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One old monitor just died so time to tidy up the desk with a new matching pair of monitors on single stand. What's good then, without breaking the bank. I don't need gaming monitors, just something that's not a complete PoS. Probably 24" but might go 27". I already have a universal usb dock so just need HDMI, no sound required either.
its worth noting that most usb docks won't do dual 4k at 60hz - there just isn't enough bandwitdth to support it - so if you're going that route you'll need to plug a separate adapter in. I run dual AOC 27" IPS monitors (plus the mbp running next to them), works really well but they do use up a lot of space. One of the monitors is running on the standard apple usb dock thing, the other on one of these -> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Aluminum-Pixelbook-Compatible-Thunderbolt/dp/B07THJGZ9Z/
monitors are a pair of these https://www.thegreenoffice.co.uk/desktop-monitors/aoc-proline-u2777pqu-27in-monitor
We've got 27" Dell monitors and they are very nice. Not particularly high resolution, but a good amount of working space. Unfortunately I only bought one home with me when lockdown happened. 2 of those makes a great working area.
Have you considered a single ultra wide monitor (with higher resolution) instead?
You can get a 32" with 3840x2160 for just over £300
32" monitor
This would give you the same pixel width as 2x 27" monitors with 1920 resolution.
Good point re: resolution, I'm happy with 1080 at those size monitors, no need for them to be 4k. Also, some devices that will use the dock won't drive 4k anyway, so I think I just need 2x 1080p.
I was gonna say the same, one big, wide high res monitor is neater and just as useful IMO.
i find a single wide monitor much worse for productivity - even with doing the thing where you drag windows to one side or another you can only have half the amount of maximised stuff open at any given time (2 apps side-by-side vs 4 on dual screens), unless you spend ages faffing around getting the windows to the right size. I find the splitting of displays far more useful than absolute pixel width for work (of course you lose the ability to run it like a tv) - but then I do have over 10,000 pixels of width in front of me 😀
also that particular monitor isn't superwide, its pretty standard width
I've got two of these now and think they are pretty nice.
The only slight downside of them is the two together do take up quite a bit of space.
I use these Dell ones: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-27-monitor-p2719h/apd/210-apxf/monitors-monitor-accessories#techspecs_section
Note they're only 1080 resolution (but going through the Dell dock model I use I can't run 1440+ anyway), I use them with a fairly cheap dual monitor stand from Amazon (I have the mounted vertically), Dell do a decent looking stand if you want them horizontally mounted though
I just had a look. Ours are the Dell 2719H. I am not sure what the difference is between those & the 2719d that bigginge mentions above.
But, at the moment, the 2719H can be had on the Dell website for £166! Two large monitors like that for £330 seems very good value.
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I like having a single monitor with the main thing I'm working on in the middle of three windows. I've set up a window-snap to this position.
One big monitor absolutely can behave the same way as two smaller ones if you have the same number of pixels available, and looks neater IMO.
I'm using a single HP27f, I really like it and am considering getting another if I can organised the desk to make a bit more space
I'm using a couple of acer 23" monitors along side my laptop screen (that's on a riser). Laptop in the middle for Teams/Email, then the two monitors either side for spreadsheets, finance system - one big monitor would be more faff for me.
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Have a look on ebay - I picked a pair of 21" HP monitors up last year for £50 delivered (granted this was before any of the lockdowns.....)
Plenty of ex-office places on there chucking out working monitors.
I use a single Dell 32" QLED UHD monitor and find it plenty big enough to use split screen
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I use the Dell U2719 as well, 2 of them would break the bank I'd imagine, but they are decent imagewise, I'm not completely sold on them for text at times (like on this forum).
I used my wife's work monitor for a while when I worked downstairs for a bit, it was a cheaper lower spec monitor and it was horrible compared to the 'ultrasharp' Dell.
Was going to say the same about that 32" @ 3840×2160 - it's same proportions as my 27" @ 2560x1440. Thinking about getting a 2nd 27" as currently using an old TV so I can have teamviewer display both my work monitors (which are only 22"). But definitely nice being able to remote in and still see and use stuff use the host PC.
I use a single Dell 32″ QLED UHD monitor and find it plenty big enough to use split screen
Nice chair!
I find 2560*1440 resolution (WQHD) much better than Full HD (1080).
You can fit two full size A4 pages on a 27 inch monitor and it's very legible using that resolution.
They are a bit spendier that FHD but worth the uplift IMO.
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I bought a ThinkPad Pro USB 3 dock off ebay to run the monitors to save the faff with the works laptop, and it's compatible with our personal laptops. At work I have a USB C dock, but I wasn't forking out £200 for it, the ebay thinkpad pro dock was £35 with a power supply. It will only do HD as others have said.
Depends what work the OP is doing - I picked up a matching second monitor off ebay for £50 fairly recently.
Last year I picked up 3 23" monitors from a computer disposal company for £13 each - two went on my Zwift setup, and one went to my daughter. Prices are more, but you should be able to pick up two used ones for less than £100.
We can't claim back, and I have to bring the monitors back in each night from 'the shed' so buying something expensive was 'risky' in terms of 'damage'.
I have this Lenovo 24" 4k - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084XR8RPB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Seems pretty good for the money - it is cheap for a 4k.
Nice chair!
Looks nice, ergonomically though, it's terrible
1080P?! 😳 that's what I use with my Raspberry Pi 400, looks like dogshit! 🤣
Personally having used a 5K monitor even QHD looks rough in comparison so I'd go as high a res as poss. Also much prefer the extra width of 2 monitors rather than 1 enormous one.
For what I do in the way of graphics and newspaper layout I find 2 monitors at home is the way forward.
I'm running a pair of 1920x1080 monitors from BenQ and I also use one as my DVD/Streaming video monitor because I dont need anything bigger because of a small room size.
i wouldn't agree with 'as high as poss' on resolution - my 27" monitors are each 4k and I don't think more pixel density (either same res on a smaller screen, or bigger res on that panel) would be of much benefit..
its also worth noting that if you're only using your monitors for WFH, you can claim income tax back by doing a tax return - up to 60% off whatever you pay isn't bad 🙂
Just before Xmas I bought a 34" Phillips widescreen monitor which I am pretty pleased with.
It has a USB hub, Ethernet and KVM built into it.
The only connection to my laptop is via USB-C which provides power to the laptop and connects the network/keyboard/webcam
The KVM is useful for connecting to my Pi 400 - this uses USB and HDMI connections to the monitor.
Desk is a lot tidier and the laptop power adapter stays in my bag which makes life far easier.
Previously I had to use it to power the laptop at home and forgot to pack it on a couple of occasions when travelling for work.
https://www.uk.insight.com/en-gb/productinfo/monitors-and-displays/0009525843
I have 2x Viewsonic XG2401 24" 1920x1080 TN 144Hz 1ms monitors in front of me.
I would say ok but would not rush to buy them again. One has got a white pixel which annoys me but is within the acceptable tolerance level. Other than that they are fine, display port and hdmi connections (I don't need and USB connections etc).
I keep eyeing up wide +34" displays... maybe once the credit card recovers from Christmas!
I bought an ultrawide monitor for myself due to lockdown WFH. Really good for project plans and takes up less space than two monitors. Mine's an LG and you can configure it to appear as two separate monitors to MS windows if you want. I've got it as one with two areas defined one 1/3 of the screen and the other 2/3 of the screen. Emails and chat live on the laptop screen.
All subjective, your eyes etc., but 1080 on 27" is a terrible idea - there is a reason they are surprisingly affordable - pixels are the size of dinner plates.
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For comparison, the native res on my 12-year old 17" laptop is 1920x1200.
The only reason to go bigger without jumping to 4k / QHD is if your eyesight isn't so great or you want the screens further away. You're gaining nothing otherwise.
Just seen that benq have a zero dead pixel warranty policy. For a couple of WFH monitors for visual studio, web browsers etc, looks like their 24" 1080p monitors will do the job nicely. £120ish each. Slim bezel so they'll fit together nicely on a dual stand. I can't see any reason to spend more. As I said, I can't go 4k as there's 3 different machines that's use them, 2 of which can't drive 4k anyway.