Black Friday is rapidly approaching and lands in only a few weeks, but even before the major sales event launches, you can take advantage of discounts on some of the best monitors around.
The monitor market is vast and there’s a model out there for everyone. They come in all shapes and sizes — small, large, curved, single or dual — not to mention the differences available in resolution, eye comfort, and refresh rates. Whether you need a simple, compact monitor for your home office and work tasks, or you are looking to gift a gamer family member with a top-notch monitor with a large, crisp display, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Also: The best Black Friday deals we’ve found so far
ZDNET has covered holiday sales, including Black Friday, for years, and we will be keeping a close eye on noteworthy price changes as more sales surface. Below, you will find the best early Black Friday deals around for monitors from retailers including Samsung, LG, and ASUS.
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- Current price: $1,000 (41% off)
- Original price: $1,700
One of my favorite monitor deals ahead of Black Friday is for an Odyssey model manufactured by Samsung. This powerful monitor comes with a 49-inch curved OLED display, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03m/s response time — making it a great choice for gaming.
- Current price: $109 (31% off)
- Original price: $159
If you’re in the market for a cheap gaming monitor suitable for a small bedroom, cubby, or office space, this ASUS TUF option is now only $109. This monitor provides Full HD resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, 1m/s response time, and 25 inches of display space.
- Current price: $87 (56% off)
- Original price: $200
We’ve also spotted this deal for an ideal home office monitor. It’s compact at 24 inches and provides Full HD resolution — which will suit most applications and work tasks. The 120Hz refresh rate is a nice touch, too — but best of all, it’s now only $87 at Best Buy.
- Current price: $300 (14% off)
- Original price: $349
Not every monitor needs to live on your desk, and so if you are looking for a portable option, check out the discount available on the LG gram, which comes with a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS display.
- Current price: $250 (28% off)
- Original price: $350
One of our favorite early Black Friday deals is at Best Buy. You can enjoy a $100 discount on an Acer Nitro 34-inch option, which also happens to be curved — the perfect addition to any gaming kit. Curved monitors can take a moment to get used to, but I find they tend to be easier on the eye and create more immersive gaming sessions.
- Current price: $260 (18% off)
- Original price: $320
There’s another attractive monitor deal at Best Buy, and this is for an Alienware model. The discount isn’t massive — yet — but I still think it’s worth considering for this 32-inch, curved QHD option. It also comes with a 180Hz refresh rate.
- Current price: $249 (11% off)
- Original price: $279
The discount isn’t huge, but we like the look of this LG 34-inch UltraWide monitor, which would make an excellent addition to any home office. This monitor comes with a 34-inch curved display, WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution, and a 100Hz refresh rate.
Black Friday gaming monitor deals
- Current price: $1,797 (22% off)
- Original price: $2,300
In the market for an impressive gaming monitor that will see you through years to come? Enjoy the $500 discount available on a 57-inch Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 monitor, a curved option that comes with a 4K UHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, 1m/s response time, and Quantum Mini-LED technologies.
- Current price: $300 (43% off)
- Original price: $530
Ahead of Black Friday, you can also enjoy a substantial discount on an HP OMEN monitor. This curved monitor offers 34 inches of display space, QHD (3440×1440) resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, FreeSync, and a 1m/s response time.
- Current price: $230 (23% off)
- Original price: $300
Another deal that caught our eye is for an LG UltraGear gaming monitor, providing 27 inches of display space, a 1m/s response time, and a 240Hz refresh rate. For the refresh rate alone, this monitor will likely prove popular with gamers looking to save.
- Current price: $200 (56% off)
- Original price: $460
This mid-sized, curved gaming monitor, an Acer Nitro model, is on sale ahead of Black Friday with an attractive discount. This model offers WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution, a 180Hz refresh rate, a 1m/s response time, and support for FreeSync Premium.
- Deco Gear gaming monitor: $300 (save $70): If you’re on the hunt for an affordable ultrawide gaming monitor, check out this discounted 34-inch model.
- AOC C27G4ZH monitor: $130 (save $50): You can save $50 in this time-limited deal for a 27-inch, curved, thin-framed gaming monitor.
- Sceptre curved Ultrawide WQHD monitor: $186 (save $14): Take a few dollars off this curved, wide gaming monitor, offering 32 inches of display space and a refresh rate of up to 240Hz.
- ASRock Phantom gaming monitor: $95 (save $65): This flicker-free monitor offers you a 27-inch FHD display and 180Hz refresh rate. You can also save on an MSI monitor arm bundle.
- GIGABYTE GS27QC curved gaming monitor: $135 (save $95): Save $95 when you pick up this GIGABYTE 27-inch QHD gaming monitor.
- GIGABYTE AORUS FO32U2 gaming monitor: $850 (save $250): This 32-inch monitor offers a range of premium features including an OLED display, UHD (3840×2160) resolution, and a 240Hz refresh rate.
Black Friday home office monitor deals
- Current price: $135 (25% off)
- Original price: $180
We like the 25% discount on Samsung’s Essential S3 monitor, which could suit any home office. It offers 27 inches of display space, a 100Hz refresh rate, and eye comfort technologies to reduce eye strain if you have to stay by your screen for hours during the workday.
- Current price: $70 (7% off)
- Original price: $75
This Philips 221V8LB monitor is one of our top early sales picks for those with limited space and a small desk. Coming in at only 22 inches, this model is thin, light, and so won’t take up too much desk room — and it’s affordable, too, at just $70.
- Current price: $249 (11% off)
- Original price: $279
If you want an ultrawide monitor for your home office, consider this powerful, reasonably priced option from LG. You can expect WQHD (3440 x 1440) resolution, HDR 10, a 100Hz refresh rate, and multi-tasking functions, including an auto-input switch and dual controller support.
- Current price: $250 (34% off)
- Original price: $380
Another impressive office monitor option for your home setup is the Samsung ViewFinity S50GC. Available at Walmart with a 34% discount, customers say the 34-inch display is excellent for multitasking and includes useful adaptive technologies to reduce eye strain.
- Current price: $337 (11% off)
- Original price: $370
You can also take advantage of a $69 discount on a 32-inch monitor from Dell. This stylish device provides vivid colors and strong clarity, a 16:9 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and includes Comfortview Plus to reduce the risk of eye strain.
- Sceptre FHD 1080p monitor: $95 (save $25): Save $25 on this curved 27-inch monitor, which could suit a corner desk in a small home office.
- MSI PRO MP225: $60 (save $15): This 22-inch monitor could be perfect for work use, and it’s now only $60.
- Amazon Basics monitor: $103 (save $7): If you need a basic, reasonably-sized monitor for your home office that also has built-in speakers, check out this model.
- Z-EDGE 27-inch monitor: $160 (save $30): Save on this compact, 280Hz refresh rate monitor at Newegg. A further $10 off is applied when you use the code BNE2439.
- Portable monitor, 15.6-inch: $66 (save $24): If you need a monitor for commuting and travel purposes, check out this interesting portable monitor, now available for 27% off.
- UPERFECT 16-inch portable monitor: $230 (save $170): To step up a notch, you can also save on this premium portable monitor, offering OLED resolution in a slim package.
When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is no longer just one day of sales. Instead, many retailers — including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy — offer week-long sales, and so you can expect discounts to appear from around Monday, Nov. 24. Black Friday itself lands on Friday, Nov. 28, and leads up to Cyber Monday on Dec. 1.
Are monitors really cheaper during Black Friday?
Yes, you often find discounts and deals for monitors manufactured by vendors including Samsung, LG, HP, and MSI. While discounts can vary, monitors are always a popular sales item during Black Friday.
How did we choose these early Black Friday deals?
ZDNET only writes about deals that capture our own interest — devices and products we want, need, or would recommend not only to our readers, but to friends and family. Our experts look for deals at least 20% off (or hardly ever on sale), using established price-comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually worth your time.
We also examine customer reviews and rely on our own hands-on experience with new tech to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the products we’re recommending. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice and to make you aware of price drops so you can shop smarter.
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