19 best Black Friday monitor deals I recommend, as someone who reviews them for a living

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With Thanksgiving just around the corner here in the States, we're seeing some sweet Black Friday deals and sales from retailers around the country, making it a good time to skim around for gifts for others (or yourself!).

Here at Tom's Guide, I cover PCs for a living, and that includes regularly reviewing monitors of all sizes and makes. I've been keeping an eye on monitor prices for years, and right now I'm already seeing some pretty sizable discounts on great displays.

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Samsung 49" Odyssey QD-OLED G9 (5K/240Hz)
Save 41% ($700)
Samsung 49" Odyssey QD-OLED G9 (5K/240Hz): was $1,699 now $999 at Best Buy
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The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to gaming and productivity, and with this $700 discount, it's just got more kudos. Expect an ultra-wide 49-inch dual-QHD (5,120 x 1,440) OLED panel, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, immersive 1800R curvature and even Samsung TV Plus features to binge your way through shows.

Monitor deals

LG 24" 1080p
LG 24" 1080p: was $199 now $86 at Best Buy
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Now this is a steep price cut on an already budget-friendly monitor. This LG 24-inch 1080p display makes for a reliable secondary display for work, but even for some play! You'll get an FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, along with HDR10 support for even better picture quality. Want a bigger screen? The 27-inch model is also seeing a discount!
LG 27" 1080p: was $249 now $104 @ Best Buy

Spectre 24" Curved 1080p
Spectre 24" Curved 1080p: was $102 now $89 at Amazon
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I love the fact that this cheap 1080p curved monitor has built-in speakers, because it's just nice to have that option without having to buy separate speakers. The curve may help you feel more immersed in your work and gaming, with its 100Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, too. And the incredibly low price makes this a great budget monitor to quickly put a display on your latest PC build.

Acer 27" 1080p
Acer 27" 1080p : was $108 now $99 at Amazon
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This is a slightly better 27-inch 1080p monitor from Acer with a faster 120Hz refresh rate. However, it has just an HDMI 1.4 port and a VGA port, no DisplayPort, so always make sure your PC has a compatible port before you buy.

Dell 24" S2425HS 1080p
Dell 24" S2425HS 1080p: was $149 now $129 at Amazon
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This cheap 24" 1080p monitor gives you two built-in 5W speakers, and it's a fantastic pick for a simple second monitor or to get work done on. It even comes with a 100Hz refresh rate. Not bad for $119, and it makes for an affordable display for work or even for kids.

Dell 27" QHD Monitor
Dell 27" QHD Monitor: was $219 now $169 at Amazon
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If you're looking for a nice computer monitor that won't break the bank, this 32-inch display from Dell is the perfect choice. You get it for a sweet price and it comes with QHD resolution, a height-adjustable design, and HDR support to boot.

Dell 32" S3225QS 4K
Dell 32" S3225QS 4K: was $369 now $279 at Amazon
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This one's a heavy hitter for its price, and it's considered great for work, photo and video edits, and even some light gaming. That's due to the Dell S3225QS offers a bright 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Samsung 32" UJ59 4K
Samsung 32" UJ59 4K: was $339 now $284 at Amazon
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This is a nice productivity monitor that can game in a pinch, as the 32-inch IPS display is capable of achieving 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a refresh rate of 60Hz. And since it supports AMD FreeSync, you can count on some smooth entry-level gaming performance.

Samsung 34" ViewFinity S50GC
Samsung 34" ViewFinity S50GC: was $329 now $289 at Amazon
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For more of an ultra-wide view, grab this 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S50GC with an ultra-WQHD (3440 x 1440) display. It comes with a 100Hz refresh rate, 5ms response time and a borderless design that makes for a better-looking display on your desk. This one's great for productivity, and at this price, it's hard to go wrong.

Gaming monitor deals

Gigabyte 24.5" GS25F2 (1080p/200Hz)
Gigabyte 24.5" GS25F2 (1080p/200Hz): was $129 now $68 at Amazon
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This is a great budget 1080p gaming monitor that's a steal at this price, and you can expect other reliable features like AMD FreeSync Premium, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 support, a 1ms response rate and HDR10 for good measure. In our Gigabyte G27FC review, we called it a good gaming monitor for not a lot of cash, and that's even more true now!

Acer 23.8" Nitro (1080p/165Hz)
Acer 23.8" Nitro (1080p/165Hz): was $173 now $109 at Amazon
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If you need to save cash on a new display, you could do a lot worse than this Acer gaming monitor. The fact that this 1080p display (1920 x 1080) has a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium support is impressive at this price.

Asus 24" TUF Gaming (1080p/180Hz)
Asus 24" TUF Gaming (1080p/180Hz): was $179 now $109 at Best Buy
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For smooth, fast-paced gameplay on a dime, this 14-inch Asus TUF Gaming monitor will do the trick. With an FHD (1920 x 1080) display sporting a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, AMD FreeSync Premium support and low motion blur tech for good measure, expect to gain an edge in competitive gameplay without making a huge dent in your wallet.

Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 (1440p/180Hz)
Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 (1440p/180Hz): was $349 now $199 at Best Buy
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The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a gaming monitor packing all the essentials for gaming. This includes a sizeable 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display, a fast 180Hz refresh rate and a low 1ms response time.

LG 34" UltraGear curved (1440p/160Hz)
LG 34" UltraGear curved (1440p/160Hz): was $399 now $299 at Amazon
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If all you're after is a big, ultrawide curved gaming monitor with decent specs, this 34-inch LG UltraGear may be what you're after (now that it's $100 off). It comes with a WQHD (3440 x 1440) display with a 1800R curvature for more immersive gameplay, along with a 160Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Plus, there's AMD FreeSync Premium for even less visual tearing. If you've got the space, this is quite the offer.

Alienware 27" AW2723DF
Alienware 27" AW2723DF: was $549 now $349 at Dell
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The Alienware AW2723DF is the type of gaming monitor that suits all needs, now at a bargain price. It has a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS panel with an incredible 280Hz refresh rate and fast 1ms response time, with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for tear-free gameplay. it also comes with two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4, and it even custom hardware-based overlays, including night, clear, chroma vision or crosshair.

Acer 27" Predator (1440p/240Hz)
Acer 27" Predator (1440p/240Hz): was $999 now $549 at Acer
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The Acer Predator X27U gaming monitor sports a 27-inch (2560 x 1440 pixels) QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which helps minimize screen tearing at high framerates.

Alienware 34" AW3423DWF
Alienware 34" AW3423DWF: was $899 now $549 at Dell
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Bring on the ultra-wide curved screen gaming! This 34-inch Alienware AW3423DWF (quite the long name) is now $350 off, and sports a WQHD (3440 x 1440) QD-OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a 0.1ms response time. If you're looking to get immersed in the latest AAA games, this is the way to do it.

LG 27" UltraGear (1440p/280Hz)
LG 27" UltraGear (1440p/280Hz): was $849 now $549 at Best Buy
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This is premium gaming performance on a display for a whole lot less. This 27-inch LG UltraGear not only comes equipped with a QHD (2560 x 1440) OLED panel, but it also boasts a 280Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support, along with Display HDR500 for great brightness and deeper blacks. This delivers high-quality gaming, now with $300 off the price.

Alienware 27" AW2725DF
Alienware 27" AW2725DF: was $899 now $549 at Dell
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After a display that pushes the limits for less? This 27-inch Alienware AW2725DF with a QD-OLED panel is just for you. Boasting a whopping 360Hz refresh rate, QHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, an ultra-fast 0.03ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for tear-free gameplay, this monitor will take gamers far, and now for $350 less.

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Alex Wawro
Senior Editor Computing

Alex Wawro is a lifelong tech and games enthusiast with more than a decade of experience covering both for outlets like Game Developer, Black Hat, and PC World magazine. A lifelong PC builder, he currently serves as a senior editor at Tom's Guide covering all things computing, from laptops and desktops to keyboards and mice. 

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