Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Samsung
LS25BG402ENXGO$230
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 38% less than similar models; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list
MSI
G272QPF$204
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 23% less than similar models; Pixel density: 109 ppi, better than most of the list; Sound
Sceptre
QUT168$190
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming
Pros: Sound
MSI
275CQDF$221
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Competitive gaming · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Costs 23% less than similar models; Pixel density: 109 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 240 Hz, better than most of the list
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The best monitor for competitive gaming up to $250 today is the Samsung LS25BG402ENXGO, $230 (score 5.2).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung LS25BG402ENXGOUltrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 25″ · Full HD | $230at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 275CQDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $221at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre FWT240Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $110at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI G272QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $204at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G610AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $209at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27GS60QC-BGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $160at Amazon | 4.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre FW250GGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $120at Amazon | 4.7 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27GS75Q-BGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $179at Amazon | 4.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| 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 |
| MSI 274QFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $159at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Sceptre QUT168Ultrawide (21:9 or 32:9) · 34″ · QHD | $190at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 32CQ6FGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $219at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274CFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $140at Amazon | 4.4 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 32GS60QC-BGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $180at Amazon | 4.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC C32G2ZEGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · Full HD | $200at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI G32C4XGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · Full HD | $207at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dell S2725DCGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $250at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27GL83AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $245at Amazon | 4.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27GS50FGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · Full HD | $170at Amazon | 4.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| BenQ EX251Gaming (144 Hz or more) · 25″ · Full HD | $100at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dell S2725DSMGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $190at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273QWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $190at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 32G600AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 32″ · QHD | $250at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 61 monitors cost up to $150; the range with the most models is from $75 to $100, with 11.
Cheapest $75 MSI MP251 rating 3.0
Most expensive $250 Dell S2725DC
| 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 | 36 | 146 | 3.9 | 3.3 |
| $200 to $400 | 13 | 105 | 4.5 | 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.
10 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 19 models.
and 5 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
61 of 61 have 144 Hz or more
4 of 61 have confirmed height adjustment
1 of 61 has USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors for competitive gaming up to $250 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 61 | 418 | 15% of the catalog |
| Median price | $150 | $223 | −33% |
| Median score | 3.9 | 3.8 | +0.1 ponto |
| Lowest price | $75 | $63 | +$12 |
| Highest price | $250 | $60,810 | −$60,560 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: Samsung LS25BG402ENXGO, $230 at Amazon, on 06/11/2026. The median price of the 61 models on the list is $150.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for competitive gaming up to $250.
Today it is the Samsung LS25BG402ENXGO, for $230 (score 5.2).
The MSI G272QPF, for $204 (score 4.9).
The Sceptre QUT168, for $190 (score 4.5).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 61 models in the segment is $150, and prices range from $75 to $250. 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 Samsung LS25BG402ENXGO: 5.2, at $230. 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 $250. 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.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.
