If you’re looking to save some dough on a computer display, it’s a great time to hunt for monitor deals thanks to Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event, and even competing sales events from other retailers. The actual event doesn’t start until October 8, but I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on the best screens right now.
PCWorld constantly reviews the latest monitor models with the newest tech. We also hunt for the best values if you don’t need all the bells and whistles. You can trust us to not just find the biggest discounts, but the discounts on the monitors that are actually worth buying in the first place.
Read on for the best monitor deals at the best prices I could find, and check out our Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals hub for great sales in other tech categories.
Last updated on September 26, 2024.
Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on OLED monitors
OLED monitors are the cream of the crop for gamers, and at the moment you can’t get any bigger than Gigabyte’s 49-inch super-duper-mega-ultrawide. But for a good balance between size and utility, I think I’d prefer the 45-inch LG model, if only because its 21:9 aspect ratio and lower resolution is much easier for gaming PCs to handle. The 34-inch version is a good compromise, especially if you want to keep the same pixel density as 27-inch QHD monitors.
If you want to upgrade to OLED for as little cash as possible, LG is offering a 27-inch QHD model that’s great for gamers for just $600. That’s probably as low as you’re going to see at the moment — wait for the actual Prime Deal Days to hit to try for something lower.
Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on gaming monitors
Standard gaming monitor deals are less dramatic than OLED and conventional office monitors at the moment, but there are still some pretty good finds if you’re looking for speed. The Acer Predator model is great if you want 4K resolution, high refresh, and you don’t have room for a huge display, but MSI’s 24-inch IPS has a fast panel at an unbeatable price. It’s excellent for the student who wants to game on a laptop and needs a little more space for schoolwork.
Prime Big Deal Days 2024 deals on office monitors
Dell is a go-to for low-cost, high-quality monitors, and during this sale they have a variety of options. A 4K USB-C monitor is great for an office setting, especially if you’re using a laptop. Acer is offering multiple smaller monitors, good for expanding a multi-mon setup, and the LG 34-inch ultrawide makes an excellent primary office display. For boosting productivity on the go, that portable monitor is a fantastic deal.
More great Prime Day 2024 deals
PCWorld covers a wide range of tech deals every Prime Day, so make sure to check out some other best deal roundups that may be of interest, and see our top picks for the best monitors of 2024 for more PCWorld insights.
FAQ
What size of monitor should I buy?
Monitor size depends on personal preference and location.
A 24-inch monitor is fine for a desk that is around 24 inches deep, or less. Its small size will still be sufficient because the monitor is closer to you.
Most people, however, will want to go with a 27-inch monitor. The added size will make the monitor easy to see. This also opens up a wider range of 4K monitor options, as 4K is very rare on a 24-inch monitor.
Larger monitors, such as a 32-inch widescreen or 34-inch ultrawide, are great for deep desks and people who want an immersive experience. Monitors this large can serve as a TV replacement in a small room.
Displays of even larger size, such as 42-inch or 48-inch HDTVs, are best for home theater setups or an unusually large office. You’ll want to sit four to six feet away from a display of this size.
What display input is best? (HDMI vs. DisplayPort vs. USB-C)
USB-C is the best display input for most people. It works by bundling DisplayPort into USB-C, so offers all the same features as DisplayPort. Yet it retains the features of USB-C including optional support for Power Delivery to charge external devices. This is why we recommend a USB-C monitor for most people.
DisplayPort is generally second-best. It supports higher resolutions and refresh rates than HDMI. This input is particularly common on desktop computers.
HDMI comes in third due to lower resolution and refresh rate support. This is improved by HDMI 2.1, but this feature remains hard to find and often adds to a monitor’s price.
All three of the options above handle 1080p at 60Hz, which is the most common resolution and refresh rate available today. It’s also important to buy a monitor that has an input compatible with your PC.
Are all monitors compatible with Windows and MacOS?
Modern monitors are compatible with all recent versions of Windows and MacOS. They’re plug-and-play, which means the monitor should display an image without the need to install driver software or mess with Windows or MacOS settings.
