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The 4 Best Vertical Monitors - Winter 2025

Updated Feb 19, 2025 at 02:10 pm
Best Vertical Monitors

Using a monitor in a vertical orientation can be helpful if you have a multi-monitor setup, like if you want to use one screen vertically next to your main display. Most monitors on the market aren't specifically designed for use in a vertical orientation; instead, they have stands that allow the screen to rotate vertically. Although you can use pretty much any monitor in a vertical orientation with a proper mount, for this article, we only consider displays that can rotate vertically with the included stand, ensuring you don't have to worry about any extra expenses. On every monitor that we test, we check to see if it can rotate vertically, and in which ways.

Besides the rotation, you have to consider other factors to ensure a monitor has good performance for what you need. Thinking about your budget is a good place to start, as there are options available at different price points. Having a high resolution for sharp text clarity is also important, but some programs don't render text as well in portrait mode. That means text may not be as sharp as in a landscape orientation, but the difference is hard to tell. Another thing to consider is the viewing angles to ensure that the image remains consistent when viewing from the side.

We've bought and tested more than 340 monitors, and below, you'll find our recommendations for the best vertical monitors. Also, see our recommendations for the best work monitors, the best monitors for dual setup, and the best portable monitors.

Quick Look

Style
Best Vertical Monitor: Dell S2722QC
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Ergonomics
9.0
Office
8.5
4k monitor with added features, like a USB hub.
Style
Best Budget Vertical Monitor: ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Ergonomics
9.0
Office
7.8
1440p display with less sharp text—versatile for other uses.
Style
Best Cheap Vertical Monitor: Dell P2425H
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Ergonomics
9.4
Office
7.1
Basic 1080p display with a very ergonomic stand.
Style
Best 24-Inch Vertical Monitor: Dell P2423D
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Ergonomics
9.4
Office
7.9
Has 1440p resolution and work-focused perks.
  1. Best Vertical Monitor

    The best vertical monitor that we've tested is the Dell S2722QC. It's a work-oriented, 27-inch 4k monitor that has productivity features. It has everything you'd want in a vertical monitor, as its stand allows you to rotate the screen into portrait mode either clockwise or counterclockwise, which is useful as you can choose which side you want its inputs to face. It also offers all other common ergonomic adjustments, including swivel, height, and tilt adjustments. Its wide viewing angles are great as you'll see a consistent image from the sides, which is ideal if you aren't directly facing the monitor.

    Text looks sharp, and this monitor has some useful features thanks to its USB hub, which includes a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W of power delivery. This means you can display a video signal from your laptop and charge it using a single cable, as long as your laptop doesn't require too much power. However, if you want a 4k monitor with higher power delivery, the Dell U2723QE is a great option with an even bigger USB hub, but it costs more, so it may be too much if you aren't using it as your main monitor.

  2. Best Budget Vertical Monitor

    While you can often find the Dell S2722QC at a low cost, especially when it's on sale, if you're looking for a more budget option, check out the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS. It's different from the Dell because it has a lower 1440p resolution, so images and text aren't as sharp, but its text clarity is still good enough to use as a vertical display next to your main one. Instead of being focused on productivity like the Dell, it's designed with gaming in mind with a higher refresh rate, so it's something to consider if you have a gaming setup.

    Even if you don't, it's good to use for productivity as it gets bright enough to fight glare. It has good reflection handling, so visibility isn't a problem in most well-lit rooms. It also has wide viewing angles, so the image remains consistent when viewing from the sides. Its stand is very ergonomic, too, as you can adjust it in a number of ways, including rotating it into portrait mode in either direction. Plus, it has a USB-C port to which you can quickly connect a laptop, but it's limited to only 5W of power delivery.

  3. Best Cheap Vertical Monitor

    If you want something simple and cheap, look into the Dell P2425H, which you can get for a low cost directly from Dell's website. It's smaller and has a lower resolution than the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, so images are less detailed, but the text clarity is still decent. It doesn't have any gaming features or get as bright as the ASUS either, so you need to use it in a dim or dark room, but the reflection handling is good.

    That said, it has features most entry-level monitors don't have, like the extremely ergonomic stand that you can easily rotate into portrait mode. It even has a USB hub that includes three USB-A ports and a USB-C port, making it easy to connect your devices, like a mouse and keyboard, directly to the monitor. However, the USB-C port doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode like on higher-end monitors, so you can't display video signals from it, and it's meant for data transfer or charging small devices.

  4. Best 24-Inch Vertical Monitor

    If you want a 24-inch screen like the Dell P2425H but don't mind spending extra on something with more features and better performance, check out the Dell P2423D. You can get it directly from Dell. The main advantage of getting this over the P2425H is that it has a higher resolution, so combined with the higher pixel density on the 24-inch screen, it results in sharper text clarity. It also has features similar to those of the P2425H, as it has a USB hub with four USB-A ports, but it doesn't have a USB-C port.

    Besides that, it has almost everything you'd want in a vertical monitor, like an ergonomic stand and wide viewing angles. It also gets brighter than the P2425H, and with its good reflection handling, it's a good choice if you want to use it in a well-lit room. It even has accurate colors before calibration, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy if you're a content creator.

Notable Mentions

  • Dell S2721QS: 

    The Dell S2721QS is a 4k monitor that's similar to the Dell S2722QC; however, it lacks a USB hub. This makes it an alternative if you don't need the USB hub and prefer saving money; otherwise, the S2722QC is the best option for most people.

     See our review
  • ASUS VG246H: 

    The ASUS VG246H is a cheap 24-inch monitor that competes with the Dell P2425H. It's a good choice if you can find it for less than the Dell, but it has no USB ports.

     See our review
  • ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV: 

    The ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV is a 1440p budget-friendly monitor with a few more productivity features than the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS, like daisy chaining. That said, it also has fewer gaming features, and it's an older monitor that can be harder to find at times.

     See our review

Recent Updates

  1. Feb 19, 2025: 

    We replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV with the ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS because it has more features. We also replaced the Dell G2724D with the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV in the Notable Mentions, as the Dell is hard to find. Lastly, we introduced a new format to the article and updated the text to reflect these changes.

  2. Nov 25, 2024: 

    We added the Dell G2724D to the Notable Mentions.

  3. Aug 29, 2024: We removed the Dell U2723QE and the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV to better represent what people need with a vertical monitor. Because of that, we renamed the Dell S2722QC to 'Best Vertical Monitor.' We also replaced the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV with the ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV because it's cheaper and added the Dell P2425H as the 'Best Cheap Monitor'. In Notable Mentions, we removed the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx and the Dell U3223QE and added the ASUS VG246H to reflect the changes to the recommendation.

  4. Jun 06, 2024: Replaced the ASUS VG246H with the Dell P2423D and renamed the category from 'Best Cheap' to 'Best 24-Inch,' as the ASUS is harder to find and the Dell is newly reviewed.

  5. Apr 16, 2024: Verified our picks for accuracy and consistency.

All Reviews

Our recommendations are based on what we think are the best monitors for vertical use that are currently available. They're adapted to be valid for most people in each price range. Our rating is based on our review, factoring in price and feedback from our visitors.

If you'd prefer to make your own decision, here's the list of all our reviews of monitors that can rotate vertically. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. Most monitors are good enough to please most people, and the things we fault monitors on are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.

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