I searched through hundreds of Black Friday monitor deals to find the absolute best — OLED, gaming, and ultrawide displays starting at $169

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Whether you're a gamer or a productivity whiz, there's a discounted monitor for you on Black Friday.

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Gaming and productivity monitors are on sale during Black Friday. (Image credit: Dell | Samsung | Acer | Edited with Gemini)

Black Friday is proving to be a great time to buy a new laptop (seriously, the prices are unreal), but it's also a perfect opportunity to upgrade your monitor.

Prices are dropping to record lows, and it doesn't matter if you need a gaming monitor or a productivity monitor — everything is discounted.

Acer Nitro 27" (VG272U)
QHD
Save 44% ($130.99)
Acer Nitro 27" (VG272U): was $299.99 now $169 at Walmart
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This 27-inch monitor has an IPS panel with a 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, and FreeSync Premium support. Great for an affordable gaming upgrade.

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ASUS ProArt PA278QV
QHD
Save 46% ($150)
ASUS ProArt PA278QV: was $329 now $179 at Walmart
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The ProArt is made for creators, and this 27-inch monitor brings a QHD resolution, 75Hz refresh rate, with 100% sRGB and Rec. 709 color coverage.

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LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B
QHD
Save 38% ($113)
LG UltraGear 32GS60QC-B: was $299.99 now $186.99 at Amazon
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LG's 32-inch UltraGear curved monitor has a QHD resolution, 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync support. This is a great deal on a big gaming monitor.

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Samsung ViewFinity 34" S50GC
WQHD
Save 36% ($120)
Samsung ViewFinity 34" S50GC: was $329.99 now $209.99 at Amazon
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This is another ultrawide with a WQHD resolution, perfect for productivity work. It has a 3440x1440 resolution, 100Hz refresh rate, and plenty of extra features like PiP and PbP.

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LG 34" Curved Ultrawide (34WR50QK-B)
WQHD
Save 22% ($60)
LG 34" Curved Ultrawide (34WR50QK-B): was $279 now $219 at Walmart
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Ultrawides are often reserved for gaming, but this one focuses on productivity thanks to a 3440x1440 resolution, 100Hz refresh rate, HDR 10 support, and 99% sRGB color reproduction.

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Dell 27 Plus (S2725QS)
4K UHD
Save 25% ($75)
Dell 27 Plus (S2725QS): was $299.99 now $224.99 at Dell
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This 27-inch IPS monitor has a sharp 3840x2160 (4K) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, lots of ports, built-in speakers, and FreeSync Premium compatibility. It's great for work, but it'll also handle gaming.

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Samsung Odyssey G5 34"
WQHD
Save 35% ($140)
Samsung Odyssey G5 34": was $399.99 now $259.99 at Walmart
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The 34-inch Odyssey G5 is built for gaming on a large screen, with a 3440x1440 ultrawide resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium support. A 1000R curve ups immersion.

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Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt (U2724DE)
QHD
Save 18% ($110)
Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt (U2724DE): was $599.99 now $489.99 at Dell
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This 27-inch UltraSharp monitor has a QHD resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate and superb color accuracy across gamuts. Its built-in Thunderbolt hub makes it easy to manage cables on your desk.

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Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
Ultrawide
Save 44% ($400)
Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF): was $899.99 now $499.99 at Dell
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This gorgeous 34-inch curved ultrawide with QD-OLED panel and 3440x1440 resolution is a great way to upgrade your gaming setup on the cheap. It has lots of ports, it hits a 165Hz refresh rate, and the contrast and color are exceptional.

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ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED
QHD
Save 27% ($200)
ASUS ROG Strix 27" OLED: was $749 now $549 at Walmart
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This 27-inch OLED gaming monitor hits a speedy 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, all at a QHD resolution. The OLED panel provides unreal color and contrast.

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MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED
QHD
Save 27% ($199.01)
MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED: was $749 now $549.99 at Walmart
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A 27-inch monitor is the sweet spot for most people, and MSI's MAG monitor brings a QD-OLED panel for amazing color and contrast. It has a QHD resolution with a 360Hz refresh rate.

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LG UltraGear 34" Curved
WQHD
Save 46% ($600.99)
LG UltraGear 34" Curved: was $1,299.99 now $699 at Walmart
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This curved 34-inch gaming ultrawide has an aggressive 800R curve for added immersion, and its 3440x1440 resolution provides a crisp look, and the 240Hz refresh rate is plenty speedy. An OLED panel with incredible contrast and color tops it all off.

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MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED
4K UHD
Save 29% ($299.01)
MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED: was $1,049 now $749.99 at Walmart
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QD-OLED is the way to go if you want an incredible picture, and MSI's 32-inch MPG gaming monitor has the goods. A 4K resolution is joined by a 240Hz refresh rate for awesome performance.

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Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SD)
Super Ultrawide
Save 38% ($799.98)
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G95SD): was $2,099.98 now $1,300 at Samsung
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This incredible 49-inch super ultrawide OLED gaming monitor has a dual QHD resolution (5120x1440) with space for two 27-inch QHD displays in one. It has a smooth 1800R curve, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms response time. Buy straight from Samsung and get a free 27-inch FHD curved display.

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MSI MAG MT201D
Dual-Monitor Mount
Save 32% ($41)
MSI MAG MT201D: was $129.99 now $88.99 at Amazon
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Bonus deal! This dual-arm mount is what I use on my desk, and it's been absolutely flawless since I installed it about 10 months ago. It's now 32% off during Black Friday.

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FAQ

When does Black Friday 2025 start?

Black Friday has now officially kicked off on November 28 after weeks of early deals from all major retailers. We're keeping an eye on all the big online retailers, price matching as we go, to ensure you're getting the best deals possible.

Do I need a curved monitor?

Curved monitors can certainly up the immersion factor, and a curve is especially coveted with ultrawide screens. You certainly don't need a curved monitor, but now that I've made the switch, I don't see myself ever going back.

Is Black Friday a good time to buy a new monitor?

Absolutely, Black Friday is a great time to pick up a new monitor on the cheap. I'm seeing some record lows and otherwise deep discounts, and my short list above includes the best discounts.

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Cale Hunt
Cale Hunt
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Cale Hunt brings to Windows Central more than nine years of experience writing about laptops, PCs, accessories, games, and beyond. If it runs Windows or in some way complements the hardware, there’s a good chance he knows about it, has written about it, or is already busy testing it.

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