For a lot of us, working from home requires more than just a laptop: A more comfortable keyboard, raised screens, and a second monitor can all go a long way toward increasing focus and productivity–not to mention being better for our health overall, thanks to better ergonomics and easier-to-see displays.
A second monitor is one of the easiest and most inexpensive additions you can make to take some of the strain out of your workday. To find out which second monitors hold up when it comes to ease, performance, and comfort day after day, we spoke with business leaders like CEOs and other C-suiters, who very likely get more than their share of screen time at the office and working from home.
Whether you’re looking for a budget version, portable options for travel, or monitors made to be easy on your eyes, these are the eight best exec-approved second computer monitors to buy for your home office. (P.S. Some picks even work well for afterhours streaming and gaming.)
C-suite picks for best second computer monitor
Best budget-friendly second computer monitor: Samsung 27-inch Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor, $180. Spacious curved display plus a speedy refresh rate for work, streaming, and everyday multitasking
Best portable second computer monitor: Lenovo ThinkVision 14-inch Portable Monitor - M14d, $300. Lightweight 14-inch 4.8K OLED display delivers crisp visuals and simple, USB-C connectivity
Best second computer monitor for eye strain: BenQ GW2790C 27-inch Eye-Care Home Office Monitor, $155. Helps reduce eye strain with flicker-free and low blue light technology for long computer sessions
Best second computer monitor for detailed review work: ASUS ProArt Display PA247CV 24-inch Monitor, $239. Monitor’s vertical viewing is a plus if your work is document-heavy.
Best 4K UHD second computer monitor: Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27-inch 4K UHD WLED LCD Monitor, $599.Crisp 4K UHD display with a ton of ports for gadget- and device-heavy gigs.
Best second computer monitor for travel: ASUS ZenScreen MB16AC Portable USB Monitor-16 inch Full HD, $229. Ultra-portable 16-inch monitor designed for travel, remote work, and on-the-go multitasking.
Best UltraWide second computer monitor: LG 34WR55QK-B 34-inch UltraWide WQHD (3440 x 1440) Curved Computer Monitor, $350. Curved UltraWide display keeps multiple windows visible without feeling cramped, ideal for distraction-free multitasking
