Best Gaming Monitor Under 500
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If you're looking for a monitor that can keep up with your favorite games, you'll want to check out our picks for the best gaming monitors. These displays are designed to handle the graphics-intensive workloads that high-end games put on your computer. They have high refresh rates, so you won't have any trouble getting smooth gameplay, and they have features that will help you get the most out of your experience. Browse the top-ranked list of the best gaming monitors under $500 below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Acer - – Nitro XV240Y 23.8" FHD 200Hz 0.5ms FreeSync Premium IPS Gaming Monitor (1x DisplayPort, 2x HDMI) - Black
Model: XV240Y X1bmiiprxSKU: 6617470Top comment"The best...Awesome gaming monitor, great quality and within my budget...Best Gaming Monitor...Best monitor ever!! I’ve never had a better experience gaming until now!"
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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 displayTop comment"The best...Awesome gaming monitor, great quality and within my budget...Best Gaming Monitor...Best monitor ever!! I’ve never had a better experience gaming until now!"
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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 displaySee all Gaming Monitors
AOC - 27" Q27G40XMN Mini-LED, QHD, 180hz Gaming Monitor - Black
Model: Q27G40XMNSKU: 6617199Top comment"the best in screens...I connected the monitor to my gaming laptop and the image quality is top-notch. ...Perfect for gaming...I love this monitor. Bright colors, good looking. It runs."
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Witness stunning visuals with AOC Q27G40XMN, 27" Mini-LED backlight technology, delivering deeper blacks, brighter whites, and more vibrant colors.Top comment"the best in screens...I connected the monitor to my gaming laptop and the image quality is top-notch. ...Perfect for gaming...I love this monitor. Bright colors, good looking. It runs."
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Witness stunning visuals with AOC Q27G40XMN, 27" Mini-LED backlight technology, delivering deeper blacks, brighter whites, and more vibrant colors.See all Gaming Monitors
Alienware - AW2725DM 27" IPS LED QHD 180Hz 1ms FreeSync and G-Sync Gaming Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - Black
Model: AW2725DMSKU: 6620191Top comment"Alienware Gaming Monitor...Alienware gaming monitors are among the best in the premium segment. ...It is a very good gaming Monitor....It is a very good gaming Monitor. The picture a video quality is one of these best affordable monitors I have purchased."
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Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM. Bring your favorite games to life in a 27” QHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel, vivid color and smooth visuals.Top comment"Alienware Gaming Monitor...Alienware gaming monitors are among the best in the premium segment. ...It is a very good gaming Monitor....It is a very good gaming Monitor. The picture a video quality is one of these best affordable monitors I have purchased."
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Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM. Bring your favorite games to life in a 27” QHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel, vivid color and smooth visuals.See all Gaming Monitors
Alienware - AW3225DM 32" VA LED Curved QHD 180Hz 1ms FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort) - Interstellar Indigo
Model: AW3225DMSKU: 6619487Top comment"Best gaming monitor...Best gaming experience. Realistic image . Great view...Great monitor...10/10 best gaming and work monitors on the market."
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Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor - AW3225DM. Bring the action to life on a curved 32” QHD gaming monitor featuring vivid colors and smooth visuals.Top comment"Best gaming monitor...Best gaming experience. Realistic image . Great view...Great monitor...10/10 best gaming and work monitors on the market."
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Alienware 32 Gaming Monitor - AW3225DM. Bring the action to life on a curved 32” QHD gaming monitor featuring vivid colors and smooth visuals.See all Gaming Monitors
ASUS - TUF Gaming 27" FHD IPS 240Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor with G-SYNC and HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI) - Black
Model: VG279QMSKU: 6405388Top comment"Best monitor so far...27 is a little big for gaming unless you have a deep deal but with the ability to overclock to 280hz it’s a great gaming monitor...Excellent gaming monitor for the price!...Excellent gaming monitor for the price! Planning on buying a second one to have dual monitors."
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1920 x 1080 Full HD- 1 ms GTG- 240 Hz Refresh Rate- 178° Horizontal and Vertical Viewing Angles- Contrast Ratio 1,000:1- Brightness 400 Nit – MaximumTop comment"Best monitor so far...27 is a little big for gaming unless you have a deep deal but with the ability to overclock to 280hz it’s a great gaming monitor...Excellent gaming monitor for the price!...Excellent gaming monitor for the price! Planning on buying a second one to have dual monitors."
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1920 x 1080 Full HD- 1 ms GTG- 240 Hz Refresh Rate- 178° Horizontal and Vertical Viewing Angles- Contrast Ratio 1,000:1- Brightness 400 Nit – MaximumSee all Gaming Monitors
GIGABYTE - M34WQ 34" LED WQHD FreeSync Premium IPS Gaming Monitor with HDR (HDMI, DisplayPort, USB) - Black
Model: M34WQ-SASKU: 6488589Top comment"Best ultrawide under $500 no question about it...The monitor was $419 at the time of purchase. The M34WQ is listed as the best budget gaming ultrawide by Rtings, and the best ultrawide gaming monitor under $500 by Monitors Unboxed on youtube. ...Gaming and working...Very good monitor for gaming and working on I'd say probably the best one under $500!"
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GIGABYTE gaming monitors pack upscale performance into a streamlined package. The M34WQ provides an immersive experience through fluid gameplay and great color accuracy with 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and compatibility with graphic card software.Top comment"Best ultrawide under $500 no question about it...The monitor was $419 at the time of purchase. The M34WQ is listed as the best budget gaming ultrawide by Rtings, and the best ultrawide gaming monitor under $500 by Monitors Unboxed on youtube. ...Gaming and working...Very good monitor for gaming and working on I'd say probably the best one under $500!"
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GIGABYTE gaming monitors pack upscale performance into a streamlined package. The M34WQ provides an immersive experience through fluid gameplay and great color accuracy with 1ms response time, 144Hz refresh rate, and compatibility with graphic card software.See all Gaming Monitors
AOC - CU34G2XP 34" VA Curved Gaming Monitor, WQHD (3440x1440), 180Hz, 1ms, Freesync, HDR 400 - Black/Silver/Red
Model: CU34G2XPSKU: 6574263Top comment"Great monitor....Great monitor for gaming and for work. I use it mainly for work, since it’s replaced two monitors....Gaming monitors...Amazing quality and amazing graphics j wouldn’t have chosen any other monitor for my gaming needs."
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AOC CU34G2XP 34” Curved Gaming Monitor with WQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution delivers stunning visuals and world-class responsiveness, featuring FreeSync Premium tear-free immersion, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 mode visual enhancement, and 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. The VA Wide View also allows for 178/178-degree viewing angles, and consistent image quality when viewing the monitor from all angles. In addition, this monitor comes with Low Blue Mode and Flick-Free technology to protect the user's eyes, as well as 2 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort and 4 USB 3.2 interface ports for convenient connectivity.Top comment"Great monitor....Great monitor for gaming and for work. I use it mainly for work, since it’s replaced two monitors....Gaming monitors...Amazing quality and amazing graphics j wouldn’t have chosen any other monitor for my gaming needs."
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AOC CU34G2XP 34” Curved Gaming Monitor with WQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution delivers stunning visuals and world-class responsiveness, featuring FreeSync Premium tear-free immersion, VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 mode visual enhancement, and 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. The VA Wide View also allows for 178/178-degree viewing angles, and consistent image quality when viewing the monitor from all angles. In addition, this monitor comes with Low Blue Mode and Flick-Free technology to protect the user's eyes, as well as 2 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort and 4 USB 3.2 interface ports for convenient connectivity.See all Gaming Monitors
Samsung - 34” Odyssey G5 1000R Curved 1ms 165Hz QHD FreeSync Prem Gaming Monitor - Black
Model: LC34G55TWWNXZASKU: 6445082Top comment"Best monitor I've ever owned....Very Satisfied. Best monitor I've ever owned. Great for Gaming. ...Great gaming monitor...This is one of the best monitors I have ever owned, love the graphics and the clarity of this monitor."
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Odyssey G5’s lightning-fast 165Hz refresh rate ensures flawlessly smooth action scenes even in games with high frame rates. The Odyssey G5 range allows you to make the most out of the games you love to play, at a fantastic price point.Top comment"Best monitor I've ever owned....Very Satisfied. Best monitor I've ever owned. Great for Gaming. ...Great gaming monitor...This is one of the best monitors I have ever owned, love the graphics and the clarity of this monitor."
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Odyssey G5’s lightning-fast 165Hz refresh rate ensures flawlessly smooth action scenes even in games with high frame rates. The Odyssey G5 range allows you to make the most out of the games you love to play, at a fantastic price point.See all Gaming Monitors
HP OMEN - 27" IPS LED QHD 240Hz FreeSync and G-SYNC Compatible Gaming Monitor with HDR (DisplayPort, HDMI, USB) - Black
Model: Omen 27qsSKU: 6536814Top comment"Amazing monitor...One of the best monitors you can buy for 240hz and 1440p gaming! ...Great gaming monitor, I had no idea HP made gaming monitors. "
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Outclass the competition with ultra-smooth frames and crisp details, this AMD FreeSync Premium compatible display has what it takes to keep up with you. Speed meets looks with a fun, yet refined design unlike any other so you can enjoy it in and out of the game.Top comment"Amazing monitor...One of the best monitors you can buy for 240hz and 1440p gaming! ...Great gaming monitor, I had no idea HP made gaming monitors. "
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Outclass the competition with ultra-smooth frames and crisp details, this AMD FreeSync Premium compatible display has what it takes to keep up with you. Speed meets looks with a fun, yet refined design unlike any other so you can enjoy it in and out of the game.See all Gaming Monitors
Samsung - 37" ViewFinity S8 S80UD LED 4K UHD High Resolution Monitor with HDR10, USB-C and Ergonomic Stand - Black
Model: LS37D800UANXZASKU: 6615666Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love samsung monitors. Great picture and durable monitor!!...One of the best monitors I've used...I use it to watch my movies and mostly online gaming"
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Samsung's 37" ViewFinity S8 Monitor with 4K UHD Resolution reveals crystal-clear visual excellence with higher pixel density. More screen space and exceptional color detail enables professionals to create intricate designs, complex diagrams, and dynamic video content. With 1.07 billion colors, HDR10 provides near-limitless hues and true-to-life color representation with deeper contrast for darker darks and brighter brights. A USB-C port allows up to 90W charging and data transfer at the same time, while a built-in LAN port provides seamless Ethernet connectivity for laptops. The built-in KVM switch enables you to choose split screen, Picture-in-Picture, or Pictureby- Picture for enhanced efficiency when multitasking. The Ergonomic Design with its height-adjustable screen tilts and swivels for optimal viewing at any angle, while the Easy Setup Stand requires just the simple push of a button – no tools necessary. TÜV-certified for intelligent eye care, reduces screen flickering and protects against excessive blue light; brightness and color temperature are automatically optimized for your environment.Top comment"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love samsung monitors. Great picture and durable monitor!!...One of the best monitors I've used...I use it to watch my movies and mostly online gaming"
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Samsung's 37" ViewFinity S8 Monitor with 4K UHD Resolution reveals crystal-clear visual excellence with higher pixel density. More screen space and exceptional color detail enables professionals to create intricate designs, complex diagrams, and dynamic video content. With 1.07 billion colors, HDR10 provides near-limitless hues and true-to-life color representation with deeper contrast for darker darks and brighter brights. A USB-C port allows up to 90W charging and data transfer at the same time, while a built-in LAN port provides seamless Ethernet connectivity for laptops. The built-in KVM switch enables you to choose split screen, Picture-in-Picture, or Pictureby- Picture for enhanced efficiency when multitasking. The Ergonomic Design with its height-adjustable screen tilts and swivels for optimal viewing at any angle, while the Easy Setup Stand requires just the simple push of a button – no tools necessary. TÜV-certified for intelligent eye care, reduces screen flickering and protects against excessive blue light; brightness and color temperature are automatically optimized for your environment.See all All Monitors
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