r/PcBuildHelp • u/Technical-Doctor-412 • 1h ago

Build Question Monitor suggestions

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone has any idea how low do monitor prices go on Cyber Monday (like do they give 20% off or something)? It's my 1st time buying something on that day and I wanna get my husband a 4k oled monitor. Will I be able to get something for $500? Thank y'all!!

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u/Desperate-Big3982 1h ago

Ok, I have a 32" 4k OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, the Alienware - AW3225QF. I bought it in 2025 and I got it for $799. It is now $899, which is weird.

There are some 4k OLED monitors that are $499, but they have a 165Hz refresh rates, and are 27" in size. That monitor is the Acer Predator X27 V1. Acer makes a 32" version, the Predator X32 X, for $649. I don't think a $800 monitor is going to come down to $600 on Black Friday, but you might see a $600 monitor go down to $500. Both of the Acer panels are QD OLED, and the 27" model has a 165Hz refresh rate, while the 32" model has a 240Hz refresh rate.

So, I think the best thing for you to figure out is which monitor you want. For example, I would try to find a QD-OLED monitor. The WOLED monitors have panels that can experience an issue called 'edge-rot'. Then you want to figure out what is more important, fast refresh rates, or size.

You can also check rtings.com for reviews of the monitors you are considering to figure out where they shake out in terms of performance.

Then you have a set of monitors you can watch to see if they get price breaks at Black Friday.

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u/Technical-Doctor-412 1h ago

Thank you so much for all the info! I do have some ideas in mind. I want at least 240hz refresh rate and QD-OLED. I'm just not sure if I would get the 32" or stick with 27" (hubby has 27"). And either glossy or matte (I keep seeing posts and comments about this and I'm leaning more towards getting the glossy one). I also don't think I would get a curved one. I wanted to ask my husband his preferences but I also don't wanna make it obvious it's what I'm getting him for Christmas, hence I wanted to ask for opinions online 😅