two HDMI 1.4 ports, one HDMI 2.0 port, DisplayPort 1.2, built-in speakers and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

In case the Sceptre U275W is not available, check out the Philips 278E1A, the Dell S2721QS (ergonomic stand) and LG’s 27UK580 (ergo stand) and other models.

For ~$240, you can also get the MSI G281UV with a slightly larger 28″ screen and a wide 90% DCI-P3 color gamut.

The Samsung ViewFinity S61B with a 27″ 1440p 75Hz IPS panel can sometimes be found on sale for $150.

For more 4K monitors, visit our dedicated best 4K monitor buyer’s guide.

Best Mid-Range Office Monitors

Can you afford something a bit pricier? Then, the following models offer extra features and higher resolutions which can be beneficial for your work.

What’s great about these mid-range options is that the high refresh rate models are actually more affordable than the standard 60-75Hz displays!

About The Monitor

The Arzopa M3RC is one of the cheapest 32″ 4K monitors available, yet it features an IPS panel with a wide color gamut and even a high 144Hz refresh rate!

Image Quality

With a 32″ 4K monitor, you get even more screen space in comparison to 27″ 4K models as you don’t have to use scaling (some users might prefer 125%). So, you get plenty of screen real estate with sharp details and text!

The Arzopa M3RC monitor is based on an IPS panel, providing you with 178° wide viewing angles and 82% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

It has a peak brightness of 350-nits, meaning that it can get more than bright enough under normal lighting conditions.

It also supports AMD FreeSync up to 144Hz for smooth tear-free gameplay.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is robust and offers full ergonomic support with height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments, as well as 75x75mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C, a dual-USB 2.0 hub and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

Alternatively, consider getting a 32″ 4K 60Hz VA model, such as the KTC A32Q8 for $250 – $300. However, the Arzopa M3RC offers much better value at $290.

About The Monitor

34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide monitors provide the perfect screen size/resolution ratio for productivity, and the KTC H34S18S is the most cost-efficient model out there.

Image Quality

A 34″ 3440×1440 monitor is the same height as a 27″ display, and it offers a slightly higher pixel density (109.68 PPI) than a 27″ 1440p display (108.79), so scaling isn’t necessary. So, you can look at it as a 27″ 1440p monitor that’s ~33% wider.

The KTC H34S18S monitor has a curved VA panel with a high 4,000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks, a wide color gamut for vibrant colors and a decent peak brightness of 350-nits.

The ultrawide aspect ratio provides you with extra horizontal screen space that’s especially useful for audio/video editing and multitasking with numerous spreadsheets and windows open.

Additionally, compatible games and movies shot at the 21:9 aspect ratio provide you with a more cinematic viewing experience with an extended field of view.

The KTC H34S18S supports VRR up to 165Hz for tear-free gameplay, as well as Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 90mm height adjustment, +/- 20° swivel, +/- 5° pivot, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. The screen has a moderate 1500R curvature for added immersion.

Connectivity options include 2x HDMI 2.0 ports, 2x DisplayPort 1.4 ports, a headphone jack and a USB port for service/firmware updates.

Alternatives

In case you want an IPS model with a high refresh rate, check out the Sceptre E345B-QUN168W with 34″ 3440×1440 144Hz flat-screen IPS panel for ~$300.

Best High-End Office Monitors

Want the absolute best monitor for business? The following monitors are going to provide you with the latest features, as well as plenty of screen space and sharp details for a fair price.

About The Monitor

The Innocn 28C1Q is a 28″ 2560×2880 ‘vertical’ monitor with a 16:18 aspect ratio, ideal for those who need more vertical screen real estate than horizontal – or just want a great secondary display.

Image Quality

There are a lot of reasons to consider this display instead of manually rotating a regular 16:9 monitor into a portrait position.

First of all, the panel of this monitor was developed with this intention in mind, so it has a regular RGB subpixel layout, whereas with a rotated 16:9 display, you also get a rotated subpixel layout that results in noticeable fringing on small text and fine details.

Further, this form factor is a bit wider and shorter than a rotated 16:9 display of a similar screen size would be, which makes it a lot easier to use. You also get a high pixel density of roughly 138 PPI (similar to that of 32″ 4K displays), resulting in plenty of screen space and sharp details.

On top of that, the Innocn 28C1Q uses a high quality Nano IPS panel by LG with a wide 98% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for vibrant colors, Delta E < 2 factory calibration, an sRGB emulation mode, dithered 10-bit color depth, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and a 300-nit peak brightness.

There’s also an integrated sensor that can dynamically adjust screen brightness according to ambient lighting.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor offers a good range of ergonomics, including up to 60mm height adjustment, +/- 45° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 90° pivot.

Connectivity options are abundant and include two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, a dual-USB 3.0 hub, RJ45 and a headphone jack. There’s also a detachable 2.0 MP webcam with a microphone, integrated speakers and built-in KVM functionality (PiP/PbP modes supported too).

Alternatives

LG offers two models as well. However, they are more expensive and don’t have as many features, such as the Ethernet port and webcam.

• LG 28MQ750 – with an ergonomic stand
• LG 28MQ780 – with a desk mount

About The Monitor

The BenQ RD280U is a 3840×2560 monitor with a 3:2 aspect ratio, for those who prefer more square-shaped displays.

Image Quality

The BenQ RD280U has a pixel density of roughly 164 PPI (pixels per inch), which is similar to that of a typical 27″ 4K display. So, you get the same excellent detail clarity with plenty of screen space on a 3:2 form factor.

It uses an IPS panel with 178° wide viewing angles, a 400-nit peak brightness, a 1,200:1 contrast ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate and a 95% DCI-P3 wide color gamut with an sRGB mode.

The monitor also offers a bunch of useful features for coding, such as Light and Dark themes, MoonHalo (LEDs at the rear of the display that add ambient lighting for a more comfortable viewing experience), and automatic brightness and color temperature adjustment via the built-in sensor.

Design & Connectivity

The stand of the monitor is robust with up to 110mm height adjustment, +/- 15° swivel, -5°/20° tilt and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options include DP 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W PD, USB-C output for daisy-chaining, three USB-A 3.0 ports and USB-B.

There’s also built-in KVM functionality, dual 2W integrated speakers and a headphone jack.

About The Monitor

Want an even bigger ultrawide monitor with an even larger screen and better color reproduction? The Acer CB382CUR is the cheapest 38″ ultrawide monitor you can get and it offers excellent image quality!

Image Quality

The Acer CB382CUR is a 38″ ultrawide monitor with a screen resolution of 3840×1600 (UWQHD+) pixels. So, you’re getting the same pixel density as a 34″ 3440×1440 display offers, but a larger screen as well.

It has a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, excellent Delta E < 2 factory calibration, a decent peak brightness of 300-nits and a static contrast ratio of 1,000:1.

The monitor also supports VRR up to 75Hz, as well as PiP/PbP.

Design & Connectivity

Turning to the connectivity, you’ll find DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 90W PD), a quad-USB 3.0 hub, dual 7W integrated speakers and KVM.

The stand offers -5°/35° tilt, +/- 180° swivel and height adjustment up to 100mm, while the screen is VESA mount compatible (100x100mm) and has a 2300R curvature for added immersion.

Alternatives

There are also 34″ and 40″ ultrawide models with a higher 5120×2160 resolution, such as the MSI PS341WU, the LG 40WP95C and the Dell U4025QW, but they are a lot more expensive. We only recommend them if you need their premium features and/or wider color gamut for color-critical work.

You may also be interested in a super-ultrawide display with a 32:9 aspect ratio, but these are also considerably more expensive than using two 16:9 displays side by side.

About The Monitor

The LG 43SQ700S is the most cost-efficient 43″ 4K monitor available for office work. However, for most people, a 43″ monitor is simply too big for basic office use.

Image Quality

Basically, with the LG 43SQ700S, you get four 22″ 1080p displays in a 2×2 grid!

But it gets better: 4K UHD looks incredibly sharp even on a 43″ screen with a pixel density of 103 pixels per inch, which means that no scaling is necessary.

The monitor has an IPS panel with full sRGB gamut coverage, 10-bit color depth, a 300-nit peak brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,000:1.

Keep in mind that all 43″ monitors use a BGR layout instead of the regular RGB. This makes the text appear a bit blurry at 100% scaling, but there are ways to alleviate this.

The monitor features LG’s webOS with plenty of smart features, such as Mirroring, AirPlay 2, streaming apps, voice assistance and more.

Design & Connectivity

The design is tilt-only and not VESA mount compatible.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB type C port (DP 1.4 Alt Mode and 65W PD), dual 10W integrated speakers, three USB 2.0 downstream ports, WiFi and Bluetooth.

Alternatives

• Samsung M70D – 43″ 4K 60Hz monitor based on a VA panel and Samsung’s TizenOS

Conclusion

Have you found your best PC monitor for office work? If you have any additional questions, do not hesitate to ask us in the comments below.

Overall, we recommend the Sceptre U275W or the Acer SH242YE as the best monitors for dual setup (or multiple) when it comes to productivity on a budget.

In case you don’t want multiple monitors or if your work involves audio/video editing, ultrawide displays such as the KTC H34S18S and the Acer CB382CUR are outstanding workstation monitors that will certainly make your job both easier and more enjoyable.