Best October Prime Day gaming monitor deals

This Asus monitor is pretty much the lowest you will want to go for any gaming rig right now, but it's awfully cheap, making it a perfect secondary monitor or primary screen for a budget setup. This 120 Hz Full HD monitor comes with a 1 ms response time, so it should be plenty snappy for games too.

Key specs: 23.8-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms

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 165 Hz gaming monitor for just over $100. Yes, it's VA, but at this price point, something's gotta give.

Key specs: 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | 1 ms | VA

If you want to chase high refresh rates and don't have the love or money for OLED, you can find all you need here. This is a 27-inch gaming monitor for the price of a 24-inch, with a 280 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. It comes with AMD FreeSync too for silky smooth response.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1080p | 280 Hz | 1 ms | VA

You might not like the VA panel and its low brightness, but you'll surely like the speed and price tag. 250 Hz, 0.5 ms pixel time, and adaptive sync will all help to ensure you get super-silky gaming.

Key specs: 24-inch | 1080p | VA | 250 Hz | 0.5 ms

A slightly lower refresh rate than the MSI above, but a larger screen, and for the same price. This is still super speedy and has a nice snappy response time, too. Either way, you're getting a good deal, especially with this being at its best ever price.

Key specs: 27 -inch | 1080p | 0.5 ms | 200 Hz

Samsung's 2024 refresh of its Odyssey G3 monitor is very solid for any 1080p gamer. It comes with a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time, and AMD's FreeSync. At just 250 brightness, this screen is let down somewhat by not being all that bright, but it's otherwise a nice saving on a good budget monitor. It has previously been a decent bit cheaper, so we'd only recommend this monitor at this price if you can't wait for a better deal later down the line.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1 ms | AMD FreeSync | 180 Hz

A truly budget way of getting a 1440p monitor, this MSI model has a 27-inch screen, is FreeSync enabled, and has a response time of 1 ms. You may notice some of that price point in the 'fine' 100 Hz response time, but otherwise, this is a solid choice.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 100 Hz | 1 ms

If you want to shave a few extra dollars off your bill at checkout, this gaming monitor from ASRock is a good way to go about it. It's a VA panel, which is good for contrasts but loses out to an IPS in a few ways, but it's around $10 cheaper than a competitive IPS. It's also rated to 180 Hz, which isn't bad.

Key specs: 180 Hz | 27-inch | FreeSync | 1440p

If you're on a tight budget, this will get you a decently sized 1440p monitor for a real bargain price. It even has a higher-than-60 Hz refresh rate. Okay, 100 Hz isn't spectacular, but it is still notably smoother than 60 Hz. It's also not the brightest screen, rated at 250 nits peak, but the compromises will have to come in somewhere.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 100 Hz | IPS | 1 ms

This gaming monitor has an IPS panel capable of delivering 180 Hz. The 1440p resolution means you're getting a bit of a bump up over 1080p, too, which puts this monitor right in the sweet spot for modern PC gaming.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | 1 ms

Price check: Amazon $175.92

This is 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 and more than enough for a mid-range rig to get some lovely sights.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 170 Hz | VA | 1 ms

This monitor was already a great deal at its previous price. Now, for just over $200, it's even better. Samsung has form when it comes to getting VA panels to achieve good response. Put simply, Samsung VA panels are the quickest. It is, however, a little more expensive than we've seen this monitor sell for before. It's still a good deal despite that.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | Curved

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 240 Hz 1440p panel with 1 ms 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!

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | IPS | Curved | 1 ms

Acer's $200+ 1440p monitor shows its more premium price point in an up to 240 Hz refresh rate and up to 0.5 ms response time. Both of these combine to make a very smooth gaming experience. You just need to make sure you have a good enough rig to match the refresh rate with your fps.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms

Yes, the name of this monitor is ridiculous, but it is a super reasonable price for a large curved 1440p screen. Acer makes solid monitors, and this one, with its 180 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, is sure to be plenty snappy. That 1500 R curvature also allows for greater levels of immersion.

Key specs: 31.5-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | 1500R

I didn't think I'd see the day when a Samsung Odyssey monitor would be the cheapest 4K choice, and here we are. This little panel has Nvidia G-Sync, alongside a 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time. This is all to say, as well as being super clear, it's plenty snappy.

Key specs: 28-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | 1 ms

Gigabyte is a staple of the budget 4K monitor market, and the biggest reason it gets removed from our deals list is that it occasionally sells out. This 27-inch 4K panel is a great price, with some good specs to go alongside it.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms

This is a great fit for a 4K resolution at 32-inches across. You can go for a larger monitor with the higher resolution without losing clarity, and this bigger panel comes with a 160 Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium support for fluid gameplay.

Key specs: 32-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | FreeSync Premium | 1 ms

Price check: Newegg $330

This MSI monitor has a slightly more professional styling but under the hood it's ready to game on. It's not only one of the cheaper 4K160 monitors available today, it's also a rapid IPS with a low response time of 0.5 ms. That should look pretty good. Only downside is the 27-inch size, which will offer a super crisp picture but you will likely need to run a slightly zoomed Windows desktop.

Key specs: 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | IPS | 0.5 ms

A 32-inch 4K monitor with a VA panel and a 160 Hz refresh rate. Pretty standard stuff, but this one is the cheapest of this ilk that we've found so far. So, if you want a monitor with these sorts of specs, you know where to go first.

Key specs: 32-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms

Gigabyte is punching well above its weight with this 1440p ultrawide curved gaming monitor. At the best price we can spot for an ultrawide screen, it has a decent refresh rate (which rather strangely overclocks up to 135 Hz) and good response time.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 120 Hz (up to 135 Hz) | 1 ms

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, 165 Hz refresh, and 1 ms response, alongside a heavy curve. 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.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | 1 ms

At its current price, this LG ultrawide is a genuine bargain (though not as good as it has been before). 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.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 160 Hz | VA | Curved | 1 ms

This INNOCN 49-inch curved monitor is quite impressive, with a 144 Hz refresh rate, built-in speakers, and HDR 400 compatibility. At 3840 x 1080, it's not quite as impressive as the INNOCN below, but much better on the wallet. This is a Prime member price, so you need Amazon Prime to access it.

Key specs: 49-inch | 144 Hz | 32:9 | 3840 x 1080 | 1 ms

Okay, this monitor is definitely over the top, being a 49-inch curved ultrawide screen that costs the same as a budget rig. However, for that price, you are getting a good panel, a great refresh rate, and an impressive 5120 x 1440 p resolution. It's a much more reasonable choice now that it's $300 off.

Key specs: 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | 1 ms

Despite the Samsung Odyssey range of monitor's high costs, they are still nice screens and well worth considering when they are $600 off the traditional MSRP. This 49-inch curved monitor has a response time of 0.03 ms, a max refresh rate of 240 Hz, and it comes with a 3-year warranty.

Key specs: 49-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms

This Gigabyte monitor has everything you may need from one. It has a QD OLED panel, super ultrawide 5120 x 1440 resolution, a slight 1800R curve, and comes with a response time of 0.03 ms. It's an expensive monitor, but you notice that cost in all it has to offer. It's also almost a quarter off its MSRP.

Key specs: 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 144 Hz | QD OLED | 1800 R | 0.03

Of all the big and wide Samsung monitors on this page, this is the biggest and the widest. It's basically two 4K screens stuck together, and Mini-LED ones at that. It's still a huge amount of cash (and personally, I'd have to buy a whole new desk for this wideboi), but this is a great saving on it.

Key specs: 57-inch | 3200p Ultrawide | 240Hz | Curved

Both 1440p and OLED, this 27-inch monitor from Acer has almost everything you may want to pair with your rig. It's even better now that it's $110 off, making it the cheapest OLED on our entire list right now (though it has been cheaper than this before). To top it off, it comes with a 240 Hz refresh rate, up to 0.01 ms response time, and a solid selection of ports with a DisplayPort, 2 HDMI ports, and USB Type-C.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | 0.03 ms

OLED really makes a huge difference to the way games look, and it's fantastic that impressive OLED monitors are finally starting to hit the more budget/mid-range price point. AOC's choice is a 1440p screen with a super high refresh rate and response time, so it not only looks great but feels fast.

Key specs: 27-inch | 2560 x 1440 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | OLED

Ah, what a beauty. This 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is the sort of thing dreams are made of, thanks to its excellent color reproduction, superb contrast, and sheer size. A good 32-inch display is a wonderful thing to game on, and this is certainly one of those. Plus, being a 165 Hz refresh rate model, it's a lot cheaper than the 240 Hz equivalent. In fact, this is the cheapest we've found this screen for to date, making it a mega deal worth some serious consideration.

Key specs: 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | 0.03 ms

Price check: Newegg $599.99

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.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 175 Hz | QD-OLED | Curved

Okay, this monitor is quite expensive, but it's one of our absolute favourites for a reason. A gorgeous OLED 4K screen, with a 240 Hz refresh rate, and 0.03 ms response time. It has everything you may want from a modern monitor, and looks good while it does it.

Key specs: 32-inch | OLED | 4K | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms

This is one helluva gaming monitor. If you imagine two 1440p panels glued side-by-side, you wouldn't be far wrong, though this is seamless. A single screen for extra-extra-ultrawide gaming at high resolution, or dual monitors without the ugly bezel down the middle. It's also an OLED, shouldn't forget that, either. It checks all the boxes.

Key specs: 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 240 Hz | QD-OLED | 0.03 ms

Traditionally, we'd recommend against buying a 24-inch gaming monitor. That's a pretty slim window through which to try to game. However, if you're really desperate for something incredibly affordable, this monitor's low price tag of just £70 is tough to ignore. But seriously do check out a 27-inch option if you can spare a little more budget. It's a VA panel, too, rather than the TN you sometimes see aat this price.

Key specs: 24-inch | 1080p | 180 Hz | VA | 1 ms

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, 1 ms response time, and a 165 Hz refresh rate. Fantastic for gaming on a budget.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | IPS | 1 ms

If you thought decent ultrawides were expensive, I'm happy to prove you wrong. VA panel, of course, but otherwise this wide boi has very little wrong with it for the cash. That 180 Hz refresh rate is very nice to see at this price.

Key specs: 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180 Hz | VA | 1 ms

If you want to maximise your responsiveness in-game, this sort of compact, high-refresh OLED is a great way to do it. With 240 Hz of OLED panel under the hood, this monitor also boasts a 0.03 ms response time (as many OLED do) to really kick things up a notch. Being 1440p, it won't demand an ultra-high-end GPU, either.

Key specs: 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | OLED | 0.03 ms

This Alienware is a good blend of resolution (1440p) and refresh rate (280 Hz) for competitive gaming without going full 'turn your settings to low and sit two-inches from a 24-inch 1080p screen'. It's an OLED, with a lush picture quality, and the response time is a snappy 0.03 ms.

Key specs: OLED | 2560 x 1440 | 280 Hz | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible

What a difference a letter makes... especially when it comes to gaming monitors. The code names given to monitors are often impenetrable, but the difference between this MAG 321UP and the MAG321UPX is that this one has a 165 Hz refresh instead of 240 Hz. That's the only difference between this and the more expensive one. If you're not concerned about the refresh rate difference (and do you have the hardware to hit a matching 240 fps otherwise?,) then this is where the smart OLED money is spent.

Key specs: 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | 0.03 ms

A 4K OLED. That's the real dream. This one from Samsung has a 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time, and all those inky blacks and vibrant colours that we've come to expect from an OLED display. It also has Type-C pprts, and a pretty good-looking stand.

Key specs: 32-inch | 3840 x 2160 | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms