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Monitors under $250

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3 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Prices run $170 to $189.

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
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
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 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
18.5-inch5K120Hz8.2$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:09 PST - Details
16-inch5K144Hz8.3$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
16-inch5K120Hz8.2$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:36 PST - Details

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