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Elevate your workspace or entertainment setup with an affordable external monitor that combines quality and value. Whether you're working from home, gaming, or streaming your favorite shows, these monitors offer impressive display clarity and performance without breaking the bank. Discover a range of options that cater to various needs, from sleek designs perfect for minimalist spaces to larger screens that enhance productivity and immersion. Embrace the convenience and versatility of an external monitor that complements your tech arsenal while staying within your budget.

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  1. SideTrak - Swivel 14" Attachable Portable Monitor – - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "SideTrak Swivel Attachable Portable Monitor...We purchased one for our VP and he loves the availability of having two monitors on his laptop. So much that we have ordered another one for one of our managers....Monitor Review...good extended monitor for your laptop. I would purchase again."

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    Enhance your workflow from anywhere with the SideTrak Swivel 14" Attachable Portable Monitor. This compact laptop screen extender magnetically attaches to your device, offering a slim dual-screen setup without the bulk. Featuring a patented 360° swivel hinge and 180° rotation, it lets you adjust the screen to your perfect angle or share it instantly with teammates. Designed with portability in mind, it folds flat for travel and connects via USB-C, USB-A, or HDMI—no drivers or external power required. From solo focus to team collaboration, the SideTrak Swivel 14" keeps your productivity in motion—wherever work takes you.
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    "SideTrak Swivel Attachable Portable Monitor...We purchased one for our VP and he loves the availability of having two monitors on his laptop. So much that we have ordered another one for one of our managers....Monitor Review...good extended monitor for your laptop. I would purchase again."

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    Enhance your workflow from anywhere with the SideTrak Swivel 14" Attachable Portable Monitor. This compact laptop screen extender magnetically attaches to your device, offering a slim dual-screen setup without the bulk. Featuring a patented 360° swivel hinge and 180° rotation, it lets you adjust the screen to your perfect angle or share it instantly with teammates. Designed with portability in mind, it folds flat for travel and connects via USB-C, USB-A, or HDMI—no drivers or external power required. From solo focus to team collaboration, the SideTrak Swivel 14" keeps your productivity in motion—wherever work takes you.
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  2. Samsung - 27" Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SD) QHD 360Hz 0.03ms FreeSync Premium Pro Gaming Monitor with HDR - Silver - Front_Zoom
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    "Great monitor!...This has to be one of the top monitors in this size class for FPS games....Monitor...it’s one of the best monitors in my opinion right at this time"

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    Samsung's OLED G6 Gaming Monitor delivers superior brightness with an expansive spectrum of colors and nearly limitless shades. The 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time (GtG), along with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, allow ultra-fast & smooth gaming action. OLED Safeguard+ technology includes a groundbreaking Dynamic Cooling System and thermal modulation that auto-controls brightness to prevent burn-in. OLED Glare Free technology significantly reduces glare from external light sources, and deep black levels with dynamic contrast enable supreme depth expression. Features a sleek metal design and ergonomic stand for optimal comfort when playing for extended periods of time. 3-Year Warranty.
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    "Great monitor!...This has to be one of the top monitors in this size class for FPS games....Monitor...it’s one of the best monitors in my opinion right at this time"

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    Samsung's OLED G6 Gaming Monitor delivers superior brightness with an expansive spectrum of colors and nearly limitless shades. The 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time (GtG), along with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, allow ultra-fast & smooth gaming action. OLED Safeguard+ technology includes a groundbreaking Dynamic Cooling System and thermal modulation that auto-controls brightness to prevent burn-in. OLED Glare Free technology significantly reduces glare from external light sources, and deep black levels with dynamic contrast enable supreme depth expression. Features a sleek metal design and ergonomic stand for optimal comfort when playing for extended periods of time. 3-Year Warranty.
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  3. Acer - – Nitro XV240Y 23.8" FHD 200Hz 0.5ms FreeSync Premium IPS Gaming Monitor (1x DisplayPort, 2x HDMI) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I broke my previous monitor, so this was an amazing replacement and affordable!...I use this as an external monitor for my Acer nitro 5 laptop. Picture is clear and crispy. "

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    In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's XV240Y gaming monitor - the Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. Through AMD FreeSync Premium Technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less, low dimming and ComfyView display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display
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    "I broke my previous monitor, so this was an amazing replacement and affordable!...I use this as an external monitor for my Acer nitro 5 laptop. Picture is clear and crispy. "

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    In competitive gaming, every frame matters. Introducing Acer's XV240Y gaming monitor - the Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution monitor that can keep up with your game play. Through AMD FreeSync Premium Technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Plus, users can enjoy comfortable viewing experience while gaming via flicker-less, low dimming and ComfyView display. The design saves space on your desk and lets you place multiple monitors side by side to build a seamless big-screen display
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  4. HP OMEN - 34" VA Curved WQHD 180Hz AMD FreeSync Premium Gaming Monitor with Adjustable Height (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Nice monitor...Great monitor. Good picture quality. Just to big for desk. ...What makes this particular monitor stand out from the other less expensive 34-inch curved monitors is its brightness. "

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    There is no better joy than fully escaping into the game. The OMEN 34-inch WQHD 180 Hz Curved Gaming Monitor brings the immersion with the ultrawide 1500R curved screen. Quick performance and realistic VESA DisplayHDR 400 color letyou get lost in the games you love most, while the sleek design looks, sounds, and feels great on your desk.
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    "Nice monitor...Great monitor. Good picture quality. Just to big for desk. ...What makes this particular monitor stand out from the other less expensive 34-inch curved monitors is its brightness. "

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    There is no better joy than fully escaping into the game. The OMEN 34-inch WQHD 180 Hz Curved Gaming Monitor brings the immersion with the ultrawide 1500R curved screen. Quick performance and realistic VESA DisplayHDR 400 color letyou get lost in the games you love most, while the sleek design looks, sounds, and feels great on your desk.
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  5. Acer - Acer- Nitro ED270R 27" VA ,LED Curved FHD 180Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Premium (1x Display Port 1.2, 2 x HDMI 2.0) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I definitely recommend this monitor for all gamers looking for an affordable monitor...affordable & amazing!...i’ve always used a plain monitor but this completely changes the experience at an affordable ost!"

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    Acer's Nitro ED270R 27" curved panel monitor with Full HD resolution delivers the incredible.Through AMD FreeSync Premium technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Smooth, tear-free gameplay!! Crisp, true-to-life colors come alive with the amazing 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. The wide view angle technology lets you share what's on your screen with friends and family as colors stay true no matter what angle you're viewing from. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid response time ensure your games, work and movies are smooth and look as epic as possible.
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    "I definitely recommend this monitor for all gamers looking for an affordable monitor...affordable & amazing!...i’ve always used a plain monitor but this completely changes the experience at an affordable ost!"

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    Acer's Nitro ED270R 27" curved panel monitor with Full HD resolution delivers the incredible.Through AMD FreeSync Premium technology, the game’s frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. Smooth, tear-free gameplay!! Crisp, true-to-life colors come alive with the amazing 1920 x 1080 resolution, allowing you to enjoy High-Definition entertainment in the comfort of your home. The wide view angle technology lets you share what's on your screen with friends and family as colors stay true no matter what angle you're viewing from. Incredible 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio and rapid response time ensure your games, work and movies are smooth and look as epic as possible.
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  6. Acer - PM161W 16.0" WUXGA 60Hz FreeSync Compatible IPS Portable Monitor (2 x USB 3.1 Type-C, Mini HDMI, Audio Out) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Had been looking into an external monitor for my laptop for quite sometime and had a good feeling about this one. ...Good external monitor"

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    In meetings, in the classroom and anywhere in between, Acer’s PM Series portable monitor is the go-to choice for people on the move! Just fire it up and enjoy High-Definition entertainment—anywhere! Its accurate, vivid colors come to life from any viewing angle on the 16.0” IPS display that features WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Its slim design (0.52") and ultra-light weight (1.43 lbs.) allows it to easily fit in your laptop bag! Perfect for use as a secondary monitor for dual-monitor presentations, it’s powered by a single USB Type C cable, giving you the freedom to connect it to your laptop, smartphone or tablet—quickly and easily! Get fast refresh rates thanks to the Adaptive-Sync Support product that matches the refresh rate of your monitor with your graphics card.
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    "Had been looking into an external monitor for my laptop for quite sometime and had a good feeling about this one. ...Good external monitor"

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    In meetings, in the classroom and anywhere in between, Acer’s PM Series portable monitor is the go-to choice for people on the move! Just fire it up and enjoy High-Definition entertainment—anywhere! Its accurate, vivid colors come to life from any viewing angle on the 16.0” IPS display that features WUXGA (1920x1200) resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio. Its slim design (0.52") and ultra-light weight (1.43 lbs.) allows it to easily fit in your laptop bag! Perfect for use as a secondary monitor for dual-monitor presentations, it’s powered by a single USB Type C cable, giving you the freedom to connect it to your laptop, smartphone or tablet—quickly and easily! Get fast refresh rates thanks to the Adaptive-Sync Support product that matches the refresh rate of your monitor with your graphics card.
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  7. ViewSonic - VX2718-P-MHD 27" LCD FHD Adaptive Sync Gaming Monitor (HDMI and DisplayPort) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great gaming monitor...The quality of this monitor is amazing! It goes so well with both my other monitors, the better out of all of them! ...When I was looking to buy a monitor, I liked this one because in addition to the size of the screen, among other things, it is built with speakers; I was looking for one since my son uses his monitor to use Roku as a TV, the monitor has good image quality, but the sound is crap, the radio transistor from the 40s sounds better .... no joke. "

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    The ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD is a 27” 1080p gaming monitor built for gaming and entertainment. With a sleek frameless design, the VX2718-P-MHD provides a seamless viewing experience for multi-monitor gaming setups. Featuring a 165Hz* refresh rate, 1ms (MPRT) response time and adaptive sync technology, this monitor virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering for a fluid gaming experience. The VX2718-P-MHD also comes equipped with ViewSonic exclusive ViewMode presets, which offer optimized screen performance for different home entertainment applications such as watching movies, editing files, or playing video games. Two HDMI (v1.4) inputs, and one DisplayPort (v1.2) input offers flexible connectivity for both general use and entertainment. *165Hz refresh rate with DisplayPort
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    "Great gaming monitor...The quality of this monitor is amazing! It goes so well with both my other monitors, the better out of all of them! ...When I was looking to buy a monitor, I liked this one because in addition to the size of the screen, among other things, it is built with speakers; I was looking for one since my son uses his monitor to use Roku as a TV, the monitor has good image quality, but the sound is crap, the radio transistor from the 40s sounds better .... no joke. "

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    Product Description

    The ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD is a 27” 1080p gaming monitor built for gaming and entertainment. With a sleek frameless design, the VX2718-P-MHD provides a seamless viewing experience for multi-monitor gaming setups. Featuring a 165Hz* refresh rate, 1ms (MPRT) response time and adaptive sync technology, this monitor virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering for a fluid gaming experience. The VX2718-P-MHD also comes equipped with ViewSonic exclusive ViewMode presets, which offer optimized screen performance for different home entertainment applications such as watching movies, editing files, or playing video games. Two HDMI (v1.4) inputs, and one DisplayPort (v1.2) input offers flexible connectivity for both general use and entertainment. *165Hz refresh rate with DisplayPort
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  8. Samsung - 27" S39GD Series Curved FHD 100Hz Monitor with Built-in Speakers (HDMI, D-Sub) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Very good 27” Curved Monitor for a great price...I highly recommend these monitors...Good monitor...Good monitor for the price. Not the best of the best but won’t break the bank. "

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    Samsung's 27" S3 FHD 100Hz Curved Monitor with Speakers provides an immersive viewing experience. The 1800R Curved Screen enhances depth perception and minimizes peripheral distractions, enabling greater focus. The 100Hz Refresh Rate reduces lag and motion blur when playing games, watching videos, or working on creative projects. Game Mode with optimizable settings allows color and image contrast to be instantly adjusted, filling the screen with every detail in view. Built-in Speakers free up desk space, minimize connections, and create a more efficient working environment for listening with ease. Eye Saver Mode with TÜV-certified eye comfort technology reduces irritating screen flicker and minimizes excessive blue light, even during long sessions. Multiple Connectivity enables devices to be plugged straight into the monitor for a more convenient computing environment.
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    "Very good 27” Curved Monitor for a great price...I highly recommend these monitors...Good monitor...Good monitor for the price. Not the best of the best but won’t break the bank. "

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    Samsung's 27" S3 FHD 100Hz Curved Monitor with Speakers provides an immersive viewing experience. The 1800R Curved Screen enhances depth perception and minimizes peripheral distractions, enabling greater focus. The 100Hz Refresh Rate reduces lag and motion blur when playing games, watching videos, or working on creative projects. Game Mode with optimizable settings allows color and image contrast to be instantly adjusted, filling the screen with every detail in view. Built-in Speakers free up desk space, minimize connections, and create a more efficient working environment for listening with ease. Eye Saver Mode with TÜV-certified eye comfort technology reduces irritating screen flicker and minimizes excessive blue light, even during long sessions. Multiple Connectivity enables devices to be plugged straight into the monitor for a more convenient computing environment.
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  9. Samsung - 32" Odyssey G51F QHD 180Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR10 (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Tv monitors...I highly recommend this monitor."

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    Samsung’s 32” Odyssey G5 G51F Gaming Monitor boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images with QHD resolution (2560x1440). HDR10 provides brighter highlights, improved contrast and color accuracy, making every scene feel more vivid and realistic. 180Hz Refresh Rate and near-instant 1ms Response Time (MPRT) captures all your moves with reduced lag for ultra-smooth gameplay. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces choppiness, screen lag, and image tears. Black Equalizer allows you to adjust dark areas in games, so you can locate opponents hiding in the deepest shadows. Virtual Aim Point allows you to hit your marks with next-level accuracy, giving you the optimal aim with crosshairs on the screen. Auto Source Switch+ instantly switches to a new source signal when connected devices are turned on, without having to use multiple inputs. Ergonomic stand makes it simple to tilt and adjust the monitor for total gaming comfort.
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    "Tv monitors...I highly recommend this monitor."

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    Samsung’s 32” Odyssey G5 G51F Gaming Monitor boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images with QHD resolution (2560x1440). HDR10 provides brighter highlights, improved contrast and color accuracy, making every scene feel more vivid and realistic. 180Hz Refresh Rate and near-instant 1ms Response Time (MPRT) captures all your moves with reduced lag for ultra-smooth gameplay. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro reduces choppiness, screen lag, and image tears. Black Equalizer allows you to adjust dark areas in games, so you can locate opponents hiding in the deepest shadows. Virtual Aim Point allows you to hit your marks with next-level accuracy, giving you the optimal aim with crosshairs on the screen. Auto Source Switch+ instantly switches to a new source signal when connected devices are turned on, without having to use multiple inputs. Ergonomic stand makes it simple to tilt and adjust the monitor for total gaming comfort.
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  10. Dell - S3225QS 31.5" VA LED 4K UHD 120Hz FreeSync Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - White - Front_Zoom
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    "Great quality monitor with decent sound!...The sound is also very decent for a monitor of its style, allowing you to plug in devices that don't support external speakers unless they're part of the monitor. ...It has become my favorite monitor."

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    Dell 32 Plus 4K Monitor - S3225QS. Whether you're watching movies or playing games, enjoy an immersive viewing experience with improved eye comfort on a 4-star certified monitor.
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    "Great quality monitor with decent sound!...The sound is also very decent for a monitor of its style, allowing you to plug in devices that don't support external speakers unless they're part of the monitor. ...It has become my favorite monitor."

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    Dell 32 Plus 4K Monitor - S3225QS. Whether you're watching movies or playing games, enjoy an immersive viewing experience with improved eye comfort on a 4-star certified monitor.
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