What monitor size is best for office work?

Most often 24 inches with Full HD or 27 inches with 1440p. Both combinations give sharp text without scaling. A height-adjustable stand and a matte surface matter more than an extra inch; with a laptop, USB-C with power delivery so one cable is enough.

Do I need a 144 Hz monitor for gaming?

For smooth gaming yes, 144 Hz is a sensible base today. The graphics card has to deliver the frames, though: if it gives around 60 frames per second at your resolution, a 144 Hz panel goes unused. Choose the monitor and the card together.

What is the difference between an IPS and a VA panel?

IPS has more accurate colours and wide viewing angles and suits work, graphics and games. VA has higher contrast and deeper blacks, which films and games in a dark room benefit from, but cheaper VA panels have slower transitions. For most people IPS is the more universal choice.

Can I mount the monitor on an arm or a wall?

Yes, almost every monitor has a VESA mount of 75×75 or 100×100 mm on the back; we list it in the specifications. The arm or bracket must carry the monitor's weight without the stand, which is also in the specifications.

Guide

How to choose a monitor: office, gaming or graphics, size, resolution and panel type

Last updated October 23, 2026

First the purpose, then the inches

A monitor is the part of the computer you look at all day, yet it is most often chosen by price and diagonal. A better order is: what it will be used for, then resolution and size, then panel type, and finally connectors and ergonomics.

Office and study – text sharpness, a height-adjustable stand and USB-C if a laptop will be connected decide. 60–75 Hz is enough.
Gaming – refresh rate (144 Hz and above), response time and adaptive sync support (FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) decide. Choose resolution by the graphics card's power, not the other way round.
Graphics, photo and video – colour space coverage (sRGB 99 % and above, DCI-P3 for video), factory calibration and an IPS panel decide. Refresh rate is secondary.

Size and resolution belong together

Resolution decides how much fits on the screen; the diagonal decides how big it is. For a normal desk viewing distance:

24" Full HD (1920×1080) – the office standard, text is sharp without scaling.
27" 1440p (2560×1440) – the best ratio of area to sharpness for work and games; Full HD at 27" already shows visible pixels.
27–32" 4K (3840×2160) – for graphics, video editing and many windows; the system usually runs at 125–150 % scaling.
34" ultrawide (3440×1440) – replaces two monitors with no seam in the middle; games must support it, though.

Panel types in one sentence each

IPS – accurate colours and wide viewing angles, the universal choice for work and games; weaker blacks.
VA – high contrast and deep blacks, good for films and games in a dark room; slower transitions on cheaper models.
TN – fastest and cheapest, worse colours and angles; today only for competitive gaming.
OLED – perfect blacks, instant response, the most expensive; for static office content IPS is the more sensible choice.

Refresh rate and response

For office work the difference between 60 and 144 Hz shows when moving the cursor and scrolling, but it is not necessary. For games 144 Hz is a sensible base; 240 Hz and above is for competitive players with a strong enough graphics card. The monitor does not make frames – a 144 Hz monitor with a card delivering 60 frames is a 60 Hz experience. Which card suits which resolution is in the guide How to choose a graphics card.

Connectors: USB-C saves cables

HDMI is on every monitor; 4K at 120 Hz needs HDMI 2.1 on both sides.
DisplayPort is the standard for PC graphics cards and high refresh rates.
USB-C with Power Delivery connects a laptop with one cable, charges it (typically 65–90 W) and the monitor acts as a USB hub. For a laptop at a desk it is the most practical choice; check that the laptop can output video over USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode or Thunderbolt).

Ergonomics and VESA

A height-adjustable stand, tilt and pivot matter more for work than an inch of extra diagonal. If the stand cannot do what you need, practically every monitor has a VESA mount of 75×75 or 100×100 mm for an arm or wall bracket; compare the arm's load rating with the monitor's weight without the stand.

Buying from us

In the Monitors category you filter by diagonal, resolution, refresh rate, panel type and connectors; gaming models have their own shelf, Gaming monitors. Monitors in stock ship within 1–2 working days, delivery is free from CZK 6,000 and new goods carry a 24-month warranty. A monitor for a computer from our configurator goes into the same shipment.

Frequently asked questions

What monitor size is best for office work?: Most often 24 inches with Full HD or 27 inches with 1440p. Both combinations give sharp text without scaling. A height-adjustable stand and a matte surface matter more than an extra inch; with a laptop, USB-C with power delivery so one cable is enough.
Do I need a 144 Hz monitor for gaming?: For smooth gaming yes, 144 Hz is a sensible base today. The graphics card has to deliver the frames, though: if it gives around 60 frames per second at your resolution, a 144 Hz panel goes unused. Choose the monitor and the card together.
What is the difference between an IPS and a VA panel?: IPS has more accurate colours and wide viewing angles and suits work, graphics and games. VA has higher contrast and deeper blacks, which films and games in a dark room benefit from, but cheaper VA panels have slower transitions. For most people IPS is the more universal choice.
Can I mount the monitor on an arm or a wall?: Yes, almost every monitor has a VESA mount of 75×75 or 100×100 mm on the back; we list it in the specifications. The arm or bracket must carry the monitor's weight without the stand, which is also in the specifications.