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11 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $229, and half cost less than $190.

LGSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1000R panel for an immersive wraparound view
+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
−Curved screen is not suited to every desk or viewing setup
−Stand does not offer height adjustment or pivot rotation
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 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
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
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
ViewSonicSpec score 7.5

32-inch, FHD 1080p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Fast 180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for quick pixel transitions
+Curved panel with 1500R curve
$178.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
SceptreSpec score 7.6

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved screen for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution at 34 inches
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$189.97-30%List: $269.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 8.6

24-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, IPS

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$152.99-19%List: $189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 7.6

32-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+Large 32 inch curved screen for immersion
+180Hz refresh rate for fast gaming
+Adaptive sync listed for smoother frame pacing
−Curved panel may not suit flat-screen preferences
$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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 11/03/2026 22:35 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
SamsungSpec score 8.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 180Hz, 1 ms or less

+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
$179.99-17%Was: $217.00
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
31.5-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
32-inchFHD 1080p180Hz7.5$178.95
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
34-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$189.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
24-inchQHD 1440p180HzIPS8.6$152.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
32-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 PST - Details
34-inch3440x1440180HzVA7.6$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:35 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA8.6$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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