[Hardware] The 5 Best Budget And Cheap Gaming Monitors - Black Friday 2024

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There are plenty of gaming monitors you can choose from if you're on a budget. These models are getting equipped with more gaming features, and while most don't have premium perks like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or a 4k resolution, you'll still be happy with the performance of most low-cost gaming monitors. They're available in different resolutions and sizes, but size is a personal preference.

When looking for a gaming monitor, one of the most important factors is a fast response time so that motion looks sharp. Low input lag is also crucial, though most monitors have low input lag for a responsive feel. A high refresh rate is beneficial if you play competitive games, and some budget models have high refresh rates, too. Additionally, picture quality is important for creating an immersive gaming experience, so you'll want to look for monitors with bright highlights and vivid colors, but that's less common on budget monitors, and most of them have limited picture quality.

We've bought and tested over 330 monitors, and below, you'll find our recommendations for the best budget and cheap gaming monitors. Also, see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors under $300, the best monitors under $200, and the best budget and cheap monitors. You can also learn about the best monitor brands.

Link: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/best/budget-gaming