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Monitors under $500

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6 monitors under $500 from Samsung, ASUS, Gawfolk and more. Most cost $470 to $499, and half cost less than $480.

RedalfSpec score 7.9

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

+Portable 15.3 inch extra screen for laptop users
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+Full HD 1080p resolution with 60Hz refresh
−Small 15.3 inch screen limits room for multiple windows
$469.99-20%List: $589.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
LadomiSpec score 8.0

16-inch, FHD 1080p, IPS

+Large 16 inch screen for extra workspace
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$479.99-16%Was: $569.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:05 PST - Details
KYYSpec score 7.9

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

+Portable 15.6 inch screen for travel
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
−60Hz refresh rate, lower than gaming monitors
$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
UperfectSpec score 8.1

24.5-inch, 165Hz, IPS, 1 ms or less

+Touchscreen input for direct interaction
+Adaptive sync support reduces screen tearing
+1 ms or less response time
−Large 24.5 inch size is less practical for carrying
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
HyanginSpec score 7.8

15.6-inch, 1920x1200, 60Hz, IPS

+Portable design for carrying between locations
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+USB-C input for a single-cable connection
−Only 60Hz refresh rate
−Resolution is 1200p rather than full HD
$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:07 PST - Details
AnykingSpec score 7.8

15.3-inch, 1920x1200, 60Hz, IPS

−60Hz refresh: 10 of the 14 here have a higher refresh
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
15.3-inchFHD 1080p60HzIPS7.9$469.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
16-inchFHD 1080pIPS8.0$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 17:05 PST - Details
15.6-inchFHD 1080p60HzIPS7.9$479.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:11 PST - Details
24.5-inch165HzIPS8.1$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:08 PST - Details
15.6-inch1920x120060HzIPS7.8$429.99
as of 11/04/2026 16:07 PST - Details
15.3-inch1920x120060HzIPS7.8$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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