The Best 6 Office Monitors for Working from Home

By admin | November 23, 2020 |

The Best 6 Office Monitors for Working from Home

If you’ve suddenly had to start working from home because of the Coronavirus outbreak, you may find that your small laptop screen is too limiting. We’ve tested over 100 monitors and these are the best office monitors for working remotely.
Full measurements and recommendations at: https://www.rtings.com/monitor

Best Remote Work Monitor
Dell U2718Q

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u2718q

Cheaper Alternative
Dell U2518D:
https://www.amazon.com/Dell-P2418D-23-8-16-Monitor/dp/B074MMR1V3?tag=rtings-vid-20 https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u2518d

Best Ultrawide Remote Work Monitor:
Dell U3818DW

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u3818dw

Cheaper Ultrawide Alternative
LG 34UC79G-B:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/34uc79g-b

Best Monitor for MacBook:
LG 32UD99-W:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/lg/32ud99-w

Cheaper Alternative:
BenQ EW3270U:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/benq/ew3270u

Notable mentions:
Dell U2717D
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1254756-REG/dell_u2717d_27_ultrasharp_27.html/BI/20783/KBID/16415/KWID/rtingscm20
https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u2717d

Acer Predator X27:

https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/acer/predator-x27

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00:00 Intro
01:04 What to look for
02:38 Best Overall
03:52 Cheaper Overall Work Alternative
04:36 Best Ultrawide
05:29 Cheaper Ultrawide Alternative
06:11 Best for MacBook
07:12 Cheaper MacBook Alternative
08:07 Notable Mentions
09:17 Summary
10:18 Conclusion
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50 Comments

  1. Gregory Gan on November 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    what’s the ideal tabletop width for a 32 inch monitor?



  2. RJ on November 23, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    I wonder what churro’s recommendations are .



  3. Joakim Olsson on November 23, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    Its cheaper to get a 43" 16:9 instead of a ultrawide 38". You will get a monitor just as wide, with even more height for less money. Although there are no curved ones with IPS (?).



  4. simron kang on November 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    Great picks but some are expensive ! ( especially in Canada) I came across DELL U2719D .. QHD and a good price and 27 inches ..looked a pretty good pick



  5. Rtings.com on November 23, 2020 at 4:25 pm

    01:04 What to look for
    02:38 Best Overall
    03:52 Cheaper Overall Work Alternative
    04:36 Best Ultrawide
    05:29 Cheaper Ultrawide Alternative
    06:11 Best for MacBook
    07:12 Cheaper MacBook Alternative
    08:07 Notable Mentions
    09:17 Summary
    10:18 Conclusion



  6. Yuheng Li on November 23, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    vote for dell 2720q
    USB-C + 4K



  7. Ikspozd on November 23, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    Can you do a video on best monitors for reading text/documentation? Thanks!



  8. Allostasis on November 23, 2020 at 4:34 pm

    They are all trash compared to a CX 48". Just dont use it as a monitor, but when you want to casual game or see a movie and have a second monitor for your intense gaming and browser sessions.



  9. Philip Cutcliffe on November 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    Sponsored by Dell?



  10. fialee8 CA on November 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    For work, any monitor must have a USB-C upstream with power (100W+ preferred, but 90W min) combo. Aside from wanting a ton of ports, and ergo height/tilt/rotation, I also would want a built in speakers with decent loudness. As of now, Dell U3818dw fits the bill. I just wished they Dell had an Ultrasharp 49" with speakers (and eqivlent to 2x 27" 4K).



  11. Bharat Arora on November 23, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    Save your dog from china



  12. Brian Froeber on November 23, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    what monitor can a GTX1070 drive w/o a hitch? I do work and game on my PC but cant afford a better video card for another year or two…



  13. Gilad Baruchian on November 23, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    how do you manage share screen on ultrawide?



  14. Субъект on November 23, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Your site is not telling the truth about the color gamut of monitors. Replace your colorimeters, if you have any. Example – Dell U2520d. Etc.



  15. Serial Thrilla on November 23, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    Did you put those metal studs into your face also due to the global pandemic? Grrrr



  16. Elisha Lowe on November 23, 2020 at 4:39 pm

    Cute dog. I have a dachsund/chihua looks like your dog. Thanks for the review



  17. Soumya Ranjan Das on November 23, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    Hello sir,

    First – thanks for the time/effort for making this video – really informative.

    I have couple of queries – It will be great if you can suggest.

    I am planning to purchase two monitors for "work from home" setup – mostly for programming purposes – no gaming at all.
    I prefer to have the monitors which can be rotated 90 degrees to get a portrait mode.

    Now, the issue is – most of the 1080p 24" monitors do not support rotation.
    The monitors which support rotation are considerably costlier for almost the same specs.
    So, I would like your suggestion on:
    1. Shall I go for a dual monitor stand + two non-rotating monitors or
    2. Shall I go for two rotating monitors

    Thanks 🙂



  18. denniszenanywhere on November 23, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    Are you sure it’s a good idea to buy the dell 27 inch 4K if you’re only getting a 27 inch.



  19. big ben on November 23, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    full 4k is 2x full hd not 4x



  20. FarmgateBD on November 23, 2020 at 4:48 pm

    hey boss ,,, i saw your website says dell2417h is the best monitor for good pic, but isnt it too old , as made in 2017 , for less self life ???



  21. Filipe Zancul on November 23, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    plx review Asus VP249QGR =]



  22. Covert Operative on November 23, 2020 at 4:52 pm

    Dear Rtings- What 4K monitor (32 inch and above) would you recommend for UHD video editing and predominantly playback? Thank you



  23. A L on November 23, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    You missed that the Dell U3818dw has a longer height than a 27" (which is very useful, and noticeable), and has a USB-C port which can eliminate a docking station (if your PC has a USB-C port also).



  24. mahadi Famgate on November 23, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    Dell is not much available here , and seems much over priced …. can u suggest me from Hp ,,, under $250k …… just for reading web text/word/pdf all day comfortly …



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  26. X1 on November 23, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Garbage review.
    All dell monitors have awful IPS glow, really bad backlight bleeding and awful coating that increase IPS glow and make picture look worse.
    Yet for some reasons they have higher price compared to other brands.



  27. first man on November 23, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Pretty poor video, all you do is recommend Dell.



  28. kristine may on November 23, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    WoW! Check https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqhG0Bg6oPSNdEDp82SOXMQ



  29. Helen on November 23, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    Gutes Video. Jetzt schmerzen meine Augen nicht mehr vom Bildschirm von Mitralicht



  30. Best Games on November 23, 2020 at 4:59 pm

    X900H reviw?



  31. Bexxxeyy on November 23, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    PLEASE REVIEW THE OMEN HP27i 2k monitor



  32. Vishal Sheth on November 23, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    Good video and content but what’s up with stupid close up face transition with weird music?



  33. Bill A. on November 23, 2020 at 5:02 pm

    I so wanted to watch this, but those things at your lower lips are a huge turn off…



  34. Alex Tran on November 23, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    so annoying with your into every like 5 mins



  35. TheHappyKamper on November 23, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    When you mention certain monitors can’t swivel, you should say whether they have vesa mounts, so you can use an arm and swivel that way.



  36. Darrell Evans on November 23, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    Sponsored by Dell; an economical choice… still $300… hmmmm…



  37. Adam Stallard on November 23, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    Super helpful. Thanks



  38. HardHitter360 on November 23, 2020 at 5:08 pm

    What is the successor to the LG 32UD99-W because I can’t seem to find anywhere to be able to buy it in Australia…



  39. Mediouni Safouen on November 23, 2020 at 5:09 pm

    You could’ve skipped the transitions lol



  40. Fear Searcher on November 23, 2020 at 5:10 pm

    I literally only clicked this for the dog



  41. MacLoving on November 23, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    So overall… just choose a Dell!
    And I am not paid by Dell.
    Never. Not at all. Promise ! 😬



  42. RedFatDragon on November 23, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    Hell! Where is Xiaomi Monitors?(



  43. Panah Khoda on November 23, 2020 at 5:12 pm

    I’m looking for some infos about monitors these days, and this is one of the worst videos about monitors I have seen.
    You are just recommending what ever you have for sale. 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻



  44. Klem on November 23, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    Great idea with the piercings so that professionals take you more seriously…🙄



  45. Joe Macch on November 23, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Dell Dell Dell…hmmm



  46. DCasipit on November 23, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Anyone got thoughts on the LG 27UL850?



  47. Luke Vincent on November 23, 2020 at 5:16 pm

    That metal protruding from your mouth looks totally silly…. There, I said it.



  48. Cyber Hugs on November 23, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    I really want a 34" or larger monitor but cant decide what to get. So many options. I really want to read text well, watch videos, and have it last a long time with long pixel life. Any suggestions on that?
    Good vid



  49. stefkuh on November 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    can u wall mount the monitors?



  50. Dennis Fifine on November 23, 2020 at 5:19 pm

    Awesome video, any chance we could cooperate with your team and sent you our microphone tech product? thanks