Laptops offer plenty of portability, but it can be difficult to work on a small screen all day long. That’s where a big, bright monitor can be a lifesaver. We’ve gone ahead and put together some of the best monitor deals we could find to help you out. Better yet, Prime Day is here and the deals are in full swing.
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Amazon Prime Day monitor deals: The best savings available
That’s right, Amazon’s Prime Day is the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season, and it’s going on now. It’s proving to be two days jam-packed with savings, but the competition is fierce. Grab some of these monitor deals while there’s still time, but just remember that we may find even better deals throughout the day.
If our Prime Day offers didn’t tickle your fancy, fear not. We’ve split the remaining monitor deals into two sections: Gaming monitors and standard monitors. Gaming monitors are often a bit wider and more powerful with higher refresh rates. You won’t find curved monitors on this list though, as they’re about as popular as curved TVs have turned out to be.
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All of these deals were live at the time of writing but we’ll do our best to keep the list updated as we find new savings.
Standard monitor deals
There are standard monitors to suit all budgets, and screen size is the most defining factor for most people. If you’re investing in a new monitor then you might want to consider a 24-inch model as a minimum, although if you’re shifting up to 27 inches or more you should take a few basic measurements to ensure you have the desk space.
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Size isn’t everything, and the better monitors will offer high resolution such as Full HD or 4K, wide viewing angles, and a rich color range. Aesthetically you may also be keen on a screen with very thin bezels, and don’t forget to ensure your choice has the requisite ports for your work or entertainment needs. The flicker-free ComfortView settings on the likes of the Dell P-Series 27-inch LED monitor help to cut down on the harmful blue light while you’re working long hours too.
Here are some of the best standard monitor deals around right now.
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Gaming monitor deals
Gaming monitors are more specialized than standard models, and often command higher prices as a result. If you’re a casual gamer then a good standard monitor will suffice for everything, but the more committed players with sufficient budgets can look to splash out a bit more to get a more complete gaming experience.
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On top of a large screen with great resolution, gamers should be looking out for high refresh rates and low response times. These factors ensure the smoothest and most immersive sessions, while also maximizing your advantage when taking on opponents. Typically you should be looking for at least a 120Hz refresh rate for gaming, and a response time of 5ms or lower is about right. A 1ms response time is ideal.
Here are some of the top deals online. We’ve even thrown in a couple of really high-end options for the pros.
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Those are our picks for the best monitor deals you can get right now. Whether you’re working or gaming, these options should give your PC a boost!
