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

Top brands: LG (7)Samsung (6)ASUS (4)Acer (4)

MSISpec score 7.8

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

+27-inch IPS panel with 4K UHD resolution
+Adaptive-Sync support for smoother motion
+Response time of 4 to 5 ms
−Refresh rate capped at 60 Hz
−Not a high-refresh option for fast gaming
$159.99-27%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.9

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

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−4K resolution demands more powerful graphics hardware
$249.99-29%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 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
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+HDR10 support for enhanced contrast
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$209.99-16%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
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 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.6

27-inch, 4K UHD, 120Hz, IPS

+27 inch IPS panel with 4K resolution for sharp detail
+Response time of 1 ms or less for fast-moving images
+Large 27 inch screen for multitasking and gaming
−4K resolution requires a capable graphics card for high frame rates
$199.99-13%List: $229.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.9

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

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input with 15W power delivery
−5 ms response time is slower than gaming monitors in this lineup
−100Hz refresh rate is low for fast gaming
$169.99-11%List: $189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 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
$159.00-10%Was: $175.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:28 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
ASUSSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB Type-C input needs only one cable
−Small 15.6 inch screen limits workspace
$177.77
as of 11/04/2026 12:11 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
SamsungSpec score 7.5

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 200Hz, IPS

+200Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+1ms response time for fast motion
−Full HD resolution offers less detail than higher resolutions
$159.99
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 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.4

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 75Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+QHD 1440p resolution for sharp detail
+27 inch screen size
−75Hz refresh rate is low for fast gaming
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.4

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

+27 inch IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+120Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+Full HD 1080p resolution
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Dell

27-inch, IPS

+27 inch IPS panel for a large viewing area
+IPS panel type for wide viewing angles
+Bundle sold for home and office use
$208.69
as of 11/03/2026 22:36 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 11/03/2026 23:57 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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD60HzIPS7.8$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.9$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPS7.8$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
34-inch2560x1080100HzIPS8.4$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD120HzIPS7.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
23.8-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$159.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:28 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p120HzIPS8.6$156.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$177.77
as of 11/04/2026 12:11 PST - Details

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