Now's a great time to pick up a 240Hz gaming monitor
If you're looking for a high refresh rate monitor this Prime Day(opens in new tab), you're in luck. Right now there are some fantastic gaming monitor deals(opens in new tab) popping up, and they should stick around for a few days yet.
Against all logic, there are even speedier screens such as those with 240Hz refresh rates, all coming in with savings of over $115 or more.
Take this one for example: The Samsung Odyssey CRG5(opens in new tab). That's a 27-inch curved gaming monitor with G-Sync compatibility that's going for $160 less than usual. In fact, at $240 it's as cheap as it's ever been according to the three wise Camels(opens in new tab). For that price, you get some super low input lag at 240Hz too, according to Rtings(opens in new tab), which is always nice. It may have some issues when it comes to ergonomics and total response time, but for that price, it's worth taking a look.
Samsung Odyssey CRG5 | 27-inch | 1080p | VA | 240Hz | $399.99$239.99 at Best Buy (save $160)(opens in new tab)This is one of the older Odyssey screens, but it's still a curvy panel that will deliver an ultra rapid 240Hz refresh rate to give you a bit of an edge in the competitive world of online shooty-shooty, bang-bang. It's not the brightest display out there, at just 300cd/m², but it's a fast, colourful G-Sync compatible 1080p gaming monitor.
Alternatively, the Alienware AW2521HF(opens in new tab) here has some impressive stats for the price. This 25-inch gaming monitor is smooth and responsive, and comes complete with FreeSync support to help minimize screen tear, too. It's an IPS panel, so you're looking at great viewing angles and color reproduction too.
The AW2521HF isn't the cheapest we've ever seen it, but it's always nice to see
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