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.

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

Lenovo ThinkVision Monitor S22E-20 21.5 Inch / 1920x1080 Resolution / Non Touch / 4 ms Response Time / 62C6KAT1SA

R2099.00In Stock

ViewSonic 27” Full HD Monitor / Fast 1ms Response Time / 100Hz Refresh rate / IPS Panel / VA270-H

R2599.00In Stock

AOC 16T3EA 16'' Class USB-C Ultra-Slim Portable Monitor with IPS Panel, Full HD 1920x1080 Resolution, Built-in kickstands for Portrait/Landscape View, PC/MacBook, VESA Mount, Carrying Bag Included / AOC-16T3E

R3299.00In Stock

AOC 27G15N 27" Gaming Monitor / FHD 1920 x 1080 / 180Hz Refresh Rate / 1ms Response Time / HDR10 / Adaptive Sync / AOC-27G15N

R2899.00In Stock

ViewSonic VA240A-H 24" Monitor / FHD (1920 x 1080) Display resolution / 1ms Response Time / HDMI and VGA inputs / 120Hz Variable refresh rate / VA220-H

R2199.00In 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.

HP 527SF G5 FHD Gaming Monitor - Black/Silver / 27" FHD (1920 x 1080) / Anti-glare / 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA / -5 to +25 degrees Adjustable Tilt / 94F44AS

R4499.00In 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

HP 527SA G5 FHD Gaming Monitor - White/Silver / 27" FHD (1920 x 1080) / IPS Panel / 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA / Eye Ease with Eyesafe Certification / 94F48AS

R4999.00In Stock

LG UltraGear 24" IPS LED FHD FreeSync Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - Black / 24GN60R-B.AFBQ

R3299.00In Stock

AOC 27G42E 27" 180Hz Ultra-Fast Gaming Monitor, 1920 × 1080 (FHD), 0.5ms, Fast IPS, Adaptive Sync, 3-Sided Frameless Design, Black / 27G42E

R3199.00In Stock

Dahua LM27-E230C 27inch Gaming Monitor/ Ultra-narrow Bezel / 165Hz / Adaptive sync / VA Panel / DHI-LM27-E230C

R3199.00In 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.

MSI PRO MP275W E2 27-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 (FHD) Gaming Office Monitor, 120Hz, Free-Synch, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA Port, VESA Mountable, Tilt, Speaker, 4-Side Slim Bezel 1ms, White / 9S6-3PD3CM-030

R3199.00In Stock

AOC Q27G4F 27" (68.5 CM) Frameless Ultra-Fast IPS Gaming Monitor, QHD 2560 X 1440, 180Hz, 0.5ms, HDMI 2.0, Display Port 1.4, MBR Sync, SNIPER SCOPE, SUPER COLOUR, G-Sync, Height Adjustable Stand, Tilt / Q27G4F

R4299.00In Stock

Alienware AW2723DF Gaming Monitor - 27-inch (2560 x 1440) 240Hz Display (DP 1.4), 1ms Response Time, NVIDIA G-Sync, Preset OSD Modes, Height/Tilt/Swivel/Pivot Adjustability - Lunar Light / AW2723DF

R12199.00In Stock

Samsung Odyssey G55T 34" Ultra WQHD (3440 x 1440) 165Hz Curved Gaming Monitor / AMD FreeSync Premium / 165Hz Refresh Rate / 1ms Response Time / 1000R Curved Display / Futuristic Design / LC34G55TWWRXEN

R9999.00In Stock

LG 32" UltraGear™ Dual-Mode OLED gaming monitor / 4K UHD / 0.03ms (GtG) / HDR Display True Black 400 / 32GS95UV-B.AFB

R29999.00In Stock

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

R4199.00In Stock

MSI G321Q 31.5" WQHD IPS 2K Flat Monitor, 170Hz Refresh Rate, 1ms MPRT Response Time, 1.07B Display Colors, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 1200:1 Contrast Ratio, G-Sync / AMD Freesync, HDR, Black / 9S6-3DB91A-041

R6499.00In Stock

Dell Pro 32 Plus 4K USB-C Hub Monitor P3225QE / 32" 4K (3840 x 2160) / IPS Technology / 5ms GTG (Fast) / 100 Hz

R13199.00In Stock

AOC CQ27G3S 27" QHD (2560x1440) 165Hz 1ms VA Curved FreeSync HDR Gaming Monitor / Superior High Quality Viewing / Ultra-smooth Tear-free Gaming / Enjoy top-tier Gaming Performance / Instant Response Times / Illuminate Your Visuals / Reducing Shortwave Blue Light / CQ27G3S

R6399.00In Stock

AOC CQ32G4E 32" Curved Gaming Monitor / QHD (2560x1440) / 180Hz Refresh Rate / 0.5ms Response Time (MPRT) / HDR10 / Adaptive Sync / CQ32G4E

R5999.00In 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. ⚡