Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
MSI
275UPD$341
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console · Competitive gaming
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
MSI
275CQDF$330
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console · Competitive gaming
Pros: Costs 25% less than similar models; Pixel density: 109 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 400 Hz, better than most of the list
BenQ
EX251$328
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console · Competitive gaming
Pros: Refresh rate: 220 Hz, better than most of the list; Sound
MSI
MP252$344
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Sound; VESA
Cons: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, behind most of the list
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The best monitor for casual gaming and console up to $450 today is the MSI 275UPD, $341 (score 7.1).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 275UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $341at Amazon | 7.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer XV275KGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $448at Amazon | 5.8 | 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 |
| AOC 25G51ZGaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $170at Amazon | 5.4 | 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 |
| MSI 275CQDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $330at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $400at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QRFWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $440at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC C27G4ZHGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 5.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $246at 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 |
| MSI G272QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $415at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VG27AQM5AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $290at Amazon | 4.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 32G621BGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $340at Amazon | 4.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G64NAGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $290at Amazon | 4.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| BenQ EX251Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $328at Amazon | 4.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273WGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $170at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VA279QGSEGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $199at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP275WGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $225at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $240at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 142 monitors cost up to $259; the range with the most models is from $150 to $200, with 35.
Cheapest $124 LG 27U41YA
Most expensive $450 AOC Q27G2S
| 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 | 188 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 64 | 207 | 4.2 | 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.
13 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 24 models.
and 8 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
118 of 142 have 144 Hz or more
11 of 142 have confirmed height adjustment
6 of 142 have USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors for casual gaming and console up to $450 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 142 | 624 | 23% of the catalog |
| Median price | $259 | $348 | −26% |
| Median score | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 ponto |
| Lowest price | $124 | $90 | +$34 |
| Highest price | $450 | $4,515 | −$4,065 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI 275UPD, $341 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 142 models on the list is $259.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for casual gaming and console up to $450.
Today it is the MSI 275UPD, for $341 (score 7.1).
The MSI 275CQDF, for $330 (score 5.1).
The BenQ EX251, for $328 (score 4.6).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 142 models in the segment is $259, and prices range from $124 to $450. 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 MSI 275UPD: 7.1, at $341. The one with the lowest price is the LG 27U41YA, at $124. Spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
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 $450. 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.
