The weather outside may be frightful, but these monitor deals are so delightful. As we head into the new year, it's a great time to upgrade your computer set-up, and a fancy new monitor should be at the top of your list.
Whether you're upgrading the screen for your desktop PC or expanding your display options for your laptop, we've got some great options to help you find the best monitor. We've rounded up the best monitor deals and split them into three categories: productivity, gaming, and portable.
Which type of monitor should you get? That depends on what you'll be primarily using it for. If you need something for work, you'll benefit from a widescreen or even 16:10 display for increased multi-tasking capacity, while gamers will want a high refresh rate monitor with fast response times. You'll need to weigh those needs up against your budget to ensure you get the best value for your money, and that's where we come in.
Here's our roundup of the best monitor deals out there.
Best monitor deals — Quick links
- Samsung 27" ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor:
$1,599$719 @ Samsung - Samsung 55" Odyssey Ark 2 mini-LED Curved Monitor:
$2999$1799 @ Samsung - Apple Studio Display:
$1,599$1439 @ Amazon - Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3423DWF:
$899$649 @ Dell - ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACE:
$209$139 @ Amazon
Best monitor deals
Best monitor deals — Productivity monitors
Best monitor deals — gaming monitors
Best monitor deals — portable monitors
Retailers
- Amazon: save on Acer, Asus, HP, LG, Samsung, and more
- Best Buy: save on Acer, HP, LG, Samsung, and more
- Newegg: save on Acer, Asus, Gigabyte, Samsung and more
- Target: save on Acer, AOpen, HP and Samsung
- Walmart: save on Acer and MSI gaming monitors
Computer monitor deals buying guide
- We recommend a 27-inch monitor size. However, go for the largest display that will fit your workspace and your budget. 27 inches is very large, so pull out a ruler and do some measuring.
- Buy a 4K monitor if you can afford to splurge. Although 1080p monitors offer a great viewing experience, 2160p content is becoming the new norm. If you have room in your budget to spend upwards of $250, go for the 1440p or 4K monitor.
- Widescreen multimedia monitors are for everything. If cinematic viewing, immersive PC gaming and maximum productivity are priority, go for a widescreen monitor. They come in flat and curved designs with life-like FHD or 4K resolution.
- Generally speaking, 60Hz and up is a good refresh rate. The refresh rate is the number of times a monitor refreshes the screen per second. A standard 60Hz monitor refreshes the screen 60 times per second whereas a 120Hz monitor refreshes twice as many times. Competitive gamers will benefit from the smoother gaming performance of 144Hz and up.
- Most monitors have a response time of 5ms. Response time is the time it takes the monitor to shift from one color to another. Gamers will want to get the lowest response time (1ms is ideal).
