Best Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals 2021

Razer Raptor 27
Razer Raptor 27 (Image credit: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

Razer Raptor 27

Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central (Image credit: Source: Daniel Rubino / Windows Central)

The Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals are live right now and we're seeing some fantastic offers. There are big price reductions on a range of brands and monitor types. So if you've been holding out until today to pounce on something to upgrade your setup, you're bound to find something you like.

Many of the best PC gaming monitors cater to various screen sizes, specifications, and features. The most capable PC monitors now deliver up to 4K resolutions with high refresh rates, delivering crystal-clear gameplay that's consistently smooth and snappy. You can also find affordable options that cater to all these categories, obtaining a great PC gaming experience with minimal compromise.

With an early wave of Cyber Monday savings now live, we're rounding up the best gaming monitors to watch and the deals currently live that you can't miss.

Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals: 4K

4K gaming remains increasingly popular for gaming monitors, with many high-end PC hardware delivering high-resolution gameplay at smooth framerates. While this category includes some of the best monitors on the market, including many nearing $1,000, you also have affordable alternatives for tighter budgets. Your options at 4K resolution are also more varied than ever, including some among the best monitors for Xbox Series X and PS5 consoles.

Samsung Odyssey G7 28-inch 4K | Save $150

Samsung Odyssey G7 28-inch 4K | Save $150

This 4K monitor has both FreeSync and G-Sync support as well as HDR400 and a low 1ms response time. Better still for gamers is a 144Hz refresh rate, so you don't have to sacrifice frames for resolution, and with HDMI 2.1 it's a perfect match for the Xbox Series X and PS5 as well.

Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals: 1440p

1440p delivers an ideal middle ground for gaming, delivering a higher resolution than standard high-definition displays, without the added performance tax imposed by 4K. High refresh rates are also more affordable within this price bracket, making it easy to prioritize smooth, responsive gameplay in first-person shooters and other action-heavy titles.

LG 27GL850-B 27-inch Nano IPS monitor | $103 off

LG 27GL850-B 27-inch Nano IPS monitor | $103 off

This is a fantastic monitor for the price you pay, and today's deal makes this version with a USB hub even less expensive than the version without one. Great specs for gaming and media watching.

ViewSonic 27-inch 1440p 144Hz monitor | $130 off

ViewSonic 27-inch 1440p 144Hz monitor | $130 off

When you need a great gaming monitor that gets the basics right, you go with a ViewSonic. It has 1440p resolution, a144Hz refresh rate, a 1ms response time, FreeSync, and a DisplayPort for connectivity.

HP Omen 27-inch QHD monitor | $160 off

HP Omen 27-inch QHD monitor | $160 off

HP's 27-inch QHD Omen gaming monitor has all the essentials gamers care about. High refresh rates, antiglare, a 1 ms response time, and compatibility with AMD and NVIDIA syncing technology. Plus, lots and lots of ports.

Dell 32 Curved gaming monitor (S3222DGM) | $200 off

Dell 32 Curved gaming monitor (S3222DGM) | $200 off

Dell's 31.5-inch curved gaming monitor has a 1440p resolution, 1ms MPRT response time. 165Hz refresh rate, and 350 nits brightness to work with. Deep color and contrast makes your games look great. If you have the PC power to handle the step up to QHD, this monitor is going to kill it.

Dell 27 gaming monitor (S2721DGF) | $260 off

Dell 27 gaming monitor (S2721DGF) | $260 off

This popular 27-inch gaming monitor has a crisp 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution with up to 165Hz refresh rate when connected with DisplayPort. The response time is 1ms, ideal for gaming, and brightness reaches up to 400 nits. It's fully adjustable, and it's packing tons of ports.

LG 27GN800-B 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor | $73 off

LG 27GN800-B 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor | $73 off

A great monitor that includes a 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. It has an IPS panel for great viewing angles. It's also G-Sync compatible with FreeSync native support.

Razer Raptor 27 | Save $200

Razer Raptor 27 | Save $200

A gorgeous 27-inch gaming monitor that can walk the talk. The Raptor 27 is amazing for daily work for photo and video editing, watching a movie, and going at it hard for gaming. A discount this large is not to be ignored.

We have our favorites in the current 1440p gaming monitor space, including popular 27-inch devices like the LG UltraGear 27GL850-B, ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ, and Razer Raptor 27, each delivering 1440p visuals up to 144Hz resolution.

Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals: 1080p

Cyber Monday should bring deals for those in the 1080p market, including many budget options hitting their lowest prices to date. Lower 1080p resolution monitors are ideal for competitive titles where latency and responsiveness are critical, with some stellar options offering higher frame rates at reasonable prices. You can also find incredible value among these panels, delivering high contrast and colors at much more accessible prices.

Alienware 25 AW2521H gaming monitor | $270 off

Alienware 25 AW2521H gaming monitor | $270 off

The Fast IPS panel and the 360Hz refresh rate make this an amazingly good monitor for gamers. Considering you can still find this monitor going for $650 in some places, this Dell.com deal is outstanding.

Alienware 25 AW2521HF gaming monitor | $106 off

Alienware 25 AW2521HF gaming monitor | $106 off

While not quite the beast the other monitor is, you also don't pay as much. It does have some advantages like wider horizontal viewing angles and better reflection handling. Plus it still has a 240Hz refresh rate and an IPS panel, so it's great for gamers.

ASUS TUF 27-inch | Save $120

ASUS TUF 27-inch | Save $120

This 27-inch monitor boasts an IPS panel for better color reproduction, NVIDIA G-Sync for tear-free gaming and a 165Hz refresh rate to push those fast, high frame rate games. A solid buy for PC or console gamers.

MSI Optix G272

MSI Optix G272

With a 144Hz IPS panel, 1080p resolution, thin bezels, and a 1ms response time, the MSI Optix G272 is a great buy for anyone looking for a gaming monitor this holiday.

Samsung CF396 24-inch curved monitor | $50 off

Samsung CF396 24-inch curved monitor | $50 off

Samsung's Cyber Monday includes a lot of great deals, but a lot of those discounted items still carry a hefty price. If you're looking for an upgrade on a budget, this monitor already had pretty good value before the huge Cyber Monday discount.

Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals: Ultrawide

If you currently run multiple monitors then have you considered an ultrawide instead? Today's top PC games all support ultrawide screen ratios and in some, like shooters or sim racers, the benefits of a much wider field of view speak for themselves.

Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide gaming monitor | $500 off

Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide gaming monitor | $500 off

The Odyssey G9 is still a great ultrawide gaming monitor even if it doesn't have the same Mini-LED technology as the Odyssey Neo. The 49-inch QLED screen has a VA panel, 1000R curve, 5,120x1440 resolution, 1,000 nits peak brightness, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR 1000, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync.

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 ultrawide gaming monitor | $500 off

Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 ultrawide gaming monitor | $500 off

The Odyssey Neo G9 costs almost twice as much as the standard G9, but its Mini-LED technology will appeal to some. Its 49-inch VA panel has a 5,120x1440 resolution, 1000R curve, 2,000 nits peak brightness, HDR 2000, 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro with G-Sync compatibility.

Alienware 38 curved gaming monitor (AW3821DW) | $850 off

Alienware 38 curved gaming monitor (AW3821DW) | $850 off

For gamers out there, this 38-inch curved gaming monitor with ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio and 3840x1600 resolution is a winner. It has a 144Hz refresh rate, 450 nits brightness, dual HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, and excellent color. It's expensive, but you're saving a huge amount here.

When do Cyber Monday gaming monitor deals begin?

Cyber Monday might be a special day for online deals, but more retailers are stretching savings across multiple weeks. We've found Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more among the many retailers promoting discounts ahead of Cyber Monday. That also applies to gaming monitors, including some available at all-time lows ahead of the holidays. Cyber Monday officially falls on Nov. 26, and while we're expecting more sales to come, we're not expecting further drastic reductions across many big-ticket product categories.

Matt Brown

Matt Brown was formerly a Windows Central's Senior Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Following over seven years of professional consumer technology and gaming coverage, he’s focused on the world of Microsoft's gaming efforts. You can follow him on Twitter @mattjbrown.