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Best Monitors for Working From Home

The best monitors for working from home — from ultrawide to 4K.

Spec	#1Dell UltraSharp U2724DE 27" 120Hz 4.9	#2LG DualUp 28" 16:18 Monitor 4.8	#3Samsung 34" Odyssey G8 OLED 4.7	#4ASUS ProArt 27" 4K PA279CRV 4.6	#5Apple Studio Display 27" 5K 4.8
Best Price	$499.00	$596.99	$899.99	$399.00	$1,499.00
Size	27 inch	27.6 inch	34 inch	27 inch	27 inch
Panel	IPS Black	Nano IPS	QD-OLED	IPS	5K Retina
Ports	TB4, DP, HDMI, RJ45	—	—	—	—
Resolution	2560x1440	2560x2880	3440x1440	3840x2160	5120x2880
Refresh Rate	120Hz	—	175Hz	—	—
Brightness	—	300 nits	—	—	600 nits
Aspect Ratio	—	16:18	—	—	—
Curve	—	—	1800R	—	—
Power	—	—	—	96W USB-C	—
Color Space	—	—	—	99% DCI-P3 / 99% Adobe RGB	—
Extras	—	—	—	—	A13 Bionic chip, 12MP camera

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🏆 Top Pick

Dell UltraSharp U2724DE 27" 120Hz

4.9

The undisputed king of 2025 productivity monitors. Dell upgraded the legendary UltraSharp line with a 120Hz IPS Black panel, making scrolling buttery smooth while retaining industry-leading contrast and a built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub.

Pros

✓120Hz refresh rate reduces eye strain
✓IPS Black panel offers 2000:1 contrast
✓Thunderbolt 4 hub (90W PD)
✓Ambient light sensor

Cons

✗Premium price tag
✗No built-in speakers

Size

27 inch

Panel

IPS Black

Ports

TB4, DP, HDMI, RJ45

Resolution

2560x1440

Refresh Rate

120Hz

⭐ Runner Up

LG DualUp 28" 16:18 Monitor

4.8

A massive hit among programmers, writers, and financial analysts. Its unique 16:18 aspect ratio is the equivalent of two 21-inch monitors stacked vertically, eliminating the neck strain of side-to-side scanning.

Pros

✓Incredible vertical screen real estate
✓Includes premium ergonomic Ergo arm
✓USB-C with 90W power delivery
✓Auto-brightness sensor

Cons

✗Unconventional ratio isn't great for video/gaming
✗Learning curve for window management

Size

27.6 inch

Panel

Nano IPS

Brightness

300 nits

Resolution

2560x2880

Aspect Ratio

16:18

💡 Great Value

Samsung 34" Odyssey G8 OLED

4.7

The ultimate hybrid monitor for those who work by day and game by night. The QD-OLED panel delivers infinite contrast and vibrant colors that make spreadsheets pop and games look breathtaking.

Pros

✓Stunning QD-OLED picture quality
✓175Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response
✓Built-in smart TV streaming apps
✓Sleek, premium metal design

Cons

✗Text clarity isn't as sharp as IPS panels
✗Expensive

Size

34 inch

Curve

1800R

Panel

QD-OLED

Resolution

3440x1440

Refresh Rate

175Hz

ASUS ProArt 27" 4K PA279CRV

4.6

The absolute best value for creative professionals in 2025. It comes Calman Verified out of the box with flawless color accuracy, a robust adjustable stand, and a 96W USB-C hub.

Pros

✓Exceptional factory-calibrated color accuracy
✓USB-C with 96W power delivery
✓Daisy-chaining support
✓Great value for 4K

Cons

✗Only 60Hz refresh rate
✗HDR performance is mediocre

Size

27 inch

Panel

IPS

Power

96W USB-C

Resolution

3840x2160

Color Space

99% DCI-P3 / 99% Adobe RGB

Apple Studio Display 27" 5K

4.8

Still the gold standard for macOS users. While pricey, the 5K resolution provides razor-sharp text that 4K monitors can't match on a Mac, plus industry-leading speakers, mics, and build quality.

Pros

✓Perfect 5K resolution for macOS scaling
✓Incredible six-speaker sound system
✓Studio-quality microphone array
✓Flawless aluminum build

Cons

✗Extremely expensive
✗Height-adjustable stand costs extra
✗60Hz refresh rate

Size

27 inch

Panel

5K Retina

Extras

A13 Bionic chip, 12MP camera

Brightness

600 nits

Resolution

5120x2880

Best Monitors for Working From Home

Side-by-Side Comparison

Dell UltraSharp U2724DE 27" 120Hz

Pros

Cons

LG DualUp 28" 16:18 Monitor

Pros

Cons

Samsung 34" Odyssey G8 OLED

Pros

Cons

ASUS ProArt 27" 4K PA279CRV

Pros

Cons

Apple Studio Display 27" 5K

Pros

Cons

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