I'm a lifelong gamer — these are the 15 Prime Day gaming monitor deals I'd buy right now

This 27-inch Samsung monitor packs a lot of gamer-friendly features. You get AMD FreeSync support, 180Hz refresh rate, a response time of only 1ms and a “Virtual Aim Point” all make this extremely affordable monitor an enticing prospect for first-person shooter fans.

In our Gigabyte G27FC review, we called it a good gaming monitor for not a lot of cash. Now, you can get just that for even less cash. This 27-inch 1080p 180Hz display looks good in person, and it supports AMD FreeSync Premium (but not Nvidia G-Sync) for smooth high-frame rate gaming with compatible PCs.

After a budget curved monitor primed for gaming? This Asus TUF Gaming VG32WQ3B display with a $40 discount is here to please. Expect a 31.5-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) display with an immersive 1500R curvature, along with a 180Hz refresh rate and fast 0.5 response time. It's HDR-rated, too, with AMD FreeSync and low motion blur tech, so expect some impressive visuals when playing games on this value-packed panel.

Now $140 off, it's hard to miss this ultra-wide curved Samsung Odyssey G5. It delivers a QHD (2560 x 1440) curved display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. For competitive shooters and graphically demanding games, this monitor will shine for its price.

This 27-inch LG UltraGear QHD Gaming Monitor (model number 27GL83A-B) is a super-responsive panel that boasts a 1ms response time, HDR 10 support, a 144Hz screen refresh rate and both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync features. Not bad with a $40 discount!

We're big fans of LG's UltraGear gaming monitors, and this 27-inch display looks to impress with the specs it boasts, and it's just over $150 off! Expect a QHD (2560 x 1440) IPS panel with a super-fast 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response rate, offering stunning, smooth picture quality to all the games and shows you throw at it. It also comes with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort, making it a great pick for console owners, too.

This Samsung Odyssey G6 curved gaming monitor boasts a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms low-latency mode for seriously smooth gameplay. Plus, it offers a QHD resolution and DisplayHDR 600 for impressive contrast. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro is also included and rounds out a pretty impressive monitor for PC or console gamers.

Here's an amazing 27-inch display from Alienware with dual resolutions! The AW2725QF offers 4K (3840 x 2160) with a 180Hz refresh rate and a FHD (1920 x 1080) mode with a whopping 360Hz refresh rate. That's hugely beneficial for fast-paced multiplayer titles and heavy-duty AAA PC games alike. We adored a similar monitor in our Alienware AW2725QF review, just be aware that there isn't an OLED option and this monitor will shine on your desk!

One of the best curved monitors ever made, and only the second Alienware ultrawide OLED. Thanks to its quantum dot technology, this display gets brighter than traditional OLED panels. With support for AMD FreeSync Premium, impeccable screen uniformity and that stunning 21:9 (3440 x 1440) aspect ratio, this is simply an incredible gaming monitor.

The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 curved gaming monitor is an absolute behemoth. If you're lucky enough to have a space to fit it, you can truly immerse yourself in a wraparound of its expansive curved display. Plus, it boasts G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro compatibility, along with a 240Hz refresh rate. For just $749, it's a crazy good deal for gamers to take advantage of.

Any discount on the Alienware AW3425DW is welcome, as it's just about one of the best curved gaming monitors we've tested. With its 34.2-inch WQHD (3440 x 1440) display with a 1800R curvature, 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, you can expect streamlined design, vibrant image quality and ultra-smooth performance in any of the latest PC games around.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 ticks all the right boxes when it comes to gaming and productivity, and with this over-$400 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.

For a curved ultra-wide OLED display, you'll want to check out this LG UltraGear 34GS95QE, especially now that it's under $1,000! With its 34-inch WQHD 1400p resolution, 240Hz refresh rate and ultra-fast 0.03 response time, this is a wicked monitor for all PC gaming. Its 800R curve also makes everything on screen more immersive, while Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support offer tear-free gameplay. If you're a fan of a white PC setup, then this will do the trick.

One of our favorite monitors we've tested, this 27-inch MSI MPG 272URX may be quite the mouthful, but it boasts some of the best visuals for productivity and gaming thanks to its QD-OLED panel. In our MSI MPG 272URX review, we stated that we were mightily impressed with every color accuracy and its 4K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03 response rate.

Now down by a whopping $400, this massive 45-inch LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B monitor is a premium gaming monitor for a lot less. Expect a glorious WUHD (5120 x 2160) OLED panel with a 165Hz refresh rate and, better still, dual modes, meaning it can switch to a 300Hz refresh rate, too. There's Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and a USB Type-C 90W to power your devices and even a DisplayPort 2.1 port.