The first rule of shopping for the best gaming monitor under 200 dollars is that you’re going to have to sacrifice on size. If you’re looking for a gaming monitor that’s at or above the 27 inches mark, $200 simply isn’t going to cut it.
The good news however is that provided you’re satisfied with a screen size of 24 inches or less, you might be surprised to learn just how much you can afford.
Here are three gaming monitors that, despite their low price, pack some serious punch.
Asus VE248H
Despite currently retailing for an incredible $179, this 24 inch LED monitor comes complete with a 2ms response time and a full HD 1920 x 1080p resolution. It’s well built ring stand allows for both tilt and swivel and its ultra thin construction is stylish to say the least.
While its colour reproduction is decidedly TN grade, overall it offers a level of picture quality that’s high above its modest price tag. It’s fast enough for even the fastest of first person shooters and its LED backlighting ensures that its power consumption is as modest as its price tag.
Viewsonic 2453MH
Another viable contender for the best gaming monitor under 200 dollars is the Viewsonic 2453MH. The sequel to its wildly popular older brother, Viewsonics latest offering comes complete with a speedy 2ms response time and a full HD 1920 x1080p resolution.
While it comes complete with a standard base, said base is removable. And when you remove it, you can tilt the neck back allowing you to stand the monitor as if it were a picture frame. The result is a 24 inch monitor that’s surprisingly portable.
In terms of image quality, its text rendering isn’t perfect but it’s imagery is cool, balanced and pleasingly colourful. For a TN monitor, it’s impressive, for a TN monitor under $200, it’s a steal.
Dell 2340M
Finally, we have the Dell 2340M. The first thing that you should know about the Dell 2340M is that it’s the smallest (23 inches) and the slowest (7ms response time) monitor on the list. Before you click the back button however, I should mention that it’s also an IPS monitor.
Yes, you heard me right, it’s a high quality IPS monitor from a reputable manufacturer that you can get your hands on for less than $200. It’s image quality lives up to IPS standards, beating both other monitors by a mile and it’s arguably the most stylish of the bunch too with an almost borderless display.