Suggestions for cheap dual monitor setup for work desk

If you want standard 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 as opposed to the much less common 1920 x 1200) there are lots of options. If you don't need any special applications like gaming, photo editing etc. that need higher end monitors specs then you can find these under $100 from solid brands like Dell, ASUS, Samsung, Acer and so on.

As for connecting to your laptop, depending on ports available you can get a USB3 or Thunderbolt based dock. USB3 docks run under $100 and can include 2-3 monitor ports, Ethernet etc. I used this Anker one (looks like it's discontinued but there are similar ones) for a while before upgrading to a laptop with Thunderbolt.

Buy two cheap 22" monitors and a docking station.

You can probably set up the whole operation for less than $200 if you play your cards right.

Thanks for the responses fellas.


I’ll be using them under the pretense of an insurance agent, so company software, some spreadsheets, and several windows open at once for looking up info on the internet. I seriously doubt I use them for anything other than that.

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using them under the pretense of an insurance agent, so company software, some spreadsheets,

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Really, any cheap 1080p monitors would work for this. Maybe worth pricing out some low end 1440p displays.

However, if it were me I would roll with some cheap 1080p displays. Take the saved money from not going to 1440p and buy some full motion mounts for them. I find having the ability to flip a display to portrait pretty handy.
Also, keep in mind you should still be able to use your laptop display in tandem with the two monitors you choose. That will give you 3 displays total.

Good luck!