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49 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $170 to $249, and half cost less than $200.

Top brands: Acer (7)LG (5)Samsung (4)

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 7.6

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
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
SamsungSpec score 7.5

24-inch, FHD 1080p, 200Hz, IPS

+200Hz refresh rate for very smooth motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+1ms response time for fast motion
−Full HD resolution offers less detail than higher resolutions
$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 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
GawfolkSpec score 7.5

34-inch, 3440x1440, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 34 inch ultrawide 3440x1440 display
+165Hz refresh rate for gaming
+1 ms response time
$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 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
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
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 7.5

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 165Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved screen for an immersive viewing experience
+165Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Adaptive sync reduces screen tearing
$179.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
LGSpec score 8.6

27-inch, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, IPS

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth high frame rate play
+1 ms response time for fast motion
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
$199.99
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
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
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
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 11/03/2026 22:54 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 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+Curved 1500R panel for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440 x 1440 resolution for extra screen space
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
$209.97-30%List: $299.97
as of 11/04/2026 00:23 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
SansuiSpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, VA

+240Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Curved screen for an immersive wide view
+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution at 34 inches
−VA panel has narrower viewing angles than IPS
$249.99-24%List: $329.99
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
SceptreSpec score 7.7

34-inch, 3440x1440, 240Hz, 1 ms or less

+Large 34-inch screen for wide multitasking
+3440 x 1440 ultrawide resolution for extra horizontal workspace
+240Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
$199.97-29%List: $279.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
HikersSpec score 7.9

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 3440x1440 resolution for a wide workspace
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth fast motion
+1 ms or less response time for reduced motion blur
−VA panel may show slower dark transitions than IPS
$214.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:24 PST - Details
HoowelSpec score 7.9

34-inch, 3440x1440, 200Hz, VA

+Ultrawide 34-inch curved screen with 3440x1440 resolution
+200Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
+Fast 1 ms or less response time
−VA panel rather than IPS for viewing angles
$209.99-22%List: $269.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:26 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

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS7.9$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:05 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p180Hz7.6$159.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD120HzIPS7.6$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details
24-inchFHD 1080p200HzIPS7.5$159.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 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
34-inch3440x1440165Hz7.5$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:09 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p165Hz7.5$169.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:06 PST - Details

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