Best monitor deals: Sweet holiday sales on OLED, gaming displays, and more

You probably started shopping for the holidays a while ago now, but if you’re in need of a monitor upgrade or an extra display for your workstation, now’s the time to grab one — not only because you deserve it, but because there are some hot sales right now.

I’ve gone ahead and dug up the best monitor deals going on. Even though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are behind us, you can still snatch some incredible deals if you know where to look.

See below for the hottest monitor discounts, sectioned depending on what you’re looking for. I’ll be refreshing these deals to keep them fresh, so if you don’t find one you like just yet, check back again later!

Best holiday deals on standard monitors

• Sceptre 27-inch VA 1080p 100Hz, now $97.97 (18% off at Amazon)
• Acer KB252Q 24.5-inch IPS 1080p 100Hz, now $74.99 (25% off at Amazon)
• Samsung T35F 27-inch IPS 1080p 75Hz, now $99.99 (33% off at Amazon)
• Samsung ViewFinity S50GC 34-inch VA 1440p 100Hz, now $219.99 (42% off at Amazon)

My top pick: If you need a solid monitor for everyday activities, then Samsung’s 27-inch T35F series monitor is a fantastic pick at this price. It has an IPS panel for amazing color accuracy, a 1080p Full HD resolution, and a decent 75Hz refresh rate.

Best holiday deals on portable monitors

• KYY 15.6-inch IPS 1080p 60Hz, now $84.99 (35% off at Amazon)
• Arzopa 16.1-inch IPS 1080p 144Hz, now $99.99 (41% off at Amazon with Prime)
• InnoView 15.6-inch IPS 1080p 60Hz, now $64.99 (54% off at Amazon)
• InnoView 18.5-inch IPS 1080p 100Hz, now $139.99 (23% off at Amazon)

My top pick: If you’re always working on a laptop while on the go, then a portable monitor can vastly improve your productivity. My favorite here is the 16.1-inch Arzopa display with its IPS panel, fantastic 144Hz refresh rate, and 1080p resolution, all for just $100 with Prime. Even though it’s the most expensive on our list, its improved specs are worth it. (Don’t have Prime? Sign up for a free 30-day trial to snag this deal price!)

• Acer Nitro XV271U 27-inch IPS 1440p 180Hz, now $178.94 (38% off at Amazon)
• Sceptre 34-inch VA 1440p 165Hz, now $217.97 (19% off at Amazon)
• Acer Nitro KG241Y 23.8-inch VA 1080p 165Hz, now $94.99 (45% off at Amazon)
• LG UltraGear 27-inch IPS 1440p 144Hz, now $189.99 (37% off at Amazon)
• Samsung Odyssey Ark 55-inch VA 4K 165Hz, now $1,799.99 (40% off at Best Buy)
• HP Omen 27-inch IPS 1440p 240Hz, now $279.99 (35% off at Best Buy)
• Samsung Odyssey G4 27-inch IPS 1080p 240Hz, now $199.99 (43% off at Best Buy)

My top pick: Picking a gaming monitor is hard, but I think the choice is clear here. The 27-inch LG UltraGear is one of the best gaming monitor deals you can get right now, complete with an IPS panel, a “sweet spot” 1440p resolution, and respectable 144Hz refresh rate, all for a under $190.

Best holiday deals on OLED monitors

• Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 49-inch 1440p 240Hz, now $945.99 (41% off at Amazon)
• Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch 1440p 240Hz, now $599.99 (25% off at Amazon)
• LG UltraGear 27-inch OLED 1440p 240Hz, now $626.99 (30% off at Amazon)
• MSI MAG341CQP 34-inch OLED 1440p 175Hz, now $649.00 (5% off at Amazon)
• Alienware AW3423DWF 34-inch OLED 1440p 165Hz, now $644.99 (28% off at Amazon)
• Acer Predator 31.5-inch OLED 4K 480Hz, now $899.99 (25% off at Best Buy)
• HP Omen 31.5-inch OLED 4K 240Hz, now $999.99 (23% off at Best Buy)

My top pick: At its deal price, the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED is a fabulous choice for its 1440p resolution and fast 240Hz refresh rate that’s great for gaming. Competitive gamers may want to look into the 480Hz Acer Predator or the larger Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld