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9 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $170 to $207, and half cost less than $190.

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
ZZASpec score 7.6

27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz

+27 inch screen size, a common desktop size
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Flat screen rather than curved
$189.99-22%List: $242.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 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 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
KksmartSpec score 8.3

16-inch, 5K, 144Hz

+Portable design for carrying with a laptop
+16-inch size for a second screen
+5K resolution for sharp detail
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.5

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 144Hz, 1 ms or less

+1440p resolution for sharper detail than Full HD
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms or less response time for fast motion
−Built-in speakers are small 3W units
$189.99-14%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.9

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

+144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+1 ms or less response time
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$188.10-10%Was: $209.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
DellSpec score 8.4

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 144Hz, 1 ms or less

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$159.99-9%List: $174.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 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
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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD144HzIPS7.6$207.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD144Hz7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p144HzVA7.5$226.18
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
16-inch5K144Hz8.3$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p144Hz8.5$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p144HzIPS7.9$188.10
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchFHD 1080p144Hz8.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p144Hz7.4$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p144HzIPS7.4$179.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:06 PST - Details

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