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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)

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 11/03/2026 23:27 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
HoowelSpec score 7.9

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen with 3440x1440 resolution
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Fast 1 ms or less response time
−VA panel rather than IPS for viewing angles
$209.99-22%List: $269.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 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 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
ScrenexSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying as a second screen
+15.6-inch IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text and video
−Small 15.6-inch size limits the desktop area
$189.97-21%List: $239.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
RizpakSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design suited to travel and carrying
+Ultra-slim body for easy storage in a bag
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
−Small 15.6-inch screen limits the workspace
$189.97-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
BreezyLifeSpec score 7.8

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

+Ultra thin, portable design
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+60Hz refresh rate for smooth everyday display
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$189.99-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
SynnovSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Detachable design for flexible placement
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$239.97-20%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
WixzetSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable monitor for work and travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$239.99-20%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
CybotioeSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p

+Portable design for travel use
+Ultra-thin body for easy carrying
+1080p full HD resolution
−Small 15.6-inch screen limits workspace
$199.97-20%List: $249.97
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
LeudaichSpec score 7.8

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

+Portable design for travel use
+Clamps onto a laptop for a vertical dual-screen setup
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Small 15.6-inch screen size
−60Hz refresh rate for basic motion
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:55 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
ZscmallsSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C plug and play connection
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
MagicravenSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable plug and play
+Full HD 1080p resolution
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
BosiiSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-thin, lightweight design for travel
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD 1080p resolution at 15.6 inches
$209.99-19%List: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 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
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
TeamgeeSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen with IPS panel
+USB-C input for simple laptop connection
+Full HD 1080p resolution
−Small 14-inch screen limits multitasking space
$199.99-17%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 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
Kefeya

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+15.6 inch IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution
+120% sRGB color gamut coverage
$239.99-17%List: $289.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:43 PST - Details
X AgexSpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+34-inch ultrawide screen for a wide workspace
+Curved 1000R panel for immersive viewing
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:05 PST - Details
VisionOwlSpec score 7.9

18.5-inch, FHD 1080p, 100Hz, IPS

+Portable 18.5 inch second screen
+100Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+Full HD 1080p resolution
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
KksmartSpec score 8.3

16-inch, 5K, 144Hz

+Portable design for carrying with a laptop
+16-inch size for a second screen
+5K resolution for sharp detail
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 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
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
LXZSpec score 7.5

34-inch, 3440x1440, 165Hz, VA

+Curved 1500R panel for a wraparound viewing area
+Large 34-inch ultrawide screen for multitasking
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−VA panel type rather than IPS
$179.99-14%List: $209.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.5

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 120Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 34 inch screen for wide immersive viewing
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for fast-moving images
$219.99-12%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
14-inchFHD 1080pIPS8.5$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:27 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD144Hz7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440200HzVA7.9$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p144HzVA7.5$226.18
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$189.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$189.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080p60HzIPS7.8$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$239.97
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080p7.9$199.97
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details

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