Best 25-inch monitors in 2020

The choice of monitor often determines the quality of work at the computer. Among a wide range of sizes and specifications, monitors with a screen diagonal of 25 inches do not stand out for the widest range. Major electronics manufacturers offer several models, of which the top 6 have been selected to make your choice easier.

Common to all selected monitors is 25 inches, which measures 63.44 cm diagonally.

Best 25 "monitors

Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25 Monitor

Price: 26 490 rubles.

A mid-range monitor among 25-inch monitors. Package includes: monitor, stand, base for it, power cable (for each country - its own), USB 3.0 cable, DP cable, HDMI cable, instructions for use, CD with drivers and manual. The Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25 ″ is a thin film transistor matrix liquid crystal display with LED backlighting.

The display area available for viewing is made with a resolution of 2560 by 1440, with the possibility of switching to full screen display with a decrease in the quality of the resolution. Wide viewing angle with nearly 100% sRGB color gamut. The monitor allows you to change the angle of inclination, rotate along its axis and stretch vertically.

The stand is removable, on the back of the monitor there are mounting holes according to the generally accepted world standard VESA. Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25 ″ lets you dock multiple monitors for viewing. This is facilitated by the ultra-thin bezel. This is especially true for presentations, work in video and graphic editors, and monitoring.

The monitor is protected from the general problem of electronic devices, rapid obsolescence, by equipping with digital interfaces mDP, DP, HDMI, USB version 3.0. The screen is equipped with customization functions tailored to individual requirements. The monitor is automatically recognized in the system using Plug and play setup. The front of the monitor is made of glass that is free from arsenic and mercury.

To preserve eye health, you can enable ComfortView in the settings - this setting turns off the blue glow, which is harmful to your eyes, and the monitor will become much more pleasant to work with.

• accurate color rendering;
• lightweight for wall mounting;
• medium price category;
• the ability to rotate the screen;
• eye protection function (dimming excessive brightness).

• passing cables through the ring on the front panel;
• rough appearance;
• limited color range.

Gaming monitor BenQ XL2540 Zowie 25 ″

Price: 33 490 rubles.

High price model. The package includes a monitor, stand and base for the monitor, Swift Switch, instructions, power cable, cables of the following types: USB, DVI-D, Dual Link, HDMI, DP; protective film, visor to protect against glare. The contents of the package depend on the country of delivery. The monitor is equipped with a function of 90 rotation^about, you must first change the screen resolution. To protect against glare, there are special plastic screens that are installed on the side of the monitor.It should be borne in mind that their installation is provided only for the horizontal orientation of the screen, with the vertical they do not stop.

For wall mounting, the back of the monitor has holes for a standard 100mm VESA mount. Detach the stand and base before hanging the monitor.

The package contains a disc with device installation drivers. This disk must be used if the operating system of the computer does not recognize it or if the computer has an outdated version of drivers.

The monitor is also equipped with a mini remote control for controlling the Swift Switch or S Switch. Typically used for games, but can be configured to work in programs. The designations of the remote control buttons are reflected in the instructions supplied with the device.

• a large number of ports for connecting external devices;
• the presence of anti-glare side curtains;
• bright design;
• the ability to mount on the wall;
• additional remote control to control monitor functions.

• limited color range;
• gaming orientation of the monitor;
• high price.

Monitor LG 25UM58-P 25 ″

Price: 10 499 rub.

The delivery set includes: instructions on the disc, HDMI cable, power cord with adapter, transparent sheet for installing the wall mount plate, screws. The monitor from electronics manufacturer LG is Plug and play compatible, so there will be no compatibility issues when connected to a computer.

To set personal settings, you can use the menu that is called up by clicking on the button at the bottom of the screen. Standard setting for brightness and contrast. Additional - adjust the volume, set the aspect ratio.

Picture mode allows you to adjust the screen in several ways: with custom, each screen setting is manually adjusted; in reading mode, all screen options are adjusted to the proportions of a newspaper sheet, the screen brightness is reduced; Photo mode optimizes the monitor for viewing and editing photos; FPS 1, FPS 2 and RTS modes optimize the viewing area for the respective game types.

The screen settings allow you to correct the color rendition - to make the colors brighter, more distinct if the screen is in dark tones, or to add the screen temperature (warm using red, cool using blue). A custom reset returns the monitor to its original factory state.

Saving energy and preserving natural resources is more relevant now than ever, so the monitor of one of the leading electronics manufacturers LG is equipped with the SMART ENERGY SAVING energy saving function. The function is adjusted by setting the sleep time after which the monitor switches to power saving by adjusting the brightness.

This monitor is suitable for fans of computer games, for those working in graphic editors and for those who have to spend a long time at the computer.

• wide range of individual settings;
• low price;
• a large number of factory presets (up to 15);
• the ability to configure the energy-saving mode;
• automatic driver detection by Plug and play options;
• streamlined forms.

• small range of monitor tilt angle change;
• lack of a standard VESA mounting system;
• heavy weight;
• limited color range;
• massive rack.

Monitor ASUS Designo MX259H 25 ″

Price: 16 799 rub.

Mid-range monitor.The delivery set consists of an LCD monitor, stand, instructions, power supply, power cord, cables: audio, VGA, HDMI-DVI, НDMI. In the monitor settings control menu, you can set personal settings for brightness, color, response speed. The Splendid function contains 8 modes: landscape, standard, theater, game, night, sRGB, reading, darkroom. The names of the modes make it clear that the monitor can be used for completely different purposes.

Landscape, sRGB modes allow you to view your photos with image enhancement technology. In standard mode, the conditions for editing documents are optimized. Watching a movie is best done using theater mode or night mode. For lovers of video games, gaming and night are suitable, since most games are on a dark background. Favorite books are best read in reading mode, and for a low-light environment, darkroom mode is suitable. All functions are important in that they maintain eye health by suppressing excess brightness.

The Blue Filter setting allows you to decrease or increase the amount of blue.

The standard color setting option is the same for all monitors. This includes brightness, contrast, saturation, and color mode. These parameters are set based on the personal wishes of the user. Factory settings are usually in the average range.

The image adjustment function includes adjusting the sharpness, screen response time, aspect adjustment, dynamic contrast adjustment, image position horizontally or vertically (valid for VGA port), and focus adjustment.

The input parameters (through which port the monitor is connected) and the system parameters are configured separately. One of the interesting and significant system settings is ECO Mode - power saving mode. In this mode, individual levels of gray shades are not read and the power consumption for operating the monitor is reduced.

• sleek appearance with streamlined shapes;
• the ability to choose a color from two options;
• ample opportunities for use;
• many customization modes;
• high class of energy efficiency;
• low price.

• lack of audio connection from the monitor;
• lack of the possibility of wall installation.

Monitor Acer H257HUsmidpx 25 ″

Price: 29 999 rub.

This monitor from Acer belongs to the mid-price category. Its characteristics allow you to use the monitor for both personal and business purposes. Advanced brightness control settings let you customize it to your personal preference. The monitor has its own speaker and headphone output. A distinctive feature is the ultra-thin frame, which is completely invisible during operation, which gives the impression that the image comes out of thin air. Flicker-less eye protection technology reduces the frequency of screen flickers, which protects the eyes from overwork. The high resolution output provides a Full HD picture rich in color. Users note that the picture is “delicious”. Thanks to its silver color, the monitor will easily fit into any interior. The screen has a wide viewing angle - 178 degrees, horizontally and vertically, which is convenient for working or watching a movie. Moreover, the image quality does not deteriorate.

The monitor supports connection via DisplayPort, HDMI, DVD-D ports. Special cables are included. The monitor does not have the ability to wall mount, but there is a tilt adjustment for easy viewing.

Another feature of this monitor model is the Local Dimming function - a point dimming of the screen. This is reflected in the dotted switching off of the LED backlight, which makes the black color rich and deep.In conventional monitors without this technology, the black areas are tinted dark gray, which makes the image quality much worse. Therefore, the monitor Acer H257HUsmidpx 25 ″ black color is rich and deep.

• rich clear color reproduction;
• inconspicuous ultra-thin monitor frame;
• built-in eye protection technology.

• limited color range;
• lack of wall mounting
• limited color range.

BenQ PD2500Q 25 Monitor ″

Price: 23 299 rub.

Mid-range monitor. The package includes the monitor itself, stand, base, instructions, driver disc, power cord, cables: DP, mini DP, HDMI, audio cable, USB cable, headphone hook. The supplied cables may vary depending on the country where the monitor is shipped. The detailed connection of cables is shown in the instructions, so it is impossible to get confused and connect the wrong one.

A headphone hook can be attached to the back wall. This is very convenient so that they do not break or get lost. And most importantly, they did not interfere on the table during work. For ease of use, the monitor is adjustable in height, tilt and swivels 90 degrees. Before turning, you must run the Display Pilot Software screen rotation setup. This program is installed from BenQ official website. Here you can configure auto-rotate, and the display will change automatically when you rotate the screen. Or without a program, manually, select the orientation using the control buttons. The rotation is carried out strictly clockwise. The monitor can be wall-mounted using the wall mount kit if required. The front side of the monitor, along with the control buttons, is equipped with a light sensor.

You can connect multiple monitors and display the same information on them. This connection is made using Multi-Stream Transport technology. This way you can connect up to 4 monitors.

This monitor model is called a designer monitor. Not surprising, because the main menu of the monitor allows you to adjust 7 parameters for individual preferences. These are display, image, real image, audio, system, ergonomics, energy saving.

Display mode determines which cable is connected to the monitor (HDMI, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort).

The picture menu controls brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma, color temperature, hue, restore factory settings and reduce the response time of the LCD panel to changes in gray level.

The Real Image menu works to improve certain settings to address a range of graphics needs. As you know, they are all different. These are general mode (Standard), image processing (Rec. 709), preparation of images for output to printing devices (sRGB), elaboration of details in the development of animation (Animation), work in computer-aided design systems (CAD / CAM), eye protection against exposure to the blue glow of the screen (Low Blue Light) contains 7 settings, ranging from browsing the Internet and ending with reading e-books.

Audio mode adjusts volume and volume on / off.

When you turn on the "system" mode, the OSD menu is configured, namely, the language, the display time of the menu itself, the menu lock (to protect the settings from accidental change) and the factory reset.

The ergonomics menu adjusts the auto brightness and exposure meter - either they are on or not. These functions work based on the sensitivity of the light sensor. In uneven lighting, the sensor will automatically adjust the brightness.

The important ECO mode saves energy. A special sensor detects the presence of the user behind the monitor, otherwise the monitor turns off after 40 seconds. The sensor range is configurable.And the built-in power saving sensor displays a countdown before the monitor turns off. It can also be customized.

• many ports for connecting external devices;
• the ability to connect up to 4 monitors;
• energy saving and illumination sensors;
• system for maintaining eye health;
• wide viewing angle;
• the ability to mount on the wall;
• rotation of the monitor 90 degrees;
• black processing system;
• saturated pure colors.

• limited color range;
• angular design.

Output

Having examined the line of the best monitors with a screen diagonal of 25 inches, we can conclude that this diagonal is quite popular, but at the same time there is no such wide choice of models, such as in 24 inches or 32 inches. Monitors have similar characteristics in terms of color rendering, feature set, and design. What is noteworthy is that all monitors among the functions necessarily contain eye protection against overvoltage and blue light. Some monitors are equipped with energy saving and auto brightness sensors.

• 25-inch widescreen monitors, comfortable for work;
• the ability to customize parameters;
• protection of vision from blue glow;
• the ability to rotate the screen 90 degrees;
• the ability to connect multiple monitors at the same time;
• the possibility of wall mounting.

• limited design;
• high price for good models;
• there is no variety in colors.

According to the abovementioned advantages and disadvantages, the latest presented monitor model BenQ PD2500Q 25 ″ meets all the parameters.

But despite this, each model has its own distinctive features. The monitor is selected based on the wishes of a particular user. Someone needs it for work, someone uses a monitor exclusively to browse the Internet, someone lives with computer games. Therefore, before making a final decision, you need to find out exactly all your wishes and make the right choice.