I'm a lifelong gamer, and these are the 7 early Black Friday gaming monitor deals I'd shop right now

If you need to save cash on a new display, you could do a lot worse than this Acer gaming monitor. The fact this 1080p display (1920 x 1080) has a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and AMD FreeSync Premium support is impressive at this price.

The Samsung Odyssey G5 is a gaming monitor packing all the essentials for gaming. This includes a sizeable 27-inch QHD display, a fast 180Hz refresh rate and a low 1ms response time.

If you're seeking a curved gaming monitor, the appropriately named Acer Nitro Gaming Curved is a solid choice. It features a WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time. It's also compatible with AMD's FreeSync Premium for even smoother gaming.

The Alienware AW3425DWM is a fantastic update that offers a streamlined design, vibrant image quality and smooth performance. It's one of the best curved gaming monitors available thanks to its 3440 x 1440 resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and overall stellar design.

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.

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.

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B impresses thanks to its 45-inch curved OLED panel, vibrant picture quality, smooth gaming performance and ability to switch between two different display modes. While it doesn’t get overly bright and is very expensive, few monitors deliver such an immersive experience.