For a compact shared desk where raffle records are updated periodically, a height-adjustable 24-inch Full HD monitor is a practical starting point; a 27-inch QHD screen offers more room when someone regularly compares registers, receipts and spreadsheets. Check that the screen fits the desk and that each laptop supports the intended display connection before buying. Position the display and lock the computer to protect participant information in the shared office.
If several colleagues enter receipts and ticket totals at the same desk, an adjustable screen and connections that work with their computers matter alongside desk fit. The Health and Safety Executive advises setting up the screen for its current user.
If you regularly compare ticket lists, incoming payments, expenses and final proceeds, a 27-inch QHD screen offers more pixel space for documents side by side than a Full HD screen. Check that the larger display also fits your viewing position.
If raffle records show names or payment information, consider who can see the display from nearby desks or walkways. The Information Commissioner’s Office advises positioning screens to reduce unauthorised viewing; screen locking and, where useful, a privacy filter are separate safeguards.
Start with how often you compare records and how much desk space is available. Then check adjustment, computer connections and whether the screen can be positioned away from people who do not need to see the records.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Spreadsheet space | Compare the resolution and screen size with the desk depth and the number of documents you need open together. | I often check ticket entries against receipts and totals, so I want room to view records side by side; roughly 31% of consumers put spreadsheet space first. |
| Shared-desk adjustment | Check stand height and movement, viewing distance and the connections available on each computer. | When colleagues take turns at the desk, I need to reposition the screen for each person; about 31% of consumers make shared-desk adaptability their primary concern. |
| Record privacy | Assess sightlines from nearby desks and walkways, automatic locking and filter fit if a filter is needed. | If names or payment details appear on-screen, I do not want passers-by to read them; roughly 23% of consumers prioritise confidentiality above the other monitor considerations. |
| Simple connection | Match the computer’s display output to the monitor’s inputs; for USB-C, check video support and charging needs. | For occasional record entry, I want a connection that works with the office computer without an unnecessary hub setup; around 15% of consumers put straightforward connection first. |
Screen height, viewing distance and desk layout still matter when different people use the same monitor. The Health and Safety Executive says employers must assess the workstation when workers use display-screen equipment daily as part of normal work for continuous periods of an hour or more.
Choose a stand with useful adjustment or check compatibility with a monitor arm, then set up the screen for each user rather than leaving it in one position.
A USB-C socket on a laptop does not, by itself, establish that it can send video to a monitor. Monitors also differ in their stated power delivery.
Check the laptop’s video-output capability and charging requirement against the exact monitor variant, and confirm which cable is needed.
A separate charger, dock, adapter or compatible cable may still be needed for the chosen setup.
A screen can expose participant or payment information to people who do not need it. The Information Commissioner’s Office advises positioning devices to reduce unauthorised viewing.
Turn the display away from unnecessary sightlines, restrict access to the records and use automatic screen locking. Consider a correctly sized privacy filter if the desk layout warrants one.
The Gambling Commission’s work-lottery guidance applies to a particular format, including participants who work at the same physical location. Calling an activity an office raffle does not establish that it fits that format.
Check the planned participants, ticket sales and draw against the Gambling Commission’s guidance before proceeding, particularly if the activity involves other workplaces or online participation.
Dell’s Pro 24 Plus USB-C Hub Monitor P2425HE is a compact office-monitor example, distinct from the Dell models in the product cards below.
BenQ’s GW2790QT is an office-monitor example for someone who regularly works across several records.
LG’s 27U631A-B is a QHD example for a workstation that does not depend on the monitor to power a laptop.
These monitors offer compact and larger-screen options for recording raffle proceeds. Compare their stated screen formats with your desk and document workload, then check the exact connections and adjustment needed for the computers and people sharing it.
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Consider this WQHD monitor if you regularly compare raffle records, provided the screen fits the shared desk.
Its product name specifies an IPS WQHD display. Check the exact variant’s USB-C video capability and power delivery before relying on a single laptop cable.
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This QHD option is relevant when the main task is viewing several raffle records while retaining room for a shared-desk setup.
The product name specifies IPS, QHD and 100Hz. Confirm the exact unit’s USB-C ports and charging capability if laptops will connect through one cable.
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Consider this 24-inch model where the shared desk has limited room and raffle records are entered periodically.
Check its exact resolution, connections and stand adjustment against your workstation. Confirm the USB-C ports before choosing it for a USB-C laptop setup.
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This compact Full HD option suits straightforward register entry when the desk does not need a larger QHD screen.
The product name specifies a 1920 × 1080 IPS display and lists USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA. Check what the exact USB-C connection can do before expecting laptop video or charging through it.
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Its QHD format makes this model relevant to comparing records, though its gaming-focused features are not necessary for entering raffle proceeds.
The product name specifies a 27-inch QHD OLED display and 240Hz refresh rate. Check the office computer’s display output and any separate laptop-charging needs before choosing it.
A 24-inch Full HD screen can suit periodic entry in a compact shared office. If you frequently compare a ticket register, receipts and reconciliation sheets side by side, a QHD screen offers more pixel space; check that a larger monitor fits the desk and viewing distance.
Adjustment is useful when different people share the desk, even if they use the raffle spreadsheet only occasionally. The Health and Safety Executive advises positioning the top of the screen at eye level and the display about an arm’s length away; its formal workstation-assessment requirement applies when workers use display-screen equipment daily as part of normal work for continuous periods of an hour or more.
No: the laptop must support the intended USB-C display connection, and the monitor’s power delivery must suit its charging requirement. For illustration, Dell states up to 90W for the P2425HE, BenQ states 65W for the GW2790QT and LG states up to 15W for the 27U631A-B; those figures do not establish the capabilities of other models.
Position the display so people who do not need the records cannot readily view them, and lock the computer when it is unattended. The Information Commissioner’s Office also identifies privacy screens as an option; a filter does not replace appropriate access to the records.
No: the planned raffle must meet the applicable work-lottery conditions. The Gambling Commission says participants in a work lottery must work at the same physical location; check its rules for ticket sales, the draw and use of proceeds before relying on that route, especially if the raffle involves online activity or more than one workplace.