If two computers must remain visible at the shared desk, choose a monitor with documented Picture-by-Picture and a built-in KVM; LG UK specifies both for the 34BA75QE-B. If people work there one at a time, Dell UK’s P3425WE offers a 34.1-inch USB-C hub option, while BenQ UK’s GW2790QT offers a smaller adjustable screen. Check laptop compatibility, charging needs and available desk space before choosing.
These consumers need information from two computers visible at once and want to use one keyboard and mouse. LG UK specifies Picture-by-Picture and a built-in KVM for the 34BA75QE-B; check that both computers can connect as intended.
These consumers use the desk one at a time and want fewer connections to change at hand-off. Dell UK and BenQ UK specify USB-C power delivery for their P3425WE and GW2790QT monitors respectively, subject to the laptop’s video and charging compatibility.
When people with different seating positions share a desk, stand adjustment and desk depth matter alongside screen size. BenQ UK specifies height, tilt, pivot and swivel adjustment for the GW2790QT; the Health and Safety Executive advises placing a work screen about an arm’s length away, with its top near eye level.
Decide whether the desk needs simultaneous viewing from two computers or a simpler hand-off between laptop users. Then check the space and connections needed for that arrangement.
Choose when: Content from two computers must stay visible while one keyboard and mouse serve both. LG UK documents Picture-by-Picture and KVM on the 34BA75QE-B.
Allow for: A wider screen footprint and the need to check both computers’ video and USB connections.
Choose when: One person usually works at a time and wants to dock a compatible laptop. Dell UK specifies USB-C power delivery, Ethernet and KVM for the P3425WE.
Check first: Confirm Picture-by-Picture separately if simultaneous viewing from two computers is essential.
Choose when: Desk width and repositioning for different users matter more than an ultrawide layout. BenQ UK specifies four-way stand adjustment for the GW2790QT.
Allow for: Less horizontal workspace than a 34-inch ultrawide; check two-computer features separately if needed.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Simultaneous comparison | Check the screen format and whether the exact model supports Picture-by-Picture if two computers must be displayed together. | If I’m viewing a supplier page on one computer and a spreadsheet on another, I need both in sight without changing inputs; around 36% of consumers put simultaneous comparison first. |
| Device hand-off | Check each laptop’s USB-C video and charging requirements, then confirm the monitor’s KVM and USB connections suit the intended setup. | If the desk changes hands regularly, I want to reconnect fewer cables and keep my peripherals usable; for around 29% of consumers, easier hand-off is the primary need. |
| Shared-user positioning | Measure desk depth and check the stand’s height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments as needed. | At a desk used from different seating positions, I need to move the screen into place for each session; roughly 21% of consumers prioritise adjustment. |
| Compact workspace | Check whether the intended browser and spreadsheet layout works on a QHD screen and whether its connections suit the laptop. | With limited desk width and one laptop in use, I would give up some horizontal room for a smaller setup; about 14% of consumers put compactness first. |
A wide display alone does not establish Picture-by-Picture or keyboard-and-mouse sharing; those are separate functions.
If both computers must remain visible and controllable, confirm Picture-by-Picture and KVM for the exact model before buying.
Without the required switching function, you may need a separate KVM or have to reconnect peripherals.
A monitor’s power-delivery rating does not establish that a particular laptop can send video through USB-C or charge at the power it needs.
Compare the laptop’s video and charging requirements with the monitor’s documented connections, including any restrictions on a work-issued device.
Depending on the laptop, a separate charger, dock or video adapter may still be needed.
Extra screen width is less useful if the display cannot be positioned well for each person using the desk.
Measure usable desk width and depth. The Health and Safety Executive advises positioning a work screen about an arm’s length away, with its top near eye level.
A different stand arrangement or desk reorganisation may be needed to achieve that position.
LG UK’s 34BA75QE-B is a 34-inch ultrawide option for a desk using two computers.
Dell UK’s Pro 34 Plus P3425WE is a 34.1-inch curved USB-C hub monitor for a shared laptop workstation.
BenQ UK’s GW2790QT is a 27-inch QHD option for a shared desk where screen adjustment matters.
These monitors offer ultrawide or smaller-format screens for arranging tariff pages and working documents at a shared desk. If simultaneous two-computer viewing, peripheral switching or laptop docking is essential, check those functions for the exact model rather than relying on screen size alone.
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Consider this 34-inch screen when you want room to arrange several tariff-related windows on one computer.
Check Picture-by-Picture and KVM support if two computers must share the display or peripherals. Measure the available desk space before choosing an ultrawide.
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Consider this 27-inch QD-OLED display if the desk cannot accommodate a 34-inch ultrawide.
If you intend to view two computers, check how its Picture-by-Picture layout handles your sources. A built-in KVM is not supported, so plan separately for shared keyboard-and-mouse control.
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The 34-inch ultrawide format is relevant if you want several tariff pages and documents in view on one computer.
Check Picture-by-Picture, KVM and laptop connections against your intended setup if more than one computer will use the desk. Allow enough width and depth for the screen.
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Consider this WQHD display for browser and spreadsheet work at a desk shared by users who may need to reposition the screen.
Confirm the exact variant’s USB-C video and charging capabilities before planning a laptop-docking setup. Check Picture-by-Picture and KVM requirements separately if two computers are involved.
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Consider this 34-inch ultrawide when keeping several tariff-related windows in view matters more than a compact screen footprint.
Measure the desk before buying, and check the video inputs, Picture-by-Picture, KVM and USB-C functions needed for your particular computers.
No: a 27-inch QHD monitor may suit a compact desk used by one person at a time. A 34-inch ultrawide becomes more relevant when you regularly keep several pages and documents side by side; if the content comes from two computers, check for Picture-by-Picture as well.
Picture-by-Picture displays content from two computers on one screen at the same time; a KVM lets one keyboard and mouse control different computers. If your shared-desk workflow needs both simultaneous viewing and peripheral sharing, confirm both functions on the exact monitor.
Only if the laptop supports the required USB-C video connection and the monitor’s power delivery meets its charging needs. Check the laptop’s specifications against the exact monitor: Dell UK specifies up to 90W for the P3425WE, while BenQ UK specifies 65W for the GW2790QT.
Position the screen for the person currently using it, rather than assuming one setting suits everyone. The Health and Safety Executive advises placing a work screen directly in front of the user, about an arm’s length away, with its top near eye level; check that the desk depth and stand allow this arrangement.