The Best Computer Monitor Deals for January 2023

Whether you’re back at the office or using a basic laptop at home, a good monitor is a must for any work setup. If you need a larger main display, a budget-friendly second screen, or a touch display, here are a few ways to do that while saving a few bucks. And if gifting is your intent, keep your recipient in mind: Are they a gamer? Do they have a frequently utilized home office? We’ve got budget monitors to suit more casual usage as well.

If you haven’t sized up monitors in a while, screen size is probably the most important factor—fitting a screen to the size of your workstation is an important place to start. Beyond that, most of us can get by with a full HD screen (splurge on a 4K panel if you want to future-proof). 

Today’s average screen brightness is about 300 nits, but if you’re working in a bright space or in sunlight, finding a panel with 400-500 nits would be worth the extra spend. Similarly, higher refresh speeds mean sharper images, so gamers will want at minimum a 75Hz screen, with 144Hz probably being the true minimum to look for.

(If your PC has an HDMI-out, consider one of these discounted TVs as a monitor. They’ll provide streaming capabilities when you’re not at work.)

Home and Office Monitor Deals

HP V223ve 21.5-Inch 1080p Monitor

This base-level Full HD monitor is on the smaller side at 21.5 inches, but you get an above-average refresh rate of 75Hz, plus HDMI and VGA ports, and a Low Blue Light filter to ease the strain on your eyes. It may not be your first choice as a main display, but it’s the right price for a second screen or a backup panel.

HP U28 4K HDR USB-C IPS Panel Monitor

The HP U28’s 4K 3,840-by-2,160 resolution IPS panel offers up to 400 nits of peak brightness. Its USB Type-C port offers up to 65W power delivery and acts as hub for the three USB-A 3.1 Gen 1 ports to help reduce cables when connected to a USB-C compatible computer (like latest generation MacBook laptops). Inputs include 1x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB-C, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 3x USB-A.

Samsung M8 Series 32″ 4K UHD Smart Monitor

This 32-inch smart monitor by Samsung straddles the line between work and play thanks to built-in streaming services like Netflix and the ability to edit documents and browse the web without the need for a separate desktop tower. This monitor travels well because it can remotely access another PC via Workmode and with a built-in webcam, you’re ready for Zoom meetings as well.

Dell C1422H 14-Inch 1080p Portable Monitor

We haven’t seen a lot of deals on portable monitors, but it may be worth grabbing this if you’re going to take your office with you. Multiple USB-C ports make it easy to power and connect this 14-inch ultralight display, while the 300 nits of brightness means you can work in a bright office, coffee shop, or shared workspace without squinting all day. It’s got power passthrough so you can use the monitor and charge your laptop with just one plug, and it’s easy to carry at just 1.5 pounds.

Dell UltraSharp U4320Q 43-Inch 4K Monitor

This 43-inch monitor lets you step up to a 4K resolution with a variety of inputs (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C) that give you four-screen picture-in-picture view for working on multiple machines simultaneously. This Dell makes the higher spend worth it with features like Dell Display Manager, which offers auto-restore, multiple preset layouts, and shortcut keys for quickly rearranging your display. Need even more space? Add additional monitors to expand your viewing area on either side of the main screen.

Gaming Monitor Deals

HP Omen 25i 25-Inch 1080p 165Hz Gaming Monitor

This 25-inch FHD gaming monitor features 1080p resolution and vibrant colors via VESA DisplayHDR 400. With a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC compatibility, gameplay should be smooth and clear. Plus, with the Omen gaming hub, you can tailor your settings to suit your tastes.

LG UltraGear  27” 1080p 165Hz VA Panel Monitor

The LG UltraGear 27CQ40W-B features 1080p resolution with up to 165Hz native refresh rate and 1ms motion blur reduction. If you own an AMD graphics card, this UltraGear model supports FreeSync Premium for low-latency gaming. This monitor also has FPS Counter technology built-in to see how many frames your game or video is outputting. It includes HDMI, DisplayPort, and headphone out inputs.

Acer SB240Y 23.8” 1080p 75Hz IPS FreeSync Monitor

This budget-friendly, entry-level 1080p monitor supports up to 75Hz but has FreeSync support for gamers with AMD Radeon graphics cards in their PC. The 23.8-inch SB240Y monitor features an IPS panel, which displays color accurately up to 178 degrees, which is better than TN panels we see at this price. Ports include HDMI, VGA, and audio. 

AOC CQ27G2 27″ QHD 144Hz Super Curved Frameless Monitor

The AOC CQ27G2 is a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with a fast 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium. AOC offers a three-year warranty with advanced replacement, meaning that if anything happens to this monitor, the company will ship you a replacement one.