Gear Guide
Best Monitors for
Home Office (2025)
Your monitor is the most important hardware in your setup. You look at it for 8+ hours a day. Here's what to buy at every price point.
Quick answer: For most people, get a 27" 1440p IPS monitor (~$250). It's the sweet spot for text sharpness, colour accuracy, and price. Everything else on this list is either a step down (budget) or step up (4K/ultrawide).
AOC 24G2 — 24" 1080p IPS
$130
Check price ›“The best value under $150. At 24", 1080p is sharp enough for text and documents.”
Pros
- ✓1080p sharp at 24"
- ✓IPS panel — accurate colours
- ✓144Hz smooth scrolling
- ✓Under $150
Cons
- ✗1080p shows pixels at 27"+
- ✗Limited stand adjustability
Best for: First-time setup or secondary monitor
LG 27GP850-B — 27" 1440p IPS
$250
Check price ›“The monitor I'd recommend to anyone asking. Best all-round home office pick.”
Pros
- ✓1440p at 27" is the sweet spot
- ✓Excellent colour accuracy
- ✓Adjustable ergonomic stand
- ✓Low input lag
Cons
- ✗Not 4K
- ✗Stand is bulky
Best for: Developers, designers, writers — anyone using a monitor all day
LG 27UP850-W — 27" 4K IPS USB-C
$450
Check price ›“The USB-C 96W charging is a game-changer for MacBook users — one cable connects and charges.”
Pros
- ✓4K sharpness for design and text
- ✓USB-C 96W charging — one cable
- ✓Excellent colour coverage
- ✓Ergonomic stand
Cons
- ✗Needs a capable GPU
- ✗Expensive
Best for: Designers, MacBook users, premium setups
LG 34WP65C — 34" 1440p Ultrawide
$380
Check price ›“If you're on the fence between dual monitors and ultrawide, this ends the debate.”
Pros
- ✓Replaces dual monitors
- ✓21:9 great for multitasking
- ✓Curved for immersive use
- ✓Less cable clutter
Cons
- ✗Not ideal for vertical text work
- ✗Wider desk required
Best for: Developers and designers who want a clean single-screen setup
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