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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is coming up again in October, just a few months after a hot summer Prime Day extravaganza. The date isn't known yet, but this is actually the second time Amazon is having a retail sales event in the year, and the third time Amazon is hosting one in October. Last year's was simply "Prime Early Access Sale." Now, October is still a month away, but there are still some great deals floating around. Amazon and other retailers like Best Buy are still cutting prices on monitors to levels close to what you'd see at the end of the year during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
You can end up saving a bunch of money and unlock new levels of productivity with an extra screen for a laptop or a new and improved display for your desktop. This is especially true since the best 4K and gaming monitors can cost well over $1,000. Even a quality productivity monitor can set you back a few hundred dollars. And portable monitors? They're usually the cheapest option and great for those with limited desk space. We've got some of the savings you can enjoy right here today, and incoming Prime Day laptop Deals and Prime Day SSD deals, too.
Will there be a second Prime Day in 2023?
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is not to be confused with Amazon Prime Day which happened earlier this year. It's not a second Prime Day in 2023. While the deals you'll see are similar to what you'd find on Prime Day, it's actually a separate event on its own. Prime Day is usually held in the summer, and Prime Big Deals is held at the start of Fall in the United States. We don't have a solid date for Prime Big Deal Days just yet, though.
Prime Big Deal Days vs. Prime Day: What’s the difference?
There's not too much of a difference between Prime Big Deal Days and Prime Day. You'll still be seeing excellent price cuts on all kinds of items from electronics, to clothing, home items, and so much more. It's a great chance to find deals you might have missed out on earlier in the year on Prime Day. And a great chance to get deals on last-gen and current-gen products, too.
Do you need to be a Prime member to save on Prime Big Deals Day?
Yes. Prime Big Deals Day is only for Prime Members. If you're not already a Prime member, you can sign up for a free trial. You'll be upgraded to a paid subscription when the trial period ends. You always can end your subscription early to avoid being charged.
Best monitor deals
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G8
$996 $1500 Save $504The Samsung Odyssey G8 OLED is a special monitor for the new price of $1,000. This one has an OLED panel, for accurate color reproduction. The monitor also has a Neo Quantum Processor under the hood, to help with image processing. Other features include the 175Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and the Samsung Gaming Hub.
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ViewSonic ELITE XG320U Gaming Monitor
$900 $1000 Save $100This monitor, which usually costs $1,000, is now $100 off. There's a lot to like, too, with a crisp 4K resolution, and 150Hz refresh rate, along with HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB connectivity.
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Dell Curved Gaming, 34 Inch Curved Monitor
$350 $500 Save $150This Dell Monitor is now under $500, and there's plenty to like about it. It has a natural 1800R curve to it, for wider and natural viewing angles. It also has a 3440x1440 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The monitor supports AMD FreeSync, has dual HDMI ports, Display Port, and even output for your speakers.
Best 4K and productivity monitor Prime Day deals
If you need a large and great monitor, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 is still a great premium monitor to consider. This 34-inch display with 3440x1400 resolution also has an OLED panel for true-to-life color accuracy. Other than that, you get a 21:9 aspect ratio, a 0.03 ms response time, and a 175Hz refresh rate. Other great features include built-in speakers, a TV Tuner, and the Gaming Hub, which lets you stream games from the cloud without a console.
If you don't have that much money to spend on a monitor but want a 4K resolution, the Acer CBL282K monitor will get the job done for under $400. It comes with a great 4K resolution and has HDMI connectivity, plus really slim bezels. You can also find a 4K Dell monitor at a great price, too. It's equally good with multiple inputs, AMD FreeSync support, and super thin bezels that ensure you won't be distracted when stacking windows side by side.
And let's not forget the Samsung ViewFinity, which is for sale at Best Buy and offers quality UHD pictures for the cheapest possible price out of all three of our picks. Even the AOC U32P2CA is a great 4K monitor to consider. It has a frameless design with super slim bezels and has USB-C connectivity that can charge your laptop when connected. It also sports HDMI ports, Display Ports, and auto KVM switches.
Best gaming monitor Prime Day deals
Gaming monitors are usually expensive, but you'll find some great deals on Prime Day. At the very top is the Samsung Odyssey CRG Series, which has a massive 49-inch screen, ultrawide resolution, and 120Hz refresh rate. There's even the HP OMEN monitor, which is cheaper at $179 with a faster 165Hz refresh rate. And we can't forget the more affordable ultrawide option, the Gigabyte G34WQC, which has a great 3440x1400 resolution.
Finally, if you're a Dell fan, the Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED monitor from Dell is one of their best gaming monitors. This monitor has almost infinite levels of contrast ratio, and is HDR400 certified. It combines Quantum Dot and OLED technology to create a better-looking image. It comes with a 3440x1440 resolution, has HDMI and DisplayPort, and has a sleek design with RGB lighting on the rear.
Best ultrawide monitor Prime Day deals
Ultrawide monitors are often the best for productivity. You get a wider view of the action on the screen, and you can stack multiple windows side by side. Usually, these monitors can be very costly, but with savings, you can find the very best at decent prices. Those looking for a more simplistic productivity curved monitor can find the Dell 34-inch curved monitor for $243 off. If you really want something insane, though, you even can head to Best Buy to get the Corsair foldable monitor and impress your friends with its folding display.
Best portable monitor Prime Day deals
There are many portable monitors that you'll see on Amazon, but you have to be careful of which ones you'll buy on Prime Day. We suggest buying the Asus monitor we've listed above. It's a quality display with USB-A and USB-C ports onboard, with a decent 1080p resolution. It even can be rotated vertically, and it comes with a portable folding case.
We also suggest the MSI Pro. It's a 15.6-inch monitor that features both USB Type-C and mini HDMI inputs. It also has a kickstand that makes using it at multiple angles even easier. You even get built-in speakers. All of this for under $150. Capping things out is the Arzopa G1 Game, it's designed for gamers, since it has a 144Hz refresh rate, and an anti-glare IPS panel, with support for HDR.
FAQ
Q: How much should you spend?
It really depends on what your needs are and what you're looking for. If you're buying a gaming monitor, you might have to spend above $600, sometimes even higher than that. In gaming monitors, features like AMD FreeSync, Nvidia GSync, fast response times lower than 1ms, and high refresh rates offer 120Hz and higher (beyond the basic 60Hz) are usually extras for the price and can push things closer to $900. If you're buying a productivity monitor, the higher the resolution, the more money you'll pay, but look to spend between $400-$800. Basic FHD resolution monitors tend to be much on the lower and cheaper since there are fewer pixels and room to multitask. It's why we suggest looking for 4K displays at a higher price or even QHD displays for more pixels at a slightly more affordable price. You'll also have to consider that features like integrated webcams, and speakers will bring up the price a bit on most monitors. Ultra-wide monitors, meanwhile, are usually well above $1,000 in price, as all that extra screen space comes with extra cost. The bigger the ultrawide, the lower the price. The smaller, the lower. Portable monitors are the most in-reach monitors in terms of the budget since they're usually under $200, but they're also quite small.
Q: What is the best monitor to buy?
Everyone's needs are different, but we must choose a monitor right now, it will be the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8. This monitor sports an OLED panel. This gives it better accurate color reproduction in your games and other content. The monitor also has a Neo Quantum Processor under the hood, to help with image processing. Other features include the 175Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and the Samsung Gaming Hub.
Q: What makes a good deal?
This depends on you. Only buy a monitor if the discount is significant and it's a product you'll actually make use of. You might see that some retailers might actually increase their prices ahead of or during Prime Day just to show big discounts. The deals we've mentioned in this post are all ones that we've verified are legitimate. Microsoft Edge offers a price-checking history tool that can show you if a deal is good, showing the price history over time.