BenQ GW2486TC 23.8" White

The BenQ GW2486TC is the office monitor that finally fixes your desk posture and cable chaos. Don't let the humble 1080p fool you, the USB-C, 100Hz, and killer ergonomic stand make it the best work-from-home upgrade you'll barely notice until you're not squinting anymore.

For a no-fuss home office monitor, the BenQ GW2486TC is a smart pick. It's a 24-inch 1080p IPS panel with a fully adjustable stand, USB-C charging, and some of the best eye-care tech we've seen. At under $250, it's a productivity workhorse that also throws in a 100Hz refresh rate for buttery-smooth scrolling. The built-in noise-cancelling mic and decent connectivity mean you can dock your laptop with a single cable and start your day instantly. If you're sick of hunching over a laptop screen, this is the upgrade your spine has been begging for.

The 100Hz refresh rate is a surprisingly nice touch for a work monitor. Swiping through spreadsheets and scrolling feels way smoother than 60Hz, and even a little light gaming feels okay, though you'll want to keep your expectations in check because the pixel response is only 5ms. The 250-nit brightness is the biggest letdown, but if you're not sitting in direct sunlight, it's manageable. Color coverage hits 99% sRGB, which is fine for office work and casual Netflix, but don't expect HDR glory.

At $170 to $230, it's a fantastic deal. You'd normally pay $300+ for this level of ergonomics and USB-C in a 24-inch monitor from Dell or HP. If you spend most of your day in Excel or Slack, this is money well spent.

Most budget office monitors skip the adjustable stand or USB-C. The BenQ crushes them on both. Compared to the gaming monitors in this price bracket (like the MSI MAG 271QPX or LG UltraGear 27G810A-B), they'll smoke it on refresh rates and resolution, but they lack the all-day comfort features. If you need 4K for video editing or high fps for gaming, spend more on a Gigabyte M Series OLED. For everything else, the BenQ is the smarter buy.

If you're looking for a high-refresh-rate gaming monitor or a 4K display for creative work, this isn't it. Go grab the Gigabyte M Series OLED or an ASUS ROG instead. This BenQ is a workhorse, not a show pony.

Buy it. If you work from home and your current monitor is a hand-me-down from 2015, the GW2486TC will make your desk feel like a productivity sanctuary. The stand is a dream, the USB-C cable simplifies your life, and your eyes won't feel fried by 3pm. It's not flashy, but it's exactly what an office monitor should be.