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Best Monitors Under £500 (2026)

60 active monitors priced at or below £500 · sorted by Amazon customer rating, then price

Monitor reviews and buying guides covering resolution, panel type, colour coverage and the connections that suit your setup, based on manufacturers' published specifications. Every entry here was priced at or below £500 at our last check. Where the latest stock check could not find one for sale new, the card shows no price and says “Check availability” or “Currently unavailable” instead of “Buy”. Prices are refreshed on a regular schedule, so check the current price before you buy.

Every monitor we list under £500

AOC 24B3QA2-24 Inch Full HD Monitor
5.0/5
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LG UltraWide Monitor 34BA75QE - UWQHD 1440p IPS 34 inch, 60Hz, 5ms, HDR10, Built-in Power/KVM/Speakers, Height-Tilt-Swivel Adjustments, LAN (RJ45), USB-C (90W PD), USB Hub, HDMI, DP 1.4, Black
4.9/5
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18.5 Inch Portable Monitor
4.8/5
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AOC Gaming 24G15N2-24 Zoll FHD Monitor, 180 Hz, 1ms, AdaptiveSync (1920x1080, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4) schwarz
4.8/5£122.78Checked 20:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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cocopar Portable Monitor 15.6 Inches 1080P FHD 60Hz 85% sRGB Travel Monitor with Speaker HDMI USB-C Second Screen for Laptop MacBook Surface PC Xbox PS4/5, VESA Mountable, with TouchScreen
4.8/5£139.99Checked 20:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI MAG 275CQRF Gaming Monitor
4.8/5
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ThinkVision M14t Gen2 14-inch Monitor
4.8/5£282.13Checked 18:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Acer SB242Y H1bi Professional Home Office Monitor 23.8" Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Ultra-Slim | Frameless | Up to 100Hz | 4ms (G to G) | Tilt | HDMI & VGA Ports | SB242Y H1bi
4.7/5
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HP v24i Full HD Monitor (1920 x 1080) 23.8 Inch
4.7/5£119.95Checked 18:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI PRO MP273QW E2 27 Inch WQHD Office Monitor - 2560 x 1440 IPS Panel, 100 Hz, Eye-Friendly Screen, Built-in Speakers, Tilt-Adjustable - HDMI 2.0b, DP (1.2a)
4.7/5
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MSI Modern MD2412PW 23.8 Inch Monitor with Adjustable Stand, FHD (1920 x 1080), 100Hz, IPS, 4ms, FreeSync, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Type-C, Built-in Speakers, Anti-Glare, VESA, Kensington, White
4.7/5
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Newsoul 144Hz Portable Monitor 24" QLED Gaming Display FreeSync 1080P IPS
4.7/5£162.44Checked 20:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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HP OMEN 27 27" FHD Gaming Monitor (1920 x 1080 @ 165 Hz, IPS, 16:9, 1ms, HDMI, Anti-Glare, HDR, DisplayPort, AMD FreeSync Premium, Compatible with Consoles) Black
4.7/5
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AOC Gaming 27G2ZNE - 27 inch Full HD Monitor, 240 Hz, 1 ms MPRT, FreeSync Prem. (1920x1080, HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2) black/red
4.7/5£169.99Checked 20:01 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI MAG 32C6X 32 Inch FHD Curved Gaming Monitor - 1500R 1920 x 1080 VA Panel, 250 Hz(OC) - 1ms MPRT, Adaptive Sync - DP 14a, HDMI 20b CEC
4.7/5£178.97Checked 19:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Acer Nitro ED273 S3 Gaming Monitor 27 Inches (69 cm Screen) Full HD, 165 Hz (180 Hz OC), 1 ms (VRB), 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DP 1.2, AMD FreeSync Premium, Black
4.7/5
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VH1B Monitor Curvo de 27 Pulgadas, 1080P Full HD, 165 Hz (soporta 144 Hz), Extreme Low Motion Blur, Adaptive-Sync Premium, FreeSyncTM 1ms, Cuidado de los Ojos, HDMI D-Sub
4.7/5£232.91Checked 19:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2724DM? 68.50cm
4.7/5£240Checked 19:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Newsoul Portable Monitor 4K, 18.4'' 145% sRGB QLED
4.7/5£259.99Checked 20:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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BenQ Zowie XL2540K 24.5 inch 240Hz Gaming Monitor | Smaller Base | Flexible Height & tilt Adjustment | XL Setting to Share | Customizable Quick Menu
4.7/5£305.47Checked 18:45 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Monitor Dell Monitor SE2419HR 24 LED
4.7/5
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UPERFECT Portable Monitor FHD 1080P 15.6 Inch Monitor IPS Display Matte Screen, with Standard HDMI/Type-C, Support VESA, Second Display for Laptop/PC/PS/Phone, with Smart Cover
4.6/5£53.98Checked 18:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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COOLHOOD Portable Monitor 15.6'', 1080P FHD Plug&Play Travel Laptop Monitor w/Smart Cover, USB-C HDR Portable Second Computer Display, Portable Game External Screen for PC Phone Mac Xbox PS4/5
4.6/5£55.99Checked 19:00 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Lenovo L24-41 Monitor 23.8" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, 4ms, 100Hz, Tilt Adjustment, Ports HDMI 2.1 + VGA, HDMI Cable included - Raven Black
4.6/5
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acer EK241YGbif 24 inch Monitor
4.6/5£69.90Checked 19:45 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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AOC 22B2H
4.6/5£69.97Checked 19:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Dell 22 Monitor - SE2225HM, Full HD (1920x1080), 100Hz, VA, 5ms
4.6/5£74Checked 19:15 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ARZOPA 16.1" Portable Monitor, 1920×1080 FHD IPS Portable Monitor for Laptop with Single-rod, Support HDMI/Type-C/USB-C, Eye Protection Gaming Screen for Laptop/PC/Mac/PS3/4/5/Xbox
4.6/5
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acer EK271G 27 inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor
4.6/5
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COOLHOOD Portable Monitor, 15.6 inch 1080P FHD IPS Second External Monitor with USB-C Mini HDMI Port, Second Screen Compatible with PC, Laptop, MacBook, Gaming Device
4.6/5£84.99Checked 19:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ARZOPA 16.1'' 144Hz Portable Monitor with Kickstand, 106% sRGB 1920×1080P FHD HDR 144HZ Gaming Monitor, Ultra Slim - Eye Protection-External Second Screen for Laptop/PC/Mac/PS3/4/5/Xbox - Z1FC
4.6/5£89.96Checked 20:01 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ARZOPA Portable Monitor 15.6" 1920×1080 FHD IPS Portable Monitor for Laptop with Kickstand, Ultra-Slim Second Screen for Laptop/PC/Mac/PS3/4/5/Xbox - USB C & HDMI Connectivity - A1
4.6/5£89.99Checked 20:32 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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BenQ GW2490E 24 Inch Eye-care Gaming Monitor, 100Hz, 1920x1080p, IPS, 2X HDMI, DisplayPort, Built-in Speakers, Wall Mount, Adaptive Brightness, Thin Bezel
4.6/5
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ARZOPA 17.3 Inch Big Portable Monitor, 1920×1080 FHD HDR IPS Kickstand Monitor for Laptop, HDMI USB C External Second Screen for PC/Mac/PS3/4/5/Xbox (A1M
4.6/5£109.98Checked 19:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Philips 24M2N3200AM 23.8 inch FHD Gaming Monitor 180Hz, Fast IPS Panel, 0.5ms MPRT, Adaptive Sync, HDR10, G-Sync Compatible, Height Adjustment, Speakers, (1920x1080 HDMI 2x 2.0 DP 1x 1.4 ) Dark grey
4.6/5
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ZZA Gaming Monitor 27 Zoll, 180Hz, 1ms Response Time, Curved Monitor FHD 1920x1080, 90% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB,PC Gaming Monitor Adaptive Sync, HDMI, DisplayPort
4.6/5£111.76Checked 20:15 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI MAG 274CXF 27 Inch FHD Curved Gaming Monitor - 1500R 1920 x 1080 Rapid VA Panel, 280 Hz / 0.5ms (GtG, Min.), Adaptive Sync - DP 1.2a, HDMI 2.0b CEC
4.6/5£118.97Checked 20:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI PRO MP275 27 Inch Full HD Office Monitor - 1920 x 1080 IPS Panel, 100 Hz, Eye-Friendly Screen, Built-in Speakers, Tilt-Adjustable - HDMI 1.4b, D-Sub (VGA)
4.6/5
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18.5 Inch Portable Monitor for Laptop, 120Hz FHD 1080P 100% sRGB Travel Monitor for Laptop, Portable Computer IPS Display w/VESA, External Monitor USB-C HDR HDMI Portable Screen w/Smart Cover &Speaker
4.6/5£119.99Checked 18:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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AOC Q24B36X 23.8 inch WQHD Monitor 144Hz, IPS Panel, 0.5ms MPRT, Adaptive Sync, HDR10, (2560x1440 HDMI 1x 2.0 DP 1.4) Black
4.6/5£126.92Checked 19:00 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Dell 27 Monitor - SE2726D, QHD (2560x1440), 144Hz, IPS, 1ms MPRT
4.6/5£129Checked 19:45 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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CRUA 24 inch 200Hz/180Hz Curved Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, Frameless, Supports AMD Freesync Low Motion Blur, Eye Care, DisplayPort, HDMI, Compatible Wall Installation,
4.6/5
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Philips 27E1N1600AE - 27 inch QHD monitor, speaker, height adjustable (2560x1440, 100Hz, HDMI 1.4, USB-C (65W PD), USB Hub) black
4.6/5£139Checked 19:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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PHILIPS Evnia 27M2N3201A - 27 inch Full HD gaming monitor, IPS, HDR10, 180 Hz, 0.5 ms, FreeSync Prem, G-Sync Comp, Height Adjust, HDR10 (1920x1080, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort) White
4.6/5£139Checked 19:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Samsung Odyssey G3 LS27DG302EUXXU 27" 180Hz 1ms FullHD Gaming Monitor - 1920x1080, HDR10, HDMI, Displayport, Freesync, Height Adjust
4.6/5£139.97Checked 19:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ZZA 32 Inch Full HD Computer Monitor, Frameless VA PC Display for Office
4.6/5£139.99Checked 18:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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BenQ GW2480 60.5 cm (23.8 inch) LED Monitor (Full HD, Eye-Care, IPS Panel Technology, HDMI, DP, Speaker) Black
4.6/5£141.44Checked 19:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ViewSonic VA3209M 32 inch Monitor Full HD (1920p x 1080p), IPS Panel, 75Hz, 4ms GTG, Frameless Design, Dual Speakers, HDMI, VGA, 2 Years Warranty
4.6/5£142Checked 20:30 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Dell 27 Plus Monitor - S2725HSM, Full HD (1920x1080), 144Hz, IPS, 1ms MPRT
4.6/5£144Checked 20:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ZZA 32 Inch 4K UHD PC Monitor, 3840×2160, 60Hz, HDR10, FreeSync, VA Panel
4.6/5£149.99Checked 20:16 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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UPERFECT 15.6" Portable Monitor Touchscreen w/8000mAh Rechargeable Battery
4.6/5£159.98Checked 19:46 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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MSI MAG 27CQ6F Gaming Monitor
4.6/5
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PHILIPS 27E1N1800AE - 27 inch Ultra HD monitor, speakers, height adjustable, HDR10 (3840x2160, 60 Hz, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4) black
4.6/5£169Checked 19:02 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ZZA 34 Inch Ultrawide Gaming Monitor, WQHD 3440x1440, 100Hz 21:9 Curved IPS
4.6/5£169.99Checked 19:15 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Philips Evnia 27M2C5591 27 inch WQHD Gaming Monitor Curved, 180Hz, Fast VA Panel, 1ms GtG, HDR10, FreeSync Premium, Height Adjustment, (2560x1440 HDMI 2x 2.0 DP 1x 1.4) White
4.6/5£169.99Checked 20:32 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27VQM1B Curved Gaming Monitor – 27 inch Full HD, 280Hz, ELMB, 1ms response time, FreeSync Premium, 90% DCI-P3, DisplayWidget Center
4.6/5£179Checked 20:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor - AW2725DM, QHD (2560x1440), 180Hz, Fast IPS, 1ms, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync, 95% DCI-P3, HDR400, DisplayPort, 2 HDMI, 3 USB, 3 Year Warranty
4.6/5
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Samsung S27BG400EU
4.6/5£199.32Checked 19:01 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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Samsung LC27F396FHUXEN 27 inch Monitor Black
4.6/5£260.37Checked 19:31 BST, 23 Oct · Details
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ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV Professional Monitor - 27-inch, IPS, WQHD (2560 x 1440), 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, Color Accuracy E < 2, Calman Verified, ProArt Preset, ProArt Palette, Black
4.6/5
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