AOC C24G42E
23.8" · Full HD · 180 Hz · Curved VA
The lowest entry price that still buys a real gaming monitor.
€97
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Entry-level gaming monitors
Under €150
The first jump that genuinely counts. This is where you leave the 60 Hz office panel behind and land on 165-240 Hz for less than a game plus a controller. You give up resolution and real HDR, not smoothness.
The 5 monitors in this tier
MSI G255F
24.5" · Full HD · 180 Hz · Rapid IPS
The cheapest IPS that does not punish colour.
€79
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AOC Q27G42XE
27" · QHD · 180 Hz · Fast IPS
A 27-inch QHD panel for less than a decent Full HD costs.
€140
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LG UltraGear 24GS60F-B
23.8" · Full HD · 180 Hz · IPS
The cheapest UltraGear: 180 Hz on an IPS panel for just over €130.
€134
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Lenovo Legion 27-10
27" · Full HD · 240 Hz · IPS
240 Hz and a fully adjustable stand for €123. The catch is hard to find.
€123
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Quick comparison
| Monitor | Size | Resolution | Panel type | Refresh rate | Response time | Curvature | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOC C24G42E | 23.8" | Full HD 1920 × 1080 | Curved VA | 180 Hz | 1 ms | 1500R | €97 |
| MSI G255F | 24.5" | Full HD 1920 × 1080 | Rapid IPS | 180 Hz | 1 ms | Flat | €79 |
| AOC Q27G42XE | 27" | QHD 2560 × 1440 | Fast IPS | 180 Hz | 1 ms | Flat | €140 |
| LG UltraGear 24GS60F-B | 23.8" | Full HD 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 180 Hz | 1 ms | Flat | €134 |
| Lenovo Legion 27-10 | 27" | Full HD 1920 × 1080 | IPS | 240 Hz | 0.5 ms | Flat | €123 |