Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 12, 2026
MSI
274URDFW$489
checked today
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros163 ppi · above average
BenQ
EX271U$370
checked today
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros163 ppi · above average
LG
27G810A$400
checked today
Who it’s forCompetitive gaming
Pros163 ppi · above average · VESA
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The best monitor for competitive gaming up to $700 today is the MSI 274URDFW, $489 (score 6.5).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asus XG27AQDMGGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $546at Amazon | 7.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| 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 274URDFWGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $489at Amazon | 6.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| BenQ EX271UGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $370at 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 |
| 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 |
| LG 34G600AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 34″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 5.5 | 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 |
| 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 |
| MSI 275CQDFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $228at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27GR83Q-BGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI 274QPFGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · QHD | $280at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| LG 27G810AGaming (144 Hz or more) · 27″ · 4K | $400at Amazon | 5.1 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 91 monitors cost up to $180; the range with the most models is from $100 to $200, with 41.
Cheapest $75 MSI MP251 rating 3.0
Most expensive $700 BenQ XL2411P
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $100 | 13 | 49 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| $100 to $200 | 41 | 135 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
| $200 to $400 | 32 | 124 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| $400 to $800 | 5 | 57 | 5.5 | 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.
12 brands have a model here; MSI has the most, with 24 models.
and 7 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
91 of 91 have 144 Hz or more
19 of 91 have confirmed height adjustment
12 of 91 have a confirmed IPS or OLED panel
3 of 91 have USB-C confirmed
| Indicator | Monitors for competitive gaming up to $700 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 91 | 391 | 23% of the catalog |
| Median price | $180 | $221 | −18% |
| Median score | 4.5 | 4.2 | +0.3 ponto |
| Lowest price | $75 | $63 | +$12 |
| Highest price | $700 | $1,700 | −$1,000 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI 274URDFW, $489 at Amazon, on 12/11/2026. The median price of the 91 models on the list is $180.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for competitive gaming up to $700.
Today it is the MSI 274URDFW, for $489 (score 6.5).
The BenQ EX271U, for $370 (score 6.1).
In the Nov 12, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 91 models in the segment is $180, and prices range from $75 to $700. The final price is the one at the store.
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 $700. 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 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.
