- Virtual CIO
IT Project Management for SMEs: Getting It Right
28 Jul, 2025







£304.44 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ASUS BE279QFK at £253.64 ex-VAT feels a bit like a “just shy of a good deal” 27-inch option: it’s usable and generally pleasant for everyday office work, but you’re paying 27-inch money for a Full HD (1920×1080) picture. At this size, text and fine UI details won’t look as crisp as you’d expect versus a 27-inch panel with a higher resolution—so if you do lots of spreadsheet work, reporting, coding, or anything text-heavy, you’ll notice the difference. If your team sits back a reasonable distance and mostly works in apps that don’t rely on razor-sharp text, it’ll do the job without causing complaints.
I’d recommend it for cost-conscious deployments where “good enough” matters more than wow-factor: general office, admin, shared desks, basic presentations, and everyday browsing. I’d hesitate if you’re choosing for design, data-heavy roles, or anyone who tends to spot UI clarity (or complains about it). Also, at this price point, it’s worth pressure-testing the market for either a higher-res 27-inch or a better spec/value trade—because that’s where you’ll feel the money the most day-to-day.

Philips
Philips B Line 243B9 - LED monitor - 24" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 75 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 4 ms - HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, USB-C - speakers - black texture

Dell
Dell UltraSharp U2424HE - LED monitor - 24" (23.8" viewable) - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 120 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C

Iiyama
iiyama ProLite TW1023ASC-B2P - LED monitor - 10.1" - stationary - touchscreen - 1280 x 800 WXGA @ 60 Hz - IPS - 450 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 25 ms - HDMI - speakers - black bezel with matte finish

AOC
AOC Gaming C32G2ZE/BK - LED monitor - gaming - curved - 32" (31.5" viewable) - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 240 Hz - VA - 300 cd/m� - 3000:1 - 1 ms - 2xHDMI, DisplayPort - black