I’m a monitor reviewer — and these are 5 Amazon Prime Day monitor deals I’d buy

If you just need a simple monitor for work, then you can't go wrong with the Samsung 24" (S30GD). It has a 24-inch 1080p IPS panel, a 100Hz refresh rate, and even a game mode. This humble monitor won't win awards, but it'll get the job done and save you money.

The Samsung 27" Essential S3 (S36GD) is effectively a larger version of the S30GD, only with a 27-inch curved display. Like its smaller counterpart, it also boasts 1080p resolution and a 100Hz refresh rate. The curved panel should help you focus more on what you're working on. This is a nice Prime Day deal overall.

The Acer Nitro KG241Y is already an affordable gaming monitor, but it costs even less now thanks to Prime Day. It features a 23.8-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) display, a 165Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time. AMD FreeSync support will also ensure games run smoothly. Naturally, this monitor is also great for everyday work.

For a higher-grade gaming monitor that's still affordable, the Asus ROG Strix 27 is a solid choice. It has a 27-inch (2560x1440) display with a smooth 180Hz refresh rate and low 1ms response time. This is another great gaming monitor to consider buying during Prime Day for all the features it offers.

The Dell 27 Plus (S2725QS) is a monitor that can do it all for under $300. It packs a 27-inch 4K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, which means everything will look sharp and run smoothly. It even has integrated speakers, which you don't always get on monitors. This Prime Day discount isn't the steepest, but it's nice to save even $20 on such a great monitor.