Amazon Spring Sale now live with gaming monitor deals on Acer, MSI, Asus displays

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Those on the hunt for a gaming monitor will be well served by the latest Amazon Spring Sale, which features some of the lowest prices yet on displays from Acer, Asus, MSI, and other leading gaming brands.

We've picked out a few of today's best gaming monitor deals at Amazon below, starting with this extremely reasonably well-priced 24-inch MSI Optix for £169 (was £189). Why did we start with this one? In short, it offers a decently priced IPS panel, which most cheaper monitors tend to overlook in favor of TN or VA-type panels. This more premium panel will give this budget display some fantastic contrast on screen, and it's no slouch either, with a maximum refresh rate of 144Hz.

If you're looking for something bigger, we'd recommend checking out the 27-inch Acer Nitro VG271 for £279.99 (was £349). This one matches its lowest ever price at Amazon today, and it's a solid 1440p display if you're on a budget. At 170Hz refresh rate, it's up there with more premium choices when it comes to silky smooth on-screen performance, plus it's AMD Free-Sync compatible to help combat any graphical tearing.

Those looking for an Nvidia G-Sync compatible gaming monitor will be well served by this Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ for £439 (was £549). Not only is this one fully G-Sync and Free-Sync compatible, but a combination of a 170Hz refresh rate and Asus's ELMB sync mode will ensure a smooth and crystal sharp picture, even in the most hectic of scenes. This is more of a premium choice, but if you've got the graphics card to put it through its paces, then it's a great all-around option.

Outside the UK? Check out the best gaming monitor deals in your region just below.

Gaming monitor deals at Amazon

MSI Optix G242 24-inch 1080p gaming monitor: £189£169 at Amazon
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MSI Optix G242 24-inch 1080p gaming monitor: £189 £169 at Amazon
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If desk space or budget is an issue for you then you'll be well served by this 24-inch MSI Optix G242. While an entry-level model, this eSports-focused display features a super speedy 144Hz refresh rate, 1MS response time, and an IPS panel. The IPS panel is particularly nice to see on a budget model since it's easily the best way to get lovely colour gamut on screen.

Acer Nitro VG271 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor: £349£279.99 at Amazon
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Acer Nitro VG271 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor: £349 £279.99 at Amazon
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You can crank the size up a notch but still keep the cost reasonable with this Acer Nitro VG271. While on the cheaper end for a QHD monitor, this display still manages rock a 170Hz refresh rate, 1MS response time, and an IPS panel for a wide color gamut. Put together, it's a fantastic 1440p choice for those on a budget.

Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor: £549£439 at Amazon
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Asus ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor: £549 £439 at Amazon
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We're starting to get into pricier territory now with this Asus XG27AQ but this is a superb premium option. Not only are you getting a blazingly fast 170Hz refresh rate with this one, but it's also fully G-Sync and Free-Sync compatible. That means you'll be able to hook it up with your Nvidia or AMD card of choice for silky smooth action many years down the line. 

Acer Predator X25 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor £699£549.99 at Amazon
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Acer Predator X25 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor £699 £549.99 at Amazon
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 And, for those with the card to support it, check out this Acer Predator X25 - a 1080p eSports focused monitor that's capable of an absolutely incredible 360Hz refresh rate. Alongside that, a 0.5ms response time ensures you'll never be using your monitor as an excuse in-game ever again. Like all other choices on our list, this is Acer Predator monitor features an IPS type panel.


Looking for more options? Head on over to our main cheap gaming monitor deals page for plenty more suggestions and recommendations from our editorial team. 

Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is deals editor at TechRadar. With over three years of experience on-site and eight years working in e-commerce, Alex has made it his personal mission to share all his favorite tips, bargains, and deals with our readers here at TechRadar. At work, he specializes in computing, phones, and covering huge sales events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his keen love of photography and PC gaming, or down at the local climbing gym hanging off boulders far too difficult for his abilities. His editorial bylines also include contributions to T3 and GamesRadar.