If you’re looking to upgrade your PC peripherals, your monitor is a good place to start – here are some of the best deals you can find
If you own a gaming PC or even just use a screen on a daily basis, you might overlook your most-used peripheral, the monitor. A good monitor can make a big difference in your daily tasks – from competitive gaming to watching a movie to simply multitasking for work.
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.
Below, we’ve listed some of our favourite deals in the UK right now. As it’s Cyber Monday, expect more deals to appear. We’ll be sure to update this article to reflect any good deals available. 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 in 2017. If you’re unsure about the terminology used by panel manufacturers, be sure to check out our buying guide for monitors.
The best monitor deal on Cyber Monday 2017
AOC Q3279VWF 31.5in 1440p 75Hz monitor (was £280, now £200)
This big 31.5in 1440p monitor offers sensational value for money. For only £200 you get a 75Hz VA panel – incredible value for money. The monitor hasn’t been released yet, but you can still pre-order it at this fantastic price, a must-buy if you’re looking for an upgrade.
The best monitor deals on Cyber Monday 2017 under £200
1. BenQ GL2450HM 24in Full HD TN monitor (was £120, now £100)
This 24in monitor might not look the part for images and videos, but for everything else it’s perfect. At £100 this Full HD 60Hz monitor is ideal for those on a budget. If you want something bigger, get the 27in BenQ EW2775ZH for £178 from Amazon instead.
2. LG 24MP68VQ-P 24in Full HD IPS monitor (was £146, now £115)
If you’re looking for a small monitor to watch movies on, then the LG 24MP68VQ-P is a perfect choice. Now at only £115, this IPS monitor delivers fantastic colours and viewing angles, making it perfect for movies.
3. Acer GN246HLBbid 24in Full HD 144Hz gaming monitor (was £184, now £160)
There aren’t many cheaper 144Hz gaming monitors on the market. This Acer monitor has a 144Hz refresh rate, a fast 1ms response time on a 24in panel – at only £160 it offers fantastic value for money.
4. ViewSonic VP2468 24in Full HD IPS monitor (was £260, now £200)
For a limited-time only, this ViewSonic monitor costs only £200. It might not seem like a good deal in comparison to other Full HD monitors that offer a faster refresh rate, but this IPS monitor will appeal to photo and video editors. This professional monitor is hardware calibrated and offers incredible accuracy. If you’re a budding designer or photo/video editor, this is a must buy.
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5. LG 34UM69G 75Hz ultrawide IPS gaming monitor (was £450, now £290)
At around £290, this LG monitor is the cheapest ultrawide 34in IPS gaming monitor you can find. It features AMD FreeSync, an IPS display, a 2,560 x 1,080 resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate.
6. Samsung C24FG73 Full HD 144Hz gaming monitor (was £250, now £200)
If you’re looking for a Full HD gaming monitor or a good monitor for watching movies, the Samsung C24FG73 is an excellent choice. It features a VA Quantum Dot, 144Hz refresh rate, quoted 1ms response time and a fantastic stand design. Get this monitor (even on back-order) for only £200.
7. AOC AGON AG251FZ 24.5in 240Hz TN Full HD gaming monitor with Adaptive-Sync (was £345, now £300)
This 240Hz gaming monitor is ideal if you’re a hardcore competitive gamer. It’s a TN 24.5in 1ms Full HD panel. If you’re looking to up your game in the competitive scene, get this monitor.
8. Asus MG28UQ 28in TN 4K gaming monitor with AMD FreeSync (was £370, now £355)
If you want a 4K monitor for competitive gaming, the Asus MG28UQ is a 28in 4K monitor with a quoted 1ms response time and 60Hz refresh rate. It’s a fantastic monitor and at a cheaper price.
9. Acer Predator XB271HUA WQHD 165Hz TN gaming monitor (was £530, now £421)
This 27in WQHD monitor is excellent for gamers wanting to play at a higher resolution than 1080p with a high refresh rate. At 165Hz when overclocked through the OSD, this TN panel runs fast.
10. The ASUS MG279Q 27in 1440p 144Hz IPS gaming monitor (was £500, now £450)
The MG279Q is among the best gaming monitors you can buy. It has a stunning, colour accurate 27in 1440p IPS panel, a fast 144Hz refresh rate with only 4ms response time and a low input lag. Combined with AMD FreeSync technology built-in, it’s among the best gaming monitors money can buy – if you can afford it, get this Asus monitor.
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11. Acer Predator XB321HK 32in 4K 60Hz IPS gaming monitor (was £750, now £630)
It’s a good saving on an expensive monitor, but the Acer Predator XB321HK now costs £630. It features a 4K IPS monitor, 4ms response time and Nvidia G-Sync technology built-in. Its smaller variant, the 27in Acer Predator XB271HK can be found for only £520, too.
12. Acer Predator Z35 35in ultrawide 21:9 1080p curved gaming monitor (was £800, now £680)
The Z35 is a big 35in curved gaming monitor. It has a 1080p resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio that runs at 144Hz on a VA panel. Its resolution does let it down, but at £680 – it’s well worth the investment if you’re in the market for a large-sized gaming monitor.
13. Acer X34A ultrawide QHD curved gaming monitor (was £885, now £799)
This massive 34in curved QHD gaming monitor has dropped in price – now available for £800. It features Nvidia G-sync, a curved screen, a 3,440 x 1,440 panel and a 4ms response time.
14. Samsung C49HG90 49in curved 32:9 Ultrawide 144Hz gaming monitor (was £1,160, now £993)
If you’re looking for a massive 32:9 ultrawide gaming monitor, the Samsung C49HG90 is among the best monitors you can buy – as long as you can fit it on your desk of course!
This is a 144Hz Quantum Dot VA panel that runs across a massive 49in display and has a quoted 1ms response time. It’s on for a limited-time, so act fast before it sells out at £993.
Source: expertreviews.co.uk