Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2021: the best and brightest screens at great prices

Alienware AW3821DW | 38-inch | Ultrawide | IPS | 144Hz | $1949.99 $1,299.99 at Dell (save $650)
From the ‘go big or go home’ school of monitor design, this curved monster is for anyone that wants to hit that truly immersive gaming experience. At 3840×1600 it has the same horizontal resolution as a 4K panel, but it isn’t quite as tall—it’ll still punish your graphics card though. The 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response times, and VESA DisplayHDR 600 round out an impressive overall package. 

Samsung Odyssey G7 | 28-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz $799.99 $649.99 at Best Buy (save $150)
Samsung’s G7 is a popular screen, and that’s no doubt thanks to its great panel quality and high refresh rate. It’s definitely not the cheapest 4K monitor going, but for that extra cash you get a great build quality and rapid speed, perfect for competitive gaming. It also supports both Nvidia and AMD variable refresh rate technologies, and comes with a flattering IPS panel.

Aorus FI32U | 32-inch | 4K | IPS | 144Hz | $999.99 $899.99 at Newegg (save $100)
4K is best viewed above 32-inches, and you don’t really want to forgo on picture quality when you’re paying for extra pixels. That’s why this 32-inch, IPS is a great fit for gaming, helped along massively by a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. Now all you need is a great graphics card to feed it with a constant flow of frames.

Aorus FV43U | 43-inch | 4K | VA QLED | 144Hz | $1,099.99 $849.99 at Newegg (save $250)
That 4K Aorus above is great for desktop gaming, but if you want to go bigger then this 43-inch monitor is a good fit. You lose out on the quality IPS of the smaller screen, but instead you get a VA with Quantum Dot. A decent enough trade-off if you want to sacrifice a little for scale.

Samsung UE57 | 28-inch | 4K | TN | 60Hz | $349.99 $290.18 at Amazon (save $59.81)
You know we said don’t settle for a 60Hz or a TN panel? Well, here we are recommending both in just one panel, but this is a 4K monitor from a good brand at a really tempting price, so we’ll make an exception. A 28-inch panel at 3840×2160 makes for a pleasing 157ppi and if you need to work as well as play, then 4K does make for a more productive time. 

Dell S3221QS | 32-inch | 4K | VA | 60Hz | $432.99 $399.99 at Amazon (save $33)
If image fidelity is your priority over the ability to parse extreme frame rates, this is a very sweet monitor indeed for the price. It may not have the greatest ergonomics, but there’s a good contrast ratio going on, and it handles reflections pretty well, too. Plus, it’s curved for extra immersion.

Gigabyte M27Q | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 170Hz | $359.99 $279.99 at Newegg (save $80)
Flick through the specifications of this gaming monitor and you’ll be surprised to see how much is on offer at this price: 170Hz, FreeSync Premium, IPS panel, 0.5ms response time. All good stuff, and there are tons of really positive reviews for this one online, including this one from our sister site Tom’s Hardware, which makes it look like quite the deal. 

Alienware AW2721D | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 240Hz | $1,109.99 $799.99 at Dell (save $310)
This Alienware monitor hits that 1440p sweet spot at an impressive 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms (GtG) response time. This thing is fast. And at 450 cd/m2 it’s pretty bright too. This would normally set you back $1,110, but right now you can pick it up for a penny under $800. That’s a quality saving on a quality screen. 

Acer Predator XB271HU | 27-inch | 1440p | IPS | 144Hz | $469.99 $379.99 at Amazon (save $90)
For Acer’s flagship monitor this is a great deal. We hold a special place in our hearts for the Predator. The IPS panel may not have the best colours and contrast around, but it’s built for performance. With a 4ms response time and an overclockable 144Hz refresh, you’ll be flying in competitive games.

MSI Optix MAG321CQR | 32-inch | 1440p | VA | 144Hz | $479.99 $329.99 at Amazon (save $150)
This is a huge saving on a quality 1440p VA panel that can make for some silky smooth refresh rates. The 1800R curve is subtle enough to add to the immersive experience without getting in the way too. It’s FreeSync and G-Sync compatible too.

Dell S3222DGM | 32-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $529.99 $329.99 at Dell (save $200)
Coming in with a massive saving, this QHD, curved Dell gaming monitor boasts AMD FreeSync, as well as 2ms grey-to-grey response and a very tasty 165Hz refresh rate. At $200 off RRP, its a bit of a steal.

Asus TUF Gaming VG27WQ1B | 27-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $349 $309 at Walmart (save $40)
With a curved panel and a rather nice 165Hz refresh, not to mention the 1ms response time, this Asus TUF gaming monitor is not to be sniffed at. It’s one of our favourite monitors and the model is only a couple of years old. Not a bad buy.

LG UltraGear 32GN600 | 32-inch | 1440p | VA | 165Hz | $349 $249 at Walmart (save $100)
As we said at the beginning, high-refresh 1440p monitors are where it’s at right now, and this LG UltraGear screen is a great example of why that’s the case. Big, bold, and bright, it’ll make pretty much everything you play look great, and that 165Hz refresh rate will make it silky smooth too. This is a great deal.

AOC C32G2ZE | 32-inch | 1080p | VA | 240Hz | $329.99 $280.49 at Amazon (save $49.50)
32 inches may make 1080p seem a tad stretched, but this is still a pretty good deal on a vast, curved gaming monitor—that’s even without the ridiculous 0.5ms response, and 240Hz refresh rate. Here you’re getting excellent contrast, accurate colour, and AMD FreeSync to help reduce screen tear.

Alienware AW2521HF | 25-inch | 1080p | IPS | 240H | $524.99 $279.99 at Dell (save $245)
It may not be the widest, screen nor the highest resolution around, but with a true 1ms grey-to-grey response and a ridiculous 240Hz refresh, it’ll give you some serious speed—provided your PC can pump out the high frame rates it deserves.

Samsung Odyssey G3 | 24-inch | 1080p | VA | 144Hz | $279.99 $249.99 at Amazon (save $30)
One of our favourite gaming monitors is an Odyssey, this is just the toned down version. At 144Hz, with a 1ms response, it can still hold its own. It even comes with Freesync, which is great for those packing an AMD GPU.

Sceptre E275B-FPT165 | 27-inch | 1080p | IPS | 165Hz | $227.48 $199.97 at Amazon (save $27.51)
It’s not the highest resolution monitor, but a nice 165Hz refresh and 1ms response time is not to be sniffed at for that price. It’s more built for speed than image fidelity. Plus, you’re looking at nice 27 inch IPS panel, so there’s that.

Samsung T350 | 1080p | IPS | 4ms response time | 75Hz | $189.99 $109.99 at Best Buy (save $80)
Now we’re talking cheap monitors, let’s look at the Samsung T350 on offer at Best Buy. This is actually a monitor we’ve come in contact with a lot, as Jacob used to have a pair of these at home. These don’t offer the most amazing picture quality in the world, but if you’re looking for a cheap way to buy two monitors at once, this is it.

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Samsung 4K QLED (2021) | 65-inch | Quantum Dot | $1,699.99 $1,197.99 at Newegg (save $502)
This Samsung 4K QLED is actually a pretty good fit for gaming. You know why? It comes with a 120Hz refresh rate, and for a TV its response time isn’t all too bad at 13ms either. Nice.

Samsung Q60A | 32-inch | QLED | 4K | $497.99 $397.99 at B&H Photo (save $100)
This Samsung screen is a great fit for most living rooms. It’s not rapid-fast like some of the others on this list, but say you only want to play Stardew Valley on the big screen, it’s pretty darn good. Similarly, it’s good for, you know, watching TV.

LG 55 Class C1 Series | 55-inch | OLED | 4K | $1,499.99 $1,299.99 at Best Buy (save $200)
LG makes some beautiful panels, and its TVs are some of the best for gaming, too. This particular screen is fit for 120Hz gaming and harnesses the full capability of OLED for wonderfully deep picture quality and contrast.

Vizio OLED55-H1 | 55-inch | OLED | 4K | $1,299.99 $999.99 at Best Buy (save $300)
This 55-inch 4K television was a big hit in the sales last year, and it’s already enjoying some money off right now. The 120Hz refresh rate and support for HDMI 2.1 mean you can plug your consoles into it as well as your PC and enjoy some big-screen gaming.