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 Day and competing sales events from other retailers. I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on the best screens.
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 Day 2024 deals hub for great sales in other tech categories.
First published on July 12, 2024. Last updated on July 17, 2024.
Prime Day 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.
If you want to upgrade to OLED for as little cash as possible, the Alienware ultrawide is just $700, with the Samsung monitor at the same size only $100 more and offering USB-C connectivity. For movie buffs and those that want maximum quality, go for the 32-inch Dell with its 4K resolution.
Prime Day 2024 deals on gaming monitors
I’m an ultrawide fanboy, so if I was on a budget I’d gobble up that Gigabyte 34-inch VA monitor in a hurry. It’s already a budget favorite, and it’s $100 off at the moment. Acer has an alternative that’s even cheaper, but its lower refresh rate will probably turn some gamers off. Acer’s 27-inch options are great if you want to focus on speed at WHD resolution or detail with the slightly slower 4K version.
Prime Day 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, but you can also add a cheap second display for as little as $100. I’d go with the LG on that one for the better IPS screen. 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.
