The 7 Best Black Friday Deals on Computer Monitors in 2026

Key takeaways

• Dell's UltraSharp U2725QE is the best all-round pick for creatives. It's a 27-inch 4K panel with a 140 W Thunderbolt 4 dock, and Dell lists it at $799.99 against an estimated value of $849.99.

• The ASUS ProArt PA27JCV is the color-accurate pick. It's a Calman Verified 5K panel with 95% Adobe RGB, and ASUS's US page shows no price, so compare retailers.

• The Dell S2725QS is the budget 4K pick. Dell lists it at $279.99, and Slickdeals and 9to5Toys reported about $200 at a major online retailer last Black Friday.

• The maker's store isn't always the cheapest. Best Buy lists the U2725QE at $869.99, and Newsshooter reported B&H at $649.99 on October 20.

• Nobody can promise a future price. The only evidence here is today's live price and what a model sold for last year.

When 2026 monitor deals start

Black Friday falls on November 27 and Cyber Monday on November 30. Best Buy's holiday calendar says early deals began November 6 with new deals each Friday, Black Friday Doorbusters and Deals start November 19 and run 10 days, and Cyber Week deals run December 1 to 6.

LG's US monitor page offers an extra 5% off when you buy two or more eligible monitors, and that offer ends November 15. Dell's Holiday Sale is live now, and Dell hasn't published a dated Black Friday event. Prices below were read on November 12, 2026, and they change daily. Dell's "estimated value" is Dell's own reference figure, and it isn't necessarily a price the monitor sold at before.

How we picked

We picked monitors that suit creative work and ranked them on color coverage, resolution, docking and USB-C power, warranty, and how clear the current price is. Last year's price appears only where a dated report exists.

The seven monitors compared

1. Dell UltraSharp U2725QE - Best for all-round 4K creative work

Dell's UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a 27-inch IPS Black panel at 3840 by 2160 and 120 Hz.

What works: Dell lists 100% sRGB, 99% DCI-P3, and an average Delta E under 1.5, with Thunderbolt 4 carrying up to 140 W of power to a laptop over one cable. It has 3 USB-C ports and a 3-year warranty with Advanced Exchange. RTINGS calls it good for editing, with outstanding ergonomics and accurate color after calibration. Dell lists it at $799.99 against an estimated value of $849.99.

What doesn't: RTINGS also found disappointing out-of-the-box white balance, terrible local dimming, and bad motion handling, so plan on calibrating it and skip it for fast games. Best Buy lists it at $869.99, and Newsshooter reported B&H at $649.99 on October 20, so check more than one store.

Best for: Creatives who dock a laptop and want one cable for display, data, and charging.

2. ASUS ProArt PA27JCV - Best for color-accurate work at 5K

ASUS's ProArt Display 5K PA27JCV is a 27-inch IPS panel at 5120 by 2880, which works out to 218 pixels per inch.

What works: ASUS lists 99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, and 95% Adobe RGB, and it's Calman Verified and factory calibrated to a Delta E under 2. USB-C delivers 96 W and a USB hub is built in. The panel carries DisplayHDR 500 certification.

What doesn't: It runs at 60 Hz. ASUS's US page shows no price, so compare retailers before you buy.

Best for: Photographers and designers who need wide-gamut color at a sharper resolution than 4K.

3. Dell UltraSharp U3425WE - Best for ultrawide editing with full Adobe RGB

Dell's UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor is a 34-inch, 21:9 IPS Black panel with a 1900R curve.

What works: Dell lists 100% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 100% sRGB, an average Delta E under 2, and a factory calibration report. Thunderbolt 4 supplies up to 90 W, and the panel runs at 120 Hz with a 3-year warranty and Premium Panel Exchange. Dell lists it at $984.99 against an estimated value of $1,049.99.

What doesn't: The resolution is 3440 by 1440, so it's less sharp than a 4K panel for fine photo detail. Peak brightness is 300 nits.

Best for: Video editors and print designers who want a wide timeline view and full Adobe RGB.

4. Dell S2725QS - Best for budget 4K and sRGB work

Dell's S 27 4K Monitor is a 27-inch IPS panel at 3840 by 2160 and 120 Hz.

What works: Dell lists 99% sRGB, 350 nits, and two HDMI 2.1 ports. RTINGS calls it very good for editing, with a very accurate sRGB mode that needs minimal calibration. Dell lists it at $279.99 against an estimated value of $299.99. Slickdeals and 9to5Toys reported about $200 at a major online retailer last Black Friday, which is roughly $80 below Dell's price today.

What doesn't: There's no USB-C, and RTINGS found low contrast with grayish blacks and no USB hub. The warranty is 1 year, with 3-year Advanced Exchange. Dell sells a similar model with USB-C under a different part number, so match the number before you buy.

Best for: Web designers and editors who work in sRGB and want sharp text on a budget.

5. Alienware AW2726DL - Best for 1440p gaming at 280 Hz

Alienware's 27 280Hz Gaming Monitor is a 27-inch IPS panel at 2560 by 1440.

What works: Dell lists a 280 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms gray-to-gray response in Extreme Mode, 400 nits, and variable refresh rate support. It also has a 3-year warranty with Advanced Exchange. Dell lists it at $199.99 against an estimated value of $229.99.

What doesn't: It covers 93% of DCI-P3 and has no USB-C, and Dell doesn't offer Premium Panel Exchange on it. Treat it as a gaming and general-use monitor and not a color-work display.

Best for: Gamers and general users who want a fast 1440p screen at a low price.

6. ViewSonic VG1656N - Best for a portable second screen

ViewSonic's VG1656N is a 16-inch portable monitor at 1920 by 1200.

What works: It has two USB-C ports at 60 W each, a built-in 4,000 mAh battery rated for up to 3 hours, and a 3-year limited warranty. ViewSonic lists it at $329.99 and in stock.

What doesn't: Brightness is 250 nits, and ViewSonic doesn't state a color gamut. ViewSonic's own Black Friday page still shows last year's dates, and its listing shows no sale price today.

Best for: Remote workers and travelers who want a second screen in a bag.

7. Dell S2425HSM - Best for a cheap secondary 24-inch

Dell's S 24 Monitor is a 23.8-inch IPS panel at 1920 by 1080 and 144 Hz.

What works: Dell lists 99% sRGB, 300 nits, and built-in speakers, at $129.99 against an estimated value of $149.99. Dell's 240 Hz SE2426HGS is $99.99 with a 3-year warranty, but it has no speakers.

What doesn't: The warranty is 1 year, and 1080p looks soft at 24 inches next to the 4K panels above. It isn't a color-accurate screen.

Best for: A second monitor for email, reference, and chat.

Which one fits

• Dell U2725QE if you dock a laptop and edit in sRGB and P3.

• ASUS PA27JCV if color accuracy for print or grading comes first.

• Dell U3425WE if you want an ultrawide with full Adobe RGB.

• Dell S2725QS if you want sharp 4K for the least money.

• Alienware AW2726DL if you game as much as you work.

• ViewSonic VG1656N if the second screen has to travel.

• Dell S2425HSM if you only need a cheap extra display.

Before you buy on deal day

• Match the exact model number. Dell sells near-identical names, such as the S2725QS (4K, no USB-C) and the S2725QC (USB-C), and a retailer may list an older sibling as a deal.

• Check the warranty. The S2725QS and S2425HSM carry a 1-year warranty, while the UltraSharp and Alienware models carry 3 years.

• Check USB-C wattage against your laptop's charger. The U2725QE supplies 140 W, the PA27JCV 96 W, the U3425WE 90 W, and the ViewSonic 60 W per port.

• Budget for calibration. RTINGS says the U2725QE needs it, and a factory report doesn't replace it. RTINGS earns a small commission on retailer links, and it says that doesn't influence its testing.

• Don't buy a monitor for its HDR label. RTINGS calls the U2725QE's local dimming terrible, so HDR is a spec line and not a reason to buy.

Price match and returns

Best Buy's price match excludes competitor sales from the Thursday before Thanksgiving through the Monday after, and it excludes offers marked as Black Friday pricing. So a competitor match won't work that week. Best Buy's holiday price match covers its own lower price for purchases from October 30 to December 31, through January 15, 2027, and most of those purchases can be returned by January 15 as well.

Dell's return policy gives 30 days from the invoice date, and purchases made from November 1 to December 29 can be returned until January 15, 2027 or 30 days from the invoice date, whichever is later. Dell can mark some products as non-returnable at purchase, so read the product page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Friday a good time to buy a monitor?

Sometimes. Dell's current prices on several models already sit below its estimated values, and last year's reported prices on at least one model were lower still. Nobody can promise this year's price, so compare today's price with last year's report before you decide.

When do monitor Black Friday deals start in 2026?

Best Buy's early deals began November 6, and its main Black Friday event starts November 19. Dell's Holiday Sale is already live, and LG's buy-two discount ends November 15.

Which monitor is best for photo editing on a budget?

The Dell S2725QS suits sRGB work, and the ASUS ProArt PA27JCV suits wide-gamut work for more money.

Do I need a 4K monitor for editing?

4K gives sharper text and photo detail than 1440p at 27 inches. A 1440p screen is fine for gaming and general use, and print work benefits more from gamut coverage than from resolution.

Is the Dell U2725QE worth $799.99?

It's the only monitor here with a 140 W one-cable dock, so it suits laptop users. Compare Dell's price with other retailers, since Best Buy lists it at $869.99 and Newsshooter reported B&H at $649.99 in October.

Can I price match a Black Friday deal?

Not at Best Buy. Its price match excludes competitors' Black Friday pricing, but its holiday self-match covers its own lower price through January 15, 2027.

What's the return window on a monitor bought on Black Friday?

Best Buy and Dell both allow returns of most holiday purchases until January 15, 2027. Check the product page, since Dell can mark items non-returnable.