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Monitors under $250

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7 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $157 to $199, and half cost less than $170.

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
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
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
EvicivSpec score 8.2

18.5-inch, 5K, 120Hz, 1 ms or less

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+FreeSync adaptive sync support
−18.5-inch screen is small for extended multitasking
$189.99-30%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.5

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 120Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 34 inch screen for wide immersive viewing
+120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for fast-moving images
$219.99-12%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 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
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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD120HzIPS7.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p120HzIPS8.6$156.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p120HzIPS7.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
18.5-inch5K120Hz8.2$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p120Hz7.5$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p120Hz7.4$153.89
as of 11/04/2026 00:30 PST - Details
16-inch5K120Hz8.2$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:08 PST - Details

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