Best Gaming Monitors Under $300 – Top Picks Only

People who are looking to buy a gaming monitor aren’t always willing to spend hundreds of dollars for a good one. A few years ago, that would’ve been an issue, since cheap gaming monitors required you to make sacrifices in terms of performance. However, today you have a lot of options to find the best gaming monitors for under $300. In fact, you’ll have problems choosing one – there are plenty of options from 144Hz, 240Hz, 1440p, ultrawide, curved, and 4K models. If you think under $300 price range is still high for you we’ve also compiled a list of the best monitors for under $200 for those on a tighter budget.

13 Best Gaming Monitors Under $300 – 2019

1. ASUS VG278Q – Best Gaming Monitor Under $300

Asus is mostly known for its Republic of Gamers & has a lot of other products, especially budget-oriented ones. The VG278Q checks all the boxes for an excellent gaming monitor and doesn’t compromise where it shouldn’t.

The panel is a 27” TN panel with decent viewing angles and a resolution of 1920×1080. There’s a 400 nit maximum brightness and 1000:1 contrast ratio, which is excellent. The colors are good as well. The Gray-to-Gray response time is 1ms, which is as fast as some high-end models, and there’s a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz. As we said – checks all the boxes. There’s also Nvidia’s G-Sync adaptive sync, which users of Nvidia graphics cards can take advantage of.

This gaming monitor comes with additional features such as Asus’s Eye Care Technology to reduce eye fatigue, as well as GameVisual and GamePlus that give you better colors and control over them. Finally, the stand can be adjusted in terms of height, tilt, swivel, and pivot, which is more than can be said for the competition. All things considered, an excellent option, and certainly the only G-Sync monitor under $300.

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2. Sceptre C278W – Best Curved Gaming Monitor Under $300

Sceptre isn’t a brand most would recognize right away, because they don’t spend that much on advertising. However, that’s what allows them to offer a great gaming monitor for (sometimes) half the price of other offerings on our list. If you’re on a very limited budget, you’ll want to read on.

To begin with, you have a 27” 1080p LED panel with decent colors, which is also 1800R curved. A curved panel results in a much more immersive experience, which is always welcome for gaming. The viewing angles are 178, both horizontal and vertical. You do get a higher-than-standard 75Hz refresh rate, but it doesn’t quite match up to the 144Hz of the Asus above. The refresh rate is 5ms, which is good, but not great.

On the outside, aside from the curved panel, you’ll get a circular base with a tiltable stand, and an edgeless design which does look great. There is an abundance of input options – DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, you name it, the Sceptre has it. Also, something you don’t see too often is the included speakers. They may not be as good as a decent pair of dedicated ones, but they’ll get the job done.

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3. Dell P2719H – Best 1440p Gaming Monitor Under $300

Dell’s bread and butter is their Ultrasharp series, but in the past year or two, their Professional series has also some great options. And this is especially true if you’re on a budget. They still have great colors, a highly adjustable stand, and excellent design.

Dell P2719H gaming monitor has a 27” IPS panel with a resolution of 1920×1080, and it does have excellent viewing angles. The refresh rate is 60Hz, and you’ll get the choice between an 8ms response time in the “normal” setting, or 5ms in the “fast” one.

On the outside, you have a really slim bezel, which makes this ideal for a multi-monitor setup. The stand can be adjusted in terms of height, tilt, and swivel, and you can even rotate the monitor 90 degrees on either side. The best thing about it? The port selection. There’s one DisplayPort 1.2, one HDMI 1.4, One VGA, and four USB ports. The two on the side are USB 3.0, and the ones on the bottom are 2.0, so you can use this as a USB hub.

4. BenQ GL2760H Gaming Monitor

BenQ is known for excellent gaming monitors, especially for users on a budget. And while the GL2760H isn’t the best they offer, it’s still a very respectable option if you don’t want to spend too much. It covers most of the basics and has a variety of ports as well.

The panel is a 27” TN panel, and it has very good color reproduction, as well as excellent viewing angles. The 1080p resolution what we’d expect at this price, and while you’re only limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, you get a very fast 2ms response time.

BenQ has included their ZeroFlicker technology too, which improves eye comfort and reduces eye strain. There’s also the Low Blue Light technology that eliminates blue light, to further help during extended sessions.

On the outside, this gaming monitor looks pretty simple. The stand doesn’t adjust in terms of height, swivel or pivot, but you can tilt it up and down if necessary. There are quite a lot of ports – D-Sub, DVI, HDMI, and an audio line out. If you use HDMI, you can connect your speakers to the monitor instead of your computer, which is nice.

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5. Samsung C27F398 27-inch Gaming Monitor (Curved)

Samsung has been doing really well in the monitor world in the past few years, with everything from budget-oriented models, to some truly high-end masterpieces. This Samsung curved gaming monitor is one of their cheaper offerings, that still manages to get a lot of things right and keep a fairly low price tag. Let’s take a look at the details.

First things first, you’ve got a 1920×1080 27” panel with a 1800R curvature. Gaming on it results in a very immersive experience, which is nice with a panel this large. The response time and the refresh rate aren’t particularly great, with the first being 4ms and the second 60Hz, but at this price point, it’s something we expect and understand. It’s nice that you have great viewing angles, as well as 72% coverage of the NTSC 1976 color gamut.

Moving on to the outside, there’s a glossy black finish all over the monitor. It gives it a very premium feel, and you can easily mistake this monitor for one that costs a few hundred dollars more. Even though the stand doesn’t adjust anything but tilt, it’s a minimal stand that doesn’t take up a lot of space – something you don’t see very often.

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6. ViewSonic VA2759 IPS LED Monitor

ViewSonic is a brand that has a lot of budget-oriented and midrange gaming monitors. This is one of the better ones, which is excellent for just about anything.

The panel is a 27”, 1920×1080 IPS panel. It has excellent viewing angles and great color reproduction. However, it’s stuck at a 60Hz refresh rate, with a 14ms response time, which will be slow for competitive gamers. If you’re not one, though, it’s excellent.

The design is excellent as well, with slim bezels and a minimal stand that doesn’t take up a lot of space. If you want it to take up even less space, get a VESA wall mount and get it off your desk!

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7. ASUS VE278H Full HD Back-lit LED Monitor

Asus aren’t all about gaming, and the VE278H is a great all-around option at an attractive price point. It covers all the basics, and then some, so read on for the details. It’s a great HD gaming monitor.

The VE278H has a 27” 1920×1080 panel with excellent color reproduction and viewing angles. The 60Hz refresh rate may not be the most impressive one, but a 2ms response time is very fast by anyone’s standards. This makes it a pretty good gaming option.

On the outside, you get a modern design with a stand that you can tilt, as well as VESA (100x100mm) compatibility. There are also two 3W speakers, which is a welcome addition, as well as two HDMI ports and a VGA one.

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8. ASUS VS278Q-P 27-Inch Gaming Display

Yet another option by Asus, the VS278Q-P is a great 27” option for people who are extremely limited in terms of budget. You can get it at a third of the price of some of the other options on our list, which is excellent.

The panel is a 1920×1080 panel with LED backlight, and it gives you 170 degrees and 160 degrees viewing angles, horizontal and vertical respectively. There’s the Splendid video technology that optimizes image quality, as well as QuickFit, that gives you a real-size view of documents and photos.

On the outside is a pretty standard design, with ports including D-Sub, 2x HDMI, and Display Port. Oh, and we shouldn’t forget the 2W speakers – they do a great job.

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9. HP Pavilion 27xw Gaming Monitor

HP has always had its Pavilion lineup of products, which always come with great functionality and excellent designs, yet at an affordable price. The 27-inch gaming monitor that’s a part of that lineup is no exception.

The panel is a 27”, 1920×1080 IPS panel, which guarantees excellent colors and viewing angles. The refresh rate is 60Hz, and you have an 8ms response time, which is not the worst we’ve seen. If you need it for day-to-day usage, this is a great option.

On the outside, there’s a very modern design, especially with the minimal black bezels and the futuristic design of the stand. The anti-glare panel reduces reflections as well and lets you enjoy the monitor even in bright rooms when the sun is shining.

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10. Acer G276HL Kbix VA Zero Frame Monitor

It was about time for Acer to make an appearance on our list – after all, they’ve got some of the best gaming monitors for budget users. The G276HL Kbix is a great day-to-day monitor, which could be good for gamers on a budget, too.

The panel is a 27” VA panel, with a resolution of 1920×1080. From the colors to the viewing angles, everything is excellent. You’ll get a 60Hz refresh rate, as well as a 4ms response time, which is decent, especially for the price.

On the outside, you have a simple stand, but you can VESA wall mount the monitor if you want to. Inputs are both HDMI and VGA, and this is overall a great budget monitor.

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11. HP 27er

HP have another option for us, with their 27er monitor. It has an even more modern design, an excellent panel and comes with an editing bundle, so it’s great for creators.

The panel is a 27” 1920×1080 IPS panel, so you’re getting amazing viewing angles and great colors. It’s a glossy display with a 60Hz refresh rate, but it has a slow 14ms response time.

The design, however, is stunning. It’s a very thin monitor with a modern stand, and it fits in great with just about any setup. You’re also getting the Elite Suite 18 Editing Software bundle which gives you a few apps that make the value even better.

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12. Acer R271

Another option from Acer, the R271 bid is priced closer to our $300 limit and is an excellent option for just about anyone. A great panel and a modern design make this a very attractive monitor.

You have a 27” IPS panel with a resolution of 1920×1080, with a brightness of 250 nits. As expected with an IPS panel, both the viewing angles and the colors are truly excellent. However, you only have 60Hz in terms of refresh rate, and a 4ms response time, which may not be too impressive for competitive gamers.

The design is modern, with slim bezels and a small stand that won’t take up too much space on your desk. All in all, an excellent monitor for the budget users. It’s great for gaming. Although its very thing but the screen looks larger.

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13. ASUS MX279H

Wrapping up the list, we have another Asus gaming monitor, this time the MX279H. This one has a very modern design and an excellent panel for day-to-day use.

The full HD panel has is AH-IPS, with 178 degrees viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical. The refresh rate is a mere 60Hz, but you have a fairly fast 5ms response time, which is decent for gaming. If you want something that will let you enjoy movies and visuals, as well as play a game or two every once in a while, this is it.

The design, as we mentioned, is pretty modern. The stand is small and circular, and except for the bottom, the bezels are very slim. If you’re after a multi-monitor setup, this will do the job great.

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Conclusion

So there it is, ten high-value, affordable-yet-quality gaming monitors to carry your gaming experience to the next level. This list of best gaming monitors under $300 currently is a testament to the fact that gaming monitors do not have to burn your wallet; you can get a great product for lower prices and save your money for better GPU or for the future.

In the end, we hope our list helped you. If we missed a great value product, let us know below!