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26 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $204.

Top brands: Acer (4)

MSISpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+27-inch IPS panel with 4K UHD resolution
+Adaptive-Sync support for smoother motion
+Response time of 4 to 5 ms
−Refresh rate capped at 60 Hz
−Not a high-refresh option for fast gaming
$159.99-27%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
Samsung

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR10 support for expanded highlight range
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
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
AcerSpec score 7.9

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−4K resolution demands more powerful graphics hardware
$249.99-29%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
LGSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+HDR10 support for enhanced contrast
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$209.99-16%List: $249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
ViewSonic

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD: only 3 of 137 here have a higher resolution
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.7

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+4K UHD: only 3 of 137 here have a higher resolution
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
GawfolkSpec score 7.7

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+27 inch 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$209.99-30%List: $299.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
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
NewsoulSpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+Portable design with 15.6 inch IPS panel
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail on a small screen
+Touchscreen with 10-point touch input
−Small 15.6 inch screen limits multi-window workspace
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 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
KYYSpec score 7.5

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail
+HDR support for higher contrast content
+Portable 15.6 inch design for travel
−60Hz refresh rate, lower than gaming monitors
$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:49 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 8.0

27-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp text and detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
−60Hz refresh rate is lower than gaming monitors
−Response time of 4 to 5 ms is slower than gaming models
$199.99-5%Was: $209.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
AefieoySpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharper detail than Full HD screens
+Portable design for travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$189.97-5%Was: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 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
ZefcSSpec score 8.0

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz

+Portable 15.6 inch design for carrying while traveling
+4K resolution for sharp detail on a small screen
+Touchscreen input for direct interaction
−60Hz refresh rate is lower than gaming-focused monitors
$152.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
ThinlerainSpec score 9.2

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD resolution with 160Hz refresh rate
+IPS panel with pivot and height adjustment
+Built-in pop-up 3MP webcam
−Pop-up webcam adds mechanical parts to the display
$249.90
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
CunpuSpec score 8.0

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+160Hz refresh rate for fast, smooth motion
+1 ms or less response time for reduced motion blur
−HDR400 offers modest peak brightness
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, 72Hz, IPS

+27in 4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
−72Hz refresh rate is lower than most gaming monitors
−4K resolution demands more powerful graphics hardware
$220.73
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
AOC

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS, 4 to 5 ms

+4K UHD resolution on a 27-inch screen
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR support for higher contrast content
−Response time of 4 to 5 ms is slower than gaming monitors
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
CunpuSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, 70Hz, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD screen for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes
−70Hz refresh rate is low for gaming
$153.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
HgfrteeSpec score 7.5

27-inch, 4K UHD, 60Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail on a 27 inch screen
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gaming and video
−60Hz refresh rate is standard and lower than high-refresh monitors
$182.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:23 PST - Details
WGKSpec score 8.1

15.6-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+Portable 15.6 inch second screen
+4K UHD resolution for sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:10 PST - Details
Samsung

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+4K UHD resolution at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+HDR10 support for expanded highlight range
$249.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
Philips

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+27-inch screen with 3840×2160 4K resolution
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+HDR support for expanded brightness and contrast
$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details
PhilipsSpec score 9.4

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+27-inch 4K UHD screen with sharp detail
+IPS panel for wider viewing angles
+HDR400 support for expanded brightness and contrast
$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:38 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD60HzIPS7.8$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:18 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD120HzIPS7.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.9$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPS7.8$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPSn/a$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.7$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.7$209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD144HzIPS7.6$207.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
15.6-inch4K UHDIPS8.1$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details

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