The Best Computer Monitor Deals for May 2023

It will be summer before you know it, which for some means more time spent indoors to avoid blazing-hot temperatures. Whether you use your computer to work from home, stream shows, or play video games, your monitor is an important part of your setup. A crisp resolution and ample refresh rate makes the difference between blurry text and muddied graphics, and your eyes will thank you for investing in a decent monitor.  

If you haven’t sized up monitors in a while, screen size is probably the most important factor. 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 could be worth the extra spend. Similarly, higher refresh speeds mean sharper images, so gamers will want a 75Hz-144Hz screen.

(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

LG UltraWide 26WQ500-B 26″ FHD IPS Monitor

This LG UltraWide 26WQ500-B monitor will up productivity by displaying all your tabs and documents simultaneously. The 26-inch display has a 1080p resolution and 75Hz refresh rate, plus it features HDR 10 support and color calibration with 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum. That makes this a great choice for photographers and graphic designers as well.

Asus ProArt PA248QV 24.1″ 1920×1200 100% sRGB Factory Calibrated IPS Panel Monitor

It’s not often you see a calibrated monitor at this price point and that sets this Asus ProArt PA248QV monitor apart from the others in our list. Put simply, this means your monitor will have the truest possible color performance, including: brightness, gamma, color temperature, and uniformity on the panel. The ergonomic design allows height adjustment, swivel, pivot, and tilt, and includes VGA, HDMI, and DisplayPort 1.2 connections so you can connect it to a variety of devices.

Dell C1422H 14″ 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 mean 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″ 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

Asus TUF Gaming VG279QY1A 27″ 1080p 165Hz Gaming Monitor

The Asus TUF Gaming VG279QY1A is a 27-inch IPS display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1080p resolution, providing stunning visuals for gamers. The ergonomically designed stand allows you to tilt and swivel as well as wall-mount this monitor to give you additional viewing options to maximize comfort as well as your desk space. And with technologies like FreeSync Premium and Shadow Boost, your image will be as smooth and clear as possible.

Dell G2723H 27″ 1080p 240Hz IPS Gaming Monitor

This 27-inch Dell G2723H monitor has FHD 1,920-by-1,080 resolution and built-in TUV low blue-light hardware to protect your eyesight. The 240Hz refresh rate ensures tear-free gameplay and is further enhanced by the pre-set gaming profiles—sports, FPS, and RPG mode—which adjust settings to the in-game situation. The HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort connectivity give you speedy options in terms of connecting your desktop, laptop, or console.

LG UltraGear 32” 1440p 165Hz IPS Gaming Monitor

The LG UltraGear is a 32-inch display with a 2,560-by-1,440 resolution and a 165Hz native refresh rate. If you have a compatible graphics card, you can take advantage of the Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium features, which make gameplay as fast and fluid as the developers intended. Plus, with HDR10 support, this panel achieves vivid colors that will enhance on-screen action whether you’re gaming or streaming.

Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8” 1080p 165Hz Gaming Monitor

The Acer Nitro is a 23.8-inch 1080p monitor that won’t break the bank. The 165Hz refresh rate will keep on-screen action smooth and the zero-frame design gives you the most display space possible. Designed with gamers in mind, this monitor has a DisplayPort 1.2 and an HDMI 2.0 port for fast and reliable connectivity to your PC or console.