Why are monitors only at neck height by default?

According to widely accepted ergonomics guidelines, your eyes should be inline with the top of the monitor. Looking downwards to it is at worst against your preference, looking up to it by even a small amount is really bad for your back and neck. So it is much better to err on the side of it being too low.

1. How high should monitor be for neck?
2. Why should top of monitor be at eye level?
3. How high should mounted monitors be?
4. Should you tilt your monitor upwards?

How high should monitor be for neck?

Adjust the monitor height so that the top of the screen is at—or slightly below—eye level. Your eyes should look slightly downward when viewing the middle of the screen. Position the monitor at least 20 inches (51 cm) from your eyes—about an arm's length distance.

Why should top of monitor be at eye level?

Placing your monitor at the correct height has the following aims: To avoid glare. To ensure you don't have to lift your head up and down. To prevent you from having to strain your eyes.

How high should mounted monitors be?

How high should your monitor be? Ideally, your eyes should be in line with a point on the screen that is about 5-10 cm below the top edge of the monitor. The centre of the screen should be around 17-18 degrees below the eye level.

Should you tilt your monitor upwards?

Tilt your monitor slightly upward.

This enables you to view the entire screen and the display more clearly. Tilting the monitor downward isn't recommended unless necessary to reduce the glare of overhead lights or if your monitor is too high and can't be adjusted.