Best Deals on Monitors: 4K, Gaming, More

By Stewart Bendle
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Here are the best monitor sales available right now.

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No matter how great your latest GPU or CPU upgrade, your tech life won't change as much as you'd like if you're still staring at the same old screen. If you do any kind of PC gaming, getting a gaming monitor with a high-refresh rate will change the way you play, eliminating tearing and ghosting. Upgrading to a larger screen or one with a higher resolution will let you have a more immersive experience or see more content at once. And, if you like your primary display(s), adding additional ones will improve your multitasking.  

The good news is that there are plenty of great monitor deals to be had. Amazon and other retailers such as Newegg, Dell, and Best Buy are offering amazing savings on screens right now and we're tracking them to help you find the right one. Whether you're shopping for one of the best gaming monitors, or just an inexpensive secondary or portable display, check out the highlighted monitor deals below.

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Specs to Look For: Monitor Deals

Size - 27 inches seems to be the typical entry-level size where 24 inches is small and 32-inches or higher should be considered large.

Refresh Rate - If you're a gamer, you'll prefer a high-refresh rate display that's at least 120 Hz and supports FreeSync and / or G-Sync technology. Unless you're an esports professional, you probably don't need more than 165 Hz.

Resolution - 4K is the top resolution most people can afford, but it can be expensive if you want both high resolution and high refresh rates. You can usually get a good price on 2K, high refresh monitors and even better savings on 1080p screens.

Best Monitor Deals

Hottest Monitor Deals Overall

Dark Matter Monoprice 34-inch Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor: now $349 at Monoprice (opens in new tab)

Dark Matter Monoprice 34-inch Curved Ultrawide Gaming Monitor: now $349 at Monoprice (opens in new tab) (was $499)
Go large, with an ultrawide monitor from Monoprice. This 144Hz gaming monitor has a resolution of 3440x1440 on its 21:9 ratio VA panel. With an aggressive 1500R curve and HDR 400, this monitor offers a lot of monitor for the price. 

See our review of the Monoprice Dark Matter 42772 monitor and see why we thought this is a great entry-level monitor if you want to get into the ultrawide monitor scene. 

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Gigabyte M28U 28-inch 4K:  now $499 at Newegg (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M28U 28-inch 4K: now $499 at Newegg (opens in new tab) with promo code (was $649)
This 28-inch, 4K 144 Hz screen has HDMI 2.1 support for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as the latest GPUs. There's also a KVM switch, HDR support and USB Type-C. 

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Monoprice Dark Matter 42770 24-inch FHD:  now $149 at Newegg (opens in new tab)

Monoprice Dark Matter 42770 24-inch FHD: now $149 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $249)
Our favorite budget monitor to date, this 144 Hz VA panel delivers a wide color gamut, with excellent contrast, aided by edge-lit W-LED backlighting. It also supports FreeSync and G-Sync variable refresh.

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ViewSonic Elite XG320U 32-inch 4K:  now $899 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

ViewSonic Elite XG320U 32-inch 4K: now $899 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $999)
Viewsonic's Elite XB320U is a 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with an expansive color gamut, high accuracy, and solid gaming performance. Capable of 150Hz. In our review, the 4k IPS panel excels in the 32-inch class and supports a 1ms response time.

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Dell G2722HS IPS 27-inch FHD: now $198 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Dell G2722HS IPS 27-inch FHD: now $198 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $217)
The Dell G2722HS uses a 27-inch IPS panel with an FHD resolution. It has a maximum 165 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. There are two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort available for video input.

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Dell Curved 34-inch WQHD: now $449 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Dell Curved 34-inch WQHD: now $449 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $499)
Users looking for a large curved display should appreciate this offer on the Dell S3422DWG. It has a resolution of 3440 x 1440 with a refresh rate that caps out at 144 Hz. There are multiple video input options including two HDMI ports and one DisplayPort input.

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Acer Predator XB273K 27-inch 4K:  now $539 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Acer Predator XB273K 27-inch 4K: now $539 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $599)
This 27-inch 4K 144Hz gaming monitor represents great value. The IPS panel has great out-of-box color accuracy and a 4ms (GTG) response time. The Predator XB273K delivers pro-level color accuracy and contrast, reaching over 4,000:1, according to our testing (opens in new tab), and over 2,000:1 after our calibration.

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Aorus FV343U 43-inch 4K: now $699 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Aorus FV343U 43-inch 4K: now $699 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $1,099)
We loved this colorful and accurate big-screen monitor when we tested it for its class-leading contrast and excellent HDR. Just note that it has some limitations as a TV replacement.

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Aorus FO48U OLED 48-inch 4K: now $799 at Newegg (opens in new tab)

Aorus FO48U OLED 48-inch 4K: now $799 at Newegg (opens in new tab) (was $1,499)
This excellent 48-inch 4K OLED monitor/TV with 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1ms (GTG) Response Time, HDMI 2.1, and support for FreeSync Premium has had an amazing $900 cut from its original price!

Other features include 10-bit color / 98% DCI-P3 / 130% sRGB, and a KVM feature with USB Type-C to control multiple devices. Check out our Aorus FO48U review to see why we gave it our Editor's choice award. 

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Samsung M8 Series 32-inch 4K: now $510 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $729)
The Samsung M8 is a 32-inch monitor that doubles as a Smart TV. It features a 4K resolution, a built-in 1080p webcam, and built-in speakers. In addition, it features Wi-Fi and Bluetooth along with Samsung's Smart TV UI with support for all major streaming apps, including Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Sling TV (among others). 

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AOC CQ27G2 Curved 27-inch QHD: now $259 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

AOC CQ27G2 Curved 27-inch QHD: now $259 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $289)
This monitor from AOC features a curved VA panel with a 2K resolution. It's AMD FreeSync certified and has a notable refresh rate of 144 Hz and a response time of just 1ms.

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LG 43UN700T-B 43-Inch 4K: now $549 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

LG 43UN700T-B 43-Inch 4K: now $549 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $699)
This screen is huge with a dense resolution of 3840 x 2160 to back it up. Users have two built-in 10-watt speakers to use with the 43UN700T-B as well as 4 HDMI inputs. This is the lowest price we've seen for this monitor since it was first released.


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Best Gaming Monitor Deals

Gigabyte M32U 32-inch 4K:  now $653 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M32U 32-inch 4K: now $653 at Amazon (opens in new tab) (was $799)
This 32-inch, 4K 144Hz display boasts a 1 ms response time and HDMI 2.1 support, to make the most of the latest GPUs or next-gen consoles — alongside HDR 600, a KVM switch and built-in speakers.

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Gigabyte M28U 28-inch 4K:  now $499 at Newegg (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M28U 28-inch 4K: now $499 at Newegg (opens in new tab) with promo code (was $649)
This 28-inch, 4K 144 Hz screen has HDMI 2.1 support for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, as well as the latest GPUs. There's also a KVM switch, HDR support, and USB Type-C. 

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Dell S2721DGF 27-inch QHD:  now $329 at Dell (opens in new tab)

Dell S2721DGF 27-inch QHD: now $329 at Dell (opens in new tab) (was $589)
Available at an all-time low price, our favorite monitor sports a 2560 x 1440 resolution. Operating at a speedy 144 Hz in FreeSync or G-Sync, this well-built display returns a contrast ratio over 3700 and covers 120 percent of the sRGB gamut.

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Best Productivity Monitor Deals

Dell UltraSharp UP3218K 32-inch 8K:  now $4,024 at Dell (opens in new tab)

Dell UltraSharp UP3218K 32-inch 8K: now $4,024 at Dell (opens in new tab) (was $5,029)
With a 31.5-inch panel and an 8K resolution, Dell's UltraSharp UP3218K is the ultimate monitor for professionals and business users. The monitor is factory-calibrated with an accuracy of Delta-E less than 2.  

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Stewart Bendle
Stewart Bendle
Deals Writer

Stewart Bendle is a deals writer at Tom's Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.

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  • King_V
    The E1916HV is 1366x768, and not 1920x1080

    As per Dell's documentation, along with other sites that list the specs for that model.
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  • burrhead
    Admin said:
    Find a quality monitor this holiday season at a price that's more than fair. Here's everything you need to know to find a good deal.

    Best Deals on Computer Monitors 2020 : Read more
    4K @ 60hz. vs. 2K @ 144hz. Is there a big difference in IQ?
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  • Shadowclash10
    burrhead said:
    4K @ 60hz. vs. 2K @ 144hz. Is there a big difference in IQ?
    Could you kindly clarify?
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  • helper800
    burrhead said:
    4K @ 60hz. vs. 2K @ 144hz. Is there a big difference in IQ?
    so 4k @ 60hz means you need to push 497,664,000 pixles per second. 2k @ 144hz means you need to push 530,841,600 pixles per second. Mind you that these numbers are to achieve 60 fps at 4k constantly or 144 fps constantly at 2k.
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  • dusf
    I found this article on the UK website but all of the deals are US. Can we please get a UK version of this article? I trust Tomshardware for my tech purchases, it would be great to rely on you for picking up a budget 27" 1440p monitor or 65" TV tomorrow.
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  • Friesiansam
    dusf said:
    I found this article on the UK website but all of the deals are US. Can we please get a UK version of this article? I trust Tomshardware for my tech purchases, it would be great to rely on you for picking up a budget 27" 1440p monitor or 65" TV tomorrow.
    US prices on the UK edition are the usual way with this site, even though Future are based in Bath...
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  • david germain
    the prices at NewEgg seem a bit off. when you add postage - which for some reason is £30 > £40 it's the same price as competitors. and the competitors can get it the next day (insured as well for accidental damage). whereas Newegg, it almost a 1month...

    I get the feeling that it's shipped from the US, which means add customs fees as well. which will be +20% and a handling fee.

    eg Gigabyte G27FC - would be about £310 - Scan has the same screen delivered for £270 inc vat
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  • kaalus
    Ideal monitor:

    8k panel @ 60Hz, 32" IPS, supersharp text and images for browsing and work.
    For gaming, 2x scaling gives you 4k @ 144Hz, 3x scaling gives you 2.5k @ 165Hz, 4x scaling gives you FullHD @ 240Hz. All pixel perfect. All on the same panel. All using DP 1.4 (5 years old standard - almost ancient by now). Fully supported by 10xx series GPUS and above (released 5 years ago - almost ancient by now).
    If only people stopped buying the low resolution rubbish flooding the shops at the moment, we could get wonders like that right now, not in 10 years. The tech is already here.
    I will keep dreaming...
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  • carocuore
    kaalus said:
    Ideal monitor:

    8k panel @ 60Hz, 32" IPS, supersharp text and images for browsing and work.
    For gaming, 2x scaling gives you 4k @ 144Hz, 3x scaling gives you 2.5k @ 165Hz, 4x scaling gives you FullHD @ 240Hz. All pixel perfect. All on the same panel. All using DP 1.4 (5 years old standard - almost ancient by now). Fully supported by 10xx series GPUS and above (released 5 years ago - almost ancient by now).
    If only people stopped buying the low resolution rubbish flooding the shops at the moment, we could get wonders like that right now, not in 10 years. The tech is already here.
    I will keep dreaming...
    The ideal way to burn your 5 figures monthly income followed by modern art decor and cars.
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  • waltc3
    I notice that HDR support is ignored here for some strange reason. Win10 and now even beta Win11 games are doing a fine job supporting it in several titles currently. Win11, in fact, supports "Auto HDR", an HDR switch you can throw that remaps all of your SDR D3d11/12 titles to HDR on the fly--and I can tell you I am nothing short of amazed at how well it works! I was skeptical when they brought this into latter builds of Win10--no more. It works and works very well.

    Best monitor by far I've owned since the 1980's--and I've owned quite a few (when I think of all...that...money! Argghh! Indigestion cometh!)

    $799 gets you this 4k, Quantum Dot, DisplayHDR 1000 vesa-certified monitor( True HDR, True Wide Gamut SDR)--including a 4yr advance replacement warranty from Phillips (not a 3rd-party warranty):

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D5S3QCS/?language=en_US&cstrackid=87aa175d-cfef-48d7-b0e4-be320caaa749&tag=wwwphilipsusa-20&th=1
    Frankly, I have no idea why they call it a "console gaming" monitor--I use only DP1.4 with it--Highly recommended as a main computer monitor. Image Quality is spectacular. You think you need a $2000 monitor to get the best? Think again. I guess some people are prejudiced against 60Hz...if you see this monitor in action you'll never have that thought again.
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