Best Prime Day gaming monitor deals

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Acer AOPEN | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 180 Hz | 1 ms | $129.99 $84.99 (save $45 at Newegg)
The absolute cheapest monitor we'd recommend right now, this little Acer AOPEN screen has a nice high refresh rate and solid response time for its price point.

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ASRock Phantom PG27F15RS1A | 27-inch | 1080p | 240 Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $189.99 $104.77 at Newegg (save $85.22)
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. This one is currently backordered so it may take a little while to show up though.

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Acer Nitro KC241Y Sbiip | 23.8-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | VA | $172.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $67)
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.

Price check: Newegg $146

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MSI Pro MP27IA E2 | 27-inch | 1080p | 120 Hz | 1 ms | $134.99 $109.99 at Amazon (save $35)
With this specific MSI Pro model, you are taking a larger panel for a lower refresh rate. However, you also get built-in speakers for your troubles. It's a solid choice for anyone looking for a budget all-rounder. We have seen it a little cheaper before, though.

Price check: Newegg $129.99

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Acer Nitro XF273 M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 180 Hz | 0.5 ms | $199.99 $129.99 at Acer (save $70)
27 inches, 180 Hz refresh rate, and a 0.5 ms response time—this is almost everything you may want from a 1080p screen, and it is at a good price. This Acer monitor may have a funny name, but its specs don't play around.

Price check: Best Buy $212.99

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ASRock Phantom PG27Q15R2A | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | $209.99 $142.77 at Newegg (save $67.22)
ASRock's gaming monitors are always so darned cheap—we love them for that. This 1440p panel offers resolution and a rapid refresh rate for a potent PC gaming combo, though the built-in Wi-Fi antenna helps it stand out from the crowd. That's hardly essential, but could come in useful for some.

Price check: Amazon not in stock

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Acer KA272U | 27-inch | 1440p | 100 Hz | IPS | $199.99 $149.99 at Best Buy (save $50)
If you're on the tightest of budgets, 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.

Price check: Amazon not in stock

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Asus TUF Gaming VG27AQA1A | 27-inch | 1440p | 170 Hz | 1 ms | $169.99 $149.99 at Newegg (save $20)
1440p resolution and a 170 Hz refresh rate is simply fantastic for this price. For such a snappy 1440p panel you're usually looking at $200+. With FreeSync Premium support too, and 1 ms MPRT response time, this VA monitor is a great budget choice for high-end modern gaming.

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KTC H27T22 | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | 1 ms | $249.99 $169.99 (save $80)
Cheap and cheerful sums up this monitor well. With a max refresh rate of 165 Hz, a 1 ms response time, and 1440p resolution, it has what you need out of a budget 1440p option. Its panel isn't the brightest, and you will get a more vibrant screen out of a more expensive option, but it's a solid choice for the price.

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Acer Nitro XV271U M3bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 180 Hz | IPS | 199.99 at Amazon
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: Acer $199.99 | Newegg $238

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Samsung Odyssey G5 G55C | 27-inch | 1440p | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | $299.99 $199.99 at Newegg (save $100)
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.

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Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx | 27-inch | 1440p | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | $299.99 $229.99 at Amazon (save $70)
Acer's $200+ 1440p 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.

Price check: Acer $229.99

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Gigabyte GS27U | 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | $349.99 $299.99 at Amazon (save $50)
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.

Price check: Newegg $299.99

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MSI MAG 274UPF | 27-inch | 4K | 160 Hz | 1 ms | $399.99 $339.99 at Best Buy (save $60)
This MSI MAG is the cheapest 4K gaming monitor we'd recommend right now, and the smallest at just 27 inches. Despite its size, it holds some mighty specs, with a fast refresh rate and that high-resolution panel.

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Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | $599.99 $399.99 at Newegg (save $200)
Here's a monitor we reall$y 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: Amazon sold out

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Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 | 43-inch | 4K | UHD | 144 Hz | 1 ms | $999.99 $499.99 at Best Buy (save $500)
A bit of an oddity is this Odyssey. A 43-inch 4K monitor, it's a sizeable old beast, but you get quite good specs for that large panel. If you have the desk space for it, the lovely screen, relatively strong refresh rate, and solid response time make it a cracking addition to a setup.

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LG 32GS95UE | 32-inch | OLED | 4K | 240 Hz | 0.03 ms | $1,399.99 $1,096.99 at Amazon (save $303)
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.

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Acer Nitro EDA343CUR V3bmiippx | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180Hz | VA | $289.99 at Amazon
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 180 Hz as opposed to 100 Hz. And that's a lot of Hz on a 34-inch ultrawide for under $300.

Price check: Newegg $405.99

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Samsung Odyssey G5 | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | $399.99 $329.99 at Amazon (save $70)
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 light 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.

Price check: Best Buy $399.99

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LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 160 Hz | VA | Curved | $274.81 at Amazon
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 $349.99

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Innocn 49Q1R | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440p | 144 Hz | Curved | $799.99 $999.99 at Innocn (save $200)
Though the sale on Amazon says this monitor retails for $999.99, Innocn's site originally says it retailed at $1,199.99, so you might actually be getting an even better deal than we thought. Either way, getting an OLED 1440p 49-inch ultrawide monitor for this much is super solid, and explains why it's the only monitor we're highlighting at this price point. This is, unfortunately, a Prime Member deal, so you need Prime to grab it for yourself.

Price check: Innocn $799.99 Amazon $999.99

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Acer Predator X27U X1Bmiiphx | 27-inch | 2560 X 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | $599.99 $489.99 at Newegg (save $50 with code JSET3Z275)
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 $50 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.

Price check: Amazon out of stock

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Samsung Odyssey G61SD | 27-inch | 2560 x 1440 | 240 Hz | OLED | $799.99 $730.44 at Amazon (save $69.55)
Samsung's 27-inch 240 Hz screen is now $200 off, making it the perfect choice for someone who wants their games to look great but has limited space for their monitor. This can get down to a blazing fast 0.03 response time, making it great for gaming.

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MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | $899.99 $799.99 at Amazon (save $100)
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.

Price check: Newegg $799.99

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MSI MPG 491CQP | QD-OLED | 49-inch | Curved | 5120 x 1440 | 144 Hz | $1,099.99 $899 at Amazon (save $200.99)
A 49-inch curved QD-OLED gaming monitor may be too much for some, but if you're the type of person to like all those adjectives, this MSI screen at $200 off is a great deal. You just need to make sure you actually have the desk space for it.

Price check: Newegg $899.99

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Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ | 49-inch | 5120 x 1440 | 144Hz | QD-OLED | Curved | $1,099.99 $891.99 at Best Buy (save $208)
The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is 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: Amazon sold out

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ASRock Phantom PG27FF1A | 27-inch | 1080p | 165 Hz | IPS | £120.51 at Amazon
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 165 Hz refresh rate. Fantastic for gaming on a budget.

Price check: Overclockers £123.95

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AOC CU34G2XP | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 180 Hz | VA | £299.99 £228.95 at Amazon (save £71.04)
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.

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ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 165 Hz | VA | Curved | £269.99 at Scan
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 1 ms 165 Hz VA panel has no major weaknesses and makes for a really nice overall package for the money.

Price Check: Overclockers £323.95

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LG UltraGear 32GR93U | 32-inch | 4K | 144 Hz | IPS | £437.88 £425 at Amazon (save £12.88)
LG makes some of our favourite gaming monitors, and this 4K IPS panel is part of its UltraGear line, of which we are very much fans. The 144 Hz refresh rate might not be the fastest, but it's still plenty speedy for most, and otherwise, this panel has near-flawless specs for the cash. Okay, it's not an OLED, but that's some serious extra cash to spend.

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MSI MAG 321UP | 32-inch | 4K | 165 Hz | QD-OLED | £949 £698.99 at Amazon (save £250.01)
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.