Desktop monitor comparison: The best selection from the test lab

It’s easy to underestimate the importance of a good monitor when working – yet many people spend a large part of their day in front of the screen. Poor contrast ratio, washed out text and images, incorrect color settings and insufficient brightness can not only be distracting but can also lead to symptoms of fatigue. Especially with desktop monitors, it’s not just the quality of the display that counts, the handling and the equipment are just as important.

A desktop monitor, for example, should be easy to adjust in height and viewing angle. A pivot function, i.e. quickly rotating the screen 90 degrees, can also be useful if you have a lot of text to read. Depending on the application, several connection options for drives and USB ports are also useful.

In the following table we present four compact desktop monitors in one table: the test winner, a price tip and interesting alternatives.