If you’re looking to upgrade your PC peripherals, your monitor is a good place to start – here are some of the best deals right now
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 this year.
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 £83)
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 for £114, but if you from Ebuyer through that site, you’ll find it’s just £77.
2. Samsung S24D330 24in LED Monitor (was £104, now £95)
This 24in monitor from Samsung is currently the bestselling monitor on Amazon – which will be helped, no doubt, by that £14 discount. It will certainly set up very well for hours on intense gaming, with a Game Mode that automatically optimises the screen’s brightness and contrast, and a feature that reduces blue-light emissions, making the imagery easier on your eyes.
The best monitor deals under £200
3. ElectriQ 28in 4K UHD Gaming Monitor (was £300, now £180)
This 28-inch gaming monitor has dropped by an impressive 43% at Laptops Direct. For a monitor with a 60Hz refresh rate, 4K-level resolution and a 5ms response time to be in the sub-£200 price bracket is pretty remarkable – so make sure you get it while it’s this cheap.
4. AOC Q3279VWF Quad HD 31.5in LED Monitor (was £270, now £185)
The price of this monitor by AOC has dropped by £90, making it very tantalising indeed. With a razor-sharp QHD resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels and a backlit panel that keeps that irksome flickering to a minimum, this is a bit of a steal at £185 (available from third-party sellers).
5. Dell S2419HM: Full HD 24in 60Hz IPS (was £284, 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 £74 cheaper than it used to be.
The best monitor deals under £500
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. Dell Alienware 25 AW2518HF Gaming Monitor (was £451, now £300)
Dell has just slashed the price of this 25in gaming monitor by almost 40% – which, given its impressive specs, means it’s now a very good deal indeed. The 240Hz refresh rate, FreeSync technology and 1-ms response time should keep gamers plenty happy.
8. Philips 258B6QUEB/00 24in LED Monitor (was £425, now £324)
Amazon has scalped over 20% off the price of this 24-inch monitor from Philips. Now just £3249, it’s a bit of a bargain with its powerful Quad 4K display and stylish narrow-frame design.
9. Philips BDM4037UW: Curved 4K 40in 60Hz VA (was £572, now £489)
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.
10. Dell S2716DG 27in Gaming Monitor (was £550, now £430)
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
11. Acer Predator XB271HKbmiprz 27in UHD Gaming Monitor (was £750, now £580)
If you’re considering to spend upwards of £500 on a monitor, you’re almost definitely a dedicated gamer who expects little less than faultless-looking gameplay. That’s why you should take a look at this powerful Predator monitor from Acer, which has been given a £170 price cut at Amazon in their spring sale.
12. Samsung LC49HG90DMUXEN 49in Curved UltraWide Monitor (was £1,030, now £758)
This showstopper of a gaming monitor features a frankly stupendous 32:9 aspect ration, which means you’re not so much immersed in gameplay as hurled headlong into the deep end. The super-fast 144hz refresh rate keeps the visuals smooth and faultless… but what we really like most about this high-end piece of hardware is the 16% drop in price at Amazon.
Source: expertreviews.co.uk
