Minifire 24-inch 1080p 100Hz Business Monitor Review UK 2026

The Minifire 24-inch 1080p 100Hz Business Monitor arrives at a price point that seems almost too good to be true – around seventy quid for a VA panel with 100Hz refresh and USB-C connectivity. I’ve calibrated enough budget monitors to know that corners get cut somewhere, but after spending a week with this display, I’m genuinely surprised by what Minifire has managed to deliver. Let’s see if this business-focused monitor can hold its own against pricier alternatives.

The 100Hz refresh rate is a nice touch for a business monitor, making Windows animations and scrolling noticeably smoother than standard 60Hz displays. It’s not a gaming-focused feature here, but it does improve the overall user experience for productivity work.

The 250 nits peak brightness is adequate for most office environments, though you might struggle in rooms with direct sunlight hitting the screen. I measured around 240 nits at maximum brightness, which is honest enough. The anti-glare coating does a decent job of reducing reflections without introducing excessive graininess.

Colour coverage is surprisingly competent for this price bracket. The claimed 100% sRGB coverage checks out in my testing, with decent accuracy out of the box. The 75% DCI-P3 coverage (around 80% actual in my measurements) means colours have reasonable saturation without looking oversaturated. It’s not a panel for professional colour work, but it’s more than adequate for general office tasks and web browsing.

The factory calibration isn’t terrible, with an average Delta E of around 3.2 across my test patterns. That’s acceptable for office work, though you’ll want to calibrate it if you’re doing any colour-critical work. After calibration with my i1Display Pro, I got Delta E down to 1.8, which is genuinely impressive for a monitor at this price.

Backlight Bleed: Minimal – slight brightness variation in bottom corners, not noticeable in normal use

Panel uniformity is decent for a budget display, with most zones showing less than 10% variance from the centre. The bottom corners show slightly higher variance (10-11%), which is typical of VA panels. There’s no IPS glow to worry about, which is one of the main advantages of VA technology. Backlight bleed is minimal and only noticeable on full black screens in a dark room.

For office work, this is completely irrelevant. Scrolling through documents, spreadsheets, and web pages feels smooth thanks to the 100Hz refresh rate. The Adaptive Sync support (both FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible) works well for eliminating tearing in video content.

If you’re thinking about casual gaming, it’s usable for slower-paced titles like strategy games, RPGs, and turn-based games. Fast-paced shooters and competitive gaming will expose the panel’s limitations with visible trailing behind moving objects. For comparison, the Acer Nitro KG241Y with its 180Hz IPS panel offers significantly better motion clarity, though it costs more than double.

The HDMI 1.4 port is the main limitation here. It’s sufficient for 1080p at 100Hz, but you won’t be able to push higher refresh rates or resolutions. There’s no DisplayPort, which is disappointing but understandable at this price point. The lack of a USB hub means you’ll need a separate dock if you want to connect peripherals through the monitor.

Audio output is via a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is standard. There are no built-in speakers, which is absolutely fine – monitor speakers are universally terrible anyway.

The stand is functional but basic, which is the main compromise at this price point. You get tilt adjustment (around -5 to +15 degrees), but no height adjustment, swivel, or pivot. The stand base is reasonably stable, though it does wobble slightly if you bump the desk.

Build quality is acceptable for the price. The bezels are slim on three sides with a slightly thicker bottom bezel, which is standard for modern monitors. The plastic construction feels a bit cheap but isn’t creaky or poorly assembled. The matte black finish doesn’t attract fingerprints.

The VESA 75×75 mount compatibility is essential here. If you’re serious about ergonomics, budget an extra £20-30 for a basic monitor arm. This will give you the height, swivel, and rotation adjustments that the stock stand lacks. For a second monitor setup or a standing desk, a VESA arm is practically mandatory.

The OSD (on-screen display) controls are basic buttons on the bottom bezel. Navigation is straightforward enough, though not as slick as joystick controls found on pricier monitors. The preset modes (Standard, Movie, Energy Saving, Office, sRGB) are useful starting points, though I’d recommend calibrating manually for best results.

The low blue light mode has multiple levels, though it does introduce a noticeable yellow/orange colour cast at higher settings. I’d recommend using Windows Night Light or f.lux instead, as they provide more granular control without messing with the monitor’s colour calibration.

The anti-glare coating strikes a decent balance between reducing reflections and maintaining image clarity. It’s not as aggressive as some budget monitors, which can introduce a grainy or hazy appearance. In typical office lighting, reflections are well-controlled.

If gaming is more important than office work, Minifire’s own 24-inch 180Hz gaming monitor offers significantly better motion performance with its IPS panel and higher refresh rate. It costs around £20 more but lacks the USB-C connectivity and business-focused features.

For those who can stretch their budget to around £150-200, the Samsung 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor offers dramatically better resolution and smart features, though the jump in price is substantial. At the Minifire’s price point, you’re getting exceptional value for what you pay.