Black Friday monitor deals in 2023: the best deals still live

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Black Friday monitor deals are starting to wind down as we move past midnight on the east coast of the US, but major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Currys still have some great deals for late bargain shoppers to pick up.

With Black Friday deals officially wrapping up in the next couple of hours, a number of great deals are still live, with many staying that way all the way through the kick off to Cyber Monday deals in a couple of days. Whether you're looking for an ultrawide screen for productivity, a high refresh rate gaming display with quick pixel response, or super sharp 4K displays or higher, you can still find what you're looking for this weekend, no matter your need or budget.

So as we start to pivot towards the best Cyber Monday monitor deals, we're keeping track of all the best monitor deals still active throughout the weekend so you can get the right monitor for your needs and budget at a fantastic price.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - QUICK LINKS (US)

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under $300

LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B 27-inch QHD monitor:$299.99$199.99 at Amazon
33% off

LG UltraGear 27GL83A-B 27-inch QHD monitor: was $299.99 now $199.99 at Amazon
This 27-inch QHD (1440p) monitor from LG features a fast 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms pixel response for fast, responsive gaming, while also featuring 99% sRGB color gamut and Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync, all for 33% off at Amazon for Black Friday.

LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B 34-inch curved QHD monitor:$399.99$249.99 at Amazon

LG UltraGear 34GP63A-B 34-inch curved QHD monitor: was $399.99 now $249.99 at Amazon
For 38% off right now, you can snag this 34-inch UltraGear gaming monitor with 3440x1440p resolution, 160Hz refresh rate, 1ms Motion Blur Reduction, HDR10, 1800R curvature, built-in 7Wx2 speakers, and AMD FreeSync support. It only has a 5ms GtG pixel response, so this isn't the best for competitive gaming, but for everyone else, this is going to be a quick, snappy gaming monitor.

Acer Nitro 27-inch QHD monitor (ED270U):$249.99$169.99 at NEWEGG32% discount

Acer Nitro 27-inch QHD monitor (ED270U): was $249.99 now $169.99 at NEWEGG Not a lot of gaming monitors get a 32% discount, so this QHD gaming monitor deal from Newegg definitely caught our attention. A 27-inch display is a near perfect size for gaming, while 170Hz refresh (which can be set to 165Hz for the best compatibility with your graphics card) and 1ms pixel response will make the best PC games look fluid and feel snappy and responsive. The HDR10 certification isn't the best, but for this price, you rarely see any HDR certification at all.

Dell SE2422H 24-inch FHD monitor:$149.99$79.99 at Dell

Dell SE2422H 24-inch FHD monitor: was $149.99 now $79.99 at Dell
This 24-inch full HD monitor from Dell might not be the best for gaming or content creation, but for under $80, this is perfect for those who just need a good monitor for basic computing work and don't want to spend a lot of money.

Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor:$369.99$279.99 at Amazon
24% discount

Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor: was $369.99 now $279.99 at Amazon
With a 60Hz refresh rate and an 8ms grey-to-grey pixel response time, this isn't the fastest 4K monitor out there, but it was already well-priced for a standard 4K display before this 24% discount, so the extra savings makes it a fantastic bargain.

Acer Nitro 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor:$289.99$179.99 at Amazon

Acer Nitro 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor: was $289.99 now $179.99 at Amazon
This Acer Nitro 27-inch gaming monitor is one of the best gaming monitor deals you're going to find this Black Friday thanks to a huge 28% discount. For just over $200, you get a 180Hz refresh display with 0.5ms pixel response and 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut for vivid gaming visuals.

LG 27-inch IPS LED 4K UHD Monitor with HDR:$199.99 at Best Buy
 $150 saving.

LG 27-inch IPS LED 4K UHD Monitor with HDR: was $349.99 now $199.99 at Best Buy
This 27-inch 4K monitor with HDR from Best Buy is one of the cheapest we've seen in a long while thanks to this $150 saving.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under $600

LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B 34-inch curved QHD gaming monitor:$749.99$544.99 at Amazon

LG UltraGear 34GP83A-B 34-inch curved QHD gaming monitor: was $749.99 now $544.99 at Amazon
This LG UltraGear curved QHD gaming monitor is as good as it gets for a 1440p display, featuring a 160Hz refresh rate, 1ms GtG pixel response, VESA DisplayHDR 400, and 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut for brilliant color, and AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility for an incredible gaming experience for 27% off its list price for Black Friday.

Dell U2723QE 27-inch 4K monitor:$599.99$549.99 at B&H Photo

Dell U2723QE 27-inch 4K monitor: was $599.99 now $549.99 at B&H Photo
Enhance your workspace and save $50 on Dell's U2723QE 27-inch 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor. Its crisp 2160p resolution and USB Type-C docking streamline your setup, providing power, data, and video through one cable. The monitor features a built-in hub with multiple USB ports and RJ45 Ethernet for connectivity, along with productivity-boosting features like PbP, PiP, and automatic KVM switching.

Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV 27-inch 4K HDR Monitor:$469$389 at B&H Photo

Asus ProArt Display PA279CRV 27-inch 4K HDR Monitor: was $469 now $389 at B&H Photo
This Asus ProArt 27-inch monitor is $80 off at B&H right now, making it a great way for creative pros to get a high-quality 4K display for under $400. With 99% DCI-P3 color coverage and a factory calibrated to Delta E <2, this is monitor delivers exceptionally accurate 4K visuals for all your graphic and visual design needs.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under $1,000

LG UltraFine 27MD5KLB-B 27-inch 5K monitor:$959.99$819.99 at B&amp;H Photo
$140 discount

LG UltraFine 27MD5KLB-B 27-inch 5K monitor: was $959.99 now $819.99 at B&H Photo
Creative professionals know that 5K is the new 4K, and this LG UltraFine 27-inch 5K monitor promises some of the clearest visuals you're going to find on the market. With a 5120x2880p resolution packed into a 27-inch display, you're getting 217ppi, which is right there with the Apple Studio Display, making this a great cheaper alternative for Mac Studio users, especially with this $140 discount from B&H.

Alienware AW3423DWF: $999.99now $799.99 at Dell

Alienware AW3423DWF: was $999.99 now $799.99 at Dell
Looking for a big, beautiful curved gaming monitor? Look no further: this Alienware model packs phenomenal color density, contrast, and brightness, plus a super-fast 165Hz refresh rate ideal for high-intensity gaming. With 0.1ms response time and an ultrawide WQHD resolution, this is a gaming display for kings.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Premium (US)

Apple Studio Display:$1,599$1,499 at B&amp;H Photo

Apple Studio Display: was $1,599 now $1,499 at B&H Photo
The Apple Studio Display finally offers professional Mac users a 'reasonably priced' display, at least when put against the Apple Pro Display XDR's $5,000 price tag, but it's still not cheap by any means. At least with this $100 discount from B&H photo, you can save just a little bit more while getting one of the best monitors for creative professionals on the market. 

Samsung Odyssey Ark 55” LED Curved 4K UHD Gaming Monitor:$2,699.99$1,799.99 at Best Buy

Samsung Odyssey Ark 55” LED Curved 4K UHD Gaming Monitor: was $2,699.99 now $1,799.99 at Best Buy
Ok, so the Samsung Odyssey Ark is one of those monitors that scream ostentatiousness, and that's absolutely its appeal. With a stunning display that can rotate into "cockpit mode" for a portrait orientation that literally looms over you, this is one of the most unique monitors on the market, and you can save $900 off to make its premium price tag sting just a bit less.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - QUICK LINKS (UK)

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under £300 (UK)

MSI G2422: $212.99 $109 at Box

MSI G2422: was $212.99 now $109 at Box
It's nothing overly flashy, but if you're looking for a no-frills 1080p gaming monitor at an excellent price, this is the one to buy. The G2422 from MSI offers a 24-inch display, 170Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time - everything a budding gamer needs. As an added bonus, this deal also includes a free Bluetooth speaker from MSI!

Dell S2421HS 24-inch Monitor:£138.99£96.98 at Dell

Dell S2421HS 24-inch Monitor: was £138.99 now £96.98 at Dell
While this full HD monitor is fairly bog-standard office equipment, it does have some nice features, like a 75Hz refresh rate and the flexibility to put it into portrait mode. And with this 30% savings over at Dell's website, it's just under £100, making it a real bargain, even for a basic office monitor.

Acer CB272U Quad HD 27-inch:£249now £209 at Currys

Acer CB272U Quad HD 27-inch: was £249 now £209 at Currys
This Acer QHD (1440p) monitor from Currys offers a fast, 75Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, making it perfect for high-intensity gaming on budget.

ASUS ROG Strix 30-inch FHD Ultrawide:£564.97£299.97 at Laptops Direct

ASUS ROG Strix 30-inch FHD Ultrawide: was £564.97 now £299.97 at Laptops Direct
You can save £225 on this Asus ROG Strix gaming ultrawide right now with this Black Friday deal from Laptops Direct and enjoy a 220Hz refresh rate and a USB-C input, a rarity on gaming monitors these days. 

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under £600 (UK)

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27-inch 4K USB-C:£545.97£479.97 at Laptops Direct

Dell UltraSharp U2723QE 27-inch 4K USB-C: was £545.97 now £479.97 at Laptops Direct
The perfect companion for a MacBook or Mac mini, this Dell UltraSharp 4K monitor features a USB-C video input, a 27-inch 4K display at 60Hz, and 98% DCI-P3 color coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400, all for less than £500 this Black Friday.

ElectriQ-49CV5UWD120FSHQA-V3 49-inch super ultrawide QHD £759.97£599.97 at Laptops Direct

ElectriQ-49CV5UWD120FSHQA-V3 49-inch super ultrawide QHD: was £759.97 now £599.97 at Laptops Direct
It doesn't get much bigger than a 49-inch super ultrawide, and with this £160 discount from Laptops Direct, you can enjoy 5120x1440p resolution, a 120Hz refresh, 4ms pixel response, and HDR600 with AMD FreeSync for under £600 this Black Friday.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Under £1,000 (UK)

Acer Predator CG437KP 42.5-inch 4K gaming monitor:£1,339.99£899.99 at Box
just under £900

Acer Predator CG437KP 42.5-inch 4K gaming monitor: was £1,339.99 now £899.99 at Box
This Acer Predator 4K gaming monitor offers an immersive gaming experience with its 42-inch UHD display, G-SYNC compatibility and 144Hz refresh rate for smooth, tear-free gameplay, and a fast 1ms response time for fantastic responsiveness. Normally a premium display by any measure, you can get it for just under £900 at Box for Black Friday.

Alienware AW3423DWF: £929now £660 at Dell

Alienware AW3423DWF: was £929 now £660 at Dell
If you like your gaming monitor big and curvy, this 34-inch model from Alienware should be your first port of call. With a WQHD resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and Quantum Dot OLED technology for superior contrast and color reproduction, it really is the whole package - everything you could ask for in a curved gaming display.

BLACK FRIDAY MONITOR DEALS - Premium (UK)

LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED QHD 240Hz curved monitor:£1,649.99£1,449.99 at Box

LG UltraGear 45-inch OLED QHD 240Hz curved monitor: was £1,649.99 now £1,449.99 at Box
This is one of the best gaming monitors ever made thanks to its gorgeous 45-inch curved OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms pixel response, not to mention its 1500000:1 Contrast Ratio. As a 1440p monitor, it's ideal for gaming since the visuals are still incredibly sharp, but at a much higher frame rate than you'd get at 4K or higher, and with this Box deal for Black Friday, you can save £200 to make it even sweeter.

BLACK FRIDAY Monitor DEALS 2023: FAQs

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When will Black Friday monitor deals start in 2023?

Black Friday 2023 falls on November 24. The actual date shifts, but the day of the week stays the same: it's always the Friday after Thanksgiving.

Thanks to early sales, it's no longer the case that the best Black Friday monitor deals are released on the day itself. In recent years, retailers have released record-low prices on a range of monitors during early sales, allowing consumers to secure a display ahead of Black Friday proper.

Where will the best monitor Black Friday deals be?

I'll be tracking all the best Black Friday monitor deals here, so bookmark this page and keep checking back. However, if you'd rather search the sales yourself, there are some retailers we recommend over others.

Amazon is a great source for monitors on Black Friday, consistently holding a wide range of stock covering everything from cheap 1080p monitors to high-end 4K OLED monitors from brands like Samsung, LG, and Philips.

In the US, Newegg and Best Buy are top go-to destinations for Black Friday monitor deals, with record-low prices on basic business monitors for the home or office to blazing fast ultrawide gaming displays. Walmart is another favorite retailer during Black Friday, thanks to stunningly low prices from both budget brands and bigger name players like LG. 

We've listed the best current monitor sales from all the top retailers if you're looking to shop for a bargain right now.

Best US deals:

Amazon: discounts on all kinds of monitors
Best Buy: monitor deals from $89.99
Newegg: great deals on gaming displays
Walmart: cheap monitors from under $100
Adorama: premium and ultrawide deals

Best UK deals:

Amazon: tonnes of monitor deals
Argos: a range of options from £79
Box: save big on gaming monitors
Currys: every kind of PC monitors on sale
Ebuyer: decent discounts and lots of options
Laptops Direct: save on FHD, 4K, and ultrawides

What Black Friday monitor deals do we expect in 2023?

What Black Friday monitor deals do we expect to see at this year's sale? Last year, the biggest monitor deal (in my opinion) was the HP M27ha, a 27-inch FHD display for nearly half-off, while gamers out there got a massive 36% discount on the Samsung Odyssey G9, dropping this high-end gaming ultrawide to below $950.

This year, we expect to see similar discounts, if not better, on these and countless other monitors across the board.

What specs should I look for when buying a monitor on Black Friday?

One of the most things to be aware of as you search for monitor sales on Black Friday is that retailers are trying to push off old stock. This means that you might come across what looks to be a great deal, only to find out later that the monitor is several years old with outdated specs. Of course, that doesn’t make it useless, as most monitors are still perfectly usable.

Keep in mind that monitors at the very least should be 1080p resolution, which is really the bare minimum HD resolution these days, though preferably 4K if you can afford it. From there, your needs will vary based on what kind of work you need your monitor for.

For instance, if you do professional work like photography or video editing, you’ll need a monitor with color spaces that allow for proper color correction. At least as high as DCI-P3 98% color gamut support, since this ensures that any other monitor viewing that professional material will see images and video in its proper colors across the board. Brightness is also an important factor for image color quality and accuracy as well, with the higher number being better. Going for 300 nits and above is a great place to start.

Meanwhile, for gaming monitors, the two most important factors other than resolution are refresh rate and response time. For the former, the higher the number the better since it represents the number of times per second that the image refreshes on the screen. Refresh rates of 144Hz and above are particularly good.

The latter needs to have as low as a possible number, as it represents the amount of time it takes to shift from one color to another, with lower numbers meaning a much sharper and clearer image. A response time of 1ms is especially great for gaming and is what you want to strive for.

John Loeffler
Components Editor

John (He/Him) is the Components Editor here at TechRadar and he is also a programmer, gamer, activist, and Brooklyn College alum currently living in Brooklyn, NY. 

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