Price Guide

Gaming Monitors Price Guide — What You Get at Every Budget

Gaming monitor value depends on your graphics card and the games you play. Competitive players may want fast 24-27 inch panels, while cinematic and creator-gaming setups can justify OLED, ultrawide, or 4K. We track 34 gaming monitors across 4 price bands, updated automatically with every catalog refresh.

Budget high refresh

Under $250

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★ 4.2 avg$85 – $230$154 avg

What to expect

Panel Type: VA / IPSResolution: 2560x1440 (QHD) / 1920x1080 (FHD)Refresh Rate: 180Hz / 144HzResponse Time: 1ms / 4msHDR: Yes / VESA DisplayHDR 400

Best for 1080p esports and entry-level gaming setups.

Best in this budget

AOC Q27G3XMN 27" QHD Gaming Monitor

~$229.99 · ★ 4.3· B-Tier

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↑For about $315 more, you get: 34", 3440x1440 (UWQHD), 165Hz, QD-OLED.

Mainstream QHD/4K

$250-$700

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★ 4.4 avg$260 – $700$469 avg

What to expect

Panel Type: IPS / QD-OLEDResolution: 2560x1440 (QHD) / 3840x2160 (4K)Refresh Rate: 240Hz / 320HzResponse Time: 1ms / 0.03msHDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400 / Yes

The strongest value range for QHD high refresh, 4K IPS, or Mini-LED monitors.

Best in this budget

Alienware AW3423DWF Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitor 34"

~$647.71 · ★ 4.6· S-Tier

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↑For about $545 more, you get: 32", 3840x2160 (4K), 240Hz, 0.03ms.

Premium OLED/ultrawide

$700-$1400

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★ 4.4 avg$750 – $1,400$1,014 avg

What to expect

Panel Type: QD-OLED / WOLEDResolution: 3840x2160 (4K) / 3440x1440 (UWQHD)Refresh Rate: 240Hz / 165HzResponse Time: 0.03msHDR: DisplayHDR True Black 400 / Yes

Pay this for QD-OLED/WOLED contrast, 4K high refresh, ultrawide immersion, or flagship panel tech.

Best in this budget

MSI MPG 322URX QD-OLED 32"

~$999.00 · ★ 4.6· A-Tier

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Enthusiast flagship

$1400+

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For 5K2K ultrawide OLED, 49-inch super-ultrawide, or professional color-critical displays.

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