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1080p: (opens in new tab) 1920 x 1080 (HD)
1440p: (opens in new tab) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
4K: (opens in new tab) 2840 x 2160 (UHD)
Ultrawide: (opens in new tab) 3440 x 1440 (WQHD), 2560 x 1080 (WFHD)
UK monitor deals: All the best panels on sale

There's never a wrong time to scout for a cheap gaming monitor deal. Whether you're looking to upgrade to a higher resolution because you've just bagged a shiny new graphics card or adding a second panel to your home office desk, there's usually a lot on offer at discount prices. But there's much to consider when searching for the right gaming monitor. Is it just for work, for play, or both? Do you plan on using a desk mount? What's your budget?

Suppose you picked up one of the best graphics cards (opens in new tab). In that case, you must ensure your monitor can deliver its optimum resolution with a decent frame rate. Otherwise, you're not taking advantage of your fancy GPU's graphical potential and forcing an unnecessary bottleneck. 

For the discerning competitive gamer, it's all about frame rate. Resolution be damned! Thankfully we've spotted gaming monitors with refresh rates up to 360Hz on offer lately, and 240Hz seems pretty commonly discounted.

We've compiled a list of all the best cheap gaming monitor deals we've found, using our years of panel testing expertise to guide us, and we've organized them by resolution below. You can also see how they compare against some of the best gaming monitors (opens in new tab). Those top screens don't always go on sale, but the ones listed here can offer a good alternative if you want to save a buck. And rest assured; we will let you know if they get a discount.

Where the best gaming monitor deals?

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In the UK:

1080p

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $179.99 (opens in new tab)

ASRock Phantom Gaming | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $179.99 $134.99 at Newegg (save $45) (opens in new tab)
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 of the smaller 24-inch panels below, and it still rocks an IPS display, 1ms response time, and a 165Hz refresh rate. Fantastic for gaming on a budget.

Acer Nitro XF243Y | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | $219.99 (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro XF243Y | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | $219.99 $129.99 at Best Buy (save $90) (opens in new tab)
This gaming monitor is a little over the asking price of the Acer below with a VA panel, but we'd take an IPS panel over that any day. This is a great gaming monitor for anyone on a tight budget and a 1080p-capable graphics card. Also it's FreeSync compatible, which helps a whole lot here. Only thing is it's 24-inch, which is on the smaller side.

Acer Nitro KG241Y | 24.5-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | VA | $179.99 (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro KG241Y | 24.5-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | VA | $179.99 $119.99 at Amazon (save $60) (opens in new tab)
This older Acer Nitro 1080p gaming is at a ridiculously low price in case you're in the market for a second screen or some to pair with a budget gaming PC or laptop with a last-generation GPU.

Asus TUF | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | FreeSync | $189.99 (opens in new tab)

Asus TUF | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | FreeSync | $189.99 $159.99 at Best Buy (save $30) (opens in new tab)
If you're looking for a slightly more premium panel than the cheapest 1080p monitors going, this is it. Asus has stuck a vibrant and speedy IPS panel on this TUF monitor, and it works great for a gaming monitor on a tighter budget.

Samsung G4 | 27-inch | 240Hz | 1080p | IPS | $399.99 (opens in new tab)

Samsung G4 | 27-inch | 240Hz | 1080p | IPS | $399.99 $279.99 at Best Buy (save $130) (opens in new tab)
If you want extremely high frame rates, you do need to pay more for the privilege. This Samsung G4 asks a lot for a 1080p panel. To make up for it, it'll run at a speedy 240Hz, which is a great fit for competitive gaming if your GPU can handle it.

Acer Nitro XV271 Z | 27-inch | 280Hz | 1080p | IPS | $369.99 (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro XV271 Z | 27-inch | 280Hz | 1080p | IPS | $369.99 $229.99 at Newegg (save $140) (opens in new tab)
This is one speedy monitor in terms of its 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time. That should see you matching your finest moments in competitive games, and it's FreeSync compatible, too.

Alienware AW2523HF | 24.5-inch | 360Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $449.99 (opens in new tab)

Alienware AW2523HF | 24.5-inch | 360Hz | IPS | FreeSync | $449.99 $299.99 at Best Buy (save $150) (opens in new tab)
This is a monitor for competitive gaming, and pretty much competitive gaming only. It's a high-speed monitor that cuts resolution for a 360Hz refresh rate, and that will require a pretty great graphics card to take advantage of. If you want a second snappy monitor just for competitive gaming though, this is a great saving on such a thing.

1440p

Pixio PXC277 Advanced | 27-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $239.99 (opens in new tab)

Pixio PXC277 Advanced | 27-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $239.99 $219.99 at Amazon (save $20 with coupon) (opens in new tab)
You can knock $20 off this high-refresh 1440p panel for a very nice deal. We've been hands on with the 165Hz Pixio PXC277 Advanced and it does almost everything pretty well. OK, HDR support extremely limited. But at this price, it's a surprisingly sweet all-round gaming monitor.

Acer Nitro XV272U | 27-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | IPS | $299.99 (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro XV272U | 27-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | IPS | $299.99 $249.99 at Amazon (save $50) (opens in new tab)
Coming with Freesync Premium, this monitor will see you through whatever GPU you have. This version can be overclocked to give you up to 0.5ms response times and a 170Hz refresh. Not too shabby for that price.

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 27-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | $399.99 (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G5 | 27-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | $399.99 $279.99 at Best Buy (save $120) (opens in new tab)
A 1440p IPS panel with a high refresh rate all within a well-built package is awfully impressive at this price. You can find some going for cheaper than this, but I wanted to drop the Samsung option in here if you have a preference.

Gigabyte M32QC | 32-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | VA | $349.99 (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M32QC | 32-inch | 170Hz OC | 1440p | VA | $349.99 $299.99 at Newegg (save $50) (opens in new tab)
There's very little to complain about with this Gigabyte screen. It's quick, responsive, has a good resolution, and Newegg has just taken a chunk more money off the already appealing price.

Gigabyte G32QC A | 32-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $329.99 (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte G32QC A | 32-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $329.99 $299.99 at Best Buy (save $30) (opens in new tab)
Sure, it's not a vast saving, but being able to bag a quality, curvy 1440p screen at this size, with a 165Hz refresh, is no mean feat. And Gigabyte now has a fine track record of creating good gaming monitors, too. A worthy option if you're in the market for a big screen curve.

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $399.99 (opens in new tab)

LG UltraGear | 32-inch | 165Hz | 1440p | VA | $399.99 $299.99 at LG (save $100) (opens in new tab)
This 32-inch UltraGear should give you plenty of screen for less than $300. It has a 1440p resolution at 165Hz though it has a VA panel, so that it will have a slower response time of 5ms. The display rotates into portrait mode if you're looking for a solid second-screen option. 

4K

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599.99 (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M28U | 28-inch | 4K | 144Hz | IPS | $599.99 $569.99 at Best Buy (save $30) (opens in new tab)
Here's a monitor we really rate from our Gigabyte M28U review. We actually loved this package for its blend of speed and resolution, even at its $650 price tag, but at this tantalizingly cheap price, it's that much better.

LG UltraGear 27GN95B-B | 27-inch | 4K | 144Hz | Nano IPS | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $799.99 (opens in new tab)

LG UltraGear 27GN95B-B | 27-inch | 4K | 144Hz | Nano IPS | FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible | $799.99 $619.99 at Newegg (save $180) (opens in new tab)
This is one of LG's Nano IPS screens, and they're a great fit for fast-paced gaming. With a rapid response time, refresh rate, and support for AMD and Nvidia syncing, it's only the slight premium that LG asks for this screen that makes it a little tougher to recommend than some others we've spotted. That said, this is a tasty discount.

Acer Nitro XV322QK | 31.5-inch |144Hz | 4K | IPS | $1,099.99 (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro XV322QK | 31.5-inch |144Hz | 4K | IPS | $1,099.99 $599.99 at Best Buy (save $500) (opens in new tab)
Checking all the boxes for a big screen gaming monitor, this 4K acer panel has the high refresh rate tick, the IPS tech tick, and now an actually acceptable price tag. At its original $1,100 this could not have been a recommendation, but for $600 it's about right. 

Aorus FO48U | 48-inch | 120Hz | 4K | OLED | $849.99 (opens in new tab)

Aorus FO48U | 48-inch | 120Hz | 4K | OLED | $849.99 $799.99 at Newegg (save $50) (opens in new tab)
If you are primarily a PC gamer looking to go big, This Aorus 48-inch OLED 4K display supports 120Hz to get the most out of your GPU. For under $1,000, this could easily replace your TV so long as you don't mind losing out on some TV-specific features.

Aorus FV43U | 43-inch | 144Hz | 4K | VA | $1,099 (opens in new tab)

Aorus FV43U | 43-inch | 144Hz | 4K | VA | $1,099 $729.99 at Amazon (save $369.01) (opens in new tab)
The FV43U is the slightly smaller (and cheaper) version of the FO48U. Even though it isn't an OLED, it provides excellent picture quality and a 144Hz refresh rate at a 4K resolution. Pair this with a fancy RTX 40-series GPUS; you've got a hell of a visual combo. 

Ultrawide

MSI MAG342CQPV Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 100Hz | VA | $329.99 (opens in new tab)

MSI MAG342CQPV Curved Gaming | 34-inch | 3440 x 1440 | 100Hz | VA | $329.99 $279.99 at Newegg (save $50) (opens in new tab)
This is a great deal on a slightly lower spec ultrawide. You can expect a full ultrawide resolution, with plenty of vertical pixel space thanks to that 1440p resolution, and 1ms response times for gaming. The only thing is this monitor will max out at 100Hz. That's still plenty quick enough for gaming, and as a way to save some money and still get that proper ultrawide experience, we do like this MSI a lot.

ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B | 34-inch | 165Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $379.99 (opens in new tab)

ASRock Phantom PG34WQ15R2B | 34-inch | 165Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $379.99 $329.99 at Newegg (save $50) (opens in new tab)
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 1ms 165Hz VA panel has no major weaknesses and makes for a really nice overall package for the money.

Gigabyte G34WQC A | 34-inch | 144Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte G34WQC A | 34-inch | 144Hz | 3440 x 1440 | VA | $399.99 $379.99 at Best Buy (save $20) (opens in new tab)
I love an ultrawide gaming monitor, and it feels tough to recommend anything else. But my tastes aren't over the top, so a 34-inch VA with a 1440p res will keep me interested at this price.

Samsung Odyssey CRG9 | 49-inch | 120Hz | 5120 x 1440 | VA | $1,199.99 (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey CRG9 | 49-inch | 120Hz | 5120 x 1440 | VA | $1,199.99 $899.99 at Best Buy (save $300) (opens in new tab)
There's ultrawide and then there's ultrawide. This curved Odyssey CRG9 gives you a fast refresh rate that's great for gaming. On the productivity side of things, it eliminates the need for multiple monitors. And honestly, this thing just looks like it'll just swallow you whole.

UK monitor deals

iiyama G-Master G2470HSU-B1 | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | £129.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)

iiyama G-Master G2470HSU-B1 | 24-inch | 165Hz | 1080p | IPS | £129.98 at Amazon (opens in new tab)
If you're after an entry-level IPS gaming monitor, you won't find one cheaper or as well-specced as this iiyama screen. The 165Hz refresh rate will deliver smooth gaming, and that 1080p res mixed with the 24-inch panel also keeps the pixel pitch tight.

AOC Q27G2E/BK | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | 155Hz | £219.98 (opens in new tab)

AOC Q27G2E/BK | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | 155Hz | £219.98 £199.99 at Scan (save £19.99) (opens in new tab)
Besides this monitor's significant bezels, there's a lot to like here. It's a bit old fashioned looking, but all the important specs are here: 1440p, 155Hz, FreeSync compatible. It's in a sweet spot for gaming and it's made by a manufacturer we trust with budget screens.

Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM | 27-inch | 1080p | 280Hz | IPS | £368.95 (opens in new tab)

Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM | 27-inch | 1080p | 280Hz | IPS | £368.95 £293.95 at Overclockers (save £75) (opens in new tab)
We're big fans of Asus's more affordable TUF monitors. They deliver a high-quality construction from a trusted brand with plenty of performance where it counts. This monitor is a little different, though. Rather than paying this much for a 1440p panel, which is what we'd usually recommend here, this is a 280Hz 1080p panel. That means this is best suited to players that are willing to pay for that competitive edge. 

AOC C32G3AE | 32-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | VA | £278.99 (opens in new tab)

AOC C32G3AE | 32-inch | 1080p | 165Hz | VA | £278.99 £239.99 at Overclockers (save £39) (opens in new tab)
If you're looking for a larger monitor but don't want to make the price jump to 1440p, this is a good bet. It's still quite a bit pricier than a smaller 1080p monitor, but not so much that it's not worth considering. Just bear in mind that 1080p can appear to lack definition on a bigger screen, and we would probably recommend 27-inch as the max for that resolution.

Gigabyte M32Q | 32-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | £478.99 (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte M32Q | 32-inch | 1440p | 165Hz | IPS | £478.99 £373.99 at Overclockers (save £105) (opens in new tab)
We're big fans of Gigabyte's pared back gaming monitors here at PC Gamer. This screen is equally smart about its spec, with a simple shell surrounding a performance-focused 1440p IPS panel. For a mid-range gaming PC in 2023, this would make a fine companion.

Gaming monitor FAQ

Should I go for an IPS, TN or VA panel?

We would always recommend an IPS panel over TN (opens in new tab). The clarity of image, viewing angle, and color reproduction are far superior to the cheaper technology, but you'll often find a faster TN for cheaper. The other alternative, less expensive than IPS and better than TN, is VA tech. The colors aren't quite so hot, but the contrast performance is impressive.

Should I go for a FreeSync or G-Sync monitor?

In general, FreeSync monitors will be cheaper. It used to be the case that they would only work in combination with an AMD GPU. The same went for G-Sync monitors and Nvidia GPUs. Nowadays, though, it is possible to find G-Sync compatible FreeSync monitors (opens in new tab) if you're intent on spending less.

Should I buy a HDR monitor?

With a High Dynamic Range monitor, you can take advantage of the ever-growing list of games and apps that feature HDR support. It offers more vibrant colors and greater contrast but is going to drive up the price a little. Windows' native HDR function also leaves a lot to be desired, and you may find you have to fiddle in the settings to get HDR looking like it should.

What aspect ratio should I go for?

Today's movies and games are best enjoyed in a widescreen format at a 16:9 aspect ratio or above. In 4:3, those cinematic moments will look stunted with black strips along the top and bottom. There are a host of minute variations on each ratio, but at the end of the day choosing between these depends entirely on your personal preference. 

And the very far-out option, if you have a little extra cash to blow, is ultra-wide aspect ratios like 21:9 and 32:9 and their variants. These will provide a much more immersive, encompassing experience. Or literally, encompass yourself with a curved monitor, up to you. 

Jargon buster - gaming monitor terminology

Refresh Rate (Hz)
The speed at which the screen refreshes. For example, 144Hz means the display refreshes 144 times a second. The higher the number, the smoother the screen will appear when you play games. 

V-Sync
Graphics tech synchronizes a game's framerate with your monitor's refresh rate to help prevent screen tearing by syncing your GPU frame rate to the display's maximum refresh rate. Turn V-Sync on in your games for a smoother experience, but you'll lose information, so turn it off for fast-paced shooters (and live with the tearing). Useful if you have an older model display that can't keep up with a new GPU.

G-Sync
Nvidia's frame synching tech that works with Nvidia GPUs. It basically allows the monitor to sync up with the GPU. It does by showing a new frame as soon as the GPU has one ready.

FreeSync
AMD's take on frame synching uses a similar technique as G-Sync, with the biggest difference being that it uses DisplayPort's Adaptive-Sync technology which doesn't cost monitor manufacturers anything.

Ghosting
When movement on your display leaves behind a trail of pixels when watching a movie or playing a game, this is often a result of a monitor having slow response times. 

Response Time
The amount of time it takes a pixel to transition to a new color and back. Often referenced as G2G or Grey-to-Grey. Slow response times can lead to ghosting. A suitable range for a gaming monitor is between 1-4 milliseconds.

TN Panels
Twisted-nematic is the most common (and cheapest) gaming panel. TN panels tend to have poorer viewing angles and color reproduction but have higher refresh rates and response times. 

IPS
In-plane switching, panels offer the best contrast and color despite having weaker blacks. IPS panels tend to be more expensive and have higher response times. 

VA
Vertical Alignment panels provide good viewing angles and have better contrast than even IPS but are still slower than TN panels. They are often a compromise between a TN and IPS panel. 

HDR
High Dynamic Range. HDR provides a wider color range than normal SDR panels and offers increased brightness. The result is more vivid colors, deeper blacks, and a brighter picture. 

Peak Brightness
This refers to the maximum brightness of a monitor or television and is measured in nits.

Ultrawide
Shorthand for monitors with aspect wider aspect ratios like 32:9 or 21:9

Resolution
The number of pixels that make up a monitor's display, measured by height and width. For example: 1920 x 1080 (aka 1080p), 2560 x 1440 (2K), and 3840 x 2160 (4K).

Jorge Jimenez
Hardware writer, Human Pop-Tart

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.