Best gaming monitor deal: Alienware 27-inch 280Hz model hits $322

TL;DR: The Alienware AW2723DF 27-inch gaming monitor is on sale for $322.93 at Amazon, down from its typical $427 price. That saves you $104.07 on a QHD gaming display with up to 280Hz overclocked refresh rates, a 1ms response time, and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible support.

High-refresh-rate gaming monitors can get pricey fast, especially once you start looking at premium names like Alienware. But this 27-inch model has now dropped to a far more tempting price point with its best offer yet. 

As of April 2, the Alienware AW2723DF gaming monitor is down to $322.93 at Amazon, which cuts $104.07 off its typical $427 price and brings this fast QHD display down to its lowest-ever price — as confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

You’re getting a 27-inch Fast IPS panel with a 2560x1440 resolution, which remains one of the best sweet spots for PC gaming if you want sharper detail than 1080p without making the jump to a heavier 4K setup. Of course, the biggest appeal of this particular monitor lies in its speed. Alienware rates the AW2723DF for up to 280Hz overclocked refresh rates, alongside a 240Hz native refresh rate and a lightning-fast 1ms gray-to-gray response time. This makes competitive games like Fortnite or Marathon feel smoother and more responsive.

What’s more, this monitor packs NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible certification, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and VESA AdaptiveSync to help keep gameplay looking fluid and reduce stuttering or tearing when matches get hectic. Meanwhile, the 95% DCI-P3 color coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification should give games a more vibrant, punchy look.

Outside of gaming, there’s some added flexibility for working. Creator Mode lets you switch between native DCI-P3 and sRGB color spaces, while Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture support can come in handy for multitasking. Alienware also includes ComfortView Plus for reduced blue light, a fully adjustable stand, and a built-in headset hanger to help keep your desk setup cleaner and less cluttered.

For any gamers open to investing in an OLED, the 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor is still only $499.99 at Amazon. Alternatively, the 32-inch 4K LG UltraGear gaming monitor is $500 off at Amazon.