A 23.8- to 24-inch Full HD IPS monitor is a sensible starting point for point-and-click adventures when desk space is tight. Prioritise a stand that lets you position the screen comfortably if you also use it for regular work; a higher refresh rate matters more if faster games are part of your library. Check the monitor’s full dimensions with its stand, as well as its connections, before choosing.
If your keyboard, mouse and monitor must share limited space, the screen’s dimensions with its stand matter as much as its diagonal size. The 23.8-inch Full HD IPS models documented by Dell, BenQ and LG offer a compact format to compare against your available desk area.
If you spend regular working hours at the same desk, screen position and stand adjustment deserve attention alongside game specifications. The UK Health and Safety Executive advises considering the complete workstation, not just the display.
If point-and-click games are only part of your library, a higher refresh rate may become a relevant secondary criterion. Dell lists a 144Hz S2425HSM, while LG lists a 180Hz 24GS65F-B; neither figure alone establishes which monitor fits your desk or computer.
Start by checking what fits beside your keyboard and mouse, then decide how much screen adjustment you need. Treat faster-gaming features as an additional requirement if you will use them.
| Concern | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Desk fit and layout | Measure the monitor’s width and depth with its stand, leaving room for the keyboard and mouse; check whether Full HD suits your preferred screen layout. | I need game dialogue and menus on a conventional screen without crowding my mouse space. Around 45% of consumers put desk fit and layout first. |
| Screen positioning | Check the supplied stand’s height and tilt adjustment, or whether a suitable VESA mounting option is available. | If I work and play at the same small desk, I want to place the screen where I can use it comfortably. Positioning is the primary concern for around 36% of consumers. |
| Faster-game features | Compare the stated refresh rate and confirm that your computer, output and connection support the display mode you intend to use. | My adventure games are slower-paced, but I also play faster games and want the monitor to serve both. Around 19% of consumers prioritise that gaming headroom. |
A 23.8-inch panel can still be awkward on a shallow desk. BenQ lists the GW2490E at 540 mm wide and 182 mm deep with its stand.
Compare complete dimensions with your clear desk area and the space needed for your keyboard and mouse.
Stand adjustment differs even among similarly sized monitors: Dell documents height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustment for the S2425HSM, while BenQ lists tilt adjustment for the GW2490E’s supplied stand.
Check the exact model’s adjustment range and mounting pattern before deciding how you will position it.
A separate compatible arm or stand may be needed if a tilt-only base cannot place the screen where you need it.
Dell’s 144Hz and LG’s 180Hz figures describe particular models, not every mode available through every computer connection.
Check your computer output and the exact monitor’s supported input and display modes if you intend to use its stated maximum refresh rate.
Reading and low-blue-light modes do not address an unsuitable screen position or poorly arranged workstation. The UK Health and Safety Executive links poor workstation design and incorrect display-screen-equipment use with fatigue and discomfort.
Set up the screen, chair and lighting for your use, and take breaks or change activity during regular screen work.
Consider the S2425HSM if you want a compact Full HD IPS model with a highly adjustable supplied stand.
LG documents both the 23.8-inch 24MS500-B for everyday use and the 23.8-inch 24GS65F-B for mixed gaming.
The GW2490E is a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS option for shoppers considering documented viewing modes and VESA mounting.
These monitors offer different screen sizes, panel types and refresh rates for a small desk used for adventure games. Compare each one’s full footprint and positioning options before deciding which trade-offs suit your setup.
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Consider this if your desk accommodates a 24.5-inch screen and you also want a higher refresh rate for other games.
Full HD IPS; 144Hz; Adaptive-Sync. Check the complete footprint and whether the supplied stand positions the screen suitably for you.
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Consider this curved VA option if you also play faster games; it differs from the flat IPS format discussed above.
Full HD; 180Hz; 1500R curvature; Adaptive Sync; VESA-compatible, tilt-adjustable design. Confirm the exact input configuration and that your computer supports the refresh rate you intend to use.
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Consider this Full HD IPS model if you share your desk between adventure games and other computer work.
75Hz. Check its full stand dimensions and adjustment options against your desk, and confirm any connection features you plan to use with your laptop.
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Consider the smaller screen if available desk width is your main constraint, while allowing space around its stand for your other equipment.
Full HD VA; 100Hz; HDMI. Check the full footprint and whether its screen position works at your desk.
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Consider this model if its dimensions and available screen positioning suit your small-desk arrangement. Confirm the exact panel, connections and stand features you need before choosing it over an IPS option.
Yes, a 23.8- to 24-inch Full HD monitor is a sensible starting point when desk space limits your choice. Check its complete width and depth with the stand rather than relying on screen size alone; BenQ, Dell and LG document IPS models in this size range.
A high refresh rate need not take priority for slower, pointer-led adventures. If you also play faster games, compare the 144Hz Dell S2425HSM or 180Hz LG 24GS65F-B with your other requirements, and check that your computer and connection support the mode you want.
Prioritise height adjustment when a fixed screen position does not suit your chair, desk or shared work-and-game setup. Dell lists height adjustment for the S2425HSM; a tilt-only monitor may still suit you if its position works or you plan to use a compatible arm.
No. BenQ and LG list such display features on particular models, but screen position, lighting and breaks still matter. The UK Health and Safety Executive advises attention to the whole workstation for regular display-screen work.