THE BEST HOME OFFICE MONITORS

Elevate your viewing. Just because it’s work, it doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy it

Decent displays can get you by, but only the best ones will immerse you in your work without making it feel like a burden.

The best home office monitors do more than just show you what’s on your PC. They deliver a computing experience like no other, turning everything up by 110%, starting with picture quality. They are not bad on the price front either. Although some might cost a pretty penny, many stay relatively accessible to most consumers. That’s important, especially since there are other costs involved when setting up your new home office.

These four home office monitors come with our seal of approval.

These days, we’re in the 1080p, 1440p and 4K game, with 1080p monitors starting to slowly get phased out. There are 8K monitors out there as well, but that resolution is a long way from becoming mainstream.

For future-proofing a rig, 4K might be the best. However, since many 4K monitors are still a bit on the pricey side, 1440p monitors are the perfect compromise. There are still some 720p monitors out there, but because most of the content being rolled out is at these higher resolutions, getting a 720p monitor now isn’t the wisest decision.

As far as going ultrawide, a 21:9 resolution monitor is certainly going to be too wide for most folks. Unless you plan on handling extensive spreadsheets, tackling some serious multitasking work, or doing your share of competitive gaming on the side, a 16:9 option is the most ideal.

Also pay close attention to specifications like refresh rates, response times, colour space, brightness and port selection when choosing your monitor. Again, while every panel type has its own specifications that come as standard, it also isn’t unusual for each to offer more. So it’s best to consider every specification as a separate metric.

Refresh rates range from 60Hz to 360Hz while response times range from 10ms to 0.5ms, but for most office setups, a 60Hz monitor with a 5ms response time should more than suffice. As for colour space, there are several standardised colour gamuts out there, but a 96% sRGB rating is plenty sufficient. Meanwhile, find something with 300-nits of brightness or more lest you risk eye fatigue.

You’ll also want to take a look at the available ports. Not all monitors come with a selection of ports that proves favourable for an extensive setup with two or more monitors or computers and several peripherals. This isn’t going to be an issue if all you want is a simple, minimalist setup. But, if you plan on having a multi-PC or multi-device home office, you’ll want a monitor with several input options, KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) support, and perhaps even a USB-C hub.

All that sounds like a lot. The great news is, it isn’t as complicated as it sounds once you get into research mode. Besides, if you’re investing in a new home office where you may now be spending most of your work life in, won’t you only want the best?

A 21:9 resolution monitor is certainly going to be too wide for most folks