Image: Asus, Innocn, KYY, Samsung
We’re heading into Memorial Day but monitor sales are already here. Not sure how to weed through the crappy ones? I’ve done the digging and narrowed it down to five excellent discounts that are actually worth it, including budget, 4K, OLED, ultrawide, and portable options.
Deals at a glance:
- Best budget gaming monitor deal: Asus TUF 24.5-inch VG259QMRL5A for $149 (now $50 off — was $199)
- Best 4K monitor deal: Asus ROG Strix 27-inch XG27UCG for $299 (now $150 off — was $449)
- Best ultrawide office monitor deal: Samsung ViewFinity 34-inch S65TC for $399.99 (now $400 off — was $799.99)
- Best ultrawide OLED monitor deal: Innocn 49-inch 49Q1R for $699.98 (now $295 off — was $994.99)
- Best portable monitor deal: KYY 15.6-inch K3 Portable Monitor for $63 (now $37 off — was $99.99)
Best budget gaming monitor deal: Asus TUF 24.5-inch for $149 ($50 off)
Asus
Who is this for? Built with gamers in mind, the Asus TUF monitor is an affordable speed demon. With a fast IPS panel, 310Hz refresh rate, and a 0.3ms response time, you can ignore the fact that this monitor only delivers 1080p visuals. This screen ensures that all your split-second reactions translate well into your gameplay.
Why is this deal good? Securing an esports-grade display for only $149 is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who wants the upper hand over their competitors. This is the absolute best price we’ve seen for this particular model, and it’s a good entry point for a fast gaming panel that performs well without breaking the bank.
Get the 24.5-inch Asus TUF gaming monitor for $149
Best 4K monitor deal: Asus ROG Strix 27-inch for $299 ($150 off)
Mattias Inghe
Who is this for? This Asus ROG Strix monitor was built for gamers with PCs that can push 4K frames and creatives who need ultra-high-def 4K for their work. This is actually a dual-mode monitor, so you can use it in 4K mode with 160Hz refresh OR switch to 1080p mode with 320Hz for specific games where you need every last bit of frame rate.
Why is this deal good? This speedy 4K gaming monitor has never been cheaper and it’s rare to score this much performance at this price. At $299, you’re getting a good deal—the fact that this display is dual-mode with that super-fast 1080p option only boosts its value.
Get the 27-inch Asus ROG Strix 4K for $299
Best ultrawide office monitor deal: Samsung ViewFinity 34-inch S65TC for $399.99 ($400 off)
Petter Ahrnstedt
Who is this for? This Samsung ViewFinity monitor is perfect for home office workers who want to streamline their workstation without sacrificing screen real estate. This 34-inch display is wide enough for comfortable browsing of spreadsheets and documents, and it’s a strong complement to any laptop thanks to its Thunderbolt 4 port with 90 watts of passthrough charging that keeps your machine topped up.
Why is this deal good? For $400, you’re getting the pedigree of Samsung at half its original price. It may have dropped lower in the past—the lowest it’s ever been was $380—but this is still a solid price and close to the best you’ll get it for.
Get the 34-inch Samsung ViewFinity S65TC for $399.99
Best ultrawide OLED monitor deal: Innocn 49-inch 49Q1R for $699.98 ($295 off)
Innocn
Who is this for? The Innocn 49-inch OLED monitor offers an insane amount of screen space: the 5120×1440 resolution is basically two 27-inch 1440p monitors side by side without a bezel down the middle. Able to reach 144Hz of refresh, it’s the ultimate companion for powerful gaming PCs that can output 5K2K frames. And it’s even good for gaming laptops thanks to 90 watts of USB-C passthrough charging.
Why is this deal good? The fact that you’re getting all of that with an OLED panel is what makes this deal stand out. Ultrawide OLEDs of this monstrous size would normally cost you a grand or more, so this Innocn display for $700 is a real deal.
Get the 49-inch Innocn ultrawide OLED for $699.98
Best portable monitor deal: KYY 15.6-inch K3 for $63 ($37 off)
KYY
Who is this for? This KYY portable monitor is the perfect companion for laptop users who often work on the go. It’s slim and lightweight so you can slip it into your laptop bag and take it with you anywhere, and it has a case with a kickstand so you can prop it up wherever you are. The 15.6-inch 1080p screen is good enough for everyday tasks—just don’t expect to be blown away by vivid graphics at this price.
Why is this deal good? The KYY K3 goes on sale often, but it still hasn’t fallen below its lowest price of $63. If you don’t have a portable monitor for your laptop and you don’t want to invest too much in case you don’t end up using it as often as you think, this is the one to get. Similar options from brands like Acer, Asus, Lenovo, and ViewSonic can cost well over $100 and even upwards of $200.
Get the 15.6-inch KYY K3 portable monitor for $62.99
Author: Gabriela Vatu, Deals Editor, PCWorld
Gabriela has focused on tech writing for 12 years, covering news, reviews, buying guides, deals, and more. She has bylines in numerous consumer tech publications, including PCWorld, Macworld, PCMag, IGN, MakeUseOf, XDA, Android Police, and Pocket-lint.
