10 Best Gaming Monitors Under $500 - 2026 Updated List
The 10 best gaming monitors under $500 right now, ranked by current discount and customer ratings. Prices run from $130 to $480, and 10 are discounted by up to 47%. Brands on this list include Samsung Odyssey, Acer Predator, LG UltraGear.
The list at a glance
| # | Product | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung 37” Odyssey G7 (G75F) Series 4K UHD Curved Gaming Monitor | $479.9947% OFF |
| 2 | Acer Predator Gaming Monitor XB273K V6bmiiprx (Renewed) | $209.3145% OFF |
| 3 | Samsung 27" Odyssey G3 (G30D) Series FHD Gaming Monitor | $129.9943% OFF |
| 4 | Samsung 32" Odyssey (G55C) Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor, | $189.9942% OFF |
| 5 | Samsung 27” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor | $169.9939% OFF |
| 6 | LG 27GR83Q-B 27-inch Ultragear QHD (2560x1440) IPS Gaming Monitor | $309.8238% OFF |
| 7 | Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor | $219.9937% OFF |
| 8 | Samsung 27" Odyssey OLED G6 (G61SH) QD-OLED | $399.9933% OFF |
| 9 | LG 34G600A-B 34-inch Ultragear WQHD (3440 x 1440) Curved Gaming Monitor 160Hz | $279.9930% OFF |
| 10 | Acer Predator XB273K V5 27in Gaming Monitor UM.HX3AA.502 (Renewed) | $223.7425% OFF |
- Samsung Odyssey
1. Samsung 37” Odyssey G7 (G75F) Series 4K UHD Curved Gaming Monitor
$479.99$899.99Why it made the list
- 47% below its list price: (save $420.00)
- Priced under $500 at $479.99
- Limited time deal
- Samsung’s 37” 4K UHD Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor provides spectacular realism.
- 37” 1000R curved display with 4K UHD resolution wraps around the field of vision for next-level gaming.
- Acer Predator
2. Acer Predator Gaming Monitor XB273K V6bmiiprx (Renewed)
$209.31$378.80Why it made the list
- 45% below its new price: (save $169.49)
- Priced under $500 at $209.31
- Ultra-HD Clarity – 27" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS display for sharp, vibrant visuals.
- Smooth Gameplay – 160Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms response time for ultra-fast performance.
- Samsung Odyssey
3. Samsung 27" Odyssey G3 (G30D) Series FHD Gaming Monitor
$129.99$229.99Why it made the list
- 43% below its list price: (save $100.00)
- Priced under $500 at $129.99
- REACT IN REAL TIME: 180Hz refresh rate eliminates lag for exhilarating gameplay with ultrasmooth action; 1ms response time (MPRT) provides frames with minima...
- STAY IN SYNC WITH THE ACTION: AMD Radeon FreeSync keeps your monitor and graphics card refresh rate in sync to reduce image tearing; Watch movies and play ga...
- Samsung Odyssey
4. Samsung 32" Odyssey (G55C) Series QHD 1000R Curved Gaming Monitor,
$189.99$329.99Why it made the list
- 42% below its list price: (save $140.00)
- Priced under $500 at $189.99
- Limited time deal
- BOOST YOUR REALITY: Your gaming world, more lifelike than ever. With 1.7x the pixel density of Full HD, QHD resolution offers razor-sharp, highly detailed vi...
- REACT IN REAL TIME: Experience the exhilaration of gameplay as you speed through scenes with a 165Hz refresh rate that eliminates lag for smooth action; Jump...
- Samsung Odyssey
5. Samsung 27” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor
$169.99$279.99Why it made the list
- 39% below its list price: (save $110.00)
- Priced under $500 at $169.99
- Samsung’s 27” Odyssey G5 QHD Gaming Monitor delivers brilliant visuals for exhilarating gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before.
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images.
- LG UltraGear
6. LG 27GR83Q-B 27-inch Ultragear QHD (2560x1440) IPS Gaming Monitor
$309.82$499.99Why it made the list
- 38% below its list price: (save $190.17)
- Priced under $500 at $309.82
- QHD at 240Hz by DisplayPort or HDMI - Enjoy smoother, vivid colors and high-resolution graphics thanks to HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. Both connections are ...
- IPS 1ms (GtG) - Re-imagine every scene with vivid, responsive IPS. At 27“, LG's UltraGear IPS Display features vibrant color, contrast, clarity and detail, w...
- Samsung Odyssey
7. Samsung 32” Odyssey G5 (G50F) Series QHD Gaming Monitor
$219.99$349.99Why it made the list
- 37% below its list price: (save $130.00)
- Priced under $500 at $219.99
- Samsung’s 32” Odyssey G5 QHD Gaming Monitor delivers brilliant visuals for exhilarating gameplay that’s more immersive than ever before.
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) boasts incredibly detailed, pin-sharp images.
- Samsung Odyssey
8. Samsung 27" Odyssey OLED G6 (G61SH) QD-OLED
$399.99$599.99Why it made the list
- 33% below its list price: (save $200.00)
- Priced under $500 at $399.99
- Samsung’s 27” Odyssey OLED G6 Gaming Monitor is engineered for perfection with a QD-OLED Display featuring QHD resolution made to deliver high brightness and...
- OLED Safeguard technology supports performance by actively helping to prevent burn-in with a thermal modulation system
- LG UltraGear
9. LG 34G600A-B 34-inch Ultragear WQHD (3440 x 1440) Curved Gaming Monitor 160Hz
$279.99$399.99Why it made the list
- 30% below its list price: (save $120.00)
- Priced under $500 at $279.99
- Limited time deal
- Fast Response. Full Screen Immersion. - This UltraGear delivers fast, immersive gameplay on a 34" WQHD curved display, with 160Hz refresh rate, and 1ms MBR. ...
- 34" WQHD Curved Display (1800R) - Dive into every detail with a 34" ultra-wide WQHD (3440x1440) curved display. The 1800R curvature pulls you into the action...
- Acer Predator
10. Acer Predator XB273K V5 27in Gaming Monitor UM.HX3AA.502 (Renewed)
$223.74$299.99Why it made the list
- 25% below its new price: (save $76.25)
- Priced under $500 at $223.74
- High Resolution Display: The 27-inch IPS panel renders native 3840 x 2160 4K UHD detail across a 16:9 frame with wide, color-consistent viewing angles.
- Dual Frame Rate Technology: Native 160Hz refresh switches to 320Hz at reduced resolution, delivering smoother motion for fast-paced competitive titles.
How we pick
Every product on this list comes from the gaming monitors we track across the biggest gaming brands. We keep only in-stock items that match the list (under $500), then rank them by their current discount against a real reference price and by customer ratings. We never invent prices or discounts, and a strikethrough price only appears when a genuine reference price exists. Prices are checked weekly and can change, so confirm the final price at checkout.
What to look for
- Match resolution and refresh rate to your GPU. A 240Hz 1440p panel needs a strong graphics card to use fully.
- OLED offers the best contrast and response time; fast IPS panels are a strong, burn-in-free alternative.
- Check the ports: DisplayPort or HDMI 2.1 is needed for high refresh rates at higher resolutions.
Frequently asked questions
How did you pick these gaming monitors?
We start with every gaming monitor we track under $500, keep only in-stock items, and rank them by their current discount and customer ratings. Prices are checked weekly, so the list changes as prices move.
How much do gaming monitors under $500 cost right now?
The products on this list currently range from $130 to $480. 10 of them are discounted right now, by up to 47%. Always confirm the final price at checkout.
How often is this list updated?
Every week. Products move up or down as their prices and discounts change, and sold-out products are removed.
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Brands on this list
- Samsung Odyssey monitors
- Acer Predator monitors
- LG UltraGear monitors
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