What are the benefits of using a dual monitor setup?
When you look around the office and see that colleague of yours engrossed in two monitors, do you think its all just for show? There have been some interesting studies recently on how dual monitors effect work productivity.
For years the classic workplace desk setup has consisted of one monitor, a mouse and a keyboard, but recently we have noticed more and more of our office refits are consisting of two large screens per desk space.
Strategic technology planning is now utilising the advantages of a dual monitor setup for almost every worker within the office environment.
Studies show a 40% productivity increase with a dual monitor setup
Here is an insight into what recent studies have shown when comparing workflow of the single monitor desk setup to the dual monitor desk setup.
Study Commissioned by Dell
Dell, alongside Wichita State University, Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Utah conducted a study of efficiency between both single and dual monitor workflow.
The studies included several factors, including two different screen sizes and the variation of single and dual setup.
- There was a 2-minute increase in the time it took to complete a particular data finding task when using the dual monitor setup.
- Switching from one 17” monitor to dual 19” monitors translate to a mighty 56 extra workdays per employee per year due to the additional productivity increase.
- Employee job satisfaction was reported to being higher when using a dual monitor setup.
Some of the user quotes from the Dell report include:
“The two-screen layout made finding information easy and quick.”
“I felt that I had enough space to have all the windows I needed open.”
Reasons why you should consider a dual monitor setup
Reduces the amount of time switching between programs and apps
This may seem like nothing at all, but you’d be amazed to know that research has shown employees can lose as much as 32 days per year productivity due to switching in and out of programs and apps.
Often our work requires research and the switching out between word and your web browser really can add up! Having Word on one screen and your browser on another turns a series of clicks into a quick and easy glance.
Another great example would be to have your email application on one screen and your current work in progress document on another. As soon as that important email appears in your inbox you can act on it immediately.
Inexpensive productivity boost
Adding a second monitor to a workstation is probably one of the least expensive investments you can make. Especially considering the amount of time, ease and employee satisfaction it offers.
With a productivity boost of over 40%, it means that the ROI could start in as little as 1 month.
Simple to setup
It only takes a few minutes to connect the second screen to the PC or docking station and to configure the PC settings. This is a simple task for your IT department or redeployment team.
Cheap to purchase
Monitors cost very little these days and it’s a great idea to look at purchasing refurbished to keep costs even lower.
More organised online presentations
When using a dual monitor setup for applications such as Teams or Zoom for meetings and presentations, it brings the ability to choose which screen to share leaving the other screen to hide private documents that you wish to remain hidden from the presentation. Your remote meetings will become seamless and appear far more professional.
How to upgrade your workplace to dual monitor workstations
As specialists in high grade refurbished IT equipment, monitors are one of our top leading products, complete with an optional installation service.
Its always nice to have a screen that matches your existing monitor so contact our sales team for a consultation and we will offer you a deal on a bulk purchase of additional screens as well as options for a specialist deployment project.
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