24 vs 27 Inch Monitor - Which Size to Choose? Size, Resolution & Refresh Rate

In this video I demo a 24 and a 27 inch monitor next to each other, for office work and discuss the different use cases that they are good for. I also cover a bit of resolution, refresh rate and monitor type as these are all important things to consider when you shop for a monitor.
I don't cover color accuracy in this video - but it's a topic I will come back to.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Side by side comparison
2:01 27" by itself
2:45 24" by itself
3:35 25" comparison
4:48 Recommended size for office work
5:21 Other factors
5:57 Resolution Full HD vs QHD vs 4K
6:49 For gamers
7:40 Refresh rate
9:08 Refresh rate for office monitors
10:05 Monitor Type
10:59 Check for backlight bleed
12:07 My personal desk setup
12:40 Conclusion
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[@leeburgers2444]

Finally, someone who explains it, all business, getting to the point; This video beautifully summed it up without all the hotdogging, grandstanding, and humble bragging through macro footage, desk setups ,and filler I see in other channels. No hyping of anything. Just explaining the purpose of each and what they are used for. Thank you.

[@w2best]

thank you! This comment is very valuable for me because it's exactly what I aim for with this channel :)

[@gary1488]

Which 27 quad hd do you recommend now? My family member needs a new monitor and upgrade from a 24

[@shaolunhsu4340]

I feel like this guy is a teacher. His talking is very clear and logic

[@w2best]

Thanks! I'm trying my best to do just that! :)

[@itz_yeastic]

@@w2best lol

[@neithanm]

@@itz_yeastic lol?

[@traderbear6518]

@@w2best Bro, which one to get for day trading? I am currently using a 20 inch lcd monitor, that is 10 years old. I would like to upgrade.

[@georgetate6055]

Yes. And a GOOD teacher, too!

[@konradpietrucha1530]

I really want to thank you for this video. I was looking for some guidance and had questions I wanted to be answered. You addressed them all. Really good job!

[@w2best]

That's super nice to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@itskalbtw]

I love how detailed your review is and how you delivered your personal preference without being too biased, I am definitely sticking to a 27-inch monitor, it has relieved me from my worries of buying a screen that is "too big" for my liking. Thank you for this!

[@w2best]

Thank you! This kind of comment is very valuable for me :)

[@DOPIllustration]

That's exactly my worry, I'm planning to buy one but not sure about the 27' because it seems to big. Edit: I bought the 27' and it's perfect. But I could certainly like an even bigger one. 27 is not that big once you have it in front of you.

[@wilma_diqfit8523]

​@@DOPIllustration thanks for relieving my fear😂

[@ArifGhostwriter]

Indeed! 27inch is I think the perfect sweet-spot, before IMO it starts getting silly (for writing/document work).

[@xiaofha]

Thank you! You're the first person I found who showed what office work would look like on each monitor. Lifesaver!

[@marcusrichardson3472]

Thank you so much for this film. I’ve been trying to decide on a monitor for WFH that isn’t so big it would take over the room. I had settled on the same Dell 25inch QHD but seems everyone else is saying you need to go 4K. Your films and enthusiasm for this monitor has confirmed my choice. Keep up the good work

[@w2best]

Interesting!! I can't see why you would need 4k. For most cases qhd is the perfect resolution imo. Both in the laptop screen and in the monitor. 25" is also a great size! Good luck with the setup! :)

[@marcusrichardson3472]

@@w2best Well I got it and am super happy with it. You're right, perfect size and QHD is perfect for my needs. The screen is much brighter than I need too. I have it mounted on an Amazon monitor arm and looks and works great. Thanks so much again for the review. It made the difference for me. Cheers

[@w2best]

@@marcusrichardson3472 it's great to hear you're enjoying it as much as I do! I keep using it every day I'm in the office! Thanks for updating me on how you like it!

[@hermespsychopompos4615]

@@marcusrichardson3472 The problem with 2160p is that you still need an extremely serious GPU in order to fully enjoy it. GTX 2060 and above only.

[@jirehla-ab1671]

​@@w2best27 inch is a bit big for me

[@jasonw9251]

Finally a video doing a side-by-side comparison with laptop and monitors. Thumbs up!

[@w2best]

I'm glad you like it! :)

[@jordynreber7084]

Thank you!! This was really in depth and it helped me pick which monitor to get. You really covered everything.

[@scythe1533]

This channel deserves a million subs. Very clear explanation. There's only one thing that lacks in the video which is the ms time of each monitors. Hopefully you can make a vid about that too.

[@w2best]

Ah the response time. You're right that is important! I could make a separate video about that. I will add it to my backlog! Thank you for the kind words! :)

[@AryanSingh2512.]

Yes, I also want the difference between response time and input lag. Which matters most in gaming?

[@franklindasilvanogueira4454]

Explicação muito boa e cheia de detalhes!! Recomendo.

[@MrVivekkp]

Not so hyped. Not so made up excitement. No time wasted. This video is full of information right on point. Best one. Thanks.

[@w2best]

Thanks for this comment! It's valuable to hear you appreciate the style. More to come in this fashion quite soon.

[@FahadKhalil1]

Thanks for this comprehensive and practical video 👍 I was struggling to decide on ideal screen size of monitor to use with my laptop. And i finally found the answer and the monitor :)

[@SpartanThreeSeven]

Excellent explanation. As clear and concise as I could hope for. Thank you!

[@w2best]

I'm glad you like it!

[@itzik481]

I really liked the way you presented and analysées the differences between the monitors. Thanks a lot.

[@garcemac]

Perfect timing! I'm going back and forth between 27 and 24 inch lol. 25 with an "invisible" bezel sounds like a plan.

[@GrantSwanepoel]

Thank you. That was very helpful. I hope to buy a second monitor today and now I feel like I know what to look for.

[@gheith7063]

Very informative and detailed. Commenting so the algorithm can boost your channel up buddy

[@supernova1976]

Thank you for this information, really helpful for me to find a suitable monitor .

[@w2best]

Glad you like it! :)

[@anaparham3110]

So glad I came across you! Will be checking out your other videos for sure! Thanks so much!!!!

[@dylanross8898]

this is an amazing video, thanks. you speak so clearly

[@w2best]

Thanks a lot!

[@xen6478]

Hands down, the best review ever especially for people without knowledge on PC and monitors 🙏

[@w2best]

Thank you very much!! :)

[@mistersebz]

Super clear, useful and objective. I know now exactly what I need.

[@oliverchaverri1762]

Thanks so much for this breakdown. It was really helpful as I look to purchase a monitor for myself. Thanks!!!

[@hampusj6047]

very well structrued well informant video. the time stamps really helps alot good touch

[@w2best]

Thanks! I'm glad you like it! Chapters are a blessing :)

[@GoodbyeBlues]

Thank you so much for this, it was incredibly helpful!

[@TranTran-pl2sq]

Very clear and useful, amazing video. Thank you very much

[@w2best]

Thank you! I'm glad you like it! :)

[@AndJorD]

Best video about this topic, you have all the answers. super helpful, thank you

[@w2best]

Thanks a bunch! Glad you like it!

[@christineliew209]

Thank you for this! Good review & so educational!

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[@w2best]

Thank you! 1 year ago it was 3k so it's moving in the right direction at least :D

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@@w2best :D

[@noel4886]

@@w2best that’s good keep it up

[@Cece.T23]

Thank you for creating this easy to understand description.

[@sridharsri6079]

Thank you for your help..... After watched your video. I changed my mind and ordered 27-inch monitor. Thank you

[@w2best]

Good to be able to help!

[@vov_easy9541]

Excellent video and understandable English for beginners. Thank you!

[@w2best]

Great to hear!

[@SGhiacy]

A very comprehensive video. Thank you.

[@luisb3374]

Thank you so much for such a very informative and enlightening tutorial!! It really gave me new perspective on buying a new monitor for work from home! You're awesome! Thanks again! 🙌👏

[@w2best]

Great to be able to help! Thank you!

[@pludgooey9331]

Thank you! The best video on YT I've seen on this!

[@bonnie_may]

Yes, thank you so much for this vid! Super clear and informative vid! I've made up my mind!

[@bzevendetta5233]

Thanks you help me made my decision in purchasing a monitor.

[@georgetate6055]

Loved your vid . . . NOW I'm gonna check out some of your links. THANK YOU!

[@yonh5350]

thanks man!! love the knowledge you shared, appreciate it!!

[@w2best]

Glad you like it! :)

[@crimson9748]

Thank you I couldn't decide what size my screen should be but now that I think of a 25 inch it seems the perfect size for me. Thanks again!

[@5zito]

Congrats man!!! The way that should be done... If you could show some best budget monitors that would be perfect!!! Thanks a lot..and keep the good things

[@ffgcvs]

Excellent video, teacher! Crispy clear.

[@w2best]

Thanks a bunch! Glad you like it! :D

[@kirind7181]

Thankyou for the thorough explanation!

[@w2best]

Glad you like it! :)

[@realist409]

Thanks for this video man. Really helped me

[@TheEtoneKapone]

Very well structured video. Thank you, helped me choose haha.

[@StormBringer29]

Thank you sir! I admire your professionalism. This was a wonderful review and rich with lots of useful information. You are doing great work! thank you for your efforts.

[@w2best]

Wow thanks for an amazing comment! I'm glad you like it!

[@dynur4568]

For student like me I prefer 27 inch so can open 2 tab at the same time hehe. Thank you for the clear review

[@siamkia35]

good video. very informational but clearly presented.

[@jiewu4804]

Great video. Very helpful! Thank you!

[@morrispet]

Very nice and organized and clearly explained Thank you 🙏🏽

[@w2best]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SandraTheMeow]

This has been so helpful, thank you!

[@w2best]

That's great!! :)

[@Mrshyamkprasad]

you cleared all my doubts about choosing

[@w2best]

That's great! What did you get?

[@livelife1899]

Thank you for the informative video!

[@pikos9571]

Thank you! Great review

[@ceprotz9826]

thanks so much man! so detailed and helpful 👍👍👍

[@w2best]

Glad you like it! There are more videos in this serier coming up for sure :)

[@OldTeaTime]

Very informative, thank you

[@KiLLJOY1056]

24 is perfect for me for where I sit when looking at the screen. 27 just feels a bit too big. Coming from a 32” it’s so refreshing to not have to keep it so far away lol. I got a 24” 1080p 165hz for gaming and work. I don’t feel restricted at all with tons of windows. 27” is where I start to get lost in tabs

[@w2best]

24 for gaming and 27 for work is my game! :)

[@uraddiictOnx3]

I just got a 27" and I am overwhelmed lol I am returning for a 24!

[@miletfan4363]

@@uraddiictOnx3 what 24" monitor did u guys get?

[@uraddiictOnx3]

@@miletfan4363 Acer nitro

[@wallacesousuke1433]

24" 1080p is pixelated garbage

[@DoktorValkyria]

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[@tichaclin]

Very well explained. Great job

[@w2best]

thank you!

[@shuttlebadminton24]

Very useful video buddy, thanks!

[@w2best]

Thanks a bunch! I'm glad you like it,

[@krasky]

Very, very good and helpful video! You did it right!

[@w2best]

Thank you! Glad to be able to help!!

[@AnujKumar-mb1zt]

Very well explained!!!!

[@hamzaaslam3684]

Nice to see someone actually talk about offfice work

[@AirrowRocket]

Really excellent video!

[@w2best]

Thank you! :)

[@A-K-I-R-A-]

Very nice video, quite helpful!

[@w2best]

Happy to help!!

[@sergeybutuzov5872]

The best overview I've ever seen!

[@w2best]

Thanks a bunch!!

[@williamstevenson2649]

Very useful as always. When I can get hold of a non-Neolithic laptop with AMD 5000U series, I'll probably look at a 27 or 25 monitor

[@w2best]

Oh I'm super keen to go 5000u now too! :)

[@ParamXtreme_Deshbhakt]

Thanks for video very insightful

[@MKTOriginals]

Thanks for the information

[@Fapaze]

Awesome video! Ty for that, G

[@w2best]

Great to be able to help!!

[@buildwithcuriosity]

Clearly explained, thanks!

[@w2best]

Great to be able to help!!

[@HimanshuJagtap]

I am so grateful for this video. Saved me a lot of time. 🙂

[@w2best]

I'm glad I was able to help! :)

[@beata8337]

thank you! learned a lot

[@jovanpfk269]

Many thanks man i never heard better explanation and at the right time i just building new rig and cannot decide 27 or 24 but i have small desk so 24 most probably.Thanks so much

[@w2best]

Or 25? Should be a good compromise! :)

[@jovanpfk269]

@@w2best maybe true,i saw 24,2 24,8 etc but 24 is enough i guess since i have thst smaller desk and i plan to play and watch in 1080p,also you were right about refresg rate 144 is sweet spot

[@haganekazuki2241]

Great video! There are not enough monitor reviews for artists. That would be very helpful if you can review monitors specifically for artistic use. Thanks in advance!

[@w2best]

I'm not much of an artist and I don't think I will ever be. But that Eizo monitor I think is great for artists though! :D I borrowed it from an art director at the office. :)

[@PictorialVibes]

Thank you for your detailed information

[@w2best]

Glad you like it!

[@brandonlim9536]

Great review. Could you please make a video about how to check a new monitor please

[@w2best]

Thanks! Yes, that is on my list!

[@nidarahman2305]

Just the video i was looking for

[@w2best]

Great to be able to help!

[@azizdovudzoda7524]

simple and to the point! thanks)

[@w2best]

Great to hear!

[@gioramlakhan6017]

Thank you very much for the info. It was like listening to Inspector Gadget explaining monitors😃

[@w2best]

Thank you! :D

[@snehalbhartiya6724]

Great video man..thanks !

[@w2best]

Thank you! :)

[@RaidenLimbSlicer]

Thank you, great video, you reassured me.

[@w2best]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@alexencinia2467]

Excelente explicación, ¡Gracias!

[@salarone]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@w2best]

Glad I can help!

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Great video, thanks for sharing!!....

[@w2best]

I'm glad you like it! :)

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Great video, thanks.

[@w2best]

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Truly amazing video ❤

[@w2best]

Glad to be able to help!!

[@Mrncgntu]

good explanation, going to buy a 24" because of limited space and i like having decent PPI for a FHD 165hz monitor

[@w2best]

That's great you find out.

[@mohdamrirazlan7879]

Outstanding! Crystal clear

[@w2best]

Thanks a lot!! :)

[@wormemc]

Excellent it helped me a lot.

[@w2best]

Glad to be able to help!

[@juliantambwe8551]

Great video, thx

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This is powerful information 👍👍

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Great video, it helped me.

[@w2best]

Glad to be able to help!

[@moosc4640]

Thank you, this is very useful

[@w2best]

That's great!

[@jamesirwin5483]

Excellent video. Greetings from Ecuador. For office work on a MacBook Pro 16" I'm deciding between a Mac-specific LG27MD5KLB tunderbolt 3 monitor that's an older model or an LG27GN950 gaming monitor. With 144 more and what can you recommend me. Old or New ?

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Great video, thank you.

[@w2best]

Thanks a lot!

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[@w2best]

Glad you like it!

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[@w2best]

Thank you!! I'm glad you like it! :)

[@whiskyGerman]

very clear, thank you

[@w2best]

Glad you like it!