Optimize Hybrid Home Office Setup with Monitor Size and Resolution Guide 🔍

Find the Perfect Screen for Work and Play at Home

Your hybrid home office setup deserves more than an old-school monitor. Whether you're crunching spreadsheets by day and gaming by night, the right screen size and resolution can boost productivity and comfort. 👨‍💻🎮 But with so many choices, how do you optimise your setup without blowing your budget? Let’s break down the best monitor sizes and resolutions for South African users balancing work and play.

Size Matters: Monitor Dimensions That Match Your Space

For most hybrid setups, 24" to 27" monitors strike the perfect balance. A 24-inch screen fits smaller desks and still gives you enough real estate for multitasking. A 27-inch screen, especially paired with a higher resolution, opens up more windows and reduces the need for tab-switching madness.

Looking for value on a tight budget? Our monitors under R5999 include solid picks from brands like AOC and Samsung—ideal for day-to-day productivity and casual entertainment.

DAHUA LM24-E230C 24" FHD Gaming Monitor / Ultra-narrow Bezel / 165Hz / Adaptive sync / VA Panel / DHI-LM24-E230C

R2799.00In Stock

HP 527SW G5 FHD Gaming Monitor - White/Silver / 27" FHD (1920 x 1080) / IPS Panel / 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA / Eye Ease with Eyesafe Certification / 94F46AS

R4499.00In Stock

Dahua LM22-A200V 22" FHD Monitor / Ultra-narrow Bezel / 178°H/178°V Extra-wide Viewing Angle / Built-in Speaker / Anti-blue Light Design / Eye-protective / DHI-LM22-A200V

R1699.00In Stock

AOC 22B2HN, 21.5 Inch (54.6 cm) LED 1920 x 1080 Pixels Ultra Slim Monitor with 3 Sided Frameless Design, Va Panel, Hdmi/Vga Port, Full Hd, 7 Ms Response Time, 75 Hz Refresh Rate, Flicker Free, Black / AOC-22B2HN

R2099.00In Stock

LG UltraGear 32GN600 32" QHD 2560 x 1440 Gaming Monitor / 165Hz Refresh Rate / 1ms Response Rate / AMD FreeSync ™ Premium / Virtually Frameless Design / Incredible Speed to Victory / 32GN600F-B.AFB

R4999.00In Stock

Dahua LM22-A200X 22" 100Hz LED Monitor / Ultra Narrow Bezel Design / 5ms Response Time / FHD 1920x1080 / 100Hz Refresh Rate / Anti Blue Light / DHI-LM22-A200X

R1699.00In Stock

Resolution: Don’t Let Pixels Hold You Back

For office work, 1080p is the baseline. It’s easy on the GPU and crisp enough for reading, writing, and Zoom calls. But if you’re juggling documents, coding, or working in design apps, stepping up to 1440p (QHD) or even 4K can significantly reduce eye strain and boost efficiency.

If your GPU can handle it, higher resolutions also improve video editing, CAD, and multitasking layouts. We recommend checking out mid-range monitors below R6000 for QHD options that don’t break the bank.

ViewSonic VX2479-HD-PRO 24" FHD IPS Frameless Gaming Flat Monitor with 1ms MPRT and 180Hz, 2 HDMI, DisplayPort, HDR10 / VX2479-HD-PRO

R2199.00In Stock

DELL 27 MONITOR SE2725HM VGA HDMI 210-BQZW / (1920 x 1080) Display resolution / IPS level Display / 5ms Response Time / 178° Verticaland Horizontal Viewing Angle / SE2725HM

R2499.00In Stock

ViewSonic VX2476 23.8" IPS Monitor / Frameless bezel and stylish stand / 75Hz Refresh Rate / Blue Light Filter & Flicker-Free / VX2476-SH

R2799.00In Stock

Dell Curved Gaming Monitor 27 Inch Curved Monitor with 165Hz Refresh Rate, QHD (2560 x 1440) Display, Black / S2722DGM

R4199.00In Stock

AOC 20E1H 19.5" HD (1600 x 900) 60Hz Desktop Monitor - 5ms response time - WLED-Backlit - HDMI, VGA Inputs - Cable Management - Stand Offers Tilting / 20E1H

R1499.00In Stock

HP 524SA G5 FHD Gaming Monitor - White/Silver / 24" FHD (1920 x 1080) / IPS Panel / 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA / Eye Ease with Eyesafe Certification / 94C36AS

R4199.00In Stock

Productivity vs. Entertainment: Prioritise Your Use Case

If your setup leans more corporate—think Excel, emails, Teams—stick to ergonomic screen sizes and flicker-free panels. Need to relax after hours with Netflix or a few rounds of Apex? Look for IPS panels with strong colour accuracy and decent refresh rates (75Hz+ minimum).

Working with spreadsheets or editing documents side by side? Consider ultrawide monitors for seamless workflows. Otherwise, dual screens (even at 1080p) can also help, especially with a proper VESA mount.

Evetech’s full monitor selection page lets you compare models by refresh rate, panel type, and size—so you can optimise every corner of your desk.

Dahua LM25-E231BN 24.5" Monitor / FHD 1920 x 1080 / 200Hz Refresh Rate / 0.5ms Response Time / DHI-LM25-E231BN

R2799.00In Stock

AOC U27G42 27" 160Hz Ultra-Fast Gaming Monitor, 3840 x 2160 (UHD), 0.5ms, Fast IPS, Adaptive Sync, 3-Sided Frameless Design, Black / U27G42

R9599.00In Stock

AOC C27G4ZE 27" 280Hz Curved Ultra-Fast Gaming Monitor, 1920 × 1080 (FHD), 0.3ms, Fast VA, 1500R, Adaptive Sync, Three-sided frameless design, Black / C27G4ZE

R4999.00In Stock

Samsung M70D 32″ Smart Monitor / UHD (3840 x 2160) Resolution / 60Hz refresh rate / 4ms response time / LS32DM702UAXXA

R7799.00In Stock

Alienware AW2524HF Gaming Monitor/ 25-inch / IPS Panel / Full HD (1920 x 1080)/ 500Hz refresh rate / 1 ms Response Time / VESA Adaptive-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium / AW2524HF

R12999.00In Stock

Samsung ViewFinity S6 S65UC 34″ Curved Monitor / Ultra WQHD (3440x1440) Resolution / 100Hz refresh rate / 5ms response time / AMD FreeSync™ / LS34C652UAUXEN

R11999.00In Stock

Cooler Master GA241 24” Gaming Monitor – FHD (1920x1080) 100Hz, 1ms MPRT, VA Panel, Adaptive Sync, HDMI, VGA, Black - CMI-GA241-EU

R2,499In Stock

Dahua LM27-E230CN 27inch Gaming Monitor/ Ultra-narrow Bezel / 180Hz / VA Panel / DHI-LM27-E230CN

R2999.00In Stock

Dahua 30" Ultrawide WFHD 200Hz 1MS DCR Intelligent Adaptive-Sync HDMI DP VA Gaming Monitor Black / DHI-LM30-E330CA

R3999.00In Stock

Dahua 24 inch FullHD IPS panel 165Hz 1ms fast response time Ultra-thin bezel Monitor with DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, Height Adjustable Stand / DHI-LM24-E231A

R2899.00In Stock

Build a Setup That Works as Hard as You Do

Hybrid life isn’t slowing down. Whether you're working remote, hybrid, or in-office part-time, your monitor needs to keep up. Choosing the right size and resolution is about more than numbers—it’s about clarity, comfort, and getting more done in less time.

It’s one of the most overlooked upgrades in a hybrid workspace... but one of the most impactful. ⚡