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35 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $249, and half cost less than $199.

Top brands: LG (4)Acer (4)

SamsungSpec score 7.4

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz, 4 to 5 ms

+34-inch ultrawide screen with QHD resolution
+100Hz refresh rate with HDR10 support
+AMD FreeSync adaptive sync support
$219.99-33%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
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 7.9

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz, IPS

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input with 15W power delivery
−5 ms response time is slower than gaming monitors in this lineup
−100Hz refresh rate is low for fast gaming
$169.99-11%List: $189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
ViewSonicSpec score 7.4

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 100Hz

+27 inch screen with QHD 1440p resolution
+HDR10 support for higher contrast
+Adaptive sync reduces screen tearing
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 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
ASUSSpec score 7.4

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 75Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+QHD 1440p resolution for sharp detail
+27 inch screen size
−75Hz refresh rate is low for fast gaming
$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 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
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
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.5

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1500R screen for an immersive viewing angle
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother frame pacing
$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, IPS

+QHD resolution gives sharper detail than Full HD at 27 inches
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 220Hz, VA

+Curved screen for an immersive viewing experience
+220Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1440p resolution on a 27-inch VA panel
$229.62
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
KooruiSpec score 8.3

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, 1 ms or less

+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 94 here have a higher refresh
+Height-adjustable stand: only 22 of 142 here have one
$249.99-31%List: $359.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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
SceptreSpec score 8.1

32-inch, QHD 1440p, 210Hz, VA

+210Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+1 ms response time for fast-moving scenes
+USB Type-C input for single-cable connection
−VA panel has narrower viewing angles than IPS
$167.97-23%List: $217.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 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
ChzsyhCSpec score 7.5

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 165Hz

+Large 34-inch curved ultrawide screen
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay
−Requires a graphics setup that supports 1440p at 165Hz
$179.99-20%List: $224.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:09 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
CRUASpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen for wide multitasking
+1500R curvature for an immersive view
+240Hz refresh rate for very fast motion
−VA panel rather than IPS
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
RageiceSpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, VA

+Fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 display for extra screen width
+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive view
−VA panel may show slower response than IPS types
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:48 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
X AgexSpec score 7.7

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+34-inch ultrawide screen for a wide workspace
+Curved 1000R panel for immersive viewing
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
$249.99-17%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:05 PST - Details
KTCSpec score 8.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, IPS

+Pivots to portrait: only 15 of 142 here have one
+200Hz refresh: only 14 of 94 here have a higher refresh
$178.49-15%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:48 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 11/03/2026 22:35 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
CRUASpec score 7.7

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 260Hz, VA

+Curved 1800R screen for immersive viewing
+260Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother gameplay
−VA panel has slower response than IPS panels
$159.99-11%List: $179.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:11 PST - Details
Z Z-EdgeSpec score 7.7

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 240Hz, VA

+Curved 1500R screen for an immersive viewing angle
+240Hz refresh rate for very smooth gaming motion
+Adaptive sync support for smoother frame pacing
−VA panel can show slower color transitions than IPS panels
$179.99-10%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
GIGABYTESpec score 7.6

27-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, IPS

+200Hz refresh rate for fast gaming
+1 ms response time
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$189.99-10%List: $209.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:11 PST - Details
AcerSpec score 7.6

34-inch, QHD 1440p, 200Hz, 1 ms or less

+34 inch ultrawide curved screen with 3440x1440 resolution
+200Hz refresh rate for fast-moving scenes
+Response time of 1 ms or less
$249.99-7%Was: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100Hz7.4$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzIPS8.6$199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p75HzIPS7.4$169.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
31.5-inchQHD 1440p180HzVA7.6$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p165Hz7.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p200HzIPS8.6$249.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details

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