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Picking up a new monitor can make a major difference, and getting set up with a desktop PC and display can often cost less than buying a top laptop, especially with Amazon's October Prime Day sale kicking off on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9. The shopping event promises numerous discounts on some of today's best monitors, with all the top brands getting involved. Yes, the holiday shopping season is now well underway, and you'll need a monitor if you're even a little bit interested in PC gaming.
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Bearing all this in mind, our CNET shopping specialists have compiled a list of our favorite monitor deals for your computing needs. A rule of thumb is that it's always best to act quickly if you find something at a great price because not only are these sales extremely time-limited, but stock levels are also a critical factor to consider. For additional help in finding the perfect monitor for your needs and budget, check out CNET's monitor buying guide.
During the Prime Day period, we'll be updating this article regularly, so remember to check back for all the latest deals. Meanwhile, see below for the best early Prime Day monitor deals we've found.
A zero-frame design means every bit of this 23.8-inch multipurpose monitor is screen. It has 1080p resolution, 100Hz refresh rate and 1-millisecond response time.
Vivid colors, high resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium deliver a fluid gaming experience. It's also on a stand that tilts and pivots to adjust to the perfect angle.
An excellent monitor that will elevate your desk setup, it's packed with features to help maximize your productivity, like an ultrathin bezel design that takes full advantage of every inch of the flicker-free screen and a customizable stand that tilts, swivels and pivots to the perfect angle.
LG's massive curved gaming monitor is 43% off and less than $50 away from the cheapest it's ever been. Anyone who loves PC gaming will have a blast with this smart piece of kit with its 34-inch OLED display, 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 millisecond response time.
More Amazon Prime Day gaming monitor deals:
- Acer CB272K 27-inch monitor: $250 (save $30). Its zero-frame design ensures maximum visibility, so you won't miss a thing on your screen.
- AOC G2 C27G2Z 27-inch FHD monitor: $156 (save $24). This monitor is designed to maximize your gaming performance with its 120Hz frame rate.
- Asus TUF VG27VH1GB 27-inch monitor: $139 (save $40). It comes with shadow boost technology and offers in-game enhancements to get the most out of gameplay
More Amazon Prime Day curved monitor deals:
- Alienware AW3423DW 34-inch curved gaming monitor: $800 (save $300). The monitor offers height adjustment and a swivel and tilt display.
- Samsung Odyssey G85SD 34-inch curved gaming monitor: $950 (save $250). The ultra-wide display give you more field of vision for both content creation and/or gaming.
- Crua CR300HD curved gaming monitor: $200 (save $100). A monitor that provides smooth, tear-free gaming so you're always at peak performance.
- Innocn 27G1G curved gaming monitor: $144 (save $26). Image quality that redefines deeper colors and is flicker-free and high immersion.
- Sceptre 24-inch curved gaming monitor: $80 (save $20). High image quality for a bargain.
More Amazon Prime Day monitor deals:
- Apple Studio Display: $1,349 (save $250). Amazing six-speaker sound system and an immersive wide display perfect for gaming and content creation.
- Samsung T350 series 22-inch monitor: $90 (save $30). It offers smooth visuals and true versatility, with HDMI and D-sub ports for multiple devices.
- Samsung T35F 27-inch monitor: $120 (save $30). This monitor provides a clean and modern aesthetic to your office.
- Arzopa 16.1-inch portable monitor: $85 (save $45 with on-page coupon). Easy to set up monitor that can work as a second screen for your laptop and desktop.
How we choose the best Prime Day monitor deals
Many of us here at CNET have covered shopping events for over five years, including Black Friday, Prime Day, Memorial Day and countless other sales. In that time, we've learned how to spot the best deals among a sea of thousands of superficial offers and scams, and we only surface the best offers from trusted retailers. We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing monitor deals to show you.
- Real discounts mean genuine savings. We check pricing history for products listed as on sale so we know when it's a case of an inflated list price rather than an actual discount.
- Quality reviews and testing are super important for any product. A discount isn't worthwhile if it results in a subpar product experience, no matter how much you saved.
- Remaining sale time is important, too. Some deals are only around for a short time or may be limited in supply. If that's the case, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.
When is Amazon's October Prime Day 2024?
Amazon's second event in October is Prime Big Deal Days, which takes place on Oct 8 and 9. During and throughout the days leading up to the event, customers will see many incredible savings, particularly on Amazon devices and with other popular tech such as TVs, gaming consoles, home security, and other items. For many shoppers, this event marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season.
Are monitors really cheaper on Prime Day?
Prime Day always offers a variety of products for a considerable discount, and among these are monitors -- for gaming, office work, or even for casual browsing. And yes, on Prime Day, there's a good chance that monitors will really be cheaper, giving you the chance to seize a great deal without breaking the bank.
Of course, you don't have to limit yourself to Amazon. If you're more of a shopper at other outlets like Best Buy and Walmart, they often offer incredibly competitive pricing during Prime Day events. Prime Day is a great time to grab a monitor at a discount. But if you're looking for the cheapest deals, Black Friday tends to offer the very lowest prices. So, if you can hold out until later in the holiday shopping season, we do recommend it. That said, Black Friday tends to have more limited stock and supplies, so weigh up both the pros and the cons before making a decision.
What monitor brand is most reliable?
Each monitor brand have their own pros and cons, but if we had to choose our favorite, you can't really go wrong with Alienware or Dell. Alienware's commitment to quality and size truly enhances gaming experiences, no matter if you love your first-person shooters or cozy farming simulators. Then there's Dell, with monitors that regularly deliver a broad color gamut, a variety of USB ports and connections, and incredible audio and visual quality.