The Best Monitors For Office Work (2023 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

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.

About The Monitor

The LG 29WQ600 is the best cheap ultra-wide workstation monitor for the money.

Image Quality

Ultrawide monitors have an aspect ratio of 21:9 as opposed to regular 16:9 widescreen displays.

And what does this mean for you? It means that you get extra horizontal workspace, which is ideal for audio and video editing as you get a wider view of your timelines.

Additionally, the LG 29WQ600 has an IPS panel with 99% sRGB color gamut, which makes it adequate for amateurs and entry-level photographers/designers as well. Further, thanks to its 2560×1080 screen resolution, you get a decent pixel density of 96 PPI, which makes for sufficient workspace and detail clarity.

Features

Using the On-Screen Control feature, you can tweak most of the OSD (On-Screen Display) settings in a desktop application, including Screen Split, which allows you to split the screen in different layouts and snap application windows to the desired certain part of the screen.

Moreover, the LG 29WQ600 productivity monitor also offers lots of gaming features, including FreeSync, which provides a variable refresh rate up to 100Hz for a tearing-free gaming experience if you have a compatible graphics card.

Lastly, the monitor supports HDR10 though it is software-enabled only, so you don’t get a notable boost in image quality for HDR content, but you also don’t pay extra due to this feature. For more information, visit our HDR for monitors article.

Check out our full LG 29WQ600 review for more information.

Design & Connectivity

The LG 29WQ600 design consists of very thin bezels though there is a 1cm black border around the edge of the screen.

At first, the monitor may seem a bit odd as if it’s too wide for its height since it is as tall as a regular 23″ monitor, but you’ll quickly get used to it and cherish the extra horizontal screen space.

At the back of the monitor, you will find HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode), a headphone jack and dual 7W built-in speakers. Also, there’s a 100x100mm pattern for VESA mounting, but the design is tilt-only.

About The Monitor

The Sceptre U325W-UPT is one of the cheapest 32″ 4K monitors available, yet it features an IPS panel with a wide color gamut.

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 Sceptre U325W-UPT monitor is based on an IPS panel, providing you with 178° wide viewing angles and 90% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.

It has a peak brightness of 250-nits, meaning that it can get more than bright enough under normal lighting conditions, but if you’re in a room with plenty of light without any blinders, the screen might be too dark for you even at its highest brightness setting.

It also supports AMD FreeSync up to 70Hz.

Design & Connectivity

The monitor has a tilt-only stand, but the screen is VESA mount compatible via the 100x100mm pattern.

Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 inputs, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, a headphone jack and dual 2W integrated speakers.

Alternatives

The next cheapest 32″ 4K IPS monitor is the LG 32UP83A with a USB-C port (60W Power Delivery).

Alternatively, consider getting a VA model, such as the Samsung M70B with built-in Tizen smart OS or the LG 32UL500.

About The Monitor

34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide monitors provide the perfect screen size/resolution ratio for productivity, and the Samsung S50GC 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 Samsung S50GC monitor has a flat VA panel with a high 3,000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks, the standard sRGB color gamut and a decent peak brightness of 300-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 Samsung S50GC supports AMD FreeSync up to 100Hz for tear-free gameplay, as well as Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture. It also has basic HDR10 support.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is tilt-only, but it’s 100x100mm VESA mount compatible. Connectivity options include DP 1.2, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a headphone jack.

Alternatives

If you have a laptop that supports USB-C PD and/or want a model with an IPS panel, check out the LG 34WQ73A with 75Hz.

In case you want an IPS model with a higher refresh rate, check out the Sceptre E345W-QUT with a 34″ 3440×1440 100Hz flat-screen IPS panel for $280 or the Gigabyte M34WQ with 144Hz.

As for the higher refresh rate curved VA models, we recommend the Gigabyte G34WQCA.

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

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 and the LG 40WP95C, 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.

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 M70B – 43″ 4K 60Hz monitor based on a VA panel and Samsung’s TizenOS

About The Monitor

Looking for an even wider display? The Samsung S49A950 is an excellent 32:9 ‘super’ ultrawide monitor for office-related work, content consumption, gaming and a lot more!

Even though it’s mostly gamers who are interested in this display due to its 120Hz refresh rate (over DisplayPort only), it’s actually one of the most cost-efficient 49″ 5120×1440 monitors overall.

Image Quality

Simply put: this monitor is equivalent to two 27″ 1440p monitors put side by side, but without the bezels in between them. Of course, just getting two 27″ QHD monitors would be much more affordable and you would get the same amount of screen real estate.

With the Samsung S95UA, you get a more seamless viewing experience, which is particularly useful for video editing as you get an excellent view of your timelines.

Panel-related specifications include a 400-nit peak brightness, a 3,000:1 static contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth and a wide 95% DCI-P3 color gamut.

Design & Connectivity

The stand is sturdy and versatile with up to 120mm height adjustment, -4°/17° tilt, +/- 15° swivel and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility.

Connectivity options DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a headphone jack, three downstream USB 3.0 ports, RJ45 and USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD), built-in speakers and an integrated KVM switch.

Alternatives

For gamers, we recommend getting the newer Samsung Odyssey G9 model with a higher 240Hz refresh rate, a faster 1ms GtG response time speed and a more aggressive 1000R curvature. You can also get the OLED G9 or the Neo G9 with proper HDR support.

If you do color-critical work, you should get an IPS version, such as the LG 49WQ95C or the Dell U4924DW, but they are more expensive.

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 Samsung S50GC and the Acer CB382CUR are outstanding workstation monitors that will certainly make your job both easier and more enjoyable.