Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
MSI
245C$95
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Two monitors
Pros: Costs 55% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list; VESA
MSI
MP243L$80
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Two monitors
Pros: Costs 34% less than similar models; VESA
MSI
272FB$100
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Casual gaming and console · Competitive gaming
Pros: Costs 53% 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
Cons: Pixel density: 82 ppi, behind most of the list
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The best monitor for competitive gaming up to $100 today is the MSI 245C, $95 (score 4.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI 245CGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $95at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 272FBGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| BenQ EX251Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 24G411AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 3.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP243WGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 3.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP243LGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $80at Amazon | 3.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $90at Amazon | 3.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP251Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $75at Amazon | 3.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dell SE2426HGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $80at Amazon | 2.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC G2490VXGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $95at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre FWD240Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ | $100at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 24G42HEGaming (144 Hz or more) · 24″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | no score | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 12 monitors cost up to $97; the range with the most models is from $95 to $100, with 7.
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | 12 | 47 | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| $100 to $200 | 0 | 146 | 3.3 | |
| $200 to $400 | 0 | 105 | 4.4 | |
| $400 to $800 | 0 | 71 | 4.7 | |
| Over $800 | 0 | 49 | 5.0 |
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.
6 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 6 models.
and 1 brand more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
12 of 12 have 144 Hz or more
| Indicator | Monitors for competitive gaming up to $100 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 12 | 418 | 3% of the catalog |
| Median price | $97 | $223 | −56% |
| Median score | 3.6 | 3.8 | −0.2 ponto |
| Lowest price | $75 | $63 | +$12 |
| Highest price | $100 | $60,810 | −$60,710 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI 245C, $95 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 12 models on the list is $97.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for competitive gaming up to $100.
Today it is the MSI 245C, for $95 (score 4.5).
The MSI MP243L, for $80 (score 3.1).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 12 models in the segment is $97, and prices range from $75 to $100. 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 245C: 4.5, at $95. The one with the lowest price is the MSI MP251, at $75. 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 $100. 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 $150, best by spec sheet becomes o Sceptre FWT240: score 4.9 at $110, 0.4 point higher the leader of this range (MSI 245C, score 4.5 at $95). 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.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 6, 2026.
