The best monitors in 2025
Working from home — or WFH to use the modern parlance — is now well established. That means you can no longer get away with an uncomfortable or amateurish setup in your home office. It's time for a serious upgrade. It's time to get profresional.
If you regularly WFH, consider a good quality computer monitor. Your desk chairs, keyboards, and mouse would seem pretty useless without one. A good monitor can also be essential for boosting productivity, helping you to organise, prioritise, and focus. It could be just what you need to overcome productivity issues. Because it is easy to get distracted when you're at home, even if you are technically on the clock.
But how to choose a monitor? As with all tech purchases, it’s easy to get blindsided with spec and jargon. But we can help with choosing a monitor to upgrade your office. Here’s some handy information to get you started.
What size are computer monitors?Computer monitors are somewhere between a laptop and a TV. They tend to average out at around 24 or 27 inches, though there are definitely bigger options available. If you like to mix up work and play — as in, use the monitor for gaming as well as WFH — a larger monitor might be best. We’ve included a range of sizes below.
What is the best resolution for a computer monitor?If you’re using the monitor just for work — spreadsheets, documents, and video calls — regular HD (720p) or Full HD (1080p) will do the trick. But if you are also using it for gaming or streaming in your downtime, consider a monitor that goes all the way up to 4K. You’ll find a selection of resolutions in this roundup. And it's not just about resolution. Monitors may also be equipped with HDR (high dynamic range), which means the monitor can produce richer colours and sharper details.
What features do monitors offer?You might come across some jargon and tech speak while shopping for monitors, so here's a simple breakdown of key features:
Eye Protection — Some monitors are built with technology to protect you from blue light or reduce eye fatigue — always a problem when you’re staring at a screen for the whole working day. There are also features that make it easier to read on the screen, and display technology that ensures you see the monitor clearly from any angle.
Ergonomic Features — Ergonomic is a term that comes up with lots of office equipment. It basically means that it’s built for the most efficient and safest use. In the case of monitors that means they can be adjusted to tilt, pivot, and angle at a position that’s comfortable and reduces the chance of neck and posture problems. Sitting at a desk poorly can have bigger health impact than you might realise.
Built-In Speakers — Basic monitors tend to not have speakers, which means you’ll need to add external speakers if you want audio. More advanced monitors like gaming monitors are more like little TVs, so may come with speakers already built-in.
Ports and Connections — Depending on the price, different monitors will come with a different selection of ports. This will of course depend on your home set-up and what devices you need to connect. But look for monitors that have a range of HDMI and USB connections. And take note whether they offer USB A or C.
AMD FreeSync — You'll find this technology on monitors that are designed for video playback and gaming. It helps minimise issues such as screen tearing, stuttering, and input lag, and improves the overall fluidity of the monitor's visuals.
Keep these features in mind when shopping for a monitor.
What is the best monitor for working from home?To help you find a monitor that works for you and your budget, we have tracked down a selection of devices from a bunch of top brands. We're confident that there's something for everyone — not to mention every budget — on this list.
These are the best monitors in 2025.
- Stand has small footprint
- Reduces eye fatigue
- Cable holder reduces clutter
- Gaming features
Dell is one of those brand names that goes hand-in-hand with reliable quality. The Dell SE2722HX monitor lives up to the rep.
Ultimately, it’s a low-cost monitor that strips back on flashy features but delivers solid performance for the price. There are a few nice touches which are geared towards getting you through the working day. It’s particularly easy on the eyes, with ComfortView which reduces blue light emissions, plus flicker-free and anti-glare technology.
It’s visually impressive, with AMD FreeSync thrown in for gamers, but what we really like is how snugly it fits on the desk. If you’re tight on space, it has a small stand plus a cable management system (with ports hidden under the monitor plus a cable holder) which keeps things organised.
- Ports: HDMI, VGA, USB-C
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Screen Size: 27 inch
- Great for photo editing
- Hotkey puck included
- Designed for incredible colours
- Strong HDR support
- Shading hood reduces glare
If you're a photographer, video editor, or graphic designer, the BenQ PhotoVue is made especially for you. Of course, as a specialist monitor it comes with a hefty price tag. But no high quality equipment in this field comes cheap. And reviewers would agree that this monitor is worth the investment.
It comes with AQCOLOR Advantage, which offers incredible colour performance and detail. That gives you 99% Adobe RGB coverage, while Paper Colour Sync software and Advanced Reflectionless Technology ensure that displayed images are almost exactly the quality of printed copies. As for video, it supports the latest format and HDR technologies — plus it's 4K.
Other bonuses include a shading hood for reducing glare — which gives you complete focus complete on the picture — plus a hotkey puck (a little dial with buttons) that allows you to set shortcuts to your preferred colour modes.
- Ports: HDMI, USB-C
- Resolution: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160p
- Screen Size: 32 inch
- Easy on the eyes
- EasyRead mode for docs
- Ergonomic adjustments
- Wide-viewing angles
- Game friendly features
The Philips 242S1AE has user-friendly features to help you stay focused throughout the working day. This includes Flicker-Free technology and reduced blue light to prevent eye fatigue, a Smart Ergo Base ergonomic base for making comfortable adjustments, and an EasyRead mode for reading documents. The monitor also has ultra-narrow bezels, which ensure you have minimal distractions and maximum viewing. Your bosses would approve of this monitor. Better focus means better productivity.
If you’re doubling up as a gaming/entertainment monitor, there’s plenty else to recommend, including the IPS display for wide-angle viewing, Adaptive Synch technology for fluid gameplay, and Philips’ Smart Image technology, which automatically analyses and optimises the image. Ultimately, it's a work-focused monitor with some extras thrown in for playtime and everyday use.
- Ports: HDMI, VGA, DP, DVI-D
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Screen Size: 24 inch
- Immersive curved screen
- ComfortView tech
- Built-in speakers
- Gaming spec
- USB-A only
- Audio isn't great
The Dell S3221QSA isn't the only 4K monitor on this list, but it's available at a significantly lower price than most. And while it's still a touch pricier than some people might want to spend on a monitor, there really is a lot to recommend about it.
With its 4K resolution and curved 1800R screen, this monitor is particularly good for watching content. Maybe that's part of your job — or maybe you just like to stream movies and TV during a well-earned break. Either way, it's great for doubling up as an entertainment system. If even has built-in speakers, which you won't find on cheaper models — though the audio will certainly sound better if you hook up some external speakers too.
But this is a monitor that's made for work as much as leisure. If you're in for a long shift, it has ComfortView tech to protect your eyes and a fully adjustable tilting stand for finding the perfect working position. There are also split screen features for multitasking your work.
- Ports: HDMI, USB, DisplayPort
- Resolution: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160p
- Screen Size: 31.5 inch
- Designed to protect eyes
- Ultra thin bezel
- Lots of good reviews
- Very basic option
- Smaller screen
Sometimes you just want to do things on the cheap. The KOORUI E2212F has enough good reviews on Amazon that you can rely on it, while costing significantly less than £80. It really is a bargain.
It's designed as a bit of an all-rounder, with blue light and flicker free tech to protect your eyes from long working days, along with Adaptive Sync and a 100Hz refresh rate for solid gaming and video performance.
There are features geared towards the actual home office setup, too. It’s compatible with wall mounts, giving you some versatility in where place the monitor, plus a range of ports for a range of connected devices. As an added bonus there's a 1.5mm bezel which allows you to place multiple monitors next to each other to create one large display.
- Ports: HDMI, VGA, audio
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Screen Size: 22 inch
- Curved 1500R screen
- Good for next gen consoles
- 144Hz refresh rate
- FreeSync Premium Pro
- Big and bright
- On the pricier side
- Too much for non-gamers
One of the big bonuses of WFH is that you can sneak in some serious leisure time on your breaks, which could mean a mini gaming session. If that sounds like you, the Gigabyte M32UC would make an excellent addition to a workstation-turned-gaming set-up.
It's absolutely stacked with spec for next gen gaming, so feel free to hook up your PS5, Xbox, or a souped-up PC. Spec includes a 144Hz refresh rate (or 4K at 120Hz via HDMI 2.1), plus a 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. You'll literally see the spec in action on its 1500R curved scree, which is designed to be fully immersive.
The tech is so specifically geared towards gaming that might be a too high-spec for general home office use, but WFH gaming enthusiasts will find it's worth the investment. It's a monitor built for performance.
- Ports: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C, USB 3.2
- Resolution: 4K UHD 3840 x 2160p
- Screen Size: 31.5 inch
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