Black Friday is ushering in many fabulous discounts on monitors
this year. So, if you’re still rocking a tiny 1080p display and
looking to upgrade to something bigger, brighter, faster, or simply
more pixel-packed, there’s no better time to do it. Whether you’re
looking for an ultrawide monitor for the ultimate gaming
experience, or simply seeking a faster refresh rate, we’ve rounded
up some of the best monitor deals we could find.
For even more Black Friday discounts on PC accessories, be sure
to check out our roundups of the best gaming deals and the best mice deals.
LG 27UK500-B
27-inch
LG
From: Amazon
Was: $350
Now: $246 ($104 off)
You don’t have to break the bank to break into 4K resolution
anymore. Case in point: LG’s 27UK500-B. This 27-inch display is the
perfect size for work and play alike, and its 4K IPS panel will
ensure every game or spreadsheet appears in the highest possible
fidelity, complete with vibrant color. Speaking of, LG’s monitor
supports 98% of the sRGB color gamut, HDR 10 compatibility (though
this is not an ultra-bright HDR monitor—those cost much
more), and AMD’s gameplay-smoothing FreeSync technology, which
works on both Radeon and GeForce graphics cards. That’s a whole lot
of bang for comparatively few bucks.
See the LG 27UK500-B on Amazon.
Samsung G97T Series
49-inch
Samsung
From: Best Buy
Was: $1,599.99
Now: $1,099.99 ($500 off)
If you’re looking for the ultimate gaming experience, the
Samsung G97T Series 40-inch monitor is a phenomenal option. It’s a
curved ultrawide monitor, so it’s probably overkill for most
people, but we still think it’s pretty rad. This monitor has a
refresh rate of 240Hz and a max resolution of 5120-by-1440. You can
also split the screen up into three different pictures, which is
perfect for multitasking. Better yet, it’s one of the rare few
monitors that support HDR content at a blazing 1,000 nits, along
with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for buttery-smooth
gameplay. Monitors don’t come much more feature-packed than this,
and now you can get it for $500 off.
See the Samsung G97T Series 49-inch monitor at
Best Buy
Dell S3222HN FHD
32-inch
Dell
From: Amazon
Was: $259.99
Now: $199.99 ($60 off)
The Dell S3222HN FHD monitor offers an immersive experience
because of its 18000mm curvature. You’re limited to 1920-by-1080
resolution, but that’s fine for desktop work and passable for most
games (though you typically see it on smaller displays). The
monitor itself also looks super chic thanks to its silver finish
and should look great on most desks.
There’s an extra $30 off for Black Friday, too. Earlier this
week, the discount was just $30.
See the Dell S3222HN FHD 32-inch
monitor at Amazon
Samsung Odyssey G5
C32G57T 32-inch [currently unavailable]
Samsung
From: Newegg
Was: $429.99
Now: $299.99 ($130 off)
The Samsung Odyssey G5 C32G57YT has a refresh rate of 144Hz, a
max resolution of 2560-by1440, a 1-millisecond response time, and a
wide viewing angle. Those are near ideal specs for a gaming
monitor, and you can get them for cheap with this Black Friday
deal. It also has FreeSync, which reduces stuttering during
gameplay.
See the Samsung Odyssey G5 C32G57T 32-inch monitor
at Newegg [Currently unavailable]
Samsung CR50 Frameless
Curved 27-inch [Currently unavailable]
Samsung
From: Amazon
Was: $249.99
Now: $169.99 ($80 off)
If you’re on a tight budget, the Samsung CR50 27-inch monitor is
a swell option. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz, full HD resolution,
and FreeSync technology. There’s also an Eye Saver mode that
reduces blue light, which is awesome for folks who suffer from
tension headaches. It’s a big, basic, and curved high-quality 1080p
display.
See the Samsung CR50 Frameless
Curved 27-inch monitor at Amazon [Currently unavailable]
LG UltraGear 27-inch
IPS LED FHD
LG
From: Best Buy
Was: $329.99
Now: $199.99 ($130 off)
The LG UltraGear is a good option for most people, as it’s
pretty well-rounded. It features full HD resolution and a max
refresh rate of 144Hz, and a 1ms response time, so you can expect
smooth gameplay with a decent graphics card. That’s bolstered by
support for AMD’s FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync Compatible
technology (which is really just FreeSync with fancy branding and
tighter requirements). It’s also highly reviewed on Best Buy.
According to one of those reviews, it produces really crisp images
and has a solid set of pre-set options including one that filters
out blue light.
See the LG UltraGear 27-inch IPS
LED FHD monitor at Best Buy
Dell S2721DGF 27-inch
Dell
From: Best Buy
Was: $449.99
Now: $329.99 ($120 off)
The Dell S2721DGF 27-inch monitor is a fabulous choice for
gamers and video editors alike, as it has a high refresh rate of
165Hz and a 2560-by-1440 resolution, but also offers 98% coverage
of the DCI-P3 color spectrum and HDR 400 support. That means you
can expect vibrant visuals and balanced contrast out of this
monitor, though true HDR images look best on HDR 1000+ displays. It
also has two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort.
See the Dell S2721DGF 27-inch
gaming IPS QHD monitor at Best Buy
Gigabyte G32QC A
32-inch
Gigabyte
From: Newegg
Was: $369.99
Now: $299.99 ($70 off)
The Gigabyte G32QC A 32-inch monitor has a refresh rate of 165Hz
and a resolution of 2560-by-1440. In other words, this monitor
should produce buttery smooth gameplay and sharp visuals. However,
the biggest selling point are the diverse array of ports. You’re
getting two HDMI ports (2.0), one DisplayPort (1.2), and two USB
3.0 ports. Talk about ports galore!
See the Gigabyte G32QC A 32-inch
monitor at Newegg
Acer E1272UR Pbmiiipx
27-inch
Acer
From: Newegg
Was: $349.99
Now: $219.99 ($130 off)
The Acer E1272UR Pbmiiipx is good option for either work or
play. The 144Hz refresh rate promises virtually zero lag and the
2560-by-1440 display is colorful and crisp. According to Newegg
reviews, it’s relatively easy to assemble and the display is rather
bright (in a good way). There’s also two built-in speakers, which
is rare for a monitor to include.
See the Acer E1272UR Pbmiiipx
27-inch monitor at Newegg
Asus TUF Gaming
32-inch
ASUS
From: Walmart
Was: $399.99
Now: $359.99 ($40 off)
The 1440p Asus TUF Gaming monitor is another fantastic one for
gaming. The 165Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Pro support should
eradicate gnarly stuttering and screen tearing, which should help
you gain the upper-hand in any first-person-shooter games. The
1500R curvature also ensures that you’re in for a truly immersive
experience.
See the ASUS Tuf Gaming 32-inch
monitor at Walmart
ASUS MG248QR
24-inch
Asus
From: Walmart
Was: $299
Now: $199.99 ($99 off)
The ASUS MG248QR is a good option for college students looking
to pick up an inexpensive monitor for school. The full HD
resolution is plenty sharp for most games and the 144Hz refresh
rate is nice and fast. According to the reviews on Walmart, it’s
apparently a breeze to set up.
See the ASUS MG248QR 24-inch
monitor at Walmart
MSI Optix OLED Curved
27-inch
MSI
From: Best Buy
Was: $329.99
Now: $269.99 ($60 off)
The MSI Optix OLED Curved 27-inch monitor has a max resolution
of 2560-by-1440 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. According to reviews
on Best Buy, it’s easy to put together and colors are nice right
out of the box.
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