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22 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $189.

Top brands: LG (5)Samsung (4)

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 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
HPSpec score 7.9

23.8-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+23.8 inch IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution
+Height adjustable stand
$164.34-7%Was: $175.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:05 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.6

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 120Hz, IPS

+120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Height adjustment for comfortable positioning
$156.99-7%List: $169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 8.5

24-inch, 100Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Pivot function for portrait orientation
+Height adjustable stand for ergonomic setup
−Lower refresh rate than dedicated gaming models
$169.99
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
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
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
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
HotYeahSpec score 8.5

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen for extra workspace
+Ultra-light at 2.58 lbs for carrying
+USB-C plug and play connection
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:05 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
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
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 95 here have a higher refresh
$178.49-15%List: $209.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.5

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 144Hz, 1 ms or less

+1440p resolution for sharper detail than Full HD
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms or less response time for fast motion
−Built-in speakers are small 3W units
$189.99-14%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 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 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.4

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 144Hz, 1 ms or less

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 79 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$159.99-9%List: $174.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
ThinlerainSpec score 9.2

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

+27-inch 4K UHD resolution with 160Hz refresh rate
+IPS panel with pivot and height adjustment
+Built-in pop-up 3MP webcam
−Pop-up webcam adds mechanical parts to the display
$249.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
BlackviewSpec score 8.5

16.1-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD 1080p resolution at 16.1 inches
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 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
PhilipsSpec score 9.4

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD screen with sharp detail
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+HDR400 support for expanded brightness and contrast
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
AOCSpec score 8.1

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz, VA

+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 95 here have a higher refresh
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inch2560x1080100HzIPS8.4$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
23.8-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$164.34
as of 11/04/2026 16:05 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p120HzIPS8.6$156.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
24-inch100HzIPS8.5$169.99
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 1440p200HzIPS8.6$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p240HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:06 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p200Hz8.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
14-inchFHD 1080pIPS8.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:05 PST - Details

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