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11 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $170 to $229, and half cost less than $180.

SamsungSpec score 7.4

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz, 4 to 5 ms

+34-inch ultrawide screen with QHD resolution
+100Hz refresh rate with HDR10 support
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
$219.99-33%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 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
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
ViewSonicSpec score 7.4

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz

+27 inch screen with QHD 1440p resolution
+HDR10 support for higher contrast
+Adaptive sync reduces screen tearing
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 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
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 11/03/2026 23:57 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
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
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
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
$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
34-inch2560x1080100HzIPS8.4$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
24-inch100HzIPS8.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
32-inchFHD 1080p100HzVA7.4$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
18.5-inchFHD 1080p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440100HzIPS7.7$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
34-inch4K UHD100Hz7.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.4$239.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details

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