For a small desk, begin with a roughly 24-inch screen, but check its full dimensions with the stand and whether you can position it comfortably. At a similar screen size, QHD offers more pixels for slide-editing panes; USB-C can reduce laptop cables if its video and charging specifications suit your laptop. Colour-focused features matter most when you also create visual assets for your presentations.
If the monitor must share a narrow surface with a keyboard and other work, its stand depth and positioning options matter alongside screen size. The Health and Safety Executive advises placing the top of the screen around eye level.
If you build slides on a laptop, a compatible USB-C connection may reduce separate display and charging cables. Check the laptop’s video output and power requirements against the exact monitor.
If your decks contain brand graphics or photography, stated colour coverage and calibration may be worth examining. Those specifications need not drive a choice made chiefly for routine text and slide editing.
Measure the space available for the monitor and stand first, then decide whether pixel workspace, laptop connectivity or colour work is the main reason to favour one model over another.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Desk fit and positioning | Compare full width and depth with the stand against your clear desk space; check height adjustment or mounting options if needed. | I need room for my keyboard as well as a screen I can place comfortably. Around 33% of consumers put physical fit and positioning first. |
| Text and editing space | Compare native resolution at a similar screen size, then consider the display scaling you will use. | When I work with slide thumbnails, notes and source material, I want enough room to see what I am editing. Roughly 25% of consumers make text clarity and workspace their primary concern. |
| Laptop cables | Check USB-C video compatibility and whether the monitor’s stated power delivery meets your laptop’s requirements. | I would rather connect my laptop without crowding the desk with separate cables, provided it can use the monitor’s connection. Around 25% of consumers prioritise that one-cable setup. |
| Visual assets | For the exact model, examine stated colour coverage, calibration and resolution if your slides include colour-sensitive work. | If I prepare brand graphics or photographs for a deck, I need to assess colour specifications as well as editing space. Approximately 17% of consumers place that work first. |
According to BenQ and Lenovo’s model dimensions, the 23.8-inch BenQ GW2490TC is 241.6 mm deep with its stand, while the 23.8-inch Lenovo ThinkVision T24i-30 is 199.7 mm deep. Similar diagonals do not guarantee similar stand footprints.
Measure the clear width and depth on your desk, leaving space for the keyboard, cables and any laptop stand.
BenQ states 20W power delivery for the GW2490TC, Dell states up to 90W for the P2425HE, and ASUS states 96W for the PA248CRV. The connector alone does not establish whether a particular laptop can use the monitor for video and charging.
Check your laptop’s USB-C video capability and charging requirement against the exact monitor’s specifications before planning a one-cable setup.
A display feature cannot compensate for a screen that is awkward to position. The Health and Safety Executive’s workstation guidance also considers viewing distance, chair, keyboard and lighting.
Check whether the stand or a suitable mount lets you place the screen directly in front of you, with its top around eye level.
Dell’s Pro 24 Plus line includes different 23.8-inch office-monitor configurations.
The GW2490TC is a 23.8-inch Full HD home-office monitor with an adjustable stand and USB-C connectivity.
The PA248CRV is a 24.1-inch 16:10 WUXGA model aimed at workflows that include visual assets.
The T24i-30 is a 23.8-inch Full HD office monitor with stand-adjustment and mounting options.
These models cover different approaches to preparing slides on a small desk, from Full HD editing to higher-resolution and colour-focused work. Compare each monitor’s stand footprint and connections with your own setup before choosing.
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Consider this Full HD model if slide editing and positioning the screen on your desk are your priorities.
Its product title specifies an IPS display and 75Hz refresh rate. Check the stand dimensions and any laptop-connection requirements against the exact listing.
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Consider the P2425 if you want to assess a 24-inch screen for a compact slide-editing desk.
Check the full dimensions with its stand before ordering. If one-cable laptop use matters, confirm the exact ports and their video and charging capabilities; confirm the refresh rate for the variant if that affects your choice.
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Consider the PA248CRV when your presentation work also involves colour-sensitive graphics or photography.
ASUS specifies a 24.1-inch 16:10 WUXGA display, factory calibration and 96W USB-C power delivery for this model. Check its full stand footprint and your laptop’s video and charging requirements before relying on it for a small-desk, one-cable setup.
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Consider the PA24ACRV if QHD resolution is central to your choice for slide text and editing panes.
The product title identifies an IPS QHD model. Check its full dimensions with the stand; if you plan to connect a laptop through USB-C, confirm video compatibility and the charging power your laptop needs.
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Consider this Full HD model if a straightforward slide-editing screen suits your workspace needs.
Its product title specifies a 16:9 display. Measure the available desk space against the monitor’s full stand dimensions, and confirm its ports if a one-cable laptop connection matters to you.
Compare its full width and depth with the stand against the clear space on your desk, rather than relying on the diagonal. BenQ specifies a 241.6 mm depth for the GW2490TC with its stand, while Lenovo specifies 199.7 mm for the ThinkVision T24i-30, despite both being 23.8-inch models.
It can if the monitor’s power delivery meets your laptop’s requirements and the connection supports the video setup you need. BenQ states 20W for the GW2490TC, Dell states up to 90W for the P2425HE, and ASUS states 96W for the PA248CRV; check the exact model and laptop rather than judging by the connector alone.
The Health and Safety Executive advises placing the screen directly in front of you, with its top around eye level and the display about an arm’s length away. Check that the stand or a suitable mount allows that position alongside your chair, desk and keyboard arrangement.
Joybuy states a three-year manufacturer’s warranty on its ASUS PA248CRV product page. Read the terms for the exact listing before ordering rather than assuming that the same warranty applies to other monitors.