Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Acer
XV272U$230
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 61% less than similar models; Pixel density: 109 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list
MSI
276CXF$250
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 47% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 280 Hz, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list
Cons: Pixel density: 82 ppi, behind most of the list
Acer
ED300C$235
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 29% less than similar models; Pixel density: 98 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 200 Hz, better than most of the list
AOC
Q24B36X$279
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Two monitors · Competitive gaming
Pros: Costs 15% less than similar models; Pixel density: 122 ppi, better than most of the list; Response time (stated): 0.5 ms, better than most of the list
Cons: Refresh rate: 144 Hz, behind most of the list
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The best monitor for competitive gaming up to $300 today is the Acer XV272U, $230 (score 5.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer KG240YGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $154at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XV272UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $230at 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 |
| MSI 276CXFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $250at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lenovo 27-2CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $277at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC C27G4ZHGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer KG271UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $250at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 27G4ZRGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $266at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre FWT240Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $210at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC Q24B36XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · QHD | $279at Amazon | 4.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VG27AQM5AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $290at Amazon | 4.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G64NAGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $290at Amazon | 4.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 245CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $160at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $240at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275QFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $240at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XZ270Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $292at 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 ED300CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 30″ · QHD | $235at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC Q27B36XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $299at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer ED270Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $176at Amazon | 4.3 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 83 monitors cost up to $211; the range with the most models is from $175 to $200, with 19.
Cheapest $120 MSI MP243L rating 3.1
Most expensive $300 Samsung LS32HG350E
| 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 | 62 | 188 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 17 | 207 | 4.1 | 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.
11 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 18 models.
and 6 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
83 of 83 have 144 Hz or more
5 of 83 have confirmed height adjustment
1 of 83 has USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors for competitive gaming up to $300 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 83 | 624 | 13% of the catalog |
| Median price | $211 | $348 | −39% |
| Median score | 3.9 | 4.0 | −0.1 ponto |
| Lowest price | $120 | $90 | +$30 |
| Highest price | $300 | $4,515 | −$4,215 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Acer XV272U, $230 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 83 models on the list is $211.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for competitive gaming up to $300.
Today it is the Acer XV272U, for $230 (score 5.5).
The MSI 276CXF, for $250 (score 5.2).
The Acer ED300C, for $235 (score 4.4).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 83 models in the segment is $211, and prices range from $120 to $300. The final price is the one at the store.
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 $300. 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.
Raising the budget to up to $350, best by spec sheet becomes o MSI 275UPD: score 7.1 at $341, 1.6 points higher the leader of this range (Acer KG240Y, score 5.5 at $154). Compare on the chart before deciding: the score comes from the spec sheet and doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability. Data from Nov 6, 2026.
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.
