Depending on your needs, even budget monitors can deliver a great gaming experience. While
they may lack some of the advanced features and fancy designs found on more expensive
models, They will still do the job and at the same time, they won't break your bank!
As technology like 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rates become cheaper, we're seeing
gaming monitor prices drop significantly. When you combine that with regular sales and
discounts – you pretty much got a recipe for a steal.
in this video, we will take a look at what I think are the best budget gaming monitors
in 2021 To see the most up-to-date prices and find
out more information about these monitors, you can check out the links in the description
below. Before we start, please make sure to let me
know down in the comments what gaming monitor you using, and are you happy with it?
We hitting it off, with the Best Budget Curved Monitor, the Sceptre C248W-1920RN
There’s a lot to like about the Sceptre C248W-1920RN including very good image quality,
impressive grayscale performance, and a very reasonable price than most curved 24-inch
monitors. It is a good choice for budget gaming, better still, it can double as a very able
monitor for video watching. With its ultra-slim bezels and silver cabinet,
the Sceptre C248W-1920RN will look nice on any desktop. The cabinet is supported by a
stand consisting of a circular-shaped base and a cylindrical arm but lacks height, swivel,
and pivot adjustments only has the ability to tilt.
The curved 24-inch VA panel’s resolution mazes at 1,920-by-1,080 and has a 16:9 aspect
ratio, meaning doesn’t struggle to display Full HD (1080p) video. Other features include
a 5-microsecond gray-to-gray (G-to-G) response time, 250cd/m2 peak brightness, 75Hz refresh
rate, 1800R curve ratio, and a 3M:1 contrast ratio;
Based on a VA (Vertical Alignment) panel, the Sceptre C248W-1920RN monitor features
a superior static contrast ratio in comparison to other panel technologies (IPS and TN) of
3,000:1. This makes for deep blacks, bright whites,
and a vivid relation between the darkest and the brightest tones. In fact, blacks on similarly
priced, and even more expensive IPS and TN panel monitors look grayish in comparison!
VA panel displays also have very good viewing angles and color quality.
While the viewing angles are specified as 178° both horizontally and vertically, they’re
not quite as impressive as the 178° viewing angles of the IPS technology.
Now to wrap it up, all I can say is that this Sceptre model is a reasonable find with many
useful features. Next on the list, the ASUS TUF VG259QM which
has unbeatable value for the money The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM is an excellent
IPS monitor that delivers a smooth and responsive gaming experience. It shares many similarities
with its bigger brother, the ASUS VG279QM, as it also has a 1080p resolution and a 280Hz
refresh rate. It has great visibility in bright environments thanks to its impressive peak
brightness. There is no RGB here, but styling is clearly
Asus, and build quality is excellent. Styling is Asus’ usual sci-fi theme with futuristic-looking
molded panels and angles galore. From the front, all you see is a screen with a thin
10mm flush-mount bezel. At the bottom, is Asus’ logo and an HDMI/DP graphic. Controls
are around the back right and consist of a power toggle, three keys, and a tiny joystick
for quick and easy on-screen display (OSD) navigation.
The ASUS stand is rock solid and offers complete adjustment with 5.1 inches of height, 90 degrees
swivel to either side, 5/33-degree tilt, and a portrait mode. High build quality is reflected
in the firm and sure movements. The monitor is based on the AU Optronics’
AHVA (IPS) panel, which features 178° wide viewing angles, a contrast ratio of 1,000:1,
a peak brightness of 400-nits, 8-bit color depth support, and 99% sRGB color gamut.
This results in accurate, consistent, and vivid colors, while the picture won’t shift
in color, contrast, or brightness when you look at the screen from skewed angles.
Further, the ASUS VG259QM has a screen resolution of 1920×1080 pixels, which will allow you
to easily maintain a high FPS (Frames Per Second) to take full advantage of the monitor’s
280Hz maximum refresh rate. What makes Asus stand out is, it includes
a bunch of features such as GamesVisual pre-calibrated picture presets (FPS, RTS/RPG, MOBA, Racing,
and sRGB) as well as custom on-screen crosshairs and timers, it has a Sniper Feature and a
useful Shadow Boost, which alters the gamma to make objects more visible.
Next on the list as the, Best Feature-Packed we have, the AOC 27G2
The AOC CQ27G2 is a decent monitor for most uses. The low input lag and great response
time deliver a great overall gaming experience. It's also a decent choice for office use or
multimedia. The AOC 27G2 uses the same sleek aesthetic
as its smaller sibling which continues the design trend started by the G1 series. The
monitor is finished in matte black with some polished red accents in some spots which do
not overpower the stealthiness of the entire look. The display area is bezel-free on three
sides so distractions or the divisions between multiple 27G2s in surrounding vision won’t
be a problem. I also like that the brand slimmed the AOC
27G2 down without sacrificing the necessary heft that will help it stand firm on a desk.
The AOC 27G2 sports a 27-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate,
and a 1ms MPRT minimum response time. The panel’s backlight is weaker than most at
250 cd/2, but the contrast is still rated at 1000:1. It’s worth noting that 1ms has
always been inaccurate, but it denotes that the IPS monitor has some form of blur reduction
such as backlight strobing. Besides offering the most accurate color reproduction
and the widest viewing angles, IPS panels also offer a good balance between TN and VA
variants when it comes to the overall performance and image quality.
The AOC 24G2 has all the standard gaming features found on their G1 and G2 series of displays,
including AOC Shadow Control and AOC Game Color for quick gamma curvature/color saturation
adjustments. In Addition, the display also has an Overdrive
Feature, which you can also enable and adjust it settings from medium to high.
As the Most Affordable 144Hz Gaming Monitor, we have , the BenQ Zowie XL2411K
The BenQ Zowie XL2411K is a 24-inch FullHD 1920×1090 144Hz gaming monitor with a response
time of 1 ms made for competitive gaming. It’s the most affordable version from ZOWIE’s
XL-K lineup, manufactured especially for e-Sports, and comes with an improved design, user experience,
and stability. The BenQ XL2411K’s aesthetic is facelifted,
so it doesn’t look a lot like the XL2411 even they are essentially the same monitor.
the monitor still has that familiar matte black chassis with discrete red accents which
is always featured on XL-series gaming monitors. However, BenQ did not care to improve the
monitor’s face since it has bezels that are considered thick by today’s standards.
One of the positive things that happened with the BenQ XL2411K’s remodel is it now has
a more modest footprint. The 24-inch 144Hz Zowie e-Sports monitor is
equipped with a TN panel with a resolution of 1920×1080. The monitor promises to provide
a 1ms response time with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a peak brightness of 320nits.
Due to the TN display panel used in the monitor, the viewing angles are limited for the users.
Zowie has included their DyAc technology in the monitor to elevate the gamer’s playing
experience by eliminating the fast-paced gameplay scenarios. however, the monitor brightness
will be reduced when the feature is enabled. The Black eQualizer helps to brighten the
dark gaming areas to increase visibility and find the hidden enemies in the corners of
the gaming scene. Last but not least, Most Affordable 240Hz
Monitor we have, the Monoprice Dark Matter Monoprice is now introducing the 27-inch Dark
Matter display powered by Sharp IGZO (instead of traditional IPS). With a solid 240Hz refresh
rate and excellent color accuracy, there's a lot to like with this Dark Matter.
Out of the box, this new Monoprice Dark Matter 27-inch Gaming Monitor model impresses with
a slick, minimalist design. The metal base of the stand in particular is really sharp
and makes for a techy, precision vibe. The slim bezels help with that, too.
At its core, this monitor is based on a 27-inch 1,920 by a 1,080-pixel panel from AU Optronics.
and with true 8-bit color and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
Dark Matter is a very fast and responsive panel. Running at 240Hz in PC shooters like
Apex Legends and Fortnite is frankly electrifying. You’d have to be an awfully, awfully serious
esports player to feel the need for anything faster.
DarkMatter 27-inch Gaming Monitor represents good value for money, undercutting other similar
monitors by a significant margin. The performance is also good, so you aren’t sacrificing
image quality. What you are sacrificing are other features: you don’t get USB hubs or
ports, HDR support, or other features that more expensive models may offer. But, for
the gamer looking to get higher frame rates without killing the budget, it’s a great
pick.
Thanks for watching! I hope you found this video to be helpful. If you have any questions
about the products mentioned in this video, you can leave a comment below and I will get
back to you as soon as I can!