I'm looking for a budget monitor costing less than £80. Ideally, it would have a 160Hz refresh rate, an IPS or Rapid IPS panel, 1080p resolution, and built-in speakers. Does anything like that exist, or are there worthwhile alternatives around this price?
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There are a few inexpensive options available from major retailers, but increasing the budget by roughly £20 could open up better 1440p models. At this price, though, you may need to compromise on refresh rate, resolution, speakers, or panel type.
You might find a used BenQ EX2780Q close to that price. It tops out at 144Hz, or 120Hz with 10-bit colour, but it offers 1440p at 27 inches and has unusually good built-in audio. It uses dual 2W front speakers plus a rear 5W subwoofer, which is much better than the basic speakers included in many inexpensive monitors.
Thanks, I’ll definitely look into that.
I’d prefer to keep the cost as low as possible since money is tight at the moment.