There was a time when buying a new gaming monitor was just to push for a higher resolution. But priorities have changed over the years, and while yes, it’s great to play games at crisp 1440p or 4K, it’s equally important that your games look smooth and feel responsive. This is where the refresh rate and response time come in, making your gameplay more fluid and feel more responsive. This is especially important in fast-paced multiplayer games, where a smooth and precise display can help you hit your targets and miss them.
Main best gaming monitor, of course, knows how to strike a balance between speed and sharpness. They can be pricey, though, so in this list we’ve tracked down all the best gaming monitor deals to help you find a better bargain. Don’t worry, they’re all still good monitors – in fact, some are our absolute favorites on the market right now. We’re covering both standard and ultra-wide form factors across the UK and US, so use the links to the right to jump to the deals that best suit your needs.
Best gaming monitor deals (UK)
- AOC 24G2U – £159.95 at Amazon (was £194.99)
The 24G2U has long been our first recommendation for those who want an affordable 144Hz display. Featuring IPS technology for under £200, it’s an ideal monitor for building a budget PC gaming setup, while its high refresh rate allows it to expand with graphics cards. low-end to high-end. Speaking of which, it doesn’t matter if you use Radeon or GeForce, as both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync will work.
An excellent 240hz monitor ideal for more competitive play, the C27G2ZU enables fluid multiplayer gaming, while also boasting a stylish curved design, superb build quality, and a panel that offers great performance. Provides clear and colorful images with minimal settings. Its only minor downside is the 1080p resolution, which makes it a bit less useful as an all-in-one monitor, though most GPUs will struggle to hit 240 fps at the resolution anyway. higher prize.
As a 240Hz alternative to AOC’s C27G2ZU, Alienware’s AW2521HFA converts a smaller, flatter display for an IPS panel, giving AOC’s display a wider viewing angle. It is also designed for AMD FreeSync and is compatible with Nvidia G-sync. A good monitor if you want to squeeze every last drop out of your screen in multiplayer, and while it’s still only 1080p, the pixel density won’t be stretched out like on the C27G2ZU.
If resolution is more important to you than refresh rate, the U32R592 is one of your better priced options. Its thin-bezel curved display provides sharp, all-encompassing images without taking up too much space on your screen, while its UHD resolution and high color contrast create a picture perfectly wonderful. There’s no FreeSync or G-Sync support, so you’ll need to rely on traditional V-Sync to reduce screen tearing.
The TUF VG279QM offers the same specs as AOC’s C27G2ZU at a higher price point and the same downside of a 27-inch display with only 1080p resolution. But it does have one advantage over AOC’s monitors: the monitor’s Overdrive mode allows users to overclock the refresh rate up to 280hz, delivering exceptionally smooth motion. It is also compatible with both FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync.
If Samsung’s U32R592 is still out of your price range, ASUS’ VP28UQG recently had a few caveats. It’s a smaller screen than Samsung’s and uses just the basic, less vibrant TN panel technology, but it’s still a sharp, value-for-money display. It also has the gaming advantage of native AMD FreeSync support, with unofficial G-Sync compatibility.
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AOC’s CU34G2 offers a pleasing balance between sharp resolution and fast response times at a reasonable price, with a 1440p ultra-wide resolution and 100Hz refresh rate. It also supports FreeSync and is G-Sync compatible. Don’t expect the brightest screen around, but otherwise it’s a good screen for a good price.
Huawei’s ultra-wide gaming monitor has slightly better specs than AOC’s CU34G2, including a much higher refresh rate. That’s thanks to its superior build quality and clean, mature design.
Best gaming monitor deals (US)
It’s quite small and has only a TN panel, although with such a high refresh rate and support for both FreeSync and G-Sync, the VG248QG is still a good value. Especially for anyone looking to upgrade from a simple office monitor without the budget to a speedy IPS display.
Samsung’s popular durable G7 monitor is currently $200 off. Combining sharp 1440p resolution with a blazing fast 240Hz refresh rate, it offers a great balance of performance and picture quality on an impressive 32-inch display.
Horrible name, but the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD packs a lot into one affordable package. Combining a sharp 1440p display with a fast 144Hz refresh rate and an IPS display, it’s a compelling buy at its standard $299 price point, not to mention an additional $40 off. It also supports Freesync and is compatible with Nvidia G-Sync.
Alienware’s 240hz gaming monitor is currently on sale for $130 at Best Buy. The AW2720HF has a slightly larger screen than the AW2521HF offered in the UK, along with slightly different colors on the back of the display. Other than that, the two screens are largely identical.
While Katharine was impressed by BenQ EX2710, she feels the screen is reduced by its 1080p resolution, which is not enough to match its 27-inch screen. Fortunately, the EX2710Q solves exactly that problem, raising the resolution to 1440p. Besides the fast refresh rate, BenQ’s monitor also features tilt adjustment and built-in speakers.
The best extreme gaming monitor deals (US)
The MPG341CQR’s VA panel has an 1800R curvature for a comfortable wrap-around effect, while its 3440×1400 resolution keeps images sharper than a scalpel with a degree in astrophysics. It also has a host of additional features and accessories, including a removable mouse pad and camera mount.
Ultrawides are rarely wider than the absolutely massive C49RG9, and $950 is a decent price for it — even on Black Friday, we only saw it drop to $1000. It boasts FreeSync support and 1,000 nits of brightness along with the display’s surfboard.
