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

Top brands: Samsung (12)LG (9)Acer (8)ASUS (6)Dell (4)

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
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 11/03/2026 23:57 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 11/03/2026 23:53 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
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.7

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

+4K UHD: only 3 of 137 here have a higher resolution
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
Wixzet

17-inch, OLED

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
$219.99-37%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
AOCSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen for travel use
+Full HD 1080p resolution on an IPS panel
+USB-C and HDMI connection options
−Screen is small for a primary desk monitor
$239.99-31%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 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
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 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 7.6

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

+Curved screen for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution at 34 inches
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$189.97-30%List: $269.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440 x 1440 resolution for extra screen space
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
$209.97-30%List: $299.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 PST - Details
GawfolkSpec score 7.7

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

+27 inch 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$209.99-30%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
BlackviewSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$239.25-29%List: $336.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+Large 34-inch screen for wide multitasking
+3440 x 1440 ultrawide resolution for extra horizontal workspace
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
$199.97-29%List: $279.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
ZumwaltSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$229.99-28%List: $319.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:50 PST - Details
EnzionSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$179.97-28%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
YgretyrjhSpec score 7.8

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, 60Hz, IPS

+Foldable design for easy carrying
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+60Hz refresh rate for smooth everyday display
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$189.99-27%List: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 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
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
AetherSparkSpec score 7.9

16-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 16 inches
$249.00-24%List: $329.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
XenotikSpec score 7.9

16-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$249.97-24%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
SiavialaSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p

+Portable design for travel use
+15.6-inch 1080p screen adds extra laptop workspace
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$189.99-24%List: $249.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 8.1

32-inch, QHD 1440p, 210Hz, VA

+210Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for fast-moving scenes
+USB Type-C input for single-cable connection
−VA panel has narrower viewing angles than IPS
$167.97-23%List: $217.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
Kefeya

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Rotatable display with 235 degree range
−Small 15.6-inch screen for multitasking
$239.99-23%List: $309.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:43 PST - Details
HikersSpec score 7.9

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution for a wide workspace
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
+1 ms or less response time for reduced motion blur
−VA panel may show slower dark transitions than IPS
$214.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
NewsoulSpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+Portable design with 15.6 inch IPS panel
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail on a small screen
+Touchscreen with 10-point touch input
−Small 15.6 inch screen limits multi-window workspace
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inchQHD 1440p200HzIPS8.6$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p165Hz7.5$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p240HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p220HzVA7.6$229.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080pIPSn/a$154.93
as of 11/03/2026 23:53 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.7$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
17-inchOLEDn/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
14-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p200Hz8.3$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details

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