I'm loving the fact this 1440p Asus gaming monitor is competing with the best 1080p Black Friday deals

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Just because Black Friday isn't quite here yet, it doesn't mean that retailers can't get in on the action early. For instance, Newegg is offering an impressive discount on a 27-inch, 1440p TUF Gaming monitor priced at just $200.

I've used one of these monitors as a secondary display at our previous office. Surprisingly, for its price point, it offers decent ergonomics. The monitor can switch between landscape and portrait orientations and provides a 5-inch height adjustment. I really liked its image and color quality, making my frequent traverses through Google Sheets less dreary.

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However, my minor gripe with this monitor was its lackluster contrast. The blacks often appeared more gray than truly black. Nonetheless, if you're in the market for a reliable secondary monitor or considering an upgrade from 1080p to 1440p, this TUF Gaming monitor is an excellent choice.

For those wanting a larger display without breaking the bank, Amazon features a 32-inch curved Gigabyte monitor with similar specifications for just an additional $54. This model also includes handy quality-of-life features, such as KVM, allowing users to connect a keyboard and mouse directly to the monitor for use across multiple devices.

Jorge is a hardware writer from the enchanted lands of New Jersey. When he's not filling the office with the smell of Pop-Tarts, he's reviewing all sorts of gaming hardware, from laptops with the latest mobile GPUs to gaming chairs with built-in back massagers. He's been covering games and tech for over ten years and has written for Dualshockers, WCCFtech, Tom's Guide, and a bunch of other places on the world wide web.