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19 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $215.

AcerSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, VA

+1500R curve for an immersive field of view
+QHD 1440p resolution for sharper detail than FHD
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
−VA panel viewing angles are narrower than IPS
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

31.5-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, VA

+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive viewing angle
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Response time of 1 ms or less
−VA panel rather than IPS panel
$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.4

32-inch, FHD 1080p, 100Hz, VA

+Adaptive sync support for tear-free play
+100Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+32-inch screen size
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 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
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
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
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
$214.99-23%List: $279.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 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 11/04/2026 16:11 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
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 17:09 PST - Details
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
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
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 11/04/2026 15:11 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 19:07 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 7.7

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
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
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
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
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
31.5-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
32-inchFHD 1080p100HzVA7.4$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:07 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p220HzVA7.6$229.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440240HzVA7.7$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
32-inchQHD 1440p210HzVA8.1$167.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440200HzVA7.9$214.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:10 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p144HzVA7.5$226.18
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p240HzVA7.7$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440165HzVA7.5$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:09 PST - Details

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