The best monitors for working from home

Three of the best monitors for working from home on a yellow background
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No matter your line of work, it's wise to invest in one of the best monitors for working from home to ensure your workflow is well-optimised - and that your health is always front of mind. Unless, of course, you enjoy craning over a tiny laptop screen.

We've covered all of the main considerations from budget to size to workload to pull together this list of tried and tested monitors for WFH. This list is also based on our own experience as hybrid workers as well as our expertise in understanding the needs of a variety of creatives, and testing the monitors accordingly.

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Test results
AttributesNotesRating
PriceDecent value for money, but not best-in-class★★★★½
DesignSleek and simple with good ergonomics★★★★
PerformanceGood for graphics, not so much for gaming or video editing.★★★★
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Test results
AttributesNotesRating
PriceA great budget option★★★★½
DesignSimple and seemingly robust.★★★★
PerformanceGood for gaming, but only Full HD★★★★
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Test results
AttributesNotesRating
PriceExpensive, but understandably so.★★★★½
DesignGood-looking and well rounded.★★★★½
PerformanceGreat webcam, but display won't suit every user's needs.★★★★
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Asus ProArt OLED PA32DC scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
PricingVery expensive, but fairly for its capabilities.★★★★
DesignAmple ports, and includes a monitor hood.★★★★★
PerformanceFantastic colour accuracy and auto-calibration.★★★★★
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Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
Design and buildAmple ports, but ergonomic adjustments are lacking.★★★★
DisplayVivid, zippy display.★★★★★
PricingGreat value, especially for an ultrawide.★★★★
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Asus ProArt OLED PA32DC scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
PricingGood value for money★★★★½
DesignPlain-looking, but good ergonomics★★★★
PerformanceNo 4K, but a great 270Hz refresh rate★★★★★
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Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
PricingSimply brilliant value for money, especially in the UK.★★★★★
DesignNo-frills but solid, with no major omissions.★★★½
PerformanceCrisp, fast and responsive.★★★★½
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BenQ MA270U scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
PricingNot the cheapest, but not outrageous★★★★
Design and buildWell-made, though a little pedestrian★★★
DisplayExcellent when paired with a MacBook Pro★★★★★
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ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP scorecard
AttributesNotesRating
PricingExpensive, but justifiably so★★★★
Design and buildA little thick, but well designed.★★★★½
DisplayDisappointingly dim, but capable★★★½
Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display
With only a 60hz refresh rate, no HDR, and no stand included, it lacks in some areas, but the monitor pairs perfectly with a Mac mini or MacBook Pro and the 5K screen offers great clarity, and we found colour and brightness are consistent. Though at well over $2,000 / £2,000, value for money is far from its strong suit. Read our 3-star review.

Acer Predator X27U

Acer Predator X27U
Providing strong crossover appeal for the creative+gaming crowd, this Predator OLED is certainly not the cheapest (£800-plus, thankyouverymuch), but masterful gaming performance is almost a bonus for the colour reproduction here. Read our full 4-star review.

Xiaomi G27i

Xiaomi G27i
Not just content with offering phones that far outperform their price point, Xiaomi is now taking on the world of display. Billed as a gaming monitor, this is an excellent all-around screen for WFH, and at a bargain price too. Read our 4.5-star review.

BenQ EW3280U

BenQ EW3280U
An excellent 4K, 32-inch display still doesn't come cheap these days, but the BenQ EW3280U is a great deal. This media-focused monitor sits right in the mid-range, which is surprising considering that it's packed with features.
Read our 4-star review.

Philips 329P1H

Philips 329P1H
Another large-screen 4K offering on this list is the Philips 329P1H, a great MacBook Pro-friendly display that boasts bright, sharp, and vibrant picture quality and comes with useful features such as a USB hub. It's a great choice for work-from-home professionals who just need enough space to spread out and multitask.
Read our 4-star review.

Recent updates

On 29 November, I have added the Philips Evnia 32M2C5501 as the best budget gaming monitor, and added the BenQ MA270U as the best Apple monitor, replacing the Apple Studio Display, which I have moved to the 'Also tested' section.

Erlingur Einarsson
Tech Reviews Editor

Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer. 

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