Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2022: big-screen, high-refresh, and even 4K discount funkiness

Black Friday gaming monitor deals
Black Friday gaming monitor deals

Black Friday gaming monitors

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These are all the Black Friday monitor deals still live going into the weekend, but we're now switching focus to what's coming up with the Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals. That's where all the latest and greatest discounts will now be curated going forward, so come take a look.

The good news is that gaming monitors have come a long way recently, meaning you'll get a lot more for your money than you did even just a couple of years ago. Though we expect more deals to pop up as we head through to Cyber Monday, the price drops we're seeing today give a good expectation of what the floor is likely to look like, so don't hold off if you find a new screen you love the look of.

As ever, our guide to the best gaming monitors is a great place to start if you're looking to upgrade your current display. But we've also put together a guide so you know what actually makes a Black Friday gaming monitor deal this year.

Right now, the best gaming monitor for most PC gamers is a speedy 144Hz screen at 1440p native resolution. You should steer towards IPS or VA panels since they offer better color and contrast than TN panels (while still nailing those high refresh rates). 4K panels are on the table too, especially if you've managed to upgrade your graphics card recently. 

We get that it's not always easy to tell what's a deal, since there are so many monitors and TVs on sale. That's where we come in. We know which screens are worth your hard-earned cash, and which are actually bona fide deals. 

Below is a constantly curated list of the best gaming monitor deals we've spotted over the Black Friday weekend. We even have help from our sleepless deal bots, which trawl every major PC gaming retailer looking for the best prices.

Where are best Black Friday gaming monitor deals?

In the US:

In the UK:

Black Friday gaming monitor deals in the US

Acer PG241Y | 24-inch | 1080p | VA | 165Hz | $179.99

Acer PG241Y | 24-inch | 1080p | VA | 165Hz | $179.99 $119.99 at Amazon (save $60)
Normally retailing for around $150, this is the cheapest we've seen the Acer, and one of the cheapest high refresh rate gaming monitors you'll find this Black Friday. As an entry-level 1080p screen this is an excellent price.

Acer Nitro XF243Y | 24-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $219.99

Acer Nitro XF243Y | 24-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $219.99 $129.99 at Best Buy (save $90)
The Acer Nitro is a budget IPS screen with genuine gaming credentials. It's got a super low response time at 0.5ms and a 165Hz refresh rate. It may only be a 24-inch panel, but there's a lot to like about this bargainous display.

Dell G2722HS | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $279.99

Dell G2722HS | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $279.99 $149.99 at Amazon (save $130)
I love a Dell panel, they pretty much always look fantastic out of the box, and this gaming focused screen ticks all the boxes. Most especially that combo of 1ms IPS and 165Hz refresh rate. Banging. It's also never been cheaper to bag this 27-inch 1080p gamer.

HP X32 | 31.5-inch | 1440p | IPS | 165Hz | $389.99

HP X32 | 31.5-inch | 1440p | IPS | 165Hz | $389.99 $229.99 at Best Buy (save $160)
This is an absolute banger of a monitor deal. I struggle to believe you're going to find an IPS screen with the same size, such a high resolution, and such a high refresh rate for less than the $230 Best Buy is asking.

LG Ultragear 32GN650-B | 32-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $399.99

LG Ultragear 32GN650-B | 32-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $399.99 $241.99 at Amazon (save $158)
This big screen LG gaming monitor has never been cheaper than it is right now, and it's a great price for a genuine known-brand 1440p display. Yes, it's VA not IPS, but it will still deliver great colors and sports a high refresh rate alongside its AMD FreeSync tech.

Samsung Odyssey G5 Series | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | 144Hz | $319.99

Samsung Odyssey G5 Series | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | 144Hz | $319.99 $249.99 at BestBuy (save $70)
This monitor has never been cheaper than this, and delivers a lot of bang for your buck, too. You're getting a quality Samsung panel with a 1440p native res and a 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync support. There's nothing not to like.

Gigabyte G32QC | 32-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | $369.99

Gigabyte G32QC | 32-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | $369.99 $259.99 (save $110)
I'm a big fan of Gigabyte's pared back approach to gaming monitors. Simple, speedy, and nice quality panels. I use two similar Gigabyte models myself at home.

Acer Predator XB271HU | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 165Hz (OC) | $469.99

Acer Predator XB271HU | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 165Hz (OC) | $469.99 $279.99 at Amazon (save $190)
This is an old monitor now, having launched in 2017, but it's still an outstanding full G-Sync IPS gaming monitor. It's been selling for this price since mid-October, so it's not precisely a Black Friday deal, but we've never seen it cheaper.

Acer Nitro XZ342CK | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | VA | 144Hz | $449.99

Acer Nitro XZ342CK | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | VA | 144Hz | $449.99 $349.99 at Amazon (save $100)
4K gaming monitors aren't necessarily super expensive anymore, but the GPUs that will really allow you to game in 4K at acceptable frame rates still are. For our money, if you want something more expansive than a 1440p panel you need an ultrawide. This VA panel from Acer has the ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio and a high refresh rate to boot. It's also never been cheaper than today.

Acer Nitro XV273K | 27-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz | $499.99

Acer Nitro XV273K | 27-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz | $499.99 $379.99 at Newegg (save $120)
A couple of years ago when the Acer Nitro XV273K launched, it was a $899 monitor. It currently has an MSRP of $499. But it's now yours for just $379.99. For a proper 4K, 144Hz, IPS gaming panel. It's also good for 1ms response and 400 nits of brightness. So, maybe the question is, can you afford not to go 4K...?

LG 32GP850-B | 32-inch | 1440p | IPS | 180Hz (OC) | $599.99

LG 32GP850-B | 32-inch | 1440p | IPS | 180Hz (OC) | $599.99 $386.99 at Amazon (save $207)
LG is the originator of the IPS panel technology and its 1ms response is about as fast as you're going to see this sort of screen get. And with a potential 180Hz overclock available on this big screen, 1440p display, the LG Ultragear has a lot to offer for the money, and it's only ever been cheaper than this once before.

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $549.99

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $549.99 $399.99 at Amazon (save $150)
Confusingly, there are at least two other G5 models. But we think this is the one you want. It's a 21:9, 34-inch ultra-wide bad boy with 165Hz refresh and 1ms response. It's not a fancy HDR model with a mini-LED backlight. But at this price point, that's pretty much a given. 

Acer Nitro XV322QK | 32-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz | $1,099.99

Acer Nitro XV322QK | 32-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz | $1,099.99 $599.99 at Best Buy (save $500)
Obviously, $600 is still a lot of money, but the beauty of spending big on a gaming monitor is that it will likely still be a great screen long after you've moved on from your current gaming PC. And this big screen 4K IPS panel is no exception, with a 1ms response, and the all-important high 144Hz refresh rate. It's not a bargain, but it's a very good price for a big boi screen.

Aorus FO48U | 48-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,499.99

Aorus FO48U | 48-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,499.99 $769.99 at Amazon (save $730)
If you're looking to go big, check out this Aorus 48-inch OLED 4K 120Hz gaming monitor. Now that a larger model has been announced, this one got another price cut. Indeed, it's been cut even further from $899. Plus it's an OLED, ie. a peak gaming monitor.

Our magic price searching bots are all over the web, tracking down the best prices all the time. That means this list will be regularly curated multiple times each day.

Black Friday gaming TV deals in the US

Samsung Q60A QLED | 32-inch | 4K | QLED | 60Hz | $499.99

Samsung Q60A QLED | 32-inch | 4K | QLED | 60Hz | $499.99 $399.99 at Samsung (save $100)
This QLED TV makes for an excellent second screen for streaming and playing some games at 4K/60FPS. The picture quality also makes it a good TV for an office or bedroom. Yeah, it's a bummer it doesn't support 120Hz at 4K, but it's not too big of a loss if you don't have the hardware to reach those heights. 

LG A2

LG OLED A2 | 48-inch | 4K | OLED | 60Hz | $1,299.99 $569.99 at Best Buy (save $730)

This is a great price for a 4K OLED TV, and at 48 inches it's still viable as a very large PC monitor. A word of caution, though: It's limited to 60Hz, so if you've just got yourself a nice GPU and want to push games as far as you can, this will be a limiting factor.

LG C2 OLED | 42-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,499.99

LG C2 OLED | 42-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,499.99 $996.99 at Walmart (save $503)
Only the best gaming TV on the planet with a $630 saving right now. Oof. Yeah, this is the real LG OLED deal, and at the 42-inch scale actually makes for an amazing gaming monitor. The HDMI 2.1 makes 4K at 120Hz a reality on PC, and the lightning-fast response of OLED panels makes it glorious for gaming. Yum.

LG OLED55B2PUA| 55-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,599.99

LG OLED55B2PUA| 55-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | $1,599.99 $996.99 at Walmart (save $603)
A fantastic OLED offering for gamers, with deep blacks, HDMI 2.1, and all the VRR options you could handle. This one offers low input lag and is topped off with a nifty 120Hz refresh rate. Sure, there are higher refresh rate monitors but, a 55-inch gaming OLED TV sounds pretty great as a giant second monitor for that price.

LG 86 UQ75

LG UQ75 | 86-inch | 4K | 120Hz | $1,199.99 $999.99 at Best Buy (save $200)

While the UQ75 isn't particularly gaming focused, an 86-inch beast that's under $1,000 is a solid deal. The huge size means you won't be replacing your PC monitor, but if you're looking for a living room TV that you can also stream games to (or use with a living room PC) then this is worth a look, especially with the 120Hz refresh rate.

Our magic price searching bots are all over the web, tracking down the best prices all the time. That means this list will be regularly curated multiple times each day.

Black Friday gaming monitor deals in the UK

LG 27GN800-B | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | £519.97

LG 27GN800-B | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | £519.97 £284.97 at Laptops Direct (save £114)
Given the name, Laptops Direct is probably not your first port of call for monitor deals, but this 27-inch LG is a great price right now. Even if the 'saving' looks a trifle generous compared to the level it's been retailing for... But with a 144Hz refresh rate, a genuine LG IPS panel, and a 1ms response time, this will make for a great gaming monitor.

LG Ultragear 34GP950 | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440p | IPS | 180Hz (OC) | £1,196.98

LG Ultragear 34GP950 | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440p | IPS | 180Hz (OC) | £1,196.98 £699.97 at Laptops Direct (save £497.01)
LG is the originator of the IPS panel technology and its 1ms response is about as fast as you're going to see this sort of screen get. And with a potential 180Hz overclock available on this beautifully curved monitor, the LG Ultragear has a lot to offer for the money, and it's only ever been cheaper than this once before.

AOC 24G2SPAE/BK | 24-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | £179.99

AOC 24G2SPAE/BK | 24-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | £179.99 £144.95 at Overclockers (save £35.04)
For £5 less you can grab a very similar VA screen, but I'd happily pay that to get a 165Hz IPS panel instead. And with a 1ms response time, this 24-inch screen makes for a fantastic entry level gaming monitor.

Our magic price searching bots are all over the web, tracking down the best prices all the time. That means this list will be regularly curated multiple times each day.

Black Friday gaming TV deals in the UK

Hisense 55U7HQTUK | 55-inch | 4K | ULED | 120Hz | £849

Hisense 55U7HQTUK | 55-inch | 4K | ULED | 120Hz | £849 £549 at Currys (save £300)
A gaming-ready 4K TV for under £600 isn't bad at all, especially at this size. This one comes with a 120Hz refresh for smooth gaming, some wide viewing angles, and HDR10+ for great colour. You even benefit from Game Mode Pro with FreeSync and ALLM (Auto Low-Latency Mode).

Sony Bravia XR55A80JU | 55-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | £1,399

Sony Bravia XR55A80JU | 55-inch | 4K | OLED | 120Hz | £1,399 £999 at Electric Shop (save £400)
4K 120Hz gaming is within reach here, and with a hefty discount to boot. There are even two HDMI ports that support it, so you can have a couple of things plugged in at once to switch between them easier. You get the benefit here of wide viewing angles, and OLED which means deep blacks. Of course, it's a smart TV, too. 

There's something to be said about being able to sit on your couch with a wireless controller and playing your favorite computer games on a massive TV. Our deals bots are working overtime to find the best TV deals on the internet. 

Dave James
Managing Editor, Hardware

Dave has been gaming since the days of Zaxxon and Lady Bug on the Colecovision, and code books for the Commodore Vic 20 (Death Race 2000!). He built his first gaming PC at the tender age of 16, and finally finished bug-fixing the Cyrix-based system around a year later. When he dropped it out of the window. He first started writing for Official PlayStation Magazine and Xbox World many decades ago, then moved onto PC Format full-time, then PC Gamer, TechRadar, and T3 among others. Now he's back, writing about the nightmarish graphics card market, CPUs with more cores than sense, gaming laptops hotter than the sun, and SSDs more capacious than a Cybertruck.