One of the easiest ways to enhance your PC experience is to get a better monitor. It doesn’t require any upgrades for your desktop or laptop, and it shines up the primary way you interact with almost everything: the visuals.
Amazon’s annual Prime Day deal extravaganza is almost here for people looking to score a new display for cheap, kicking off on June 23 and until midnight Pacific on June 26. (Here’s how to get Amazon Prime for free so you can get in on the deep, deep discounts.) We’re already starting to see steep sales surface in the lead-up to the big event.
To find deals on Prime Day or other sale days, when prices are often (ahem) less than straightforward, we compare monitors based on their specifications, available reviews, and of course, the value versus the general market. For Amazon in particular we avoid “whitebox” brands, whose after-sale support may be lacking. We also check price history to make sure the sale is actually a sale.
This year we’re focusing on OLED gaming monitors, as that’s a popular choice both for first-time buyers and those who are looking to upgrade an existing setup. On the non-gaming side of things, USB-C monitors are popular upgrades for laptop owners looking to expand their productivity or simplify a work layout.
Deals at a glance
- Best budget OLED monitor: Alienware 27-inch 1440p 240Hz — $350 base price
- Best OLED gaming monitor: Asus ROG Strix 34-inch — $649.99 ($250 off)
- Best gigantic OLED gaming monitor: Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch — $664.99 ($235 off)
- Best office monitor deal: Dell USB-C 4K monitor — $279.99 ($70 off)
- Best budget office monitor deal: Samsung 34-inch Viewfinity — $208.99 ($121 off)
- Best portable monitor deal: MNN 15.6-inch USB-C monitor — $50 base price
Best budget OLED monitor: Alienware 27-inch 1440p 240Hz ($350 base)
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Who is this for? 2026 is an absolutely perfect year to upgrade to an OLED monitor, because the tech is now mature, reasonably affordable…and it’s not like most of us can afford any internal upgrades for our gaming PCs. Dell has come out swinging with this brand-name gaming OLED, at a perfect sweet spot in terms of hardware, at a price no other name brand can match. Even once Prime Day gets going, I doubt you’ll find a better deal on a basic OLED setup with 1440p resolution and 240Hz speed.
Why is this deal good? This isn’t the monitor for you if you want versatility or lots of inputs. It’s just a great OLED panel and absolutely nothing else. But if that’s all you want — especially if you don’t care about connecting to a laptop, for example, or any web-enabled apps — it’s perfect.
Get the Alienware AW2726DM OLED monitor for $349.99
Best OLED gaming monitor: Asus ROG Strix 34-inch ($250 off)
Asus
Who is this for? If you want some more premium options for your gaming hardware and your budget can stretch a bit, this $650 Asus ROG ultrawide monitor is the one for you. The 34-inch, 3440×1440 panel gives you appreciably more space versus a 27-inch monitor, with options for multitasking when you’re not gaming. But with 175Hz of refresh rate plus G-Sync compatibility, it’s ready to tackle intense online multiplayer too.
Why is this deal good? For a 34-inch ultrawide OLED, you generally have to compromise or pay up. But with a $250 discount at the time of writing, you’re getting name-brand performance at no-name price. Extras, like an extended warranty and presence detection tech, help alleviate anxiety over OLED burn-in.
Get the Asus ROG Strix XG34WCDG OLED ultrawide monitor for $649
Best gigantic OLED gaming monitor: Samsung Odyssey G9 49-inch ($235 off)
Samsung
Who is this for? Alright buddy, you’re ready to go all-out. I’m impressed. But just because you have a gaming PC that can push all the pixels doesn’t mean you have to pay all the dollars. This 49-inch Samsung OLED is so big it might not even fit on smaller desks, and with as much screen real estate as two 1440p monitors smooshed together, it’ll need a pretty beefy PC to use it to the maximum. That goes double if you want to hit the 240Hz maximum refresh rate.
Why is this deal good? A year or so ago, you couldn’t find a monitor in this size and speed class with an OLED panel for anything under a thousand bucks. But at $665, this LS49CG950ENXZA model is cheaper than some monitors at about half the size. Just be aware that at this size, and a pretty dramatic curve, it won’t fit into everyone’s desk setup.
Get the Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED 49-inch ultrawide monitor for $665
Best office monitor deal: Dell USB-C 4K monitor ($70 off)
Dell
Who is this for? For those who don’t need to play PC games, it’s hard to do better than this Dell. With a sharp 4K IPS panel in a 27-inch package, plus USB-C for easy connection to a laptop, you’ve got everything you need to get tons of work done. And at 120Hz, it can be smoother than you might expect, especially at this price. You also get 65 watts of charging, for great expansion with a single cable. And a pop-out section adds easy ports for connecting accessories or charging phones.
Why is this deal good? At $280, you’re getting $70 off a monitor that was already pretty reasonable. Double up on them to get an amazing dual 4K setup, ready to tackle just about any work from spreadsheets to video editing. Use the savings to add on some VESA arms or get a decent pair of speakers (don’t use the ones built-in, please).
Get the Dell USB-C 4K 27-inch monitor for $279.99
Best budget office monitor deal: Samsung 34-inch Viewfinity ($121 off)
Samsung
Who is this for? If you’re on a budget but still want a size upgrade, this ultrawide monitor is great for multitasking and won’t break the bank. You get 3440×1440 resolution at an extra-wide 34-inch 21:9 aspect ratio, with DisplayPort and double HDMI inputs for multiple devices (but no USB-C, alas). Be aware that the VA panel isn’t the best for video or image editing, but for just getting stuff done it’s ideal.
Why is this deal good? At the current discount Samsung (a brand that doesn’t often come cheap) is offering this 1440p ultrawide for just $209. That usually doesn’t buy you a standard Samsung monitor, but today it’s better than most alternatives at this size. Not bad at all.
Get the Samsung 34-inch Viewfinity monitor for $208.99
Best portable monitor deal: MNN 15.6-inch USB-C monitor ($50 base price)
MNN
Who is this for? I can’t remember the last time I went on a work trip without a USB-C monitor, the easiest way to add multitasking powers to any laptop (or a phone or tablet, if it supports video over USB). This $50, 15.6-inch panel is basic, but includes everything you need thanks to its 1080p resolution. The extra space gives you a dual-monitor productivity powerhouse that fits in a backpack.
Why is this deal good? At $50 at the time of writing, this monitor actually isn’t on sale, but it’s about as good as you can get for a portable screen. We’ll be keeping an eye out for discounts as Prime Day gets closer.
Get an MNN 15.6-inch USB-C monitor for $50
Other great Prime Day deals
These aren’t the only Prime Day deals being tracked by the PCWorld team. If you’re looking to supercharge your home setup with the juiciest tech sales, hit the links for only the best expert-curated picks we’ve found.
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- Best Prime Day mini PC deals: Big savings on tiny computers
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FAQ
What size of monitor should I buy?
Monitor size depends on personal preference and location.
A 24-inch monitor is fine for a desk that is around 24 inches deep, or less. Its small size will still be sufficient because the monitor is closer to you.
Most people, however, will want to go with a 27-inch monitor. The added size will make the monitor easy to see. This also opens up a wider range of 4K monitor options, as 4K is very rare on a 24-inch monitor.
Larger monitors, such as a 32-inch widescreen or 34-inch ultrawide, are great for deep desks and people who want an immersive experience. Monitors this large can serve as a TV replacement in a small room.
Displays of even larger size, such as 42-inch or 48-inch HDTVs, are best for home theater setups or an unusually large office. You’ll want to sit four to six feet away from a display of this size.
What display input is best? (HDMI vs. DisplayPort vs. USB-C)
USB-C is the best display input for most people. It works by bundling DisplayPort into USB-C, so offers all the same features as DisplayPort. Yet it retains the features of USB-C including optional support for Power Delivery to charge external devices. This is why we recommend a USB-C monitor for most people.
DisplayPort is generally second-best. It supports higher resolutions and refresh rates than HDMI. This input is particularly common on desktop computers.
HDMI comes in third due to lower resolution and refresh rate support. This is improved by HDMI 2.1, but this feature remains hard to find and often adds to a monitor’s price.
All three of the options above handle 1080p at 60Hz, which is the most common resolution and refresh rate available today. It’s also important to buy a monitor that has an input compatible with your PC.
Are all monitors compatible with Windows and MacOS?
Modern monitors are compatible with all recent versions of Windows and MacOS. They’re plug-and-play, which means the monitor should display an image without the need to install driver software or mess with Windows or MacOS settings.
