Monitors under $500

4 monitors under $500 from Samsung, ASUS and LG. Prices run $430 to $499.

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

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 11/03/2026 23:49 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 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details

AnykingSpec score 7.8

15.3-inch, 1920x1200, 60Hz, IPS

−60Hz refresh: 9 of the 13 here have a higher refresh

$499.99

as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

Compare specs

Size	Resolution	Refresh	Panel	Spec score	Price
15.3-inch	FHD 1080p	60Hz	IPS	7.9	$469.99 as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
15.6-inch	FHD 1080p	60Hz	IPS	7.9	$479.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:49 PST - Details
15.6-inch	1920x1200	60Hz	IPS	7.8	$429.99 as of 11/03/2026 23:33 PST - Details
15.3-inch	1920x1200	60Hz	IPS	7.8	$499.99 as of 11/04/2026 12:08 PST - Details

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