Got $200? If so, you can afford one of these excellent displays.

Best PC Monitors Under $200 Windows Central 2019

Best Overall – LG 24GL600F

That LG makes a great monitor should come as no surprise, but that it makes one this good at such a reasonable price is incredible. The 24GL600F has a name you’ll forget in an instant, but a featureset that ensures it deserves a spot on your desk.

Like most budget monitors it’s limited to 1080p, but that’s still absolutely fine at 24 inches. Where this monitor excels is its high refresh rate of 144hz, AMD FreeSync support, 1ms response time and low input lag. It’s targeted at gamers, and that’s where it truly shines, but even for everyday use, it’s a joy to look at.

The built in controls and menus are an absolute breeze to use, and around the back you’ve got not only a VESA mount but a mix of HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, located high up on the rear and facing out so you’re never going to need to fumble around just to hook up a cable. Unfortunately, you can’t adjust its height or rotation.

There was a time when buying a lower-priced PC monitor would leave you with a horrid design, mediocre display, and less-than-friendly port selection. Thankfully, as the tech has matured, features once reserved for the elite have made their way to the most affordable products.

That means you can now have adaptive sync in the form of AMD FreeSync, perfect for gamers who use a Radeon GPU. It also means a 75Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and a fast response time. All of these features are most important to gamers, but at this price, it’s hard not to be impressed.

Ultimately the features gamers care about will also give regular PC users a better experience. Getting 1080p on this 24-inch screen showcases a great looking image, and while colors aren’t going to be as accurate as on some more expensive monitors, you’re not left wanting for an all-around quality experience.

The best thing about this monitor is that it proves you really can have top quality without spending a lot of money. For a hundred bucks you get a 22-inch 1080p IPS panel, which is not the most common feature to find on a budget monitor. What that means for you is better color reproduction than a comparable monitor with a TN panel, along with much better viewing angles.

It looks sharp, and with super slim bezels and a metallic looking chin, it’ll fit in at home or in the office. It doesn’t have height adjustment, sadly, but it does have tilt, and with a 5ms response time, even gamers will be able to get along with it, especially thanks to its 75 Hz refresh rate.

Input-wise you get HDMI and VGA, and on the former you’ll be able to make use of AMD FreeSync if you have Radeon graphics in your PC.

BenQ’s RL2455 monitors have long been favorites of competitive gamers and esports tournaments, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is this an incredibly affordable gaming monitor, but it has a myriad of features that gamers are looking for with reliable performance to back it up.

One of the standout features of this brand has always been a 1ms response time and a 1080p panel that may lack absolute color accuracy but still looks vibrant and pleasing to the eye. The latest variant of the RL2455 comes now with a 75Hz refresh rate, which makes it an easy recommend to both console and PC gamers alike.

But this monitor is designed for the competitive edge through and through. The bezel has been designed to minimize distractions, and the built-in flicker-free technology keeps everything looking sharp and your focus on your games. It would have been nice to get AMD FreeSync included as well, likewise height adjustment, but for the price, it’s tough to find many better gaming monitors.

Even at this price point, you can get an ultrawide monitor, and LG’s UM58 will give you 25-inches of 21:9 computing. If sheer space on a budget is what you’re looking for, this is it. It isn’t the widest you’ll find, but it’s also under $200, so there’s little to complain about.

What’s good is what else you get besides extra screen real-estate. Despite its price, this LG monitor boasts 99% sRGB coverage. This is extremely hard to find at this price point. And it can also be used for gaming thanks to the 5ms response time and LG’s dedicated game modes and black stabilizer, which can help you get the edge.

It’s a smart design, and perhaps the only real thing lacking is a VESA mount. As a bonus, though, LG makes use of the extra screen space with a split-screen function, which gives you 14 different choices, including four different picture-in-picture modes.

Portable monitors are a great addition to your arsenal if you work on a laptop a lot since they’re compact and can be stashed in your gear bag without any trouble. They don’t take up space and you get more screen to work with. It’s also possible to get a good one without breaking the bank, as the HP V14 proves.

The panel itself is 14 inches in size with a 1080p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It’s got great viewing angles — almost a full 180-degrees both horizontally and vertically. The icing on the cake? It’s powered by the same cable you’ll get your video input from.

It hooks up to your PC or laptop by a single USB 3.0 cable, and since it’s USB-A it’s good for support on a number of older machines. The included case not only keeps it safe in your bag, but also doubles up as a kickstand, so you’re up and running in a matter of seconds.

Conclusion

The days of sub-par monitors at the more budget end of the market are long gone. As each of the products mentioned here proves, you can spend comfortably under $200 and still get a great monitor with all the features usually reserved for higher-end devices. Sure you might be missing out if you’re looking for the best of the best, but if you’re looking for reliable monitors to play games on or get some work done, there are plenty of options.

The LG 24GL600F is the best of the bunch though, ticking virtually every box whether you’re a gamer, a professional or a more casual PC user. It has a great price and tons of features, including 1080p and low input lag, making it a strong all-rounder for virtually any PC user.

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