Last Black Friday, therefore, I resolved to change my prehistoric monitor system. I have now spent WAY too many hours reading reviews (and probably made my partner insane with all the monitor babble), but I finally decided on a portable monitors display. neither too large, nor too small… or so I believed. After half a year, I have quite a strong point of view on the question of whether a 22-inch monitor is good or bad in work. Spoiler alert it is complex.
The Entire Wrong Size Business Is Sorta Deceptive
Everybody on the internet was telling me 22 inches is this golden 22 inch perfect size monitor size for office work. And sure enough, it looks great on my shamefully tiny IKEA desk (don t judge -city living in an apartment means sacrifices). However, there are most certainly days that I wish I had gone larger. And of course there are days when I am glad that I did not get one of those huge 32-inch monsters my gaming friend kept urging me to get. Ever tried to move that thing when you have to reorganize your workplace No, thanks.
5 Practical Notes Following the Use of a 22 Inch Monitor
- It Really Does Suit Small Desks (As opposed to my previous monitor fiasco)
The old monitor I had was this clumsy 24-inch one that always gave me the impression that it was ready to fall off my desk. The 22 inch is for sure more manageable. I am even able to have, you know, other stuff on my desk now. Revolutionary concept! I did measure this time (learned my lesson the last disaster), and the 22-inch is a perfect fit with probably 3 inches of spare space on each side. No luxury, but it will do the work.
- …But It is Okay for Simple Work related Things Mostly
It is more than adequate for daily activities, such as email (endless, ENDLESS email), Word documents, spreadsheets, and Zoom meetings where everyone appears just as small. However, when I have to keep several windows open next to each other, it gets tight QUICK. I even learned to be a keyboard shortcut Ninja to deal with switching between windows.
- And the Price Was Right (And My Wallet Thanked Me)
Price was a big factor when I chose 22 inches, let me be honest. I also saved approximately 150 dollars as compared to the 27-inch of the same model. That is equivalent to… 30 fancy coffee drinks! Or a third of an air fare to go and see my parents! Adult priorities, right This monitor exists in the sweet spot of being cheap enough that you do not feel guilty about using it, yet being good enough that you do not hate using it.
- The Solution Is… Good Enough
Mine is 1080p (1920×1080), which is honestly welcome at this size. The text is sharp enough that my eyes do not feel sore at the end of the day which was my prime concern. I did think about getting a 4K monitor, until I realized I am not quite cutting Hollywood movies here. It is probably mostly just sending passive aggressive emails and creating PowerPoints that nobody really reads thoroughly anyway.
- My Eyes Don [ ]t Hate Me (So Much)
My eyes must have taken the decision to begin to betray me after I attained the age of 30. Spending all day looking at monitors is now accompanied by the added benefit of headaches and the strange dry scratchy sensation. My 22-inch possesses some rudimentary eye care technology such as a blue light filter (which makes everything look slightly yellow, but oh well) and flicker-free technology. These are not the only features that are exclusive to 22-inch monitors, obviously, but they have produced a tangible difference. I still come out looking like a zombie when I have worked 8 hours but at least my eyes do not feel like there is sand in them.
Here are some of the things that I Wish I Knew Before I Bought
There Is No Such Thing as the Perfect Height.
However much I adjust the stand of my monitor it is either a bit high or a bit low. There is no ideal spot it seems, and now I know why people spend money on those fancy monitor arms. That will be my next buy… after I get over this one.
The Options of Connectivity Do Matter In Fact
I should have considered ports during purchase, but I did not. My monitor has HDMI and VGA (VGA! In 2025!). Why, no DisplayPort, no USB-C. That was an issue when I received a new work laptop, which is mostly USB-C. I am currently using this crappy adapter which occasionally chooses to simply… stop functioning in the middle of serious calls or something. Calm, calm, calm.
Dual Monitor Setups Are Habit forming
When I have a large project to work on I temporarily install a dual monitor system by placing my old monitor as the second screen. After that, it was tough to go back to the single-monitor life. It was as though I had lost an arm. I am now continuously tempted to get a second 22 inch although my desk is already cramped. Once cannot stop at one, it is similar to potato chips.
Questions People Realy Ask Me About My Monitor
Q1. Is 22 inches monitor too small to work in the office?
Ans. On simple things, sure. It is okay but not designed for complicated work with a lot of windows. Unless you are doing something very small, creatively or technically, you will most likely want something larger. I have made it work because I must, but given the room and the bucks I would most likely get 24 or 27 inches.
Q2. Is it possible to use 22 inch monitor as a dual screen?
Ans. Absolutely! Actually, a pair of 22-inch monitors can suit many people even better than a huge single monitor. They also suit regular desks better and you can place them wherever you like. Then just be sure to get them in the same model in case you are even a little bit OCD about things matching. The various heights and color of my mismatched monitors made me NUTS when I did a temporary dual-monitor setup.
Q3. Bottom Line Is It Worth It?
Ans. Then, is 22 inch monitor good enough to work with? Yes, when you are short of space and money. It is the Honda Civic of monitors, nothing special but you can trust it, and it will do the job. In my case, it was a correct decision at the appropriate moment. My small apartment and an even smaller budget could not allow anything larger and more costly. However, I am already picturing an upgrade when I finally settle in a larger place. Provided you have the room, and can afford to pay a little more, you may well be more satisfied with something between 24-27 inch. Your cramped windows and eyes will appreciate it. Battery portable monitor might also be an excellent choice in case someone requires mobility.