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Best 24 Inch Monitors Under £100
By the Vivid Repairs deskUpdated 21 October 20266 ranked picks6,136 owner ratings read
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§ The field
Six picks, on one page
Ranked on fit for the job in the title, not on raw specification. Tap any one to jump to the argument for it. Prices are the live Amazon UK figure, read today; a pick with no figure is out of stock and says so in its entry.
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How we picked
Our editors evaluated 6 Monitor options against the criteria readers actually weigh up: price, real-world performance, build quality, warranty, and UK availability. Picks lean toward what we'd recommend to a friend buying today, not specs-on-paper winners.
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The full guideEverything behind the shortlist above: the spec sheet, the write-ups in full, our method and the verdict.
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Spend under £100 on a 24 inch monitor and you're buying into a very specific set of trade-offs. The panels are all 1080p. The stands almost all tilt and nothing else. And the brightness sits around 250 cd/m², which is fine indoors and struggling by a bright window. So the Best 24 Inch Monitors Under £100 aren't the ones that pretend otherwise, they're the ones that spend the money where it counts: a genuine IPS or VA panel, a refresh rate above the old 60Hz floor, and ports you'll actually use. We compared seven of them on panel type, refresh rate, connectivity and verified owner ratings. Some are gaming-first, some are calm office displays, and one quietly does a bit of everything. Here's who each one is really for.
Buying Guide: What to Look For
Under £100, a 24 inch monitor is a game of priorities. You can't have everything, so decide which two things matter most before you shop.
Panel type. IPS gives wide viewing angles and consistent colour, which suits office work, mixed use and anyone sitting slightly off to one side. VA gives deeper contrast (the Minifire and KOORUI curved panels here quote 4000:1 and 3000:1) for dark scenes, but can smear on fast dark motion. Neither wins outright; match it to your room and content.
Refresh rate. Anything above 60Hz feels smoother, and most panels here clear 100Hz. For gaming, higher is better, but check the small print: the KOORUI G2411P hits 200Hz only over DisplayPort, with its single HDMI capped at 144Hz. Your graphics card and cable have to support the rate too.
Ergonomics. Every monitor on this list is tilt-only. That's the price of the bracket. The fix is VESA compatibility, which lets you bolt on a £20 to £30 arm for full height, swivel and pivot. Check for it: the Acer EK241YG is listed as not VESA compatible, which closes that door.
Brightness and HDR. Expect around 250 cd/m². That's fine indoors and weak near a window. Any HDR badge at this brightness, HDR400 or HDR10, is marketing rather than a real experience, because there's no local dimming to back it up. Don't pay extra for it.
Ports and extras. If you plug in a laptop, look for USB-C (listed on the Minifire) or at least DisplayPort. Built-in speakers on the AOC, Amazon Basics and Philips are fine for calls and notifications, not for music. The common mistake is buying on the headline refresh rate alone, then finding the ports, mount or brightness don't fit your desk. Work backwards from your setup instead.
Six write-ups, none folded away. We don’t lab-test, so every line below sticks to what can be defended: the published sheet, the owner ratings on the UK listings and our own reviews.
The thing that puts this one on top isn't a single headline number. It's the balance: an IPS panel that AOC and Amazon both list at 120Hz, with HDMI and VGA inputs, from a brand with a clear UK support path, at a price where several rivals here are unknown names with no obvious route to a repair when something goes wrong in month fourteen.
Everything else stacks up around it. The panel is a genuine IPS with a listed 120Hz refresh rate, so you get wide viewing angles and consistent colour alongside a refresh rate that's a real step above the 60Hz you'll still find lurking at this price. Adaptive Sync is on board over HDMI 1.4, which keeps casual gaming free of tearing. There's a headphone out and built-in speakers too, so a webcam setup for calls doesn't need extra hardware on the desk. Our review scores it 7.5 out of 10 and calls it a solid budget pick for casual gamers and home office workers who want a smoother picture than 60Hz with proper IPS colour without paying mid-range money.
Against the Philips 241V8AW, the AOC's advantage is refresh rate: a listed 120Hz versus 75Hz. Against the Amazon Basics, it's the warranty that pulls ahead, while the Amazon Basics adds a DisplayPort input at the same listed 120Hz. If you want one monitor that handles spreadsheets, video calls and the odd evening game without a glaring weakness, this is the balanced pick.
The compromises are the usual budget ones and our review is blunt about them. The stand tilts only, with no height adjustment, so long sessions may leave you propping it up on a book unless you add an arm (the VESA 100x100 mount makes that easy). Brightness tops out at 250 cd/m², adequate indoors and no more. There's no meaningful HDR at that brightness, and HDMI 1.4 rather than 2.0 limits future flexibility a touch. None of that undoes the core value. Owner sentiment is strong at 4.5 stars from 890 ratings, the highest volume-and-score combination of the IPS panels here.
Pros
Established brand with a UK support route, unlike several rivals here
HDMI 1.4 plus VGA, so it pairs with newer and older machines
Headphone out plus built-in speakers for a clean video-call setup
VESA 100x100 mount for a cheap arm upgrade later
Cons
Tilt-only stand, no height or swivel
HDMI 1.4 rather than 2.0 caps future bandwidth headroom
250 cd/m² brightness struggles near a bright window
Over 3,300 owner ratings is what makes this one interesting. The Minifire sits at 4.4 stars from 3,313 ratings, comfortably the largest review pool on this page, and for a budget display that volume of feedback is its own kind of reassurance when the brand itself isn't a household name.
The specs on record confirm a VA panel at 100Hz and 1080p, which is a sensible, GPU-friendly combination for office work. The listing goes further, claiming a 4000:1 static contrast ratio, USB-C with 2.5W power delivery, HDMI 1.4, 100% sRGB coverage and VESA 75x75 support, so if that USB-C port checks out it's a genuinely handy way to hook up a laptop with one cable. That's a Minifire claim rather than something our verified spec data pins down, so treat the connectivity as promising rather than confirmed. Our review scores it 7 out of 10.
Against the Amazon Basics, the pitch is a similar office brief but with VA contrast instead of IPS colour consistency, plus the tempting USB-C the Amazon panel lacks. The trade is trust: Amazon Basics carries a clear support route, while our review flags warranty and long-term support uncertainty as the main risk with an unknown brand. Expect visible IPS-style glow limits in dark scenes on VA too, and skip it for colour-critical creative work without a confirmed calibration. As a high-volume, well-rated office panel with 100Hz, it earns its place.
Pros
Largest owner rating pool here at 4.4 stars from 3,313 ratings
100Hz VA panel beats the 75Hz office competition
USB-C on the listing for single-cable laptop use (unverified)
VESA 75x75 support for space-saving mounts
Cons
Unknown brand means warranty and support uncertainty
Connectivity and ergonomics not fully confirmed in verified spec data
Not suited to colour-critical creative work without calibration
Start with the rating: 4.6 stars from 164 ratings, tied for the highest score in this group. For a budget gaming panel that's a strong signal, and it's backed by a build our review singles out as solid with no wobble and a clean matte anti-glare coating. That stability is the thing you notice every time you knock the desk, and cheap monitors often fail it.
The EK241YG runs a genuine IPS panel at 120Hz with near-full sRGB coverage and FreeSync that works on both AMD and Nvidia. Against the AOC 24B3HA2 at the top, the Acer matches it on listed refresh rate (both 120Hz) and on IPS colour, but loses the AOC's speakers and, critically, its VESA mount. The spec sheet lists this one as not VESA compatible, so the monitor-arm escape route that saves the tilt-only stands elsewhere isn't open here. That's the single biggest catch.
Beyond that, connectivity is lean: one HDMI 1.4 and one VGA, no USB-C, no speakers. The HDR10 badge is meaningless at 250 nits with no local dimming, and brightness stays modest for bright rooms. Our review scores it 7.5 out of 10 and rates it a budget gaming monitor that genuinely delivers on its 120Hz promise. If you want the smoothest picture for the least money and you're happy on the included stand, this is the value call.
Pros
Tied-highest owner rating here at 4.6 stars from 164 ratings
Genuine IPS with near-full sRGB and FreeSync on AMD and Nvidia
Solid, wobble-free stand with matte anti-glare coating
Cons
Spec sheet lists it as not VESA compatible, so no arm upgrade path
Only HDMI 1.4 and VGA; no DisplayPort, USB-C or speakers
Three inputs, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2 and VGA, plus built-in stereo speakers, make this the most flexible plug-in option here. It's a 120Hz IPS panel with a listed 99% sRGB and a 1500:1 contrast ratio that our review rates above average for a budget IPS. Where the Acer EK241YG matches the 120Hz but skips VESA and DisplayPort, this Amazon Basics keeps both, so it's the easier fit for a dual-monitor or arm setup. Our review scores it 7.5 out of 10. The catches are familiar: a tilt-only stand, no HDR certification, and Mac users need to adjust display settings to dodge HiDPI blur. Owners rate it 4.6 stars from 97 ratings.
Pros
HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA plus built-in speakers
Listed 99% sRGB and a 1500:1 contrast ratio, strong for budget IPS
VESA compatible for a cheap arm upgrade
Cons
Tilt-only stand, no height or swivel
No HDR certification of any kind
Mac users must adjust settings to avoid HiDPI blur
The 3000:1 contrast is the reason to buy this one. A 1500R curved VA panel at 180Hz gives you deep blacks that the IPS panels here can't touch, which pays off in dark-room gaming and film. Against its stablemate the G2411P, this KOORUI trades a touch of refresh rate and flat-panel speed for that far richer contrast and a curve. Port layout is the other win: dual HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort 1.2, with a DisplayPort cable in the box, and it's VESA 100x100 mountable. Our review scores it 7.5 out of 10 with 4.4 stars from 874 ratings. The catch with VA at speed is black smear in fast dark scenes, and the 250 nit brightness plus effectively unusable HDR round out the compromises.
Pros
3000:1 VA contrast for genuinely deep blacks
180Hz with Adaptive Sync on AMD and Nvidia
Dual HDMI 2.0 plus DisplayPort, with a DP cable included
The white finish is the standout, and it's genuinely uncommon at this price, which makes it the pick for a minimal or design-led desk. Under the shell it's a calm 75Hz IPS office panel with wide viewing angles, built-in 2x 2W speakers and matte anti-glare, VESA 100x100 for an arm. Our review scores it 8 out of 10, the highest editorial score here, as a solid workhorse that nails the basics. But it's slow for gaming next to everything above, and there's no DisplayPort or USB-C, so modern laptops may need an adapter. Owners rate it 4.4 stars from 674 ratings.
Pros
Uncommon white finish for minimal desk setups
IPS panel with built-in speakers and headphone out
VESA 100x100 for a cheap arm to fix ergonomics
Cons
75Hz only, slow next to the gaming panels here
No DisplayPort or USB-C, so newer laptops may need an adapter
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How We Compared These
We ranked these seven monitors on published specifications, the manufacturer's own listings and verified Amazon UK owner ratings, cross-referenced against our individual research-led reviews. Panel type, real refresh rate over the right port, connectivity, VESA support, brightness and warranty all fed the order. Where a listing claim (a contrast ratio, a USB-C port, an HDR badge) wasn't backed by verified spec data, we flagged it as a seller claim rather than treating it as fact. We hold owners' star ratings and counts, not their words. Nobody here bench-tested or handled these units; the ranking reflects specs, owner sentiment and value.
A crown that can’t be argued with isn’t proof of quality; it’s proof nobody checked. So rather than restate the winner’s virtues, we defend the crown against the strongest cases to take it.
AOC 24B3HA2
Cross-examination · Three challengers, taken seriously
The owners’ argumentMinifire 24-inch 1080p 100Hz Business Monitor
It’s £81.99 on the live listing today. Owners rate it 4.4 from 3,335 ratings. Our review scores it 7.0 against the winner’s 7.5. The crown holds on the ranking rules: the order above was set before any link was attached, and its case is argued in full in the write-up above.
At £69.90 today against the winner’s £74.97, its strongest case is the £5 it hands back. Owners rate it 4.6 from 190 ratings. Our review scores it 7.5 against the winner’s 7.5. If the cheaper pick covers the job you actually do, take the saving with a clear conscience. The crown stays where it is because rank follows fit for the job in the title, not the receipt, and its full argument is in the write-up above.
Prices checked (this pick) and (the winner) · Details
The owners’ argumentAmazon Basics 23.8-inch Computer Monitor 120 Hz
It’s £92.34 on the live listing today. Owners rate it 4.5 from 101 ratings. Our review scores it 7.5 against the winner’s 7.5. The crown holds on the ranking rules: the order above was set before any link was attached, and its case is argued in full in the write-up above.
For most people the AOC 24B3HA2 is the one to buy. It spreads the money sensibly across a real IPS panel with a listed 120Hz refresh rate, dual inputs, speakers and a 3-year warranty, and it doesn't have a glaring weakness beyond the tilt-only stand every monitor here shares. If you want the most smoothness for the least outlay, the Acer EK241YG and its 120Hz IPS panel is the value call, with the caveat that it drops VESA mounting. Gamers who play in the dark should look at the KOORUI 180Hz curved VA for its contrast, while competitive players chasing frames want the 200Hz KOORUI G2411P. Match the panel to your room and your priorities, add a cheap arm where the mount allows, and any of these will serve well under £100.
Yes, 24 inches is ideal for individual workstations and gaming setups. At the standard 1920 x 1080 resolution, it provides sharp image quality at comfortable viewing distances of 60-75 centimetres. The screen remains large enough for detailed work without requiring lateral head movement.
Optimal viewing distance for a 24-inch 1080p monitor is approximately 60-75 centimetres. Sitting closer causes visible pixelation and eye strain; sitting further reduces text clarity and interface visibility. Arm's length from your keyboard is a useful rule of thumb.
At 24 inches, curved monitors offer minimal advantage. Curves benefit immersion only on larger screens (27 inches and above) and cost more. Flat monitors remain superior for productivity work and multi-application layouts. Budget 24-inch options rarely offer curves anyway.
IPS panels excel at colour accuracy and viewing angles, ideal for professional work and multi-user setups. VA panels deliver superior contrast and blacks, preferred for gaming and dark-room viewing. IPS appears more consistent; VA appears more punchy and immersive.
120Hz suits most casual and mid-core gaming without demanding high-end GPU performance. 180Hz provides noticeably smoother motion, especially in fast-paced games, but requires more graphics power. Most games play competently at 120Hz on mid-range hardware. 180Hz is a luxury, not a requirement.
That’s the field: six 24 inch monitors under £100, ranked for the job in the title and nothing else. We read the published specifications, the owner ratings and our own reviews; we haven’t handled these products, and no maker moves the order. Figures checked against the live Amazon UK listings, page updated 21 October 2026.
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