I found 7 Presidents' Day monitor deals to make upgrading your display cheap

Alienware AW2525HM with Tom's Guide Presidents' Day Badge
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Quite frankly, my display needs an upgrade. It's had a good run, but it's starting to lag behind the standards of the best monitors today. Fortunately, Presidents' Day sales have arrived, and if you find yourself in my shoes, you'll be happy to know that screens are seeing some major discounts.

When a 24-inch Asus TUF Gaming monitor is just $109 at Best Buy, sporting a whopping 200Hz refresh rate, and a 27-inch Acer Predator QD-OLED dropped to $399, boasting 2K resolution and 280Hz speeds, it puts my daily driver to shame. And my BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U cost over $1,000 at the time!

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Best Presidents' Day monitor deals

Asus 24" TUF Gaming (1080p/200Hz)
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Asus 24" TUF Gaming (1080p/200Hz): was $169 now $100 at Best Buy
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Whether it's a secondary screen or a fast-paced display for competitive gaming, this 24-inch Asus TUF Gaming monitor is wildly affordable right now. It's no slouch either, with an FHD (1920 x 1080) LED panel with a whopping 200Hz refresh rate and crazy fast 0.3ms response time, this is fine-tuned for elite-level work and play. Oh, and it even comes with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium for tear-free gameplay.

Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 (1440p/180Hz)
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Samsung 27" Odyssey G5 (1440p/180Hz): was $349 now $209 at Best Buy
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I completely understand why this is a trending deal, as this 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G51F is down to just over $200, and it's one mighty display. With its QHD (2560 x 1440) LED panel with a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, along with HDR10 support, this brings huge value to any gaming setup.

Alienware 25" AW2525HM
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Alienware 25" AW2525HM: was $249 now $229 at Dell
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The Alienware AW2525HM was already an outstanding monitor for those on a budget, but this deal just made it a must for value. With a 320Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time, the FHD (1920 x 1080) AW2525HM is excellent for gaming as it ensures a lag-free experience. The color accuracy, rendition and reproduction are fantastic, as is its brightness.

Acer 27" Predator X27U QD-OLED (1440p/280Hz)
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Acer 27" Predator X27U QD-OLED (1440p/280Hz): was $649 now $399 at Best Buy
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It's insane the specs you can get in a monitor for just under $400, thanks to this 27-inch Acer Predator X27U QD-OLED deal. First, there's the WQHD (2560 x 1440) QD-OLED display, then there's its 280Hz refresh rate and it also boasts a 0.03ms response time. Expect deep blacks and rich colors here, where visuals will be stunning and buttery smooth.

Asus ROG Strix XG27 OLED (1440p/280Hz)
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Asus ROG Strix XG27 OLED (1440p/280Hz): was $699 now $549 at Best Buy
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Premium specs brought down to a mid-range price is what I like to see, and the specs this 27-inch Asus ROG Strix XG27 boasts are not to be sneezed at. Featuring a 2K (2560 x 1440) OLED panel with a whopping 280Hz refresh rate and speedy 0.03ms response time, along with extreme low motion blur tech onboard, this monitor will handle work, shows and games with visual flair. Rest assured, it also comes with Nvidia G-Sync/AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support.

LG 32" UltraGear 32GX850A-B OLED (4K/330Hz)
Save 42% ($547)
LG 32" UltraGear 32GX850A-B OLED (4K/330Hz): was $1,299 now $752 at Amazon
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This LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B has it all. As in, a 32-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and dual mode resolution, meaning you can change it to FHD (1920 x 1080) for an even higher 330Hz refresh rate. Throw in its 0.03ms response time, Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support, TrueBlack 400 certification and a fully adjustable stand, and that $550 discount makes this a steal.

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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Yes, it's the ultrawide monitor that seems to always crash in price during major sales, but that doesn't make it any less impressive at under $1,000. The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to gaming and productivity. 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.


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Darragh Murphy
Computing Editor

Darragh is Tom’s Guide’s Computing Editor and is fascinated by all things bizarre in tech. His work can be seen in Laptop Mag, Mashable, Android Police, Shortlist Dubai, Proton, theBit.nz, ReviewsFire and more. When he's not checking out the latest devices and all things computing, he can be found going for dreaded long runs, watching terrible shark movies and trying to find time to game

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