If you’re looking to upgrade your home office or gaming setup here are some of the best monitor deals currently available
A monitor can be used with a PC, laptop, MacBook, smartphone or games console – and sometimes, depending on the number of ports, potentially with all those sources connected at once. No matter how and for what purpose you use your monitor, a good one can make all the difference.
And if you’re looking for some inspiration, see our pick of the best gaming monitors and the best budget, ultrawide and professional monitors you can buy this year. If you’re unsure about the terminology used by panel manufacturers, buying guides can be found on all of the above pages.
With many of us facing the prospect of a prolonged period working from home, there has never been a better time to get your home office decked out with a brand new monitor. Or perhaps you just want a new gaming display to pass the time while self-isolating. Whatever the reason, monitors are quickly becoming a must-have across the country.
Retailers know this, so unfortunately now isn’t necessarily the best time to be in the market for a new monitor as prices have been quickly rising and noteworthy deals becoming less common. There are still a few bargains to be had, however, and we’ve scoured the web to bring them to you in one convenient place.
UPDATE: Due to thousands of people across the country required to work from home, the demand for monitors has soared. This has lead to several retailers struggling to keep popular models in stock, and a real lack of noteworthy deals across the market.
Typically we try and be as selective as possible on this page only listing the best deals and savings we can find, but in these unprecedented times monitors are quickly selling out across retailers.
While at the time of writing all deals listed below are current, we have also included a list of some of the best monitors available right now for those who find themselves caught out.
It is also worth considering a portable monitor such as the Asus MB169C+ or the AOC I1659FWUX. These typically aren’t as sizeable as a proper desktop monitor but they’re easier to accommodate on a small desk and take up much less space when you come to put them away at the end of the day.
The best monitor deals: 1080p (Full HD)
1. ASUS VG248QE 24in Full HD Gaming Monitor (save £64)
This budget gaming monitor has been made even more budget with a 26% discount over at Amazon. The 24in ASUS VG248QE has an ergonomic design which allows it to tilt and turn in various ways to maximise comfort while gaming, Full HD visuals, a 144 Hz rapid refresh rate and 1 ms (GTG) response time. Perfect if you’re spending more time gaming in your free time these days.
The best monitor deals: 4K (Ultra HD)
1. Asus ROG SWIFT PG27UQ (was £2,299, now £1,759)
If money is no object, this Asus ROG Swift gaming monitor is the complete package – and right now, you can save over £500 on Amazon. It’s a 3,840 x 2,160 IPS monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate and Nvidia G-Sync built in. Cheap? Well, no. Cheaper than usual? Absolutely.
2. Samsung LU32H850UMUXEN (was £509, now £473)
Making use of Quantum Dot Technology, which is not something out of Blade Runner, this 32in Samsung monitor brings gaming to life, and will probably even make your spreadsheets look stunning. Picture-in-Picture allows you to work on multiple things at once, and there’s even four USB ports perfect for connecting your laptop/PC or even just charging your phone while you work or play. The display resolution of 3840 x 2160 has us seriously impressed as well.
The best monitor deals: Curved
1. Acer Predator Z35P (was £900, now £700)
If you’ve got the budget for it, this ultrawide QHD 35in Acer Predator curved monitor is a great pick for gaming. With a refresh rate of up to 200hz, 4ms response time and gorgeous 4K screen, this is a real beast of a monitor. Offering smooth, tear-free, gaming this is the perfect display for those who want to take their video games to the next level.
Source: expertreviews.co.uk