Supplies & equipment
In short
Best overall: Dell UltraSharp 23.8" Full HD 120Hz Monitor (U2424HE), £249.99 at Back to the Office. Best value: ASUS 23.8" Full HD Monitor (PA247CV), £243.99. Premium pick: AOC 27" QHD Monitor (Q27P3CV), £257.99.
Across the 1,092 matching listings we screened from 4 UK suppliers, most cost £135–£344 and the middle price is £204. Prices checked 27 October 2026.
An office monitor is display screen equipment, so it has to meet the DSE Regulations as well as suit the work. For a business that means adjustable stands, glare control and one model that works for most staff and laptops.
The monitors above come from UK supplier feeds with live prices, from Full HD screens to 4K and USB-C models.
| # | Product | From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best overall Dell UltraSharp 23.8" Full HD 120Hz Monitor (U2424HE) | £249.99 | Details |
| 2 | HP Series 7 Pro 24 inch WUXGA USB-C Monitor - 724pu | £249.99 | Details |
| 3 | ViewSonic VX Series 32" 4K UHD Monitor, Silver (VX3276-4K-mhd) | £252.99 | Details |
| 4 | iiyama ProLite 27" 4K UHD Monitor (XU2792UHSU-B6) | £248.99 | Details |
| 5 | Best value ASUS 23.8" Full HD Monitor (PA247CV) | £243.99 | Details |
| 6 | Philips B Line 23.8" Full HD Monitor (243B1/00) | £255.99 | Details |
| 7 | Premium pick AOC 27" QHD Monitor (Q27P3CV) | £257.99 | Details |
| 8 | LG 27" Full HD Monitor (27BA850-B.AEK) | £254.99 | Details |
1 · Best overall
Dell · Sold by Back to the Office
60.5cm (23.8") Full HD 1920 x 1080 Edge LED IPS. 8ms, 16:9, 250cd/m², 1000:1. USB, HDMI, DisplayPort. Experience improved visual comfort, peak productivity and extensive connectivity with this hub monitor certified by TÜV for 4-star eye comfort.. Display.
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HP · Sold by Back to the Office
See and do more with WUXGA resolution from a 16:10 screen that gives you 11% more display space[2], factory color calibration for real-life color accuracy, and 1500:1 contrast ratio[1] for deeper, brighter imagery..
3
Viewsonic · Sold by Back to the Office
81.3 cm (32") Silver. Built-in speaker(s). HDMI HDMI version: 2.0 DisplayPorts quantity: 1 DisplayPort version: 1.2. Screen shape: Flat. Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz Response time: 8 ms. 3840 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD Panel type: VA.
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Iiyama · Sold by Back to the Office
68.6 cm (27") Black. Built-in speaker(s). USB upstream port type: USB Type-C HDMI HDMI version: 2.0 DisplayPorts quantity: 1 DisplayPort version: 1.2. Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz Response time: 4 ms Response time measurement type: GTG (Gray to Gray).
5 · Best value
Asus · Sold by Back to the Office
23.8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) LED backlight display with IPS 178° wide viewing angle panel. International color standard 100% sRGB and 100% Rec. 709 wide color gamut. Calman Verified with factory calibrated for excellent Delta E < 2 color accuracy.
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Philips · Sold by Back to the Office
60.5 cm (23.8") Black. Height adjustment 15 cm Built-in speaker(s). USB upstream port type: USB Type-C HDMI HDMI version: 1.4 DisplayPorts quantity: 1 DisplayPort version: 1.4. Screen shape: Flat. Maximum refresh rate: 75 Hz Response time: 4 ms.
7 · Premium pick
AOC · Sold by Back to the Office
68.6 cm (27") Black. Height adjustment 15 cm Built-in speaker(s). USB upstream port type: USB Type-C HDMI HDMI version: 1.4 DisplayPorts quantity: 1 DisplayPort version: 1.2. Screen shape: Flat.
8
LG · Sold by Back to the Office
27” Full HD (1920x1080) IPS display. Built-in Full HD Webcam, mic, and speakers. 100Hz Refresh Rate / LG Switch app. USB Type-C™ (PD 90W) / RJ45. Reader Mode & Flicker Safe. Tilt/Height/Swivel/Pivot (Bi-direction) adjustable stand. 27” Full HD IPS display.
The DSE Regulations Schedule says characters must be well defined and of adequate size, the image stable with no flicker, and brightness and contrast easily adjustable. The screen must swivel and tilt easily, it should be possible to use a separate base or adjustable table, and it must be free of reflective glare that causes discomfort.
HSE's posture guidance puts the top of the screen level with the eyes, about an arm's length away, directly in front of the user.
HSE recommends laptop users have a separate display screen or a separate keyboard and mouse so the laptop screen can be raised. A USB-C monitor can carry video and charge a laptop over one cable, so check the charging wattage matches what your laptops need.
If you use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft publishes a list of certified peripherals that includes some monitors with built-in cameras and microphones, such as Dell's P2424HEB.
Standardise on one or two models so cables, docks and arms are interchangeable. Employers must also arrange and pay for an eye test for DSE users who ask, and pay for glasses only if special ones are needed for screen distance.
On our shortlist, the Dell UltraSharp 23.8" Full HD 120Hz Monitor (U2424HE) is the best overall pick at £249.99 from Back to the Office. For a tighter budget, the ASUS 23.8" Full HD Monitor (PA247CV) (£243.99) is our best-value choice.
Most of the 1,092 UK listings we screened sit between £135 and £344, with a middle price of £204. Trade suppliers often show prices before VAT, so add 20% if you can't reclaim it.
A VAT-registered business can usually reclaim the VAT on equipment bought for business use, as long as it holds a valid VAT invoice from the supplier. Ask the seller for one at checkout.
The picks here come from Back to the Office. Most UK trade suppliers offer next-day delivery and VAT invoices; some offer credit accounts for regular orders.
There is no rule. The DSE Regulations require characters of adequate size and an adjustable, glare-free screen. Choose a size that lets staff read comfortably at about an arm's length away.
Yes, if a DSE user asks. HSE says the employer must arrange and pay for the test, and pay for glasses only if special ones are prescribed for screen distance.
Often. One cable can carry video and power, which suits hot desks. Check the monitor's charging wattage is enough for your laptops.
The DSE Regulations require a screen that swivels and tilts, with the option of a separate base or adjustable table. A height-adjustable stand or a monitor arm makes it easier to put the top of the screen at eye level.