The 8 Best Monitors for 2025
Budget pick
Who this is for: This is for anyone who has limited desk space, prefers a smaller screen, or has less than $200 to spend. A 24-inch monitor is a lot bigger than even the largest laptop screen, but it takes up much less room on your desk than a 27-inch or larger monitor.
Why we like it: The BenQ GW2486TC is a 24-inch, 1080p monitor with a USB-C port capable of 65 W of charging, making it a great budget option for those who need a basic monitor to connect to their laptop. It also has features we rarely see on monitors this inexpensive, such as an adjustable stand, a 100 Hz refresh rate, and an outbound DisplayPort to daisy-chain another compatible monitor.
Flaws but not dealbreakers: Computers determine how big to make text and images based on a display’s resolution, and higher-resolution monitors can fit more on the screen without sacrificing detail. If you’re used to a higher-resolution 1440p or 4K computer monitor, text and other on-screen elements might seem big on this 1080p model, and multitasking will be a little more difficult. But that holds true for all 24-inch 1080p monitors, not just this one.
Learn more in our full review of the best budget monitors.
