
While programmers have dozens of budget 24-inch monitors to choose from, save yourself time and pick up the HP VH240a for a reliable, functional choice. This customization is unusual for a budget monitor and perfect for arranging a multi-monitor setup exactly how you desire. The HP VH240a includes a sturdy ergonomic stand with adjustable height, tilt, and swivel, and it even pivots 90 degrees. The monitor's thin bezels and inputs, including HDMI and VGA, are convenient for setting up multiple monitors. However, what makes this monitor stand out is its functionality. There are no USB ports available that's disappointing but not unusual at this monitor's price point. The built-in speakers are relatively weak, but they provide basic sound in a pinch. Its display is basic but functional, providing a 1920x1080 pixel (p) resolution, good viewing angles, decent color accuracy, and adequate brightness. The HP VH240a is a solid budget monitor well-suited to programming and coding. Size: 27 inches︱ Panel type: IPS︱ Resolution: 2560 x 1440︱ Refresh rate: 60Hz︱ Aspect Ratio: 16:9︱ Video inputs: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C

Dell includes a three-year warranty with an advanced exchange service, which means Dell will ship you a new monitor before receiving the return if an exchange is needed. There’s reason to trust this monitor will hold up. Dell also includes a DisplayPort out that can be used to daisy-chain a video connection to multiple monitors. The USB-C port provides 90 watts of power, so it can charge a connected laptop. It has a USB-C port that can drive multiple additional ports, including four USB-A ports and Ethernet. Dell advertises the U2722DE as a USB-C hub monitor. While its bezels aren’t the slimmest available, they work well with multi-monitor setups.

It’s a sturdy monitor with a great ergonomic stand that adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, and pivot and combines an attractive design with excellent image quality-we wish it offered 4K resolution (2180p), though-and tons of connectivity. This 27-inch monitor targets professional customers, including large businesses and organizations, so it adopts a simple, elegant style that looks good in any room. Programmers who care about a monitor’s build quality, durability, and design should take a long, hard look at Dell’s Ultrasharp 27 U2722DE.
