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66 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $190.

Top brands: Samsung (8)Acer (8)KTC (7)LG (6)

SamsungSpec score 7.4

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz, 4 to 5 ms

+34-inch ultrawide screen with QHD resolution
+100Hz refresh rate with HDR10 support
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
$219.99-33%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.9

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−4K resolution demands more powerful graphics hardware
$249.99-29%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1000R panel for an immersive wraparound view
+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
−Curved screen is not suited to every desk or viewing setup
−Stand does not offer height adjustment or pivot rotation
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Samsung

32-inch, 75Hz

+32 inch flat display for a large workspace
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
+Borderless display design
−Flat display only, no curve
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
ViewSonicSpec score 7.4

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz

+27 inch screen with QHD 1440p resolution
+HDR10 support for higher contrast
+Adaptive sync reduces screen tearing
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.3

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 75Hz

+Curved screen design
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
+27-inch screen size
−75Hz refresh rate is lower than most gaming monitors
$209.00-5%Was: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.5

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 200Hz, IPS

+200Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+1ms response time for fast motion
−Full HD resolution offers less detail than higher resolutions
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.3

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 75Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Pivot function for portrait orientation
+Height adjustment for ergonomic positioning
−Full HD 1080p resolution is lower than QHD
$164.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, IPS

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+180Hz refresh rate, overclockable to 200Hz
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Stand does not offer height adjustment
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, VA

+1500R curve for an immersive field of view
+QHD 1440p resolution for sharper detail than FHD
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
−VA panel viewing angles are narrower than IPS
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

31.5-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, VA

+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive viewing angle
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Response time of 1 ms or less
−VA panel rather than IPS panel
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.4

32-inch, FHD 1080p, 100Hz, VA

+Adaptive sync support for tear-free play
+100Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+32-inch screen size
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.5

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1500R screen for an immersive viewing angle
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother frame pacing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
ViewSonicSpec score 7.5

32-inch, FHD 1080p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Fast 180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions
+Curved panel with 1500R curve
$178.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, IPS

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.5

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved screen for an immersive viewing experience
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Adaptive sync reduces screen tearing
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.6

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, IPS

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
+1 ms response time for fast motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 220Hz, VA

+Curved screen for an immersive viewing experience
+220Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1440p resolution on a 27-inch VA panel
$229.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
Lenovo Idea

24-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+24 inch screen with Full HD resolution
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gaming
$154.93
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
KooruiSpec score 8.3

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, 1 ms or less

+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 95 here have a higher refresh
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$249.99-31%List: $359.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
EvicivSpec score 8.2

18.5-inch, 5K, 120Hz, 1 ms or less

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+FreeSync adaptive sync support
−18.5-inch screen is small for extended multitasking
$189.99-30%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz, IPS

+27 inch 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$207.99-26%List: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
ZZASpec score 7.6

27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz

+27 inch screen size, a common desktop size
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Flat screen rather than curved
$189.99-22%List: $242.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 7.5

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 144Hz, VA

+QHD resolution with more detail than Full HD
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Adaptive sync for smoother gameplay
−VA panel has slower response than IPS
$226.18-22%List: $289.98
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
ChzsyhCSpec score 7.5

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 165Hz

+Large 34-inch curved ultrawide screen
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay
−Requires a graphics setup that supports 1440p at 165Hz
$179.99-20%List: $224.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 8.6

24-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, IPS

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$152.99-19%List: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
CRUASpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen for wide multitasking
+1500R curvature for an immersive view
+240Hz refresh rate for very fast motion
−VA panel rather than IPS
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
RageiceSpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, VA

+Fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 display for extra screen width
+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive view
−VA panel may show slower response than IPS types
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.9$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
32-inch75Hzn/a$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p75Hz7.3$209.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p200HzIPS7.5$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p75HzIPS8.3$164.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

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