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Updated Nov 6, 2026

Best monitor up to $1,500 dollars today

Today’s picks

  1. The best up to $1,500
    score 7.7

    Samsung

    LS27HG802S

    27″4K240 Hz

    $998

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console

    Pros: Pixel density: 163 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list; USB-C

    Cons: Response time (stated): 3.0 ms, behind most of the list

  2. Best value
    score 5.5

    Acer

    KG240Y

    24″Full HD240 Hz

    $154

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Two monitors

    Pros: Costs 74% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list

  3. The cheapest worth buying
    score 4.3

    MSI

    MP225

    22″Full HD120 Hz

    $97

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Two monitors

    Pros: Costs 64% less than similar models; VESA

    Cons: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, behind most of the list

  4. Work and study
    score 6.4

    MSI

    271UPX12G

    27″4K120 Hz

    $847

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console

    Pros: Pixel density: 163 ppi, better than most of the list; USB-C; Sound

    Cons: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, behind most of the list

  5. Top pick from MSI
    score 7.1

    MSI

    275UPD

    27″4K288 Hz

    $341

    No history yet · today

    Amazon: the cheapest today

    Buy on AmazonMore details

    Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console

    Pros: Costs 64% less than similar models; Pixel density: 163 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 288 Hz, better than most of the list

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The best monitor up to $1,500 today is the Samsung LS27HG802S, $998 (score 7.7).

All models: Monitors up to $1,500

See the 24 highest-scoring modelsHide the list
Models in the segment, from highest score to lowest
ModelPriceScoreBuy
Samsung LS27HG802SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$998at Amazon7.7Buy on Amazon
MSI 275UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$341at Amazon7.1Buy on Amazon
Samsung LS32HG802SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$1,482at Amazon7.0Buy on Amazon
Acer X1BMIIPPRUZXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$850at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
Samsung LS27FG810SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$898at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
MSI 321UPXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$950at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
LG 27G850AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$1,000at Amazon6.6Buy on Amazon
MSI 271UPX12GGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K$847at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
Samsung LS27FG900XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$1,498at Amazon6.4Buy on Amazon
LG 27UP850KGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K$500at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
MSI 321UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$510at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
MSI 322URDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$550at Amazon6.1Buy on Amazon
Asus PA279CDVGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K$900at Amazon6.0Buy on Amazon
AOC Q27P4CVGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD$498at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Samsung LS32FG810SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$998at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
MSI 321UPGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$1,160at Amazon5.9Buy on Amazon
Acer XV275KGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$448at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI 342CQRFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD$496at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI 322URXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$1,250at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
MSI 321CURXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K$1,300at Amazon5.8Buy on Amazon
AOC Q27G4ZDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD$746at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
LG DISPLAYHDR1000Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 5K$1,230at Amazon5.7Buy on Amazon
Lenovo R34W-30Ultrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD$567at Amazon5.6Buy on Amazon
Samsung LS27FG706EGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K$800at Amazon5.6Buy on Amazon

Monitors up to $1,500 in numbers

How much it costs

Half of the 585 monitors cost up to $330; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 210.

How many models there are in each price range, from $0 to $1,600. Half cost up to $330; across the whole catalog, the median is $348.147 models between $0 and $200210 models between $200 and $400101 models between $400 and $60038 models between $600 and $80037 models between $800 and $1,00022 models between $1,000 and $1,20024 models between $1,200 and $1,4006 models between $1,400 and $1,600147210101383722246$0$400$800$1,200$1,600
  • half cost up to $330
  • whole catalog: $348

Cheapest $90 AOC 22B35HM23

Most expensive $1,500 Samsung LS32HG730S

See the table by price range
Monitors up to $1,500 by price range, against the whole catalog
Price rangeModels in the segmentIn the catalogMedian score of the segmentMedian score of the catalog
Under $14038383.03.0
$140 to $2701891893.63.6
$270 to $5402072074.04.0
$540 to $1,1001101104.84.8
Over $1,10041815.45.2
See these models on the price and score map

What changed

This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.

Brands

17 brands have a model here; Asus has the most, with 90 models.

and 12 brands more

Confirmed features

Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.

  • 276 of 585 have 144 Hz or more

  • 72 of 585 have USB-C confirmed

  • 42 of 585 have confirmed height adjustment

Against the whole catalog

  • −5%median price below the catalog’s
  • −0.1median spec score: 3.9 vs 4.0
  • 94%of the catalog: 585 of 625 models
See the full table
Monitors up to $1,500 against the whole catalog
IndicatorMonitors up to $1,500Whole catalogDifference
Models58562594% of the catalog
Median price$330$348−5%
Median score3.94.0−0.1 ponto
Lowest price$90$90igual
Highest price$1,500$4,515−$3,015

How to read these numbers

Pick 1, best score for the price: Samsung LS27HG802S, $998 at Amazon. The median price of the 585 models on the list is $330.

How we choose
  • The picks combine a high rating and a price in line with the list: each one fits a way of spending, a use, or the brand that shows up most. The pros and cons come from each model’s spec sheet.
  • Stores: Amazon. We include stores we read every day through an open source or an affiliate program: the Radar collection, the Amazon catalog and the factory price database. A store that failed to load today is left out.
  • The same model in two stores is only merged with a catalog code, GTIN or the manufacturer’s full code. When in doubt, only one store is kept. A price far from the collected one (below 60% or above 150%) is left out.
  • Amazon appears without a price, only with the link: we don’t read Amazon prices in bulk.

Next step

See each monitor on the chart

Open the chart already filtered to Monitors up to $1,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the best monitor up to $1,500 today?

Today it is the Samsung LS27HG802S, for $998 (score 7.7).

Which monitor up to $1,500 has the best value today?

The Acer KG240Y, for $154 (score 5.5).

Which monitor up to $1,500 costs less without losing spec score?

The MSI MP225, for $97 (score 4.3).

Is it worth paying more and moving up to up to $2,000?

Today, not much: in up to $2,000 the highest spec score is 7.7, almost the same as up to $1,500 (7.7, Samsung LS27HG802S for $998).

How much does a monitor with a price up to $1,500 cost?

In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 585 models in the segment is $330, and prices range from $90 to $1,500. The final price is the one at the store.

Which monitor with a price up to $1,500 has the highest score?

Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the Samsung LS27HG802S: 7.7, at $998. The one with the lowest price is the AOC 22B35HM23, at $90. Spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.

How does the Radar count the models in this segment?

Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $1,500 or less are included. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.

What changes between "up to $1,500" and the neighboring ranges?

The range is cumulative: everything that costs less is in it too. To see only what costs between two values, use the price range table on this page or the chart’s price filter.

How does the Radar choose the monitors on the "best score for the price" line?

From cheapest to most expensive, the monitor that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which monitor to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.

How often does this page change?

Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.

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Where the numbers come from

Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.

The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.

Data from Nov 6, 2026.