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The ASUS BE24ECS is a fairly safe “work monitor” buy if you want something simple and reliable for office use—spreadsheets, email, admin work—without paying premium money for bells and whistles you’ll never use. At £276 ex-VAT for a 23.8" Full HD panel, it’s not a bargain, either; you’re paying for the ASUS name and the fact it’s aimed at business desks rather than bargain-bin gaming. If you’re upgrading from a 21–22" screen or moving to a second display, it’ll feel like a sensible improvement and should be easy to live with day after day.
That said, I wouldn’t rush to buy it for anything requiring lots of crisp detail or frequent reading of small text. Full HD on a screen this size can feel a bit “soft” compared to higher-resolution options—especially if you’re the type who notices that sort of thing. Also, without a standout feature at this price point (like strong ergonomics, better connectivity for modern setups, or a sharper spec), it’s only great value if you specifically find this unit priced well versus alternatives. Bottom line: good for standard office workloads; not ideal if you care about sharpness/hi-detail or you’re trying to maximise value in the £250–£300 range.

MSI
MSI PRO MP275W E2 - LED monitor - 27" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 120 Hz - IPS - 300 cd/m� - 1500:1 - 1 ms - HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort - speakers - white

Iiyama
iiyama ProLite XU2792QSU-B6 - LED monitor - 27" - 2560 x 1440 WQHD @ 100 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1300:1 - 0.4 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort - speakers - matte black

Asus
ASUS ProArt PA278CFRV - LED monitor - 27" - 2560 x 1440 QHD @ 100 Hz - IPS - 400 cd/m� - 3000:1 - DisplayHDR 400 - 5 ms - HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, USB-C - speakers - black - with Zero Dead Pixel Guarantee

Samsung
Samsung Odyssey G3 S32DG302EU - G30D Series - LED monitor - gaming - 32" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 180 Hz - VA - 250 cd/m� - 3000:1 - HDR10 - 1 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort - black