The 5 Best Gaming Monitors Under $300 - Spring 2020
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The best gaming monitor under $300 we've tested is the Dell S2719DGF. This monitor has a TN panel with outstanding motion handling to provide you with a smooth gaming experience. It has an exceptionally low response time, a fast 144Hz refresh rate, and it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate to reduce screen tearing. It's also compatible with NVIDIA's G-SYNC if you have a recent 10- or 20- series graphics card, though it requires a firmware update. Unfortunately, there are some downsides with TN monitors. Contrast ratio is sub-par and black uniformity is bad, so it may not be a good choice for dark room gaming. Also, its viewing angles are poor, which isn't ideal if you like to play co-op games with friends.

If you like playing atmospheric or RPG games, this monitor's 1440p resolution can deliver a sharp and detailed picture for an immersive experience. Additionally, it has good color accuracy right out of the box, and it has a flicker-free backlight to reduce eye strain during those long gaming sessions. There are also some extra features that can be useful and convenient, such as a frame rate counter overlay and a dark stabilizer, which brings out details in dark scenes.

On the whole, if you're shopping for the best gaming monitor on a limited budget, this one is worthy of consideration.

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.