Best October Prime Day gaming monitor deals

Acer KC242Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 100Hz | VA | FreeSync | $117.99 $79.99 at Best Buy (save $28)
Ok, so it's pretty small, and a VA panel. But honestly, for this money and from a well-known and trusted manufacturer, with AMD FreeSync and a 100Hz refresh rate? A pretty good deal if you ask us. This would make an excellent second monitor, or a pretty quick main monitor in a pinch if you're building on a very tight budget.

Price check: Amazon $89.99

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $179.99 $99.77 at Newegg (save $79.22)
ASRock has become a favorite of ours around here over busy shopping periods. These screens always seem to be on offer, and from the one we've used (read our review) they're good value for the money, too. You can't really complain with this 165Hz panel for just under $100.

ASUS VZ279QG1R | 27 Inch | 1080p | 1 ms response time | FreeSync | $149.99 $109.99 at Newegg (save $40)
Coming in at just over $100, this super budget-friendly Asus monitor punches above its weight. With a Full HD Panel, 1 ms response time, and FreeSync to ensure super smooth quality, it's an excellent choice for any rig that needs to save a bit of money. At just a 75Hz refresh rate, this is the biggest spot where its competitors have the advantage but, if you can stomach that, you get a seriously nice screen for the price.

Acer Nitro KC241Y | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | VA | FreeSync | $172.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $63)
Why do monitor model names need to be so confusing? It's an eternal mystery. But if you can decode this Acer, you'll find it's a cracking deal. A 165Hz gaming monitor for just $109.99. Yes, it's VA, but at this price point, something's gotta give.

Price check: Newegg $159.99

Acer Nitro | 27-inch | 1080p | 240Hz | VA | | Curved | FreeSync | $314.99 $190 at Amazon (save $125)
If you're desperate for a super-high refresh rate on a budget, then this Acer Nitro screen should fit the bill. It's not very bright, rated at just 250 nits, but it's a good size, is a VA panel and sports a full 240Hz refresh rate for a rather tasty price tag.

Acer Nitro ED270U | 1440p | VA | FreeSync Premium | 170 Hz | $249.99 169.99 at Amazon (save $80)
This is one of the best deals on a 1440p gaming monitor we've seen so far. A respectable brand and a respectable spec, although it might be worth holding out for an IPS panel. Still, a good price on a great little screen.

Price check: $249.99 at Newegg

Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 180Hz | 1440p | 0.5 ms G2G response | IPS | $289.99 $199.99 at Amazon (save $90)
This Acer monitor is a steal for all you prospective competitive gamers, hitting a high refresh rate and low response time sweet spot (0.5-1 ms gray-to-gray). It's the same price as the Odyssey G5 below but is better for those of you who prefer an IPS panel to a VA.

Price check: Newegg $275.99

Acer Nitro XZ271U X3bmiiphx | 27-inch | 240Hz | 1440p | 1ms G2G response | IPS | $349.99 $279.99 at Newegg (save $70)
OK, these Acer monitor names are a bad joke. But bear with us, because this screen has loads to offer. The main attraction is a 240Hz 1440p panel with 1ms response times. That's pretty much the ideal real-world 16:9 gaming solution. Just take great care with what you're ordering and those model names!

Price Check: $279.99 at Walmart 

MSI MAG274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $433.22 $413.44 at Newegg (save $18)
4K 144Hz for sensible money is something we've been wanting to see for ages. Now it's happening. Even better, this MSI has an IPS panel for superior colors, viewing angles and response. You'll need a beefy GPU to drive it, of course. 

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599 $399.99 at Amazon (save $200)
Here's a monitor we really rate from our Gigabyte M28U review. We actually loved this package for its blend of speed and resolution, even at its original $650 price tag. At this tantalizingly cheap price, it's that much better.

Price check: Newegg $399.99

Gigabyte M32UC | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | VA | FreeSync Premium Pro | $629.99 $529.99 at Amazon (save $100)
Here's our pick for the best budget 4K gaming monitor, but now it's even cheaper. That's a deal we can't pass up. It's a gloriously simple panel with a no-frills look paired with a speedy refresh of up to 144Hz and a handy USB hub. Our Jacob uses this panel daily, and he's had no complaints with it so far.

Price check: Newegg $529.99 | Best Buy $529.99

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | IPS | 144Hz | 4K | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $599.99 $519.99 at Amazon (save $80)
You can pick up a cheaper VA 32-inch 4K screen above, but this is a fully gorgeous IPS panel and is dearer for it. With G-Sync and FreeSync support, you will always net smooth frames on this UltraGear—providing your GPU is up to the task. We're big fans of LG monitors, and this is a good 'un.

Price check: Best Buy $529.99

Gigabyte M32U | 32-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $729.99 $549.99 at B&H (save $180)
The flat version of Gigabyte's M32U isn't only flatter, it also comes with a lovely IPS panel. That's why it's also a touch more expensive, but if you won't get outta bed for anything less than IPS, this is a fair price for a monitor with HDMI 2.1 and a USB hub.

Price check: Newegg $862.65

LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 160Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 $319.00 at Amazon (save $80)
At its current price, this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain. By comparison, Alienware's fancy QD-OLED 34-inch panel is around $800 even on sale. This LG matches its size, resolution, aspect ratio and refresh rate for less than one-third of the price, although of course, it is a VA panel, not an OLED. It's also not the brightest gaming monitor ever, but it is a very good deal.

Price check: LG $399.99

MSI MAG342CQPV Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 100Hz | VA | $259.99 $236.75 at Amazon (save $23)
This is a great deal on a slightly lower-spec ultrawide. You can expect a full ultrawide resolution, with plenty of vertical pixel space, thanks to that 1440p resolution and 1ms response times for gaming. The only thing is this monitor will max out at 100Hz. That's still plenty quick enough for gaming, and as a way to save some money and still get that proper ultrawide experience, we do like this MSI a lot.

Price check: Newegg $239.99

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch VA | 3440 x 1440 | 250 nits |1ms MPRT | $549.99 $329.99 at Amazon (save $220)
34-inch ultrawide 1440p gaming remains one of our firm favourites. It's a great compromise between lots of detail and decent frame rates. This Samsung panel gives you all that with 3,440 by 1,440 pixels, 165Hz refresh and 1ms response. It's not the brightest at 250 nits. But if you can live with that, it's an awful lot of monitor for the money.

Price check: Best Buy $379.99

GIGABYTE M34WQ | 34-inch | 144Hz | IPS | $449.99 $349.99 at Newegg (save $100)
Gigabyte make some of our favorite gaming monitors, and as ultrawides go, this one's a bit of a peach. That IPS panel is plenty fast with a 144Hz refresh rate, and it's got plenty of ports for all sorts of connection possibilities. A 400 nits brightness rating is pretty great for this sort of price, too.

Price check: Amazon $349.99 | Walmart $349.99

Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180Hz | VA | $319.99 $279.99 at Amazon (save $40)
Yes, this is the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx, not the Acer Nitro EDA343CUR Hbmiippx. Totally ridiculous naming, but the V3bmiippx as opposed to Hbmiippx indicates 180Hz as opposed to 100Hz. And that's a lot of Hz on a 34-inch ultrawide for well under $300.

Price check: Newegg $389.99

LG UltraGear OLED | 27-inch | 1440p | 240Hz | G-Sync Compatible | $899.99 $653.20 at Amazon (save $250)
Err, how much for a 1440p panel?! Still, this is an OLED unit, and about as cheap as the tech currently comes, as the price has seriously tumbled on this LG model. They make for seriously gorgeous screens. Admittedly this one is a little dim overall (as we found in our LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B review) but it's still absolutely stunning in a shady spot.

Price check: Newegg $699.99

MSI MAG 341CQP | 34-inch | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | $899.99 $679.99 at Amazon
OLED gaming still isn't as affordable as we'd like. But it's getting there. This 34-inch ultrawide QD-OLED beast is the cheapest of its kind we've yet seen. The 175 Hz refresh is a tiny bit pedestrian, but it's plenty fast enough for us and in all other regards, this is the full OLED experience, including 0.03ms response and serious HDR sizzle.

Price check: $729 at Newegg

Alienware 34 AW3423DWF OLED | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165Hz | $899.99 $699.99 at Dell/Alienware
This is the lowest price yet for Alienware's segment-defining OLED monitor. Sure, it's still a lot of money and this is now quite an old model. But, in truth, Samsung's QD-OLED panel tech hasn't moved on much since this first-gen model was released. In short, this glossy-panelled beauty is still a scorcher.

Price check:  Amazon $819

Samsung 34 inch Odyssey curved monitor | 34-inch | 175Hz | 0.03 ms response time | WQHD | OLED | $1,199.99 $799.99 at Newegg (save $500)
With a 175 Hz refresh rate, this 34-inch curved ultrawide OLED monitor has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and it's buttery smooth, thanks to that impressive 0.03 ms response time. With True Black 400 HDR, the panel looks fantastic, and the built-in Gaming Hub makes for a much snappier gaming experience. 

Price check: Amazon $1,059.23

Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ | 49-inch | 144Hz | 5120 x 1440 | OLED | $1,099.99 $899.99 at Amazon (save $200)
It's not been around for long but the Aorus CO49DQ already has a decent discount, and it's a lot of monitor for the money as we found in our review. Those rocking the RTX 4090 might be better off with the higher refresh rate of the Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC, but the rest of us can take advantage of this very wide, very pretty looking panel for a bit less.

Price check: Newegg $899.99

MSI MAG 321UPX | 32-inch | 240Hz | QD-OLED | $899.99 at Newegg
With its special launch price of $949, the MSI MAG 321UPX was already by far the cheapest of the new generation of gorgeous high-pixel density 4K gaming OLEDs. But you can already get for $50 off. It makes most 27-inch 1440p OLEDs look painfully overpriced. It may be out of stock when you click through, but it's worth checking back for this great deal.

Cooler Master GM238-FFS | 24-inch | 1080p | 144Hz | IPS | £144.95 £119.99 at Overclockers (save £24.96)
It's not big, and it certainly isn't from a name we normally associate with gaming monitors, but if space is at a premium and you just want a good, little 1080p display for your desk, this 24-incher has a lot going for it. For a start, it's a fast IPS panel, so you get the good colours and a 0.5ms response time, and it will deliver a 144Hz refresh rate, too.

ASRock Phantom PG27FF1A | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | £119.99 at Scan (save £51)
It's pretty wild what you can get these days for a relatively small sum of money. This is a 27-inch monitor for roughly the same price as some smaller 24-inch panels, and it still rocks an IPS display, 1ms response time, and a 165Hz refresh rate. Fantastic for gaming on a budget.

Price check: Overclockers £129.95

AOC Q27G2S/EU | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 165Hz | £219.97 £210.99 at Amazon (save £8.98)
Besides this monitor's significant bezels, there's a lot to like here. It's a bit old fashioned looking, but all the important specs are here: 1440p, 165Hz, FreeSync compatible. It's in a sweet spot for gaming and it's made by a manufacturer we trust with budget screens.

ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B | 34-inch | 165Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | £418.99 £319.99 at Scan (save £99)
You can't beat a high-refresh 34-inch ultrawide gaming panel in terms of bang for buck and ASRock gives you that particular bang for less buck than ever. As we found in our review, this 1ms 165Hz VA panel has no major weaknesses and makes for a really nice overall package for the money.

Price Check: Overclockers £329.99 

Alienware 34 AW3423DWF | 34-inch | 165Hz | QD-OLED | £929.99 £699.88 at Amazon (save £230.11)
Alienware's fancy QD-OLED panel is one of our all-time favourite displays, and while this is still a lot of money for any monitor, even with a discount, you won't do much better than this for the cash. It's simply stunning. You can read our Alienware QD-OLED review for more.

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | £459 £389 at Amazon (save £70)
The combination of 4K and 144Hz is normally a wallet-wincing affair. But this Gigabyte gets you there for a whisker under £400. Hardly throw-away money, but as a long-term investment, this would be a very nice tool for some high-precision gaming.

Price Check: Overclockers £429.95 

Samsung Odyssey G9 G93SC OLED | 49-inch | 240Hz | 5120 x 1440 | OLED | £1,399.99 £999 at Amazon (save £400)
Samsung's silly-wide OLED monitor has only been around for a year, but you can now get it for quite a bit off. At 49 inches and sporting Samsung's QD-OLED tech this is a monitor straight out of a science fiction film, but it could well be gracing your desk at some point very soon. And our Jeremy loved it in his review. Cool hey?

Price Check: Overclockers £1,389.95