Yes, there’s a Prime Day in October, and it’s almost here and ready to rumble. It’s called called Prime Early Access Sale, and takes place between October 11 and 12. We’ve been compiling the best monitor deals prior to the two-day event, so you’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a gaming monitor or content-creation display.
To gain access to those delectable deals, you’ll need to sign up for Amazon Prime, but don’t worry, as you can get it for free by signing up for the 30-day trial.
Below, we highlight the best monitor deals you can get right now. And not just Amazon is offering great deals, so we also include steep discounts from other online retailers. Whether you’re looking for a 4K monitor for streaming your favorite TV shows, or a high refresh monitor for FPS gaming, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Prime Early Access Sale gaming monitor deals
- Sasmsung Odyssey G70A, 28 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, G-Sync and FreeSync, $579.99 (28% off at Amazon)
- ViewSonic OMNI VX2768-2KP-MHD Curved, 27 inches, 2560×1440 resolution,144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, 1500R curvature, AMD FreeSync, $181.99 (37% off at Amazon)
- Asus ROG Swift, 24.5 inches, 1920×1080 resolution, 360Hz refresh rate,16:9 aspect ratio, one millisecond response time, G-Sync, Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyzer, $299.99 (25% off at Amazon)
- LG 27GP95R-B, 27-inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, Nvidia G-Sync compatible, AMD FreeSync Pro, $599.99 (25% off at Amazon)
- Asus TUF Gaming, 28 inches, 3840×2160 resolution,144Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, one millisecond response time, G-Sync compatible, $599.99 (20% off at Amazon)
Prime Early Access Sale 4K workstation monitor deals
- Samsung LU32J590UQNXZA, 32 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, four millisecond response time, 16:9 aspect ratio, AMD FreeSync, $299.99 (12% off at Amazon)
- Lenovo L32p-30 (includes 1080p webcam), 31.5 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, AMD FreeSync, $399.99 (20% off at Lenovo)
- Dell UltraSharp, 27 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, $614.99 (21% off at Dell)
- Samsung 4K, 28 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, four millisecond response time, FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync), $299.99 (14% off at Best Buy)
- LG 4K, 27 inches, 3840×2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, FreeSync (AMD Adaptive Sync), $399.99 (11% off at Best Buy)
What you should know about buying monitors
When it comes to monitor specs, you can break it down into three main categories: size, refresh rate, and resolution. Regarding size, a 27-inch monitor seems to be the best option for most folks, as it doesn’t take up a ton of desk space and it’s easier on the eyes. A 32-inch monitor, for example, may cause eye strain if it’s too close to your face.
Refresh rate is another important aspect to consider, especially if you consider yourself a regular gamer. The refresh rate is the number of times a monitor refreshes the screen per second. 60Hz is fine for casual gamers, but if you’re into competitive, fast-paced action titles, we’d recommend a monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate.
The resolution is the other major point. 1080p monitors are totally fine for most tasks like web browsing and checking e-mail, but 4K is the way to go if you want the ultimate streaming or gaming experience. The thing about 4K monitors is that they can be more expensive.
Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor
Ashley is a professional writer and editor with a strong background in tech and pop culture. She has written for high traffic websites such as Polygon, Kotaku, StarWars.com, and Nerdist. In her off time, she enjoys playing video games, reading science fiction novels, and hanging out with her rescue greyhound.