Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Acer
KG240Y$154
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
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
AOC
25G51Z$170
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 65% 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
Acer
KG251Q$146
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 51% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 200 Hz, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list
MSI
245C$160
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Two monitors
Pros: Costs 46% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list; VESA
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The best monitor for competitive gaming up to $200 today is the Acer KG240Y, $154 (score 5.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer KG240YGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $154at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 25G51ZGaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $170at Amazon | 5.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VX2479Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $160at Amazon | 5.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC C27G4ZHGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 245CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $160at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer KG241YGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $137at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27HG550EGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $198at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274CFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275CFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer ED270Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $176at Amazon | 4.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer KG251QGaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $146at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI G242LGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $150at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 3-YEARGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $150at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27HG300EGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $168at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VX2418CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $192at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272FGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $190at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP243WGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $145at Amazon | 3.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VX2429Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $185at Amazon | 3.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre FPT165Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $180at Amazon | 3.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer KG270Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $185at Amazon | 3.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP241Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $191at Amazon | 3.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VG257Q5AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $199at Amazon | 3.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC G2490VXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $198at Amazon | 3.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP243LGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $120at Amazon | 3.1 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 37 monitors cost up to $176; the range with the most models is from $190 to $200, with 9.
Cheapest $120 MSI MP243L rating 3.1
Most expensive $200 AOC C27G4ZH
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $140 | 4 | 38 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| $140 to $270 | 33 | 188 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 0 | 207 | 4.0 | |
| $540 to $1,100 | 0 | 110 | 4.8 | |
| Over $1,100 | 0 | 81 | 5.2 |
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.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
8 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 8 models.
and 3 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
37 of 37 have 144 Hz or more
2 of 37 have confirmed height adjustment
| Indicator | Monitors for competitive gaming up to $200 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 37 | 624 | 6% of the catalog |
| Median price | $176 | $348 | −49% |
| Median score | 3.8 | 4.0 | −0.2 ponto |
| Lowest price | $120 | $90 | +$30 |
| Highest price | $200 | $4,515 | −$4,315 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer KG240Y, $154 at Amazon. The median price of the 37 models on the list is $176.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for competitive gaming up to $200.
Today it is the Acer KG240Y, for $154 (score 5.5).
The AOC 25G51Z, for $170 (score 5.4).
The Acer KG251Q, for $146 (score 4.2).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 37 models in the segment is $176, and prices range from $120 to $200. The final price is the one at the store.
Among the models in the segment on Nov 6, 2026, the highest spec score is the Acer KG240Y: 5.5, at $154. The one with the lowest price is the MSI MP243L, at $120. Spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
Included are monitors whose specs or title confirm 144 Hz or more and a stated response time of 1 ms or less. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $200. 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.
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.
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.
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.
