If you’re looking to upgrade your PC peripherals, your monitor is a good place to start – here are some of the best deals in January 2019
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. 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 in 2019.
If you’re unsure about the terminology used by panel manufacturers, be sure to check out our buying guide for monitors.
The best monitor deals under £150
1. AOC 21.5-inch LED gaming monitor (was £114, now £87)
This gaming monitor from AOC boasts a super-speedy 1ms response time – meaning that when you’re eyeballs-deep in gameplay or media viewing, you won’t be dogged by any of that irksome ghosting or motion blur. It was initially on sale at Amazon at £114, but they’ve kindly brought the price down to £87.
2. Lenovo L24q-10 Quad HD 23.8-inch IPS LCD Monitor (was £210, now £179)
This Quad HD monitor by Lenovo has been yo-yoing in price for some time at Amazon – but right now, you can pick it up for the discounted sum of £179. One thing we definitely like is that near-borderless, narrow-bezel display, making it a slick addition to any desk.
3. Dell SE2717H 27-inch IPS Full HD HDMI FreeSync Monitor (was £180, now £150)
This deal from Laptops Direct allows you to pick up a Full HD Dell monitor for a fair bit cheaper than usual: with thirty quid and a penny knocked off the cost, this monitor – which has a 6ms response time and refresh rates of 48-75Hz – is well worth picking up.
The best monitor deals under £200
4. AOC Q3279VWF Quad HD 31.5-inch LED Monitor (was £299, now £169)
The price of this monitor by AOC has dropped by 43%, making it very tantalising indeed. With a razor-sharp QHD resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels and a blacklit panel that keeps that irksome flickering to a minimum, this is a bit of a steal at the discounted price of £169.
The best monitor deals under £500
5. Dell S2419HM: Full HD 24in 60Hz IPS (was £278, now £210)
If you seek a monitor that’s seriously sleek, look no further than this ultra-thin offering from Dell. It’s an incredibly thin 24in screen, with full HD resolution. And thanks to this offer, it’s now almost £70 cheaper than it used to be.
6. Acer T232HL: Full HD 23in IPS Touchscreen (was £317, now £250)
If it’s a touchscreen monitor you’re after, poke your digits in this direction. This 23in option from Acer has Full HD resolution a 5ms response time, a two-year manufacturer’s warranty and – most importantly – that handy touchscreen goodness. It’s currently down by £68 at Box.
7. Philips BDM4037UW: Curved 4K 40in 60Hz VA (was £572, now £466)
This ‘monitor’ is absolutely huge. It has a curved 40in Ultra HD 4K panel that offers an incredible contrast ratio and colour accuracy; that’s thanks to its VA panel. It’s rather elegant, too. It has an all white/silver design and a curved stand, it’ll look great on your desk or your living room.
8. Dell S2716DG 27in Gaming Monitor (was £550, now £480)
You’ll save £70 if you pick up this mid-range, 27-inch gaming monitor from Very. Its QHD resolution is twice as crisp and detailed as typical HD displays, while the Nvidia G-Sync tech will keep those images flowing smoothly and without any drag. You can easily pay much more for a gaming monitor (see below), but if your budget isn’t too substantial, this is a great choice.
The best monitor deals money no object
9. Samsung C34F791: 1440p ultrawide curved 100Hz VA (was £700, now £669)
If you’re looking for a colour-accurate monitor and want a stunning 1440p curved panel, this Samsung monitor will tick all the right boxes. With its VA Quantum Dot panel, you’ll enjoy rich, deep colours and with a 100Hz refresh rate, it makes browsing a breeze.
Source: expertreviews.co.uk
