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50 monitors under $250 from Samsung, LG, Acer and more. Most cost $160 to $239, and half cost less than $190.

LGSpec score 8.4

34-inch, 2560x1080, 100Hz, IPS

+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
+100Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−Lower 1080p-class resolution on a 34-inch screen
−Flat screen rather than curved
$229.99-15%List: $269.99
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
ASUSSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB Type-C input needs only one cable
−Small 15.6 inch screen limits workspace
$177.77
as of 11/04/2026 12:11 PST - Details
Wixzet

17-inch, OLED

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
$219.99-37%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
AOCSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen for travel use
+Full HD 1080p resolution on an IPS panel
+USB-C and HDMI connection options
−Screen is small for a primary desk monitor
$239.99-31%List: $349.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 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
ZumwaltSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$229.99-28%List: $319.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:50 PST - Details
YgretyrjhSpec score 7.8

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, 60Hz, IPS

+Foldable design for easy carrying
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+60Hz refresh rate for smooth everyday display
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$189.99-27%List: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
AetherSparkSpec score 7.9

16-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 16 inches
$249.00-24%List: $329.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
SiavialaSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p

+Portable design for travel use
+15.6-inch 1080p screen adds extra laptop workspace
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$189.99-24%List: $249.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 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
BlackviewSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$239.25-29%List: $336.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:07 PST - Details
EnzionSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$179.97-28%List: $249.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
XenotikSpec score 7.9

16-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+USB-C input: only 50 of 142 here have one
−FHD 1080p: 78 of the 137 here have a higher resolution
$249.97-24%List: $329.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 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
HotYeahSpec score 8.5

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen for extra workspace
+Ultra-light at 2.58 lbs for carrying
+USB-C plug and play connection
$169.99-23%List: $219.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:27 PST - Details
ScrenexSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design for carrying as a second screen
+15.6-inch IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution for sharp text and video
−Small 15.6-inch size limits the desktop area
$189.97-21%List: $239.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:07 PST - Details
RizpakSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable design suited to travel and carrying
+Ultra-slim body for easy storage in a bag
+Full HD 1080p resolution on a 15.6-inch screen
−Small 15.6-inch screen limits the workspace
$189.97-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
BreezyLifeSpec score 7.8

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, 60Hz, IPS

+Ultra thin, portable design
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+60Hz refresh rate for smooth everyday display
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$189.99-21%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
SynnovSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Detachable design for flexible placement
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$239.97-20%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
WixzetSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable monitor for work and travel use
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD resolution at 15.6 inches
$239.99-20%List: $299.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
CybotioeSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p

+Portable design for travel use
+Ultra-thin body for easy carrying
+1080p full HD resolution
−Small 15.6-inch screen limits workspace
$199.97-20%List: $249.97
as of 11/03/2026 22:33 PST - Details
LeudaichSpec score 7.8

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, 60Hz, IPS

+Portable design for travel use
+Clamps onto a laptop for a vertical dual-screen setup
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
−Small 15.6-inch screen size
−60Hz refresh rate for basic motion
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:55 PST - Details
ZscmallsSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-slim portable design for travel
+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C plug and play connection
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
MagicravenSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+IPS panel with wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable plug and play
+Full HD 1080p resolution
$159.99-20%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
BosiiSpec score 7.9

15.6-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Ultra-thin, lightweight design for travel
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−Full HD 1080p resolution at 15.6 inches
$209.99-19%List: $259.99
as of 11/04/2026 13:08 PST - Details
TeamgeeSpec score 7.9

14-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Portable 14-inch screen with IPS panel
+USB-C input for simple laptop connection
+Full HD 1080p resolution
−Small 14-inch screen limits multitasking space
$199.99-17%List: $239.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:10 PST - Details
VisionOwlSpec score 7.9

18.5-inch, FHD 1080p, 100Hz, IPS

+Portable 18.5 inch second screen
+100Hz refresh rate for smoother motion
+Full HD 1080p resolution
$169.99-15%List: $199.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
34-inch2560x1080100HzIPS8.4$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
27-inchQHD 1440p100HzIPS7.9$169.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:57 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$177.77
as of 11/04/2026 12:11 PST - Details
17-inchOLEDn/a$219.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
14-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$239.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details
18.5-inch5K120Hz8.2$189.99
as of 11/03/2026 22:54 PST - Details
14-inchFHD 1080p7.9$229.99
as of 11/03/2026 23:50 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080p60HzIPS7.8$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
16-inchFHD 1080pIPS7.9$249.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080p7.9$189.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details

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