Black Friday gaming monitor deals 2023: what we hope and expect to see

By Rob Dwiar
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Heather Wald, Iain Harris
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While it's months away now, you can always look to the Black Friday gaming monitor deals to save the most money - here are our early thoughts

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The Black Friday gaming monitor deals are always the best opportunity of the year for saving money on a new screen of any shape, size, or specification. 

We always tend to see a wide variety of discounts when it comes to gaming monitors so it's likely that 2023's winter sales will also see some of the very best gaming monitors come crashing down in price. As a result, if you're after a shiny new display to enhance your current setup, then holding out for the Black Friday gaming monitor deals is always going to be your best bet if saving money is your number one priority. From budget models to more premium high-end screens and curved beasts, you're sure to find an offer to suit you. It's also worth keeping an eye on Black Friday gaming deals dropping, too. 

However, waiting for Black Friday might not always be the best option - especially given the fact that it is many months away - and you may be able to snap up a bargain at other points throughout the year.

But it's always worth bearing in mind over the course of the year, particularly as new models get realised in the first half of 2023 - if you want to save money on the latest and greatest then the best Black Friday gaming monitor deals are going to be worth it, every time.

When will the Black Friday gaming monitor deals start?

The Black Friday gaming monitor deals are going to kick off on November 24 in 2023. 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 (opens in new tab)
Dell: Huge savings on Dell productivity and Alienware gaming monitors (opens in new tab)
Best Buy: Deals on MSI Optix, Samsung, Acer, and Lenovo panels (opens in new tab)
Walmart: Frequent sales on LG, Asus, Samsung, and other makes (opens in new tab)
Newegg: Selection can be a little more limited, but deals are generally good (opens in new tab)

UK:
Amazon: Consistently low prices on some of the best gaming monitors (opens in new tab)
Currys: Fair prices but few deals available at the moment (opens in new tab)
eBuyer: Minor savings on some of the bigger gaming monitor brands (opens in new tab)
Overclockers: Regularly stocks high-end gaming ultrawide gaming monitors (opens in new tab)
Dell: Deep discounts on Alienware and Dell monitors (opens in new tab)
Very: Good deals available on MSI, Alienware, and HP gaming panels (opens in new tab) 

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 such big-name ranges to get the same treatment in this year's Black Friday Samsung deals. 

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.

Looking to go big? It might pay to keep an eye on the Acer CG7 (the CG437K P model). This variant (it's had a slight refresh - the refresh is the CG437K S) absolutely embraced the sales in 2021, particularly, dropping $200 from the price it was before the madness began - and we've since seen it drop lower than that too.

Last year's deals

GIGABYTE M32Q gaming monitor | $499.99 $329.99 at Newegg Save $170 - This was a sizable price drop on the 32-inch gaming monitor from Gigabyte. With a 165Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and IPS display, it was a great deal on a screen to add to your setup for less. (opens in new tab)

GIGABYTE M32Q gaming monitor | $499.99 $329.99 at Newegg
Save $170 - This was a sizable price drop on the 32-inch gaming monitor from Gigabyte. With a 165Hz refresh rate, 1440p resolution, and IPS display, it was a great deal on a screen to add to your setup for less.

LG Ultragear 32GN650-B | $399.99 $241.99 at Amazon Save $158 - This 1440p 32-inch monitor from LG had never been cheaper, making last year's deals the perfect time to pick it up if it takes your fancy. (opens in new tab)

LG Ultragear 32GN650-B | $399.99 $241.99 at Amazon
Save $158 - This 1440p 32-inch monitor from LG had never been cheaper, making last year's deals the perfect time to pick it up if it takes your fancy.

Alienware AW3423DW OLED monitor | $1,299 $1,199 at Dell Save $100 - Our favourite gaming monitor money could be had for a discounted price in last year's sales! This got us very excited. You could get this and never look back! (opens in new tab)

Alienware AW3423DW OLED monitor | $1,299 $1,199 at Dell
Save $100 - Our favourite gaming monitor money could be had for a discounted price in last year's sales! This got us very excited. You could get this and never look back!

Dell G3223Q| $799.99 $599.99 at Dell Save $200 -  This 4K 144Hz monitor boasts impressive speed across the board, which was likely to appeal if gaming performance is high on your priority list. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

Dell G3223Q| $799.99 $599.99 at Dell
Save $200 -  This 4K 144Hz monitor boasts impressive speed across the board, which was likely to appeal if gaming performance is high on your priority list. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 144Hz

Acer - Nitro XF243YP| $219.99 $129.99 at Best Buy Save $90 - If you were looking for a solid gaming monitor with great gaming specs, but don't mind a smaller screen, then this could well have been the deal for you. Panel size: 23.8-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

Acer - Nitro XF243YP| $219.99 $129.99 at Best Buy
Save $90 - If you were looking for a solid gaming monitor with great gaming specs, but don't mind a smaller screen, then this could well have been the deal for you. Panel size: 23.8-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 165Hz

Sceptre 30-inch Curved Gaming Monitor | $259.97 $169.97 at Amazon Save $90 - If you were after a solid budget curved display, then this great saving on the 30-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor from Spectre represented excellent value. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 200Hz (opens in new tab)

Sceptre 30-inch Curved Gaming Monitor | $259.97 $169.97 at Amazon
Save $90 - If you were after a solid budget curved display, then this great saving on the 30-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor from Spectre represented excellent value. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 200Hz

Sceptre E255B-FWD168 | $169.97 $119.97 at Amazon Save $50 - This was the lowest price we've seen so far on this Sceptre 1080p high refresh rate panel. It offers amazing value for money given the hardware, and something that will provide a cost-effective visual upgrade this year. Panel size: 25-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 165Hz. (opens in new tab)

Sceptre E255B-FWD168 | $169.97 $119.97 at Amazon
Save $50 - This was the lowest price we've seen so far on this Sceptre 1080p high refresh rate panel. It offers amazing value for money given the hardware, and something that will provide a cost-effective visual upgrade this year. Panel size: 25-inch; Resolution: Full HD; Refresh rate: 165Hz.

LG UltraGear 32GP83B | $499.99 $349.99 at Best Buy Save $150 - If you were looking for something with LG's screen pedigree inside your next gaming monitor then this 32-inch 1440p beast from the screen giant was for you. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

LG UltraGear 32GP83B | $499.99 $349.99 at Best Buy
Save $150 - If you were looking for something with LG's screen pedigree inside your next gaming monitor then this 32-inch 1440p beast from the screen giant was for you. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 165Hz

AOC CU34G2X | $399.99 $349.99 at Amazon Save $50 - This was a great price on one of our favorite ultrawide monitors. It had been a little lower before but at this price, it's still great value. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: WQHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

AOC CU34G2X | $399.99 $349.99 at Amazon
Save $50 - This was a great price on one of our favorite ultrawide monitors. It had been a little lower before but at this price, it's still great value. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: WQHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz

LG 27GL850-B | $349.99 $269.99 at Amazon Save $80 - While it had been 25 bucks or so cheaper once before the sales year (and only very briefly) this was still a great price for a monitor that traditionally has held a much higher price tag. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz.  (opens in new tab)

LG 27GL850-B | $349.99 $269.99 at Amazon
Save $80 - While it had been 25 bucks or so cheaper once before the sales year (and only very briefly) this was still a great price for a monitor that traditionally has held a much higher price tag. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz. 

Samsung Odyssey G3 | $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon Save $50- Getting a value-busting monitor upgrade that has that sweet, sweet Samsung pedigree was an attractive proposition at the best of times last year, but this was a particularly great price. Panel size: 27inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G3 | $249.99 $199.99 at Amazon
Save $50- Getting a value-busting monitor upgrade that has that sweet, sweet Samsung pedigree was an attractive proposition at the best of times last year, but this was a particularly great price. Panel size: 27inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 144Hz

Samsung Odyssey G9 | $1,499.99 $899.99 at Best Buy Save $600 - After being reducing by $100, the Samsung G9 got another sizable price reduction, meaning you could pick up this excellent monitor and save a whopping $600 last year. Panel size: 49-inch; Resolution: WQHD (5120 x 1440p); Refresh rate: 240Hz. (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G9 | $1,499.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Save $600 - After being reducing by $100, the Samsung G9 got another sizable price reduction, meaning you could pick up this excellent monitor and save a whopping $600 last year. Panel size: 49-inch; Resolution: WQHD (5120 x 1440p); Refresh rate: 240Hz.

ASUS TUF VG279Q1A | $299.99 $169.99 at Best Buy Save $130 - If you were been looking for a no-fuss gaming monitor at Full HD resolution that won't let you down last year then this ASUS screen was stupendous value. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

ASUS TUF VG279Q1A | $299.99 $169.99 at Best Buy
Save $130 - If you were been looking for a no-fuss gaming monitor at Full HD resolution that won't let you down last year then this ASUS screen was stupendous value. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz

LG 48GQ900 | $1,499.99 $999.99 at Best Buy Save $500 - Blending the best of LG's OLED TV excellence with gaming monitor specs and features, this 48-inch beast was a quality option if you looking to go big and go home with a top screen last year. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

LG 48GQ900 | $1,499.99 $999.99 at Best Buy
Save $500 - Blending the best of LG's OLED TV excellence with gaming monitor specs and features, this 48-inch beast was a quality option if you looking to go big and go home with a top screen last year. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27-inch 1440p Monitor | $449.99 $339.99 at Amazon Save $110; lowest ever price - This was an immense deal! Our favorite 1440p monitor had never been lower, and thus offered great value for money, especially if you want as much for your money as possible - while prioritising speed. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1440p; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD 27-inch 1440p Monitor | $449.99 $339.99 at Amazon
Save $110; lowest ever price - This was an immense deal! Our favorite 1440p monitor had never been lower, and thus offered great value for money, especially if you want as much for your money as possible - while prioritising speed. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1440p; Refresh rate: 165Hz

Dell S3422DWG | $499.99 $379.99 at Dell Save $120 - This was only a couple of dollars off the monitor's lowest-ever price and represented exceptional value. Widely considered to be one of the top 34-inch ultrawides, this was a no-brainer recommendation from us at this price point. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

Dell S3422DWG | $499.99 $379.99 at Dell
Save $120 - This was only a couple of dollars off the monitor's lowest-ever price and represented exceptional value. Widely considered to be one of the top 34-inch ultrawides, this was a no-brainer recommendation from us at this price point. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 165Hz

BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R | $999.99 $699.99 at Amazon Save $300; lowest ever price - Smashing past its previous historic low price by a chunky fifty dollars, this brilliant curved monitor was perfect for whatever you need that greater screen real estate for at this price. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R | $999.99 $699.99 at Amazon
Save $300; lowest ever price - Smashing past its previous historic low price by a chunky fifty dollars, this brilliant curved monitor was perfect for whatever you need that greater screen real estate for at this price. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 144Hz

Gigabyte G34WQC A 34-inch curved monitor | $449.99 $369.99 at Best Buy Save $80 - This solid WQHD display represented excellent value for money for just $369.99. It boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, too. Not quite its lowest ever, but this was still a great price for a 34-inch curved ultrawide. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

Gigabyte G34WQC A 34-inch curved monitor | $449.99 $369.99 at Best Buy
Save $80 - This solid WQHD display represented excellent value for money for just $369.99. It boasts a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, too. Not quite its lowest ever, but this was still a great price for a 34-inch curved ultrawide. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: 1440p (WQHD); Refresh rate: 144Hz

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch 1440p Monitor | $379 $299.99 at Amazon Save $79 - This ASUS monitor is basically bang on the money for all the mid-range, sweetspot specs we'd want: 1440p, 170Hz refresh, 1ms response, G-Sync, and 27-inches in size. With a 21% discount on offer, this was a record low. (opens in new tab)

ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ 27-inch 1440p Monitor | $379 $299.99 at Amazon
Save $79 - This ASUS monitor is basically bang on the money for all the mid-range, sweetspot specs we'd want: 1440p, 170Hz refresh, 1ms response, G-Sync, and 27-inches in size. With a 21% discount on offer, this was a record low.

Dell S2721HGF | $259.99 $179.99 at Dell Save $80 - This Dell monitor being reduced by a solid 80 bucks made it change price categories (almost). What was a more-than-$250 monitor became a near-$175 monitor. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 144Hz (opens in new tab)

Dell S2721HGF | $259.99 $179.99 at Dell
Save $80 - This Dell monitor being reduced by a solid 80 bucks made it change price categories (almost). What was a more-than-$250 monitor became a near-$175 monitor. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 144Hz

Dell S3222DGM | $349.99 $279.99 at Dell save $70 - This was a splendid 32-inch curved screen deal that offers a little more prowess than the monitor above. Teaming a 1440p resolution with that immersion-enhancing curve would make for brilliant gaming experiences while it's got a fast response rate and can go up to 165HZ refresh rate. Nice. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: 1440p; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

Dell S3222DGM | $349.99 $279.99 at Dell
save $70 - This was a splendid 32-inch curved screen deal that offers a little more prowess than the monitor above. Teaming a 1440p resolution with that immersion-enhancing curve would make for brilliant gaming experiences while it's got a fast response rate and can go up to 165HZ refresh rate. Nice. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: 1440p; Refresh rate: 165Hz

Last year's deals in the UK

£499 at Very (opens in new tab)

MSI Optix MAG281URF gaming monitor | £649 £499 at Very
 (opens in new tab)Save £150 - You could make a fantastic saving on the 28-inch monitor from MSI last year with this deal. You got good specs for the price, with a 4K display and 144Hz refresh rate.

Alienware curved QD-OLED 34-inch gaming monitor | £1,099 £943 at Dell Save £156 - This was the only deal you needed to consider if you were looking at getting the very best monitor of 2022 for a discounted price in last year's sales. (opens in new tab)

Alienware curved QD-OLED 34-inch gaming monitor | £1,099 £943 at Dell
Save £156 - This was the only deal you needed to consider if you were looking at getting the very best monitor of 2022 for a discounted price in last year's sales.

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LG 34GP950G | £1,199.99 £699.96 at ebuyer Save £500 - This was a great deal on what is widely considered one of the best gaming monitors in the ultrawide market. This was also very close to its lowest-ever price as well; great value. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: UWQHD (3440x1440p); Refresh rate: 180Hz. (opens in new tab)

LG 34GP950G | £1,199.99 £699.96 at ebuyer
Save £500 - This was a great deal on what is widely considered one of the best gaming monitors in the ultrawide market. This was also very close to its lowest-ever price as well; great value. Panel size: 34-inch; Resolution: UWQHD (3440x1440p); Refresh rate: 180Hz.

Samsung Odyssey G7 | £599.99 £485.40 at Amazon Save £115 - This was a very tempting proposal with £110 off the G7's price. Given the Samsung pedigree, the speed, and the visual clarity on offer here, you really got a lot of monitor for your money. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 240Hz.  (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G7 | £599.99 £485.40 at Amazon
Save £115 - This was a very tempting proposal with £110 off the G7's price. Given the Samsung pedigree, the speed, and the visual clarity on offer here, you really got a lot of monitor for your money. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 240Hz. 

ViewSonic VX3219-PC-MHD | £256 £221.39 at Amazon Save £34 - Only a modest saving but at a smidge over the £200 mark, the value here was exceptional. Keeping things at 1080p has its benefits price-wise, but you still got a curved panel, a 240Hz response time, and proper gaming chops - and a lowest-ever price. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 240Hz  (opens in new tab)

ViewSonic VX3219-PC-MHD | £256 £221.39 at Amazon
Save £34 - Only a modest saving but at a smidge over the £200 mark, the value here was exceptional. Keeping things at 1080p has its benefits price-wise, but you still got a curved panel, a 240Hz response time, and proper gaming chops - and a lowest-ever price. Panel size: 32-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 240Hz 

AOC 24G2U 24-inch | £169.99 £133.99 at Box Save £36 - The AOC 24G2U is one of our go-to recommendations for wallet-friendly gaming monitors that will offer great performance for what you pay. It'll get you a variable refresh rate, so will work great for all games, and it still has a fast 1ms response rate. (opens in new tab)

AOC 24G2U 24-inch | £169.99 £133.99 at Box
Save £36 - The AOC 24G2U is one of our go-to recommendations for wallet-friendly gaming monitors that will offer great performance for what you pay. It'll get you a variable refresh rate, so will work great for all games, and it still has a fast 1ms response rate.

Acer Predator X38Sbmiiphzx | £1,198.99 £99 at Amazon Save £200 - This was a brilliant deal on the best 38-inch ultrawide curved monitor that we've tested and seen. And at this lowest-ever price, the value had never been better. (opens in new tab)

Acer Predator X38Sbmiiphzx | £1,198.99 £99 at Amazon
Save £200 - This was a brilliant deal on the best 38-inch ultrawide curved monitor that we've tested and seen. And at this lowest-ever price, the value had never been better.

Samsung Odyssey G5 | £300 £243.06 at Amazon Save £56 - This was a brand new record-low price for the Samsung Odyssey G5, so if you were looking for a 1440p display for less, this was absolutely it. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz. (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G5 | £300 £243.06 at Amazon
Save £56 - This was a brand new record-low price for the Samsung Odyssey G5, so if you were looking for a 1440p display for less, this was absolutely it. Panel size: 27-inch; Resolution: QHD (1440p); Refresh rate: 144Hz.

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Acer Nitro XF243YP | £219.99 £149.98 at Amazon Save £70 - If speed and budget were your main concerns last year, then this Acer panel was perfect for you. Diminutive in size, but packing in a lot of gaming specs, this would you zipping around your games like nobody's business. Panel size: 24-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz (opens in new tab)

Acer Nitro XF243YP | £219.99 £149.98 at Amazon
Save £70 - If speed and budget were your main concerns last year, then this Acer panel was perfect for you. Diminutive in size, but packing in a lot of gaming specs, this would you zipping around your games like nobody's business. Panel size: 24-inch; Resolution: 1080p; Refresh rate: 165Hz

BenQ EL2870U | £222.99 £199.98 at ebuyer Save £23 - Not a massive saving here, but getting this excellent 4K (60Hz) gaming monitor for less than 200 quid was exceptional value. The lowest ever price, as far as we can tell, is £179.,99 so this price was quite close to that as well, further enhancing the value. Panel size: 28-inch; Resolution: 4K; Refresh rate: 60Hz (opens in new tab)

BenQ EL2870U | £222.99 £199.98 at ebuyer
Save £23 - Not a massive saving here, but getting this excellent 4K (60Hz) gaming monitor for less than 200 quid was exceptional value. The lowest ever price, as far as we can tell, is £179.,99 so this price was quite close to that as well, further enhancing the value. Panel size: 28-inch; Resolution: 4K; Refresh rate: 60Hz

MSI 27-inch curved monitor | £169 £139 at Very Save £30 - Very had you covered if you were looking for a budget-friendly curved monitor here. This lovely screen keeps things simple with a 1080p resolution but bags you Freesync too, which helps to smooth over the fact that it's limited to just 75Hz. Still, great value for money at well-under the 150-quid mark last year. (opens in new tab)

MSI 27-inch curved monitor | £169 £139 at Very
Save £30 - Very had you covered if you were looking for a budget-friendly curved monitor here. This lovely screen keeps things simple with a 1080p resolution but bags you Freesync too, which helps to smooth over the fact that it's limited to just 75Hz. Still, great value for money at well-under the 150-quid mark last year.

Dell S2721DGF 27-inch 1440p Monitor | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass | £399 £259 at Very Save £140 - Our favourite mid-range gaming monitor was going cheap at Very. It has a refresh rate of 165Hz and great viewing angles. What was great about this deal, besides the considerable price slash, is that you had the option to get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass with it too. (opens in new tab)

Dell S2721DGF 27-inch 1440p Monitor | 3 Months Xbox Game Pass | £399 £259 at Very
Save £140 - Our favourite mid-range gaming monitor was going cheap at Very. It has a refresh rate of 165Hz and great viewing angles. What was great about this deal, besides the considerable price slash, is that you had the option to get 3 months of Xbox Game Pass with it too.

Samsung Odyssey G9 | £1,149 £949 at Amazon Save £200 – You could get a fantastic saving on this ridiculous monitor last year - ridiculous in a good way though of course. The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a whopper of a 49-inch QLED screen but offers solid gaming specs, such as a 1ms response time. (opens in new tab)

Samsung Odyssey G9 | £1,149 £949 at Amazon
Save £200 – You could get a fantastic saving on this ridiculous monitor last year - ridiculous in a good way though of course. The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a whopper of a 49-inch QLED screen but offers solid gaming specs, such as a 1ms response time.

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD | £499 £398.36 at Amazon Save $17 - This was our top pick for 1440p monitors in 2022, so saving a chunky 100 quid on it made it an easy recommendation. The panel on this monitor is crazy quick for an IPS screen, and it has excellent colour reproduction too. (opens in new tab)

MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD | £499 £398.36 at Amazon
Save $17 - This was our top pick for 1440p monitors in 2022, so saving a chunky 100 quid on it made it an easy recommendation. The panel on this monitor is crazy quick for an IPS screen, and it has excellent colour reproduction too.

Should I wait for the Black Friday gaming monitor deals?

This is a firm and wholehearted 'yes' right now. As we are only two weeks away (at time of writing) from the Black Friday gaming deals starting properly and on the day, there's only a small number of reasons to commit to one now - otherwise, we should all wait.

In brief, we just know for a fact that the best and lowest prices will be on Black Friday itself (and then on the weekend, into Cyber Monday). Despite longer stretches of deals now, retailers do seem to keep the best for the day itself. If you want the best possible or potential deal, you have to wait. Otherwise, you could be in line for some buyer's remorse if you go now and then get outdone in a couple of weeks or days.

Alternatively, we could see a scenario where you go early and that would be if you literally needed something urgently, or perhaps if you found a really terrific deal that was so low (or Black Friday guaranteed - where you'd get refunded the difference if it does go lower). Or more philosophically, if you're OK with spending a bit more but want to ensure you get the stock and can't be bothered with the fuss of the madness.

For the lowest prices, wait; but to just get it over with and guarantee your new screen early, go soon.

However, you can get really specific in your search this winter, so if you know what you need, prepare yourself for sales like the Black Friday 4K monitor deals, Black Friday 144Hz monitor deals, Black Friday 1440p monitor deals, and the Black Friday curved monitors offerings too. If you're after something to cast onto that screen, check out everything we expect from this year's Black Friday video game deals. You'll also find plenty of screens in this year's Black Friday Alienware deals to boot. 

Rob Dwiar
Rob Dwiar

I'm the Commissioning Editor for Hardware at GamesRadar+ and have been here since the hardware team's inception in late 2018. I'm also a writer on games and have had work published over the last six years or so at the likes of Eurogamer, RPS, PCGN, and more. Day to day, I take care of a whole host of gaming tech reviews, buying guides, and news and deals content that pops up across GamesRadar+. I'm also a qualified landscape and garden designer, so I do that in my spare time. I'm also an expert on the virtual landscapes and environments of games and love to write about them too, including in an upcoming book on the topic!

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