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10 Mar, 2026







£361.16 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The ASUS ProArt PA248CNV is a solid choice if you actually need “work first” colours and a reliable 24-ish inch canvas for design, content production, or general office use. ProArt models tend to be aimed at people who care about accuracy and consistency more than flashy gaming features, and at ~£300 ex-VAT it feels like decent value for a professional-leaning monitor rather than paying a premium for something you won’t use.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because it’s “a nice monitor” for spreadsheets and emails. If you’re after high refresh rates, competitive gaming responsiveness, or maximum cost efficiency, you can usually find better deals elsewhere. Also, check your workstation connections and your expected use with laptops/desktops—ProArt monitors are great, but they’re not always the simplest pick if you’re frequently dock/undock without the right cabling. If you’re a designer/creator in the UK who wants dependable day-to-day colour performance and an office-friendly size, this is the kind of monitor that earns its keep.

MSI
MSI PRO MP251 - LCD monitor - 24.5" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 300 cd/m� - 1300:1 - 1 ms - HDMI, VGA - speakers - black

Philips
Philips 27E1N1300AE - LED monitor - 27" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 100 Hz - IPS - 1300:1 - 1 ms - HDMI, USB-C - speakers - textured black

Asus
ASUS VZ279HE - LED monitor - 27" - 1920 x 1080 Full HD (1080p) @ 60 Hz - IPS - 250 cd/m� - 1000:1 - 5 ms - 2xHDMI, VGA - black

Asus
ASUS HA2441A - LED monitor - 3.6MP - colour - 24" (23.8" viewable) - 2560 x 1440 QHD - IPS - 300 cd/m� - 900:1 - 5 ms - HDMI, 2xDisplayPort, USB-C - black