The 3 best Black Friday gaming monitor deals that will level up your setup
'Tis the season for a gaming upgrade. Gaming hardware generally comes with a bit of sticker shock, but Black Friday is the perfect excuse to grab those big-ticket purchases — like OLED monitors — for less.
Just like a good TV can enhance your cinematic experience, making the switch to an OLED gaming monitor can completely transform your gaming experience. If your current setup feels a bit lifeless, it's a great time to upgrade. Some major contenders are on sale for record-low prices and we've rounded up our favorites below. Be sure to check out our full list of gaming discounts and follow along with all of our coverage in Mashable's Black Friday hub to score the best deals of the season.
The best Black Friday gaming monitor deals
Why we like it
Curved monitors take some getting used to, but once you've enjoyed the immersive gaming experience they deliver, you likely won't go back. The 45-inch LG Ultragear OLED's WQHD display features a steep 800R curvature and 21:9 aspect ratio, which means the screen will quite literally wrap the action around you. It packs a peak brightness up to 1,300 nits, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time, so gameplay is fast, smooth, and vibrant. It's also compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync and offers plenty of ports for your gaming peripherals. Usually an outrageous $1,699.99, it's down to only $896.99 for Black Friday. That's nearly 50% in savings.
Why we like it
If you want something that takes up a bit less desktop real estate, the 32-inch ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitor is another standout for Black Friday. At $899, it's a full $400 off its regular list price of $1,299 and down to a new record low. Like the LG monitor, it also boasts a refresh rate of 240Hz and a response time of 0.03ms for smooth, lag-free gameplay, and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync for tear-free visuals and low latency. It supports a range of aspect ratios between 24.5 inches and 27 inches, so you can select what works best for specific games. FWIW, our friends at PCMag (also owned by Ziff Davis) called it a "near-perfect 4K OLED gaming display."
Why we like it
Our favorite ultrawide gaming monitor, the massive 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 features an 1800R curvature and 32:9 aspect ratio that essentially wraps around your entire head. It may be overkill for casuals, but if you're looking for the most immersive gameplay you can get, this bad boy is your best bet. While the curve is the main attraction, it's not the only perk this monitor offers. It also features high-quality visuals with a 5,120 x 1,440 pixel display, a solid 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, 110 pixels per inch, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and HDR support, and the ability to use it as a two-in-one display. Usually listed for over $1,300, this Black Friday deal knocks it down below $900. That matches its best price ever.
More Black Friday gaming monitor deals
Philips 221V8LB 22-Inch Gaming Monitor — $59.49
$74.99(save $15.50)Sceptre Curved 24-Inch Gaming Monitor — $82.97
$102.97(save $20)SANSUI 24-Inch Gaming Monitor — $84.99
$105.99(save $21)ASUS TUF Gaming 25-Inch 1080P Gaming Monitor — $99
$159(save $60)Sceptre New Curved 30-Inch Gaming Monitor — $149.97
$207.97(save $58)Alienware 27-Inch Gaming Monitor AW2725DM — $179.99
$269.99(save $90)LG 32GS60QC-B Ultragear 32-Inch Gaming Monitor — $186.99
$299.99(save $113)ASUS ROG Strix 27-Inch QHD Gaming Monitor — $189
$289(save $100)Samsung 32-Inch Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor — $199.99
$329.99(save $130)Acer Nitro 27-Inch WQHD Gaming Monitor — $219.99
$299.99(save $80)LG 34SR60QC-W 34-Inch QHD Curved Smart Monitor — $279.99
$329.99(save $50)LG 27GR83Q-B 27-Inch UltraGear Gaming Monitor — $279
$499.99(save $220.99)ASUS ROG Strix 27-Inch 4K HDR400 Gaming Monitor — $299
$469(save $170)LG 34G630A-B 34-Inch Ultragear Gaming Monitor — $359.99
$499.99(save $140)LG 37G800A-B 37-Inch Ultragear 4K Gaming Monitor — $599.99
$799.99(save $200)Samsung 40-Inch Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor — $699.99
$1,199.99(save $500)
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