Best Cheap Monitors Updated May 2025

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Best Cheap Monitors
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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Picked by 303 people this week!
Picked by 303 people this week!

9.9

1
acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

9.7

2

9.7

ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, 106% sRGB 1080P FHD Kickstand Portable Monitor with HDR, Ultra Slim, Eye Care, Ext...
Screen Size: 16.1"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: Not indicated
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI
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9.7

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ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz Portable Gaming Monitor, 106% sRGB 1080P FHD Kickstand Portable Monitor with HDR, Ultra Slim, Eye Care, Ext...
Screen Size: 16.1"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 144Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: Not indicated
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

9.5

3

9.5

Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA, audio out

9.5

3
Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor 1080p R1500 98% sRGB HDMI x2 VGA Build-in Speakers, VESA Wall Mount Machine Black (C248W-...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 8ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA, audio out

9.3

4

9.3

Philips 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Syn...
Screen Size: 21.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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9.3

4
Philips 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Syn...
Screen Size: 21.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, VGA

9.2

5

9.2

Sceptre Curved 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor up to 240Hz 1080p R1500 1ms DisplayPort x2 HDMI x2 Blue Light Shift Build-in Speakers, ...
Screen Size: 24.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16.9
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Panel Type: VA
Ports: 2 HDMI, DisplayPort

9.2

5
Sceptre Curved 24.5-inch Gaming Monitor up to 240Hz 1080p R1500 1ms DisplayPort x2 HDMI x2 Blue Light Shift Build-in Speakers, ...
Screen Size: 24.5"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16.9
Refresh Rate: 240Hz
Brightness: 280 nits
Response Time: 1ms MPRT
Panel Type: VA
Ports: 2 HDMI, DisplayPort

9.0

6

9.0

SANSUI Computer Monitor 24 inch IPS Eye Care 1080P Display HDMI,VGA Ports with 178° Viewing Angle/Frame-Less/Tilt/VESA Compatib...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

9.0

6
SANSUI Computer Monitor 24 inch IPS Eye Care 1080P Display HDMI,VGA Ports with 178° Viewing Angle/Frame-Less/Tilt/VESA Compatib...
Screen Size: 24"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

8.8

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8.8

KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor w/Premium Smart Cover & Screen Prot...
Screen Size: 15.6"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 30ms
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

8.8

7
KYY Portable Monitor 15.6inch 1080P FHD USB-C, HDMI Computer Display HDR IPS Gaming Monitor w/Premium Smart Cover & Screen Prot...
Screen Size: 15.6"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 60Hz
Brightness: 300 nits
Response Time: 30ms
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: USB-C, HDMI

8.7

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8.7

HP 24mh FHD Computer Monitor with 23.8-Inch IPS Display (1080p) - Built-In Speakers and VESA Mounting - Height/Tilt Adjustment ...
Screen Size: 23.8"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA
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8.7

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HP 24mh FHD Computer Monitor with 23.8-Inch IPS Display (1080p) - Built-In Speakers and VESA Mounting - Height/Tilt Adjustment ...
Screen Size: 23.8"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 5ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA

8.5

9

8.5

SAMSUNG 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor, 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-s...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

8.5

9
SAMSUNG 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) Series FHD 1800R Curved Computer Monitor, 100Hz, Game Mode, Advanced Eye Comfort, HDMI and D-s...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: Yes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 100Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 4ms GtG
Panel Type: VA
Ports: HDMI, DisplayPort

8.3

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8.3

Sceptre 22 inch 75Hz 1080P LED Monitor 99% sRGB HDMI X2 VGA Build-In Speakers, Machine Black (E225W-19203R series)
Screen Size: 22"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 3ms GtG
Panel Type: TN
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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8.3

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Sceptre 22 inch 75Hz 1080P LED Monitor 99% sRGB HDMI X2 VGA Build-In Speakers, Machine Black (E225W-19203R series)
Screen Size: 22"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LED
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 75Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 3ms GtG
Panel Type: TN
Ports: HDMI, VGA

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9.9

1

9.9

acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA
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Picked by 303 people this week!
Picked by 303 people this week!

9.9

1
acer KB272 G0bi 27" IPS Full HD (1920 x 1080) Gaming Office Monitor | Adaptive-Sync Support (FreeSync Compatible) | Up to 120Hz...
Screen Size: 27"
Screen Resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type: LCD
Curved: No
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Refresh Rate: 120Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
Response Time: 1ms GtG
Panel Type: IPS
Ports: HDMI, VGA

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Best Cheap Monitor
1. Acer KB272 G0bi Computer Monitor
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2. Arzopa Portable Gaming Monitor
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3. Sceptre C248W-1920RN Curved Gaming Monitor
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4. PHILIPS 22" Class Thin Monitor
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5. Sceptre Curved Gaming Monitor
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6. SANSUI 24" Computer Monitor
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7. KYY K3 Portable Monitor
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Premium Pick
8. HP 24" Computer Monitor (1D0J9AA#ABA)
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9. Samsung Essential S3 Curved Monitor
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Best Value
10. Sceptre E225W-19203R series Monitor
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Deal
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Deal Save 27% Save 26% Save 22% Save 38% Save 46% Save 9% Save 17%
Screen Size
27" 16.1" 24" 21.5" 24.5" 24" 15.6" 23.8" 27" 22"
Screen Size
27" 16.1" 24" 21.5" 24.5" 24" 15.6" 23.8" 27" 22"
Screen Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Resolution
FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080) FHD (1920 x 1080)
Screen Type
LCD LCD LED LCD LED LED LCD LCD LED LED
Screen Type
LCD LCD LED LCD LED LED LCD LCD LED LED
Curved
No No Yes No Yes No No No Yes No
Curved
No No Yes No Yes No No No Yes No
Aspect Ratio
16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16.9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Aspect Ratio
16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16.9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate
120Hz 144Hz 75Hz 100Hz 240Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 100Hz 75Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz 144Hz 75Hz 100Hz 240Hz 75Hz 60Hz 75Hz 100Hz 75Hz
Brightness
250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 280 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Brightness
250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 280 nits 250 nits 300 nits 250 nits 250 nits 250 nits
Response Time
1ms GtG Not indicated 8ms GtG 4ms GtG 1ms MPRT 5ms GtG 30ms 5ms GtG 4ms GtG 3ms GtG
Response Time
1ms GtG Not indicated 8ms GtG 4ms GtG 1ms MPRT 5ms GtG 30ms 5ms GtG 4ms GtG 3ms GtG
Panel Type
IPS IPS VA VA VA IPS IPS IPS VA TN
Panel Type
IPS IPS VA VA VA IPS IPS IPS VA TN
Ports
HDMI, VGA USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA, audio out HDMI, VGA 2 HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA USB-C, HDMI HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA
Ports
HDMI, VGA USB-C, HDMI HDMI, VGA, audio out HDMI, VGA 2 HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA USB-C, HDMI HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA HDMI, DisplayPort HDMI, VGA