Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey OLED G8 is $687.99 at Amazon as of November 8, $612 below its $1,299.99 list price and the biggest dollar cut in this early round of gaming monitor deals. That is also $312 under the $999.99 that Samsung's own store asks, and Samsung shows its 27-inch model as out of stock.
Black Friday lands on November 27, so the real question for anyone shopping now is which prices to take and which to wait on. The answer depends on your budget. At the top and the bottom, Amazon already matches or beats what the makers charge in their own sales, while several popular mid-range screens cost more than they did in October.
Best gaming monitor deals at every price before Black Friday
These five are sold and shipped by Amazon itself, and each is the strongest pick at its price.
| Monitor | Amazon price | List price | Saving | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HyperX OMEN 24 G2 | $119.99 | $199.99 | $80 | 23.8-inch 1080p IPS at 180Hz |
| Samsung Odyssey G3 (G30D), 27-inch | $129.99 | $229.99 | $100 | 27-inch 1080p at 180Hz |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2 | $169.99 | $199.99 | $30 | 27-inch 1440p IPS at 240Hz |
| Alienware AW2525HM | $189.99 | $249.99 | $60 | 24.5-inch 1080p IPS at 320Hz |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G81SF), 27-inch | $687.99 | $1,299.99 | $612 | 4K QD-OLED at 240Hz |
Prices were checked on November 8 and can change at any time.
Why the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is the biggest saving
The G8 pairs a 4K QD-OLED panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. That combination lets one screen handle a sharp single-player game in the evening and a fast shooter after it, without swapping screens. Samsung also gives it a glare-free coating and VESA's DisplayHDR TrueBlack 400 rating, which matters if your desk faces a window.
The saving holds up against Samsung's own numbers, since the $1,299.99 anchor is Samsung's list price. The monitor is also $12 below the $699.99 it sold for through early October. However, the Amazon listing showed only seven units left on November 8, so this is the price most likely to move before Black Friday.
Best cheap gaming monitor under $150: HyperX OMEN or Samsung G3
The HyperX OMEN 24 G2 at $119.99 is the cheapest pick, and its $80 saving matches HP's own Black Friday Sale price rather than beating it. For that money you get a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS panel at 180Hz, factory color calibration and 99% sRGB coverage. It suits a small desk or a first gaming PC.
Ten dollars more buys the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G3 (G30D) at $129.99, $100 off its $229.99 list price. It also runs at 180Hz but spreads 1080p across 27 inches, so text looks softer if you sit close. Samsung charges the same $129.99 in its own store, and Amazon has held that price since mid-October.
Pick the HyperX if your desk is shallow and you sit near the screen. Pick the Samsung if you sit back and want the bigger picture for the same money.
Best gaming monitor under $200 for 1440p or 320Hz esports
Between $150 and $200, the right choice depends on the games you play. The Acer Nitro XV272U W2 is $169.99, which is $30 below the $199.99 Amazon charged for it on October 5 and October 8. Its 27-inch 1440p IPS panel runs at 240Hz, making it the sharpest screen here short of the OLED and the safest buy for a mix of games.
Competitive players should look at the Alienware AW2525HM at $189.99, $60 off its $249.99 list price and $40 under the $229.99 Dell charges in its own store. Its 24.5-inch 1080p IPS panel runs at 320Hz with a 0.5ms response time, trading resolution for the smoothest motion in the group. The price matches what Amazon charged on October 8, so this 320Hz Alienware is a steady deal rather than a new one.
Why mid-range gaming monitors cost more than in October
The $300 to $450 band is where buying early makes the least sense. Samsung's 27-inch Odyssey G7 (G70F) is $449.59 at Amazon, up from $382.60 on October 8. The MSI MAG 272QP QD-OLED X24, a 1440p OLED at 240Hz, is $399.99, which is $50 more than its $349.99 price on October 21.
Neither is a bad monitor, and both are still sold by Amazon itself. But both have sold for less within the past five weeks, so there is little reason to pay November's higher prices three weeks before the biggest sale of the year.
Should you buy a gaming monitor now or wait for Black Friday
Buy now if your budget sits at either end. The HyperX, Samsung G3 and Alienware prices already equal or beat what their makers charge directly, and the Odyssey OLED G8 is $312 under Samsung's own sale price with few units left. If you are shopping in the middle, hold off until the Black Friday sales start, since October was cheaper than November there. Amazon prices can change at any time, so check the listing before you buy.
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