Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Samsung
LS32HG802S$1,482
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console
Pros: Pixel density: 138 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
MSI
321UP$1,160
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console
Pros: Pixel density: 138 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list
Cons: Response time (stated): 3.0 ms, behind most of the list
Samsung
LS27FG900X$1,498
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Pixel density: 163 ppi, better than most of the list; Sound
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The best monitor for casual gaming and console up to $1,500 today is the Samsung LS32HG802S, $1,482 (score 7.0).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung LS27HG802SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $998at Amazon | 7.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $341at Amazon | 7.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS32HG802SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $1,482at Amazon | 7.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer X1BMIIPPRUZXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $850at Amazon | 6.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27FG810SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $898at Amazon | 6.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 321UPXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $950at Amazon | 6.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G850AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $1,000at Amazon | 6.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 271UPX12GGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K | $847at Amazon | 6.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27FG900XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $1,498at Amazon | 6.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 321UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $510at Amazon | 6.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 322URDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $550at Amazon | 6.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus PA279CDVGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K | $900at Amazon | 6.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC Q27P4CVGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $498at Amazon | 5.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS32FG810SGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $998at Amazon | 5.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 321UPGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $1,160at Amazon | 5.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XV275KGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $448at Amazon | 5.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 322URXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $1,250at Amazon | 5.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 321CURXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $1,300at Amazon | 5.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC Q27G4ZDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $746at Amazon | 5.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG DISPLAYHDR1000Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 5K | $1,230at Amazon | 5.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27FG706EGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $800at Amazon | 5.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XV272UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $230at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XV275UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $403at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VP2766General use and office · 27″ · 4K | $476at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 221 monitors cost up to $340; the range with the most models is from $200 to $400, with 88.
Cheapest $124 LG 27U41YA
Most expensive $1,500 Samsung LS32HG730S
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $140 | 5 | 38 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| $140 to $270 | 73 | 189 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 79 | 207 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| $540 to $1,100 | 42 | 110 | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Over $1,100 | 22 | 81 | 5.6 | 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.
13 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 41 models.
and 8 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
191 of 221 have 144 Hz or more
21 of 221 have confirmed height adjustment
19 of 221 have USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors for casual gaming and console up to $1,500 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 221 | 625 | 35% of the catalog |
| Median price | $340 | $348 | −2% |
| Median score | 4.5 | 4.0 | +0.5 ponto |
| Lowest price | $124 | $90 | +$34 |
| Highest price | $1,500 | $4,515 | −$3,015 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Samsung LS32HG802S, $1,482 at Amazon. The median price of the 221 models on the list is $340.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for casual gaming and console up to $1,500.
Today it is the Samsung LS32HG802S, for $1,482 (score 7.0).
The MSI 321UP, for $1,160 (score 5.9).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 221 models in the segment is $340, and prices range from $124 to $1,500. The final price is the one at the store.
Included are monitors with 120 Hz or more and 25 to 32 inches in the specs. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $1,500. 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.
