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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)

CRUASpec score 7.7

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 260Hz, VA

+Curved 1800R screen for immersive viewing
+260Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay
−VA panel has slower response than IPS panels
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 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
DamraptSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 15.6-inch design for travel use
+10-point touchscreen input
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Small screen limits workspace
$169.99-11%List: $189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.7

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

+Curved 1500R screen for an immersive viewing angle
+240Hz refresh rate for very smooth gaming motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother frame pacing
−VA panel can show slower color transitions than IPS panels
$179.99-10%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
GIGABYTESpec score 7.6

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

+200Hz refresh rate for fast gaming
+1 ms response time
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$189.99-10%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 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
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: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$159.99-9%List: $174.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

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

+34 inch ultrawide curved screen with 3440x1440 resolution
+200Hz refresh rate for fast-moving scenes
+Response time of 1 ms or less
$249.99-7%Was: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
CRUASpec score 7.5

34-inch, 3440x1440, 165Hz, IPS

+Large 34-inch ultrawide 21:9 screen
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Requires a graphics setup that supports 3440x1440 at 165Hz
$169.99-6%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
FezobrSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying with a laptop
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text and video
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$169.99-6%Was: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:10 PST - Details
CRUASpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 100Hz, IPS

+Ultrawide 34-inch 21:9 screen for wide multitasking
+3440x1440 resolution for sharp detail across the width
+Adaptive sync support reduces screen tearing
−Curved panel may not suit everyone
$189.99-5%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.0

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

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp text and detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
−60Hz refresh rate is lower than gaming monitors
−Response time of 4 to 5 ms is slower than gaming models
$199.99-5%Was: $209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
AefieoySpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharper detail than Full HD screens
+Portable design for travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$189.97-5%Was: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
DJiEXSpec score 7.5

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

+Curved 34 inch ultrawide screen
+165Hz refresh rate for fast gaming
+1 ms response time
$199.49-5%List: $209.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:07 PST - Details
GawfolkSpec score 7.6

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz

+Fast 200Hz refresh rate for gaming
+Curved 34 inch ultrawide 3440x1440 display
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay
$208.99-5%List: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 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
MacsecorSpec score 7.9

13-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim design suits travel bags
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text
−Smaller 13 inch panel gives less screen space
$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:50 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
KTCSpec score 7.6

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

+Large 32 inch curved screen for immersion
+180Hz refresh rate for fast gaming
+Adaptive sync listed for smoother frame pacing
−Curved panel may not suit flat-screen preferences
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
CRUASpec score 7.5

34-inch, 3440x1440, 165Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch 21:9 screen for wide multitasking
+3440x1440 resolution for sharp detail
+165Hz refresh rate for fast, smooth motion
−VA panel rather than IPS
−Curved panel may not suit everyone
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
ZZASpec score 7.6

34-inch, 4K UHD, 100Hz

+34 inch ultrawide curved screen
+Built-in speakers included
+Curved panel for an immersive view
−Lower 100Hz refresh rate than the other models
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
ROYYSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design suited to travel and carrying
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 14-inch screen
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Small 14-inch screen limits the workspace
$218.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
ZefcSSpec score 8.0

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz

+Portable 15.6 inch design for carrying while traveling
+4K resolution for sharp detail on a small screen
+Touchscreen input for direct interaction
−60Hz refresh rate is lower than gaming-focused monitors
$152.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
LXU

16-inch

+Portable design for carrying with a laptop
+16-inch screen adds extra workspace for laptops
+Listed for laptops in the 12 to 18 inch range
−Not compatible with M1, M2, or M3 Mac laptops
$215.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:04 PST - Details
KYYSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design suited to travel use
+15.6-inch IPS screen for a second display
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text
−Small 15.6-inch screen limits workspace size
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:49 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
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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inchQHD 1440p260HzVA7.7$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
25-inchFHD 1080p300HzIPS8.7$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p240HzVA7.7$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p200HzIPS7.6$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p144HzIPS7.9$188.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p120Hz7.4$153.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p144Hz8.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p200Hz7.6$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440165HzIPS7.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details

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