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Monitors under $250

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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)KTC (7)ASUS (6)Dell (4)

UPspec GamingSpec score 7.3

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

+Portable design for use with Xbox Series S
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Cable-free design for simpler setup
−60Hz refresh rate is lower than gaming-focused monitors
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 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
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
GawfolkSpec score 7.4

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

+Curved 34 inch ultrawide screen with 3440x1440 resolution
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gaming
−Lower 100Hz refresh rate than gaming monitors
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 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
CunpuSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, 70Hz, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes
−70Hz refresh rate is low for gaming
$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 7.4

34-inch, 2560x1080, 100Hz

+Curved screen for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 34 inch display
+100Hz refresh rate
−Lower 2560x1080 resolution than other 34 inch models
$179.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
KadoSpec score 7.5

34-inch, 3440x1440, 165Hz, IPS

+Curved 34-inch ultrawide with 3440x1440 resolution
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for fast-moving images
−Large 34-inch footprint for smaller desks
$229.89
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 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 11/04/2026 16:11 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
DuexSpec score 7.9

14.1-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14.1-inch display
+Full HD 1080p resolution
+USB Type-C input for plug-and-play use
−Small 14.1-inch screen for desk use
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:08 PST - Details
DomyfanSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying with a laptop
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text
−14 inch screen is small for extended multitasking
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:07 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.4

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 144Hz, 4 to 5 ms

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+Curved screen for immersive viewing
+AMD FreeSync support reduces screen tearing
−Curved panel may not suit every viewing preference
−Full HD resolution offers less detail than higher resolutions
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
DvxopnySpec score 7.8

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

+Portable 14 inch screen for travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text
−14 inch screen is small for extended multitasking
$229.00
as of 11/04/2026 14:08 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 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
AllviaSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 15.6-inch screen for travel use
+Full HD 1080p resolution on an IPS panel
+USB-C input for one-cable connection
−Screen is small for a primary desk monitor
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:07 PST - Details
WGKSpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+Portable 15.6 inch second screen
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 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
ArcticProSpec score 7.6

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

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen
+1500R curvature for immersive viewing
+200Hz refresh rate for fast-moving games
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
DellSpec score 7.4

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

+24 inch screen size
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:06 PST - Details
Philips

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+27-inch screen with 3840×2160 4K resolution
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+HDR support for expanded brightness and contrast
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 19:05 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 19:05 PST - Details
UtndrgSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Lightweight at 2.2 lbs for carrying
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C and HDMI inputs for connection flexibility
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
IntehillSpec score 8.2

16-inch, 5K, 120Hz

+120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion than standard portables
+16 inch screen size for a portable display
+USB-C input for simple connection to laptops
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details
YgretyrjhSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Larger 15.6 inch screen for more workspace
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:05 PST - Details
OrfibzSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+USB-C input: only 49 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 79 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 18:10 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
11.6-inchFHD 1080p60HzIPS7.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p300HzVA7.7$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
16.1-inchFHD 1080pIPS8.5$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.4$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:07 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440180HzVA7.6$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD70HzIPS7.8$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
34-inch2560x1080100Hz7.4$179.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440165HzIPS7.5$229.89
as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
32-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details

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