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Monitors under $500

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6 monitors under $500 from Samsung, ASUS and LG. Most cost $413 to $499, and half cost less than $439.

Top brands: ASUS (4)

SamsungSpec score 8.9

27-inch, 4K UHD, 180Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−4K resolution demands more graphics power for high frame rates
$449.59-25%List: $599.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

27-inch, 4K UHD, 160Hz, IPS

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel
+160Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+HDR support for extended brightness range
−Lower 160Hz refresh rate than some competing 4K monitors
$447.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 9.5

27-inch, 4K UHD, IPS

+HDR support for higher contrast content
+USB-C input with 96W power delivery
+Large 27 inch 4K display for sharp detail
$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 9.4

27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

+Pivot function rotates screen to portrait orientation
+Height adjustable stand for ergonomic positioning
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$413.43
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
ASUSSpec score 8.5

27-inch, 4K UHD, 162Hz, IPS

+4K resolution on a 27-inch IPS panel
+162Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
+USB-C input for single-cable connection
$410.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.8

27-inch, 4K UHD, 144Hz, IPS

+4K UHD resolution for very sharp detail
+IPS panel for wide viewing angles
+144Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
−4K resolution demands more graphics power for high frame rates
$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

monitorSizeResolutionRefreshPanelSpec scorePrice
27-inch4K UHD180HzIPS8.9$449.59
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD160HzIPS8.5$447.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHDIPS9.5$429.00
as of 11/04/2026 12:09 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD162HzIPS9.4$413.43
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD162HzIPS8.5$410.95
as of 11/04/2026 12:10 PST - Details
27-inch4K UHD144HzIPS7.8$499.99
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details

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