Round Up of The Best Gaming Monitor Deals May 2023 (Megathread)

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Posted 18 May 2023

Round Up of The Best Gaming Monitor Deals May 2023 (Megathread)

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Update 329th May

The list is up-to-date.

Update 222nd May

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Hello!

Just like I did with the monitor, laptop and NVMe before, I would like to compare and pick the best of the best once in a neat, nicely organised way, so you can pick the very best one for you.
The focus here is obviously gaming monitors, but if you have a better pick (like a TV), please mention that as well in a comment.

Info about AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC

Lenovo G27q-30 27 Inch QHD (1440p) Gaming Monitor (VA Panel, 165Hz, 1ms, HDMI, DP Cable, FreeSync Premium) - Raven Black - £179.99 @ Amazon

Price: £179.99
Screen size: 27"
Resolution: Quad HD 2560 x 1440p
Panel type: VA
Brightness: 350 cd/m²
Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Response time: 1 ms
Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium

Thanks for sharing this deal @Russell_Jemmett

Pros:

high pixel density (108.77 PPI)
Fast refresh rate
Low input lag

Cons:

Limited adjustments
Limited connectivity (one HDMI 2.0 port and one DisplayPort 1.2)
G-sync is not supported

Dell 32 4K UHD Gaming Monitor - G3223Q HDMI 2.1 144hz £494.02 With Code @ Dell UK
Price: £494.02

Screen size: 32"
Resolution: 3840X2160
Panel type: Fast IPS
Brightness: 400 cd/m2 (typical) ; 600 cd/m2 (peak)
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Response time: 1ms (gray to gray) in Extreme Mode
Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro/NVIDIA® G-SYNC

Thanks for sharing this deal @RockstarRobbo

Pros:

Colorful and bright image( 400-600 nits )
Solid build quality
HDMI 2.1 support
NVIDIA® G-SYNC support

Cons:

No USB-C connections
HDR gaming experience could be better
Low contrast ratio

Samsung S34A650 34 Inch UWQHD 100Hz VA Curved Monitor - £349.99 at checkout @ Costco

Price: £349.99
Screen size: 34" curved
Resolution: UWQHD 3440 x 1440
Panel type: VA
Brightness: 250 cd/m²
Refresh rate: 100 Hz
Response time: 5 ms
Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync

Thanks for sharing this deal @Unnikrishnan_P

Pros:

ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio
high pixel density - 109.6 PPI.
USB-Hub

Cons:

response time is average
You will need a Costco membership to purchase this item (£15)
250 cd/m² brightness is a bit low in a bright room.

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Update 124th May

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winter_zombie
18th May
keep in mind that the deals posted do not mean they are the best in their price range.

here is two youtube video's from a very respected professional (Monitors Unboxed)

Best Monitors For Your Budget: $100 to $1000+, November 2022 Update
link.....

&

Ranking ALL 26 Monitors We Reviewed in 2022
link.....

this will help you make a more informed decision
reubengreening
24th May
if anyone wants to check monitor reviews these guys are pretty good: rtings.com/ and make it easy to compare etc. There is a paywall at some point, but I've never paid. (edited)
InDaHouse
18th May
Hi. Thank you for doing this.

Is there such a gaming monitor that is 32", IPS, Curved, and 4K?

Or an expensive dream?

Thanks again
sisqoboy Author
18th May
As far as I know we don't have IPS panel in curved monitors.

Oh, looks like there is… usually I only see VA panels in curved monitors. (edited)
nameskhan
18th May
Any 32" 4K 75Hz budget monitors? I'm guessing the fact smaller monitors are more expensive than bigger tvs is because more mass produced?
Russell_Jemmett
19th May
I've got the older 28inch version of this at work;
Lenovo L32p-30 32 Inch 4K UHD (2160p) Monitor (IPS Panel, 60Hz, 4ms, HDMI, DP,USB Type-C, AMD FreeSync) - Raven Black amzn.eu/d/8…mmg

And for working cad at 4k it's amazing. Also probably the cheapest decent 4k monitor I've seen. Only 60hz, Depends what you're using it for I suppose.....
Halfang
18th May
Any decent 4k monitors with decent HDR?
xoisthemotive
22nd May
Samsung Neo G7, use it with a PS5

Local dimming gives OLED like blacks, gets bright enough to cause me discomfort in some situations

Only issue I've found is in scenarios like starfields you can see the blooming
Jevarell
24th May
Can anyone recommend a decent 24 inch monitor preferably under £100 that will be ok for office work/browsing but also light gaming? Keep hearing about VA and IPS panels etc but I'm out of the loop.
leondas
24th May
amazon.co.uk/Ace…c=1

Hard to find anything better priced than this.
Also if you are not afraid give a go for used monitors too. Many in good condition out there with nice price and much better specs. (edited)
Czubaka
18th May
Man, you do like your monitors... Heat for the effort.
sisqoboy Author
19th May
Once we have better, stronger deals, trust me, it's going to be included.
gozo
18th May
Probably waiting for a decent 1440p OLED 27".
Nigel_Tufnel
23rd May
They exist, they're just eye wateringly expensive.

overclockers.co.uk/lg-…tml (edited)
saitama_fan
18th May
What's the cheapest qhd IPS 27? I don't really want to go to 32.
i2pm
19th May
Any good deals for a ultrawide (34"), 120Hz (minimum) with IPS display?
skumpu
23rd May
I don't think such thing exist, they're all VA
Azwipe
18th May
ALIENWARE AW3423DWF £811 with DAILMAIL8MON & 5% for newsletter sign up.
dougiedonut
19th May
Sorry from where?
Nick_AndersonhWY
18th May
@sisqoboy How would the 27" iiyama G2740QSU-B1 QHD IPS FreeSync Monitor, 2560x1440, 75Hz, 1ms, 80M:1, 250cd/m² fit on this list for £180? Does the IPS compete well against these VA monitors? (edited)
sisqoboy Author
19th May
The price is decent for a 27" QHD IPS monitor, but the 250 nits is not so great. I think you would be a problem in a bright room at daytime. That was recently at a lower price tho hotukdeals.com/dea…840

We saw that a few times with an eBay code, so if you won't use that much in a bright room, then wait for the next eBay code and maybe that will be back at a lower price again. (edited)
Watsonage
19th May
Great summary of what's out there right now, as someone looking to update my monitor to match my gpu upgrade. I really want future proofing and avoiding buyer's remorse, so I think I'll wait catching another offer on the Samsung OLED G8? The visual improvement over my 27" 1440p 60hz IPS monitor from 2018 would be a lot more clear I think

[edit] Does anyone have any experience with how burn-in might affect the longevity of the current OLED panel monitors out there? I want top-of-the-line so it will last, and a monitor with noticeable wear wouldn't suit that (edited)
UKScottDeals
19th May
If you are on 60 Hz, you aren't going to get buyer's remorse if you buy an IPS with >120 Hz refresh rate.
ashwarner
24th May
I use the Samsung Odyssey G7 LC27G75TQSRXXU 27" 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor - 240Hz, 1ms, 1440p QHD, Gsync, QLED, HDR600, HDMI, Displayport, USB. Stunning display and bought mine via Amazon but from a reseller of damaged opened boxes saved about £100 on the normal price.
TheCostOfLies
24th May
That G27q is a bargain for current gen console gaming on a sub-£200 budget. Brilliant stuff.
SpudUK
24th May
Any chance of some options for those looking for an editing workstation monitor?

Appreciate that they have different uses and price points, but I don't think my monitors are cutting it for accurate colour correcting/grading. (edited)
spinatrix
19th May
KOORUI Monitor Gaming, 24 Inch Computer Screen HDMI, 165Hz, 1080p, 1ms, IPS, FreeSync, Compatible G-sync, Tilt Adjustable, Eye Care, VESA Wall Mountable (FHD 1920x1080, DisplayPort) Black

Is supposed to be really good for £125
DAVE_W
19th May
What’s the best options for a triple screen sim rig ?
masliya
20th May
Second that, looking for the same package
JonReese
19th May
What about this deal? hotukdeals.com/dea…818
sisqoboy Author
22nd May
Looking at that now.
stefwalker
22nd May
Thanks. Looking for a monitor to do design work on
Was going for a retina mac display. Are any of these better please?thanks
fishmaster
23rd May
It depends what design work is defined as. I do design work on my PC but I also don't need accurate colour representation. So does your design work workflow require at any point accurate colour representation? If you do then you need a monitor with at least 95% DCI-P3 colour space.
masliya
23rd May
I’m on the market for 3 curved panels to start a Sim racing set up. Which of the 34inch ones are better for Sim? Prices are close too! Heat for the thread
Mike_Fury.X
23rd May
Anyone can recommend 24" minimum 144hz monitor? I already got one on my desk 75hz and need to get another one. Something with good quality?
sasuke0
23rd May
AOC Gaming 24G2SPAE - 24 Inch FHD Monitor, 165Hz, 1ms MPRT, IPS, AMD FreeSync Premium, Speakers, Low input Lag, Shadow control (1920 x 1080 @165Hz, 350 cd/m², HDMI 1.4/DP 1.2) amzn.eu/d/0…hdo

Really solid monitor
sasuke0
23rd May
Is there some sort of IPS 27" 144hz-165hz shortage? I'm seeing some but at really high prices, not much options too (edited)
Russell_Jemmett
23rd May
I've noticed that! Some prices are alot more than they should be/have been... Odd
Dan889
23rd May
Any budget 1440p ultrawide, 100hz +, curved, IPS monitors around?
vwgti888
24th May
Any recommendations for a monitor size tv that will act as a tv but can be used as an monitor ??
Swords_Drawn
24th May
Any 144+ hz, 1ms, IPS monitors?
leondas
24th May
laptopsdirect.co.uk/-xg…ins

1 ms is tricky, if you set up like that you loose a lot of brightness. But it can be possible. 5 ms is still perfect IMO. (edited)
VayUmmbop
25th May
Do you know of any good monitors 24 - 27inch that work well with Mac productivity, and 120hz for PS5?
leondas
25th May
If you need colour accurated precalibrated monitor, you will find 75 Hz mostly. Above 120 Hz I do not know any IPS or VA proArt-ish monitors. Oled monitors however can serve your needs easily for loads of money. Or NanoIPS.
Asus announced a new ProArt series 27 inch 1440p 144Hz few days ago, price and debut date are still in shadow. Think it is going to be more than 500 pounds anyway.
If you do not need that super accurate Pantone-validated monitors, you can grab a decent gaming IPS one. There are loads from BenQ, LG, Asus ViewSonic or even Lenovo.
Velete
25th May
Would still recommend an IPS screen for the time being over the super pricey OLEDs, I don't have one myself, but work in IT and have had hands on experience with two of the popular current OLEDs via supporting some users- Samsung Odyssey/Asus Proart

First major niggle is the active cooling, those fans can get pretty loud and you can't help but focus your hearing on them when your essentially 'staring right at them' when sitting Infront of monitor and I feel over use and time they will just get louder (no real way to clean them out without stripping the whole screen), also with the heating and cooling the casing of the monitor creaks/rattles a bit

Second major niggle is still the worry of OLED burn in - the user of the Samsung managed to get some burn in 3 months in (tho Samsung replaced this just ok), the user of the Asus has an opposite complaint - the anti burn in local dimming is playing havoc with their art/design work software and colour matching (tbh would they rather have burn in ? lol)

In a year or so, their should be some better tech and better prices for OLED monitors in place
leondas
25th May
Thats why they changed the path and started to deal with NanoIPS/Qled/Miniled simultaneously.
plath
25th May
find us a deal on the 27" gaming oleds that are just newly entering the market.