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Best monitors under $300 in 2026: 4K, Mini LED, and gaming picks
$300 now buys a 4K 120Hz IPS, a calibrated ProArt, or a 1,000-nit Mini LED gaming monitor. Six picks for work, creative, and gaming.
Our pick: Dell S2725QS for work; KTC M27T6S for gaming
Dell
S2725QS
8.2$280
27-inch 4K at 120Hz on IPS: the best all-round monitor under $300.
Pros
- • 4K 120Hz IPS
Cons
- • No USB-C
KTC
M27T6S
8.3$290
1440p Mini LED with 1,152 zones and a 1,000-nit rating for gaming and HDR.
Pros
- • Mini LED HDR
- • Fast IPS
Cons
- • No USB hub
ASUS
ProArt Display PA278QV
7.9$290
Factory-calibrated 1440p for photo and design work in sRGB.
Pros
- • Calman verified
- • 100% sRGB
Cons
- • No wide gamut, no USB-C
ASUS
ROG Strix XG27ACS
7.7$245
A 1440p 180Hz IPS with USB-C video, for gaming and a laptop.
Pros
- • 1440p 180Hz
- • USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
Cons
- • Low USB-C power
KTC
H27T22C-3
7.8$159
1440p 210Hz IPS for $159.
Pros
- • $159
- • 210Hz
Cons
- • Tilt-only stand
Dell
P2425H
7.2$165
A dependable 24-inch office screen with USB-C video.
Pros
- • USB-C video
- • 100Hz
Cons
- • 1080p
Under $300 you no longer have to settle for 1080p. These picks draw on BGR's budget office list, PC Gamer's gaming rankings, and PetaPixel's photography guide, plus manufacturer specs; we have not tested them.
Monitors under $300 compared
| Monitor | Size and resolution | Panel | Refresh | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell S2725QS | 27-inch 4K | IPS | 120Hz | Work, all-round | $280 |
| KTC M27T6S | 27-inch 1440p | Mini LED IPS | 200Hz | Gaming, HDR | $290 |
| ASUS ProArt PA278QV | 27-inch 1440p | IPS | — | Photo, design | $290 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACS | 27-inch 1440p | IPS | 180Hz | Gaming + laptop | $245 |
| KTC H27T22C-3 | 27-inch 1440p | IPS | 210Hz | Cheap gaming | $159 |
| Dell P2425H | 24-inch 1080p | IPS | 100Hz | Office second screen | $165 |
Best for work: Dell S2725QS
4K text clarity and a 120Hz refresh rate for $280 make the S2725QS the default pick. It lacks USB-C, so laptops connect over HDMI.
Best for gaming: KTC M27T6S
PC Gamer's best 1440p monitor uses a Mini LED backlight with 1,152 zones and a 1,000-nit rating for real HDR at $290.
Best for creative work: ASUS ProArt PA278QV
PetaPixel's budget pick is factory calibrated and Calman verified, covering 100% sRGB at $290.
Also good
ASUS's $245 XG27ACS adds USB-C video to a 1440p 180Hz IPS. KTC's H27T22C-3 is the cheapest good 1440p at $159. Dell's $165 P2425H is a solid 24-inch second screen with USB-C video.
Questions we get
Can you get a good 4K monitor under $300?
Yes. Dell's S2725QS is a 27-inch 4K IPS that also runs at 120Hz for $280.
Is a $300 monitor good enough for gaming?
Yes. The KTC M27T6S at $290 is PC Gamer's best 1440p monitor at any price, with a Mini LED backlight, and KTC's H27T22C-3 runs 1440p at 210Hz for $159.