9 Best Computer Monitors for Work Reviews in 2020 | Top Models For General and Special Purposes

The LG 34WN80C-B curved ultrawide monitor is the best monitor for business, if you’re a photographer, graphic designer, or any creative firm. Thanks to the 3,440x1440 pixels and 21:9 aspect ratio, the monitor provides plenty of workspace and vivid images even with just a single display.

Design-wise, the top and side bezels of the LG 34WN80C-B are almost invisible. So the monitor looks even wider than it already is (it measures 18.1 inches tall and 32.1 inches wide). It features a large base and supports VESA mount for better flexibility.

The LG 34WN80C-B is designed with a single USB Type-C port with two USB 3.0 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.2. Most of the slots are neatly placed at the back. 

 It supports Dual Controller, which lets the user control the monitor via keyboard/mouse and a second monitor connected to the PC via Picture-by-Picture mode.

When it comes to performance, the LG 34WN80C-B is definitely wow-worthy. Even if the response time is just at 5ms and 60 hertz refresh rate, it can still perform well as a gaming monitor. Image color is pretty accurate, movement is fluid and smooth, and its 99 percent sRGB color gamut coverage brings a lot to the table.

If you’re looking for an affordable IPS monitor from a trusted brand for basic computing, web browsing, document editing, and light gaming, the HP VH240a monitor would definitely deliver without spending a lot of money.

The HP VH240a is designed with a 23.8-inch viewable diagonal screen size, and edgeless borders on three sides of the screen. A favorite design feature is the sturdy ergonomic stand, which you can swivel  360°, tilt -5° to +30° and rotate up to 90°. It is also height-adjustable with VESA mount compatibility.

 If you are using the monitor for creative tasks like photo editing, you may experience seeing dark colors that are not as dark. This is mainly because the monitor can only manage a minimum black level of 0.25 nits.  

The problem users may have is the lack of ports. The HP VH240a only has a 3.55mm audio jack, an HDMI port, a VGA port (without a VGA cable) and power port. These cover basic connectivity options and can accommodate most computers and appliances.

This HP monitor has a pair of built-in, two-watt speakers, which provides basic-quality sound and is still good on HP considering this model is already affordable as it is. If you need better-sounding audio, you’d have to plug in an external audio device of your choice.

The LG 29WK600-W UltraWide monitor looks pretty impressive straight out of the box. Setting it up is straightforward – you only need to connect the silver stand to the monitor itself. Once it stands up, you can navigate the menu from the on-screen display joystick and adjust brightness, contrast, picture modes and other preferences.

This LG ultrawide monitor is a perfect workhorse if you’re looking to increase your productivity. You can even use the Windows snap assist feature, which divides the screen into 2 to 4 areas simply by dragging windows here and there. To make this a bit more permanent or control without the joystick, you have the LG Onscreen Control software to customize your Picture-in-Picture experience.

If you have an AMD graphics card, you’d appreciate that this monitor supports FreeSync, since it removes stuttering and screen tearing during games.

Perfect as a gaming or business display, the LG 29WK600-W has above-average color accuracy, boasting 99% coverage of the sRGB color spectrum.

While LG did include built-in speakers for the 29WK600-W, don’t expect much of the audio quality. It’s good enough for watching movies or YouTube videos, but may be an issue if you’re editing videos and audio.

The ViewSonic VP3881 is a beautiful, gently-curved display. Out of the box, you can already see how easy it is to adjust the height, tilt and swivel the screen. You’ll be able to raise or lower the monitor over a range of five inches. Do note that the stand can be on the heavy side, but since you’d only be carrying it during set-up or prior to mounting, its weight shouldn’t be such a problem.

From the back, you’ll see multiple downward-facing ports, including two HDMI ports, 3 USB 3.0 downstream and 1 USB 3.0 upstream ports, one DisplayPort, one USB Type-C port, and audio-in and –out jacks.  This means you can connect (and charge) any compatible laptops, phones, tablets and other gadgets via the USB Type-C.

Since the ViewSonic VP3881 is HDR10 content-supported, the videos you watch on this screen are displayed as they are intended to be seen.

ViewSonic includes its ViewSplit software into the box, which helps you “split” your screen using pre-defined templates or lets you create your custom layouts.

This ultrawide monitor isn’t the most affordable in this list, but it sure is one of the best business monitors you could find within its price range.

LG 29WN600-W is an UltraWide IPS Monitor with an ergonomic design, an all-white smudge-proof back panel, modern silver stand, and almost-borderless look on 3 sides. It also has OnScreen Control, so you could have quick-access to all the settings.

Aside from the gorgeous design, this LG monitor also boasts of 2560 x 1080 resolution and sRGB 99% picture mode, resulting in vivid colors and accurate grays.

LG 29WN600-W may have some weakness (the not-so-good built-in speakers and the lack of height-adjustment feature), but this monitor is such a workhorse even if you work for hours on end.

If you need the best monitor for work, even if it isn’t as massive as the ultrawide screens, the Acer CB242Y monitor has all the features you’d need for day-to-day computing.

Design-wise, this Acer monitor has a minimalist, all-black matte cassis with clean lines and bezel-free on three sides. Even if the screen size is only short 24 inches, the CB242Y still feels and looks heavy with a bigger footprint. The circle-shaped base also looks like traditional monitors and offers enough stability. However, if you’re after space-saving, the circular base can be bulky.

It utilizes 1920 x 1080 resolution, 75Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms VRB response time, but it doesn’t have advanced functions like HDR compatibility. Image quality is great thanks to its IPS panel – you can expect 8-bit color depth for 16.7 million colors, 100% sRGB color gamut and Black Boost for better visibility of objects in shadows when watching or playing games.

This Acer monitor has an on-screen display menu with a joystick. From this shortcut, you can adjust brightness and other settings quickly. I like that you can choose pre-calibrated picture presets from the OSD. This is note-worthy, since many monitors from this price-point remove the OSD feature to cut costs.

The downside is this monitor doesn’t have a DisplayPort input, which means you cannot use FreeSync with NVIDIA cards. If you’re not going to use it for gaming, this shouldn’t be a problem.

The AOC Q3279VWFD8 boasts a couple of things:

Minimalist straightforward design – Every inch of its 31.5-inch screen is maximized from left to right, top to bottom. The stand, which is pretty space-saving, is perfectly designed for its purpose. 

Easy-to-find ports – Unlike other monitors that try to save space and end up hiding the ports completely, the AOC Q3279VWFD8 does a good job of providing access to its HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D and VGA ports.

Eyecare Technologies – This AOC monitor is perfect for using even on prolonged hours because it was designed to protect your eyes. From the AMD FreeSync’s stutter-free motion to the FlickerFree and AOC Clear Vision technologies that ensure comfort even on prolonged work hours, it’s always good for brands to look after their customers.

Exceptional viewing experience – The 2560x1440 resolution and IPS panel guarantee that you can enjoy every detail from every angle you view it on the screen.

For its price, the AOC Q3279VWFD8 is a solid option from a renowned brand. It was designed as a general-use monitor, so don’t expect it could cater to heavy gaming.

The Acer SB230 may only have 23 inches of screen size, but its stream-lined design and ultra-thin, zero-frame display makes it look much bigger than it is. At the backside of the monitor, you can see 1 HDMI port, 1 VGA port, and one 3.5mm audio jack.

Also, what it lacks in size, Acer SB230 totally makes up in performance. It has AMD Radon FreeSync, so if your graphic card supports it, the monitor will change its refresh rate to match the FPS output of your graphics card.

If you’re working on heavy images and videos or playing games professionally, you’d be happy that this small-sized monitor has a refresh rate of 75Hz.

The Acer SB230 is one of the most affordable monitors on this list that even if you buy two and place them side-by-side, the pair can still be a lot cheaper than other monitors in the market. This is a good option for those who are not fans of ultra-wide screens, but require the added convenience of split-screen productivity.

I appreciate the 3-year warranty, since most monitors only have 1-year warranty. However, do note that this Acer monitor model doesn’t have DisplayPort input or DVI input.

For those looking for quality over size, the 32-inch BenQ IPS panel monitor with 4k Ultra HD resolution will surely wow you. This PD3200U model was created specifically for the creatives – the photographers, graphic designers, content creators, CAD users, and so on.

The design is quite simple – it uses matte-black cabinet with half-inch bezels to maximize the user’s viewing angles. The stand is pretty heavy and feels solid, but can still be comfortably adjusted by height, tilt, twist or turn.

Here’s what makes the 32-inch BenQ PD3200U a big deal in the creative world:

Exclusive AQColor technology – This technology ensures that the colors on your screen produced are the brightest and most accurate since it supports a wide range of color spaces from sRGB to Adobe RGB and everything in between.

DualView – This function is why users choose bigger screens, so they could view programs side-by-side easily.

Keyboard Video Mouse (KVM) Switch – With this feature, users can quickly access files and documents from two computers on a single screen. This way, you don’t need to transfer files or put them into the cloud ever again.

And because this monitor is designed for professionals, BenQ included technologies like Blue Light, ZeroFlicker and Brightness Intelligence to prevent user eye strain.