The 5 Best Gaming Monitors Under $300 - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best gaming monitor under $300 we've tested so far is the Dell S2719DGF. It has excellent motion handling thanks to the very fast response time that leaves no noticeable blur in fast-moving content, and it delivers a very responsive gaming experience due to its outstanding low input lag. Demanding gamers will appreciate the support for AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate for nearly tear-free gaming experiences, even when connected to a recent NVIDIA graphics card. Just like with most Dell monitors, it allows you to easily position it comfortably thanks to its great ergonomics. Its 1440p resolution displays more of your gaming arena on the screen minimizing scrolling and zooming.

Unfortunately, it's not ideal for a dark room due to its TN panel that can't display deep uniform blacks, and the image loses accuracy on the sides if you sit up close. It also occasionally goes over this price point, but is still worth it.

Overall, however, this is a great gaming monitor.

If you want a more versatile monitor with very good gaming performance, check out the Dell U2518D. It's a good 1440p IPS monitor with wide viewing angles and a great stand. It can get very bright and has good reflection handling, as well as a great stand, so it's a good choice for almost any room.

Unfortunately, it doesn't support VRR, and some people may be disappointed by the 60Hz refresh rate. It supports HDR, which is very surprising at this price point, but it can't take full advantage of it as it can't get very bright and can't display a wide color gamut so, unfortunately, HDR doesn't add much.

This monitor has great low input lag and a fast response time. It has great versatility, as the wide viewing angles and great resolution make it great for multitasking. The price of this monitor tends to vary a bit and can go slightly above $300.

The ViewSonic XG2402 is the best 24 inch gaming monitor under $300 that we have tested so far. Despite the budget price, this 1080p monitor delivers an impressive gaming experience. It has an outstanding response time, resulting in crystal-clear motion, with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects. It also has a fast refresh rate and outstanding low input lag, for a responsive gaming experience.

This monitor has good peak brightness, decent gray uniformity, and great reflection handling. It also has excellent gradient handling, despite only supporting an 8-bit color depth.

Unfortunately, like most TN monitors, it doesn't look great in a dark room, as it has a low contrast ratio. It's also best enjoyed from directly in front, as the image degrades when viewed at an angle, so it might not be a great choice for co-op gaming. Overall, though, it's an impressive gaming monitor that should please even the most competitive gamers.