Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 12, 2026
MSI
272URDFA$287
checked today
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros44% below similar
AOC
24G42HE$100
checked today
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros77% below similar
ConsNo built-in speaker
Acer
SB242Y$75
checked today
Who it’s forWork and study · Two monitors
Pros50% below similar
ConsNo VESA mount holes
$225
checked today
Who it’s forWork and study
Pros19% below similar
Cons60 Hz · below average
BenQ
EW270Q$200
checked today
Who it’s forCreative work (photo and video)
Pros54% below similar
ConsNo height adjustment
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The best monitor up to $350 today is the MSI 272URDFA, $287 (score 6.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer X27UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $320at Amazon | 7.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QRFWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 6.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272URDFAGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $287at Amazon | 6.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VG34WQML5AUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · QHD | $330at Amazon | 6.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 321UPDGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · 4K | $350at Amazon | 6.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 24G42HEGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 5.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| BenQ EW270QGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $200at Amazon | 5.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27US500-WGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K | $225at Amazon | 5.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC U27B3AGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K | $190at Amazon | 5.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP341CQPHGUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $300at Amazon | 5.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VG34VQ3BUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · QHD | $326at Amazon | 5.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G440AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $240at Amazon | 5.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 24G4Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $110at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gigabyte M27Q2Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $160at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer EDA323QUGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $200at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dell P2725DGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $279at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 34G600AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 34″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 5.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dell SE2225HMGeneral use and office · 22″ · Full HD | $88at Amazon | 5.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 245CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $110at Amazon | 5.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VX3418CUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · QHD | $290at Amazon | 5.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 24G411AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $95at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer CB272General use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $135at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 346CQDFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $288at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 342CQRFUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · UWQHD | $290at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 288 monitors cost up to $177; the range with the most models is from $150 to $200, with 69.
Cheapest $63 Sceptre E225W rating 2.9
Most expensive $350 MSI 321UPD
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | 49 | 49 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
| $100 to $200 | 135 | 135 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| $200 to $400 | 104 | 124 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| $400 to $800 | 0 | 57 | 4.9 | |
| Over $800 | 0 | 26 | 5.8 |
This section compares today’s check with the previous one: what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
18 brands have a model here; Acer has the most, with 44 models.
and 13 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
137 of 288 have 144 Hz or more
30 of 288 have confirmed height adjustment
22 of 288 have a confirmed IPS or OLED panel
21 of 288 have USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors up to $350 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 288 | 391 | 74% of the catalog |
| Median price | $177 | $221 | −20% |
| Median score | 4.0 | 4.2 | −0.2 ponto |
| Lowest price | $63 | $63 | igual |
| Highest price | $350 | $1,700 | −$1,350 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI 272URDFA, $287 at Amazon. The median price of the 288 models on the list is $177.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors up to $350.
Today it is the MSI 272URDFA, for $287 (score 6.5).
The AOC 24G42HE, for $100 (score 5.9).
The Acer SB242Y, for $75 (score 4.1).
Today, not much: in up to $400 the highest spec score is 6.5, almost the same as up to $350 (6.5, MSI 272URDFA for $287).
In the Nov 12, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 288 models in the segment is $177, and prices range from $63 to $350. The final price is the one at the store.
Models with at least one version whose lowest collected price is $350 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.
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.
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 12, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
Data from Nov 12, 2026.
