Black Friday gaming monitor deals have returned to their home planet for another year. However, if you're the type that likes to save your pennies for the annual event, you can prepare ahead of the next sale in 2024. We already have a good idea of what to expect now that last year's bonanza is done and dusted, so stick around if you're trying to plan ahead.
Usually, buying one of the best gaming monitors can can be a pricey endeavour, Black Friday gaming deals can help prevent your bank account from weeping. Older and newer models dipped by hundreds of dollars in 2023, the same should apply to the 2024 event. Naturally, there are panels at a selection of price points out there, meaning you won't have to simply opt for the most expensive option to save big.
Progress is relentless, which means once costly 4K resolution and OLED panels are always getting cheaper, and we're fully expecting to see a few new models join the fold in 2024. So, if you can't get the thought of Black Friday gaming monitor deals out of your mind, dive in down below for hints, tips and advice.
FAQ
When will Black Friday gaming monitor deals start?
Black Friday gaming monitor deals are going to kick off on November 29 in 2024. It's always that Friday after Thanksgiving, so at least we can prepare for the date in advance. As ever though, we are likely to see deals coming thick and fast before the big day itself - get in position to pull any triggers at least a week before, and perhaps even earlier.
Where will the best Black Friday gaming monitors deals be?
There's little debate that Amazon and Dell lead the charge when it comes to some of the best and most bombastic Black Friday gaming monitor deals available, though big-box stores have been catching up in recent years; Best Buy and Walmart have offered their fair share of savings on premium panels, too.
US:
Amazon: Regular discounts on a large variety of monitors in all styles
Dell: Huge savings on Dell productivity and Alienware gaming monitors
Best Buy: Deals on MSI Optix, Samsung, Acer, and Lenovo panels
Walmart: Frequent sales on LG, Asus, Samsung, and other makes
Newegg: Selection can be a little more limited, but deals are generally good
UK:
Amazon: Consistently low prices on some of the best gaming monitors
Currys: Fair prices but few deals available at the moment
eBuyer: Minor savings on some of the bigger gaming monitor brands
Overclockers: Regularly stocks high-end gaming ultrawide gaming monitors
Dell: Deep discounts on Alienware and Dell monitors
Very: Good deals available on MSI, Alienware, and HP gaming panels
Black Friday gaming monitor deals: What to expect
The main thing to expect with Black Friday gaming monitor deals is a significant amount of money off of some of the biggest brands out right now. In the past, we've seen the likes of the massive Samsung CRG9 having more than $300 taken off its price, and then this was bettered last year by the Odyssey G9 having $500 taken off its price. We'd expect the latter to get the same treatment during this year's Black Friday Samsung deals, especially since the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is now available and boasts a better screen.
Dell is always a great shout too, and we have big hopes for the QD-OLED Alienware AW3423DW to get an even bigger price cut than we saw in its first winter sales season. And Dell has form in chopping the price of its biggest and best, for example, we have seen the Alienware AW3420DW have its MSRP slashed from $1,520 all the way down to $1,012.71 - for a total saving of $507.28.
As an example of a great budget screen to look out for, our favourite budget monitor, the AOC 24G2 took a big hit in 2021 and became even more affordable - it dropped from its MSRP of $250 (some say $230) to just $170 in last year's deals, and the nit went down to just $157 in the summer Prime Day event. We'd expect at least the former to happen again, and maybe the latter. At $150 this monitor is a total bargain.
Stepping into mid-range, great-for-almost-everything territory, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ is one of best recommendations for an all-round gaming monitor. This received its first big price drop in 2021's Black Friday gaming monitor deals taking $70 or $80 off its price tag. Now that the list price has seemingly levelled out at $300, we expect this to drop to $250 at least.
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a gaming monitor?
The best gaming monitor deals will likely emerge during Black Friday, but that's not to say you should wait. Exceptional discounts are known to pop up before and after the annual event, and holding off could simply mean you end up paying a similar price. We'll keep you up to speed with any offers that pop up before November, and if a monitor drops to its lowest price, you'll be the first to know.
Are gaming monitors overpriced?
It may feel like gaming monitors are overpriced, but it's important to consider what each screen offers in terms of specs. For example, if you're eyeing up a cutting edge 4K screen with a 240Hz refresh rate, you're going to pay top dollar. However, if you're savvy when it comes to pairing the right specs with your console or PC of choice, you'll be able to narrow down displays that better fit your budget. That's going to be key when it comes to finding Black Friday deals, as while a screen with $1,000 off sounds attractive, not everyone is looking to spend more than a few hundred dollars in the first place.
How we find the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals
To ensure you get the best gaming monitor deal this Black Friday, we use our expertise and experience alongside various tools to find the lowest prices. While our specialist comparison systems help us quickly locate offers to ensure you don't miss out, we also analyse each discount with with our human eyeballs to decide whether its worth your consideration.
In addition, we always take all budgets into accounts when assessing whether a product is good value for money. After all, while grabbing over $1,000 off a monitor may sound fantastic, it's not so great when the screen itself will still set you back thousands. We still cater to players looking for a premium panel, but our collection of deals will always include options at every price point possible.
For more information on what we get up to behind the scenes, swing by our How we find the best Black Friday deals page for more information.
Last year's best black Friday gaming monitor deals
Last year's best Black Friday gaming monitor deals in the UK
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