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33 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $206.

Top brands: LG (7)Samsung (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
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 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
Samsung

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR10 support for expanded highlight range
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.4

34-inch, 2560x1080, 100Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
+100Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Lower 1080p-class resolution on a 34-inch screen
−Flat screen rather than curved
$229.99-15%List: $269.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+HDR10 support for enhanced contrast
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$209.99-16%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.9

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz, IPS

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input with 15W power delivery
−5 ms response time is slower than gaming monitors in this lineup
−100Hz refresh rate is low for fast gaming
$169.99-11%List: $189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 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
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 11/03/2026 23:57 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 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
ViewSonic

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD: only 3 of 137 here have a higher resolution
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
KooruiSpec score 8.3

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

+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 94 here have a higher refresh
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$249.99-31%List: $359.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
SansuiSpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, VA

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Curved screen for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution at 34 inches
−VA panel has narrower viewing angles than IPS
$249.99-24%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 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 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 8.6

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

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 94 here have a higher refresh
$178.49-15%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.6

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

+QHD 1440p resolution for sharper detail than full HD
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate motion
+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions
$179.99-17%Was: $217.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.7

25-inch, FHD 1080p, 300Hz, IPS

+300Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+HDR10 support for enhanced contrast
+1ms response time for fast motion
−Full HD resolution offers less detail than higher resolutions
$169.99-11%Was: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.9

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 144Hz, IPS

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+1 ms or less response time
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$188.10-10%Was: $209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
OkaysonicSpec score 7.4

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 120Hz

+24-inch screen size for a desk setup
+HDR support for wider contrast range
+FreeSync adaptive sync to reduce screen tearing
$153.89-10%Was: $170.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
KYYSpec score 7.5

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail
+HDR support for higher contrast content
+Portable 15.6 inch design for travel
−60Hz refresh rate, lower than gaming monitors
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:49 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz

+200Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+1500R curved screen for an immersive view
+Adaptive sync for smoother gameplay
−Curved screen is not suited to every desk setup
$219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
CunpuSpec score 8.0

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

+27-inch 4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for fast, smooth motion
+1 ms or less response time for reduced motion blur
−HDR400 offers modest peak brightness
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
ZZASpec score 7.7

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 300Hz, VA

+Curved 1800R screen for an immersive viewing angle
+300Hz refresh rate for very smooth gaming motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother frame pacing
−VA panel can show slower color transitions than IPS panels
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
Deco GearSpec score 7.6

34-inch, 3440x1440, 180Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen for wide gaming views
+3440 by 1440 resolution for sharp, detailed images
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−VA panel typically has slower pixel transitions than IPS
−Curved screen is less suited to wall mounting
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
AOC

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS, 4 to 5 ms

+4K UHD resolution on a 27-inch screen
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR support for higher contrast content
−Response time of 4 to 5 ms is slower than gaming monitors
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.6

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

+QHD 1440p resolution for sharper detail than full HD
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth high-frame-rate motion
+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions
−VA panel type, which can show slower dark-to-light transitions
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
HgfrteeSpec score 7.5

27-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail on a 27 inch screen
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gaming and video
−60Hz refresh rate is standard and lower than high-refresh monitors
$182.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:23 PST - Details
Samsung

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR10 support for expanded highlight range
$249.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
34-inch2560x1080100HzIPS8.4$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPS7.8$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
32-inchFHD 1080p180Hz7.5$178.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p200HzIPS8.6$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

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