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Get a feature-packed 15.6-inch IPS portable monitor for just $49.99 ahead of the Black Friday rush
What does a sub-$50 price tag get you these days in the tech space? If you’re in the market for a portable monitor, quite a lot, actually. The AOC 16T20 is a feature-packed 15.6-inch IPS panel with a 1920×1080 (FHD) resolution, a 60 Hz refresh rate, a typical brightness of 230 nits, a contrast ratio of 800:1, and a glossy finish. Best of all, it’s available now for just $49.99 at Amazon, down from a regular retail price of $79.99.
The 16T20 features a mini-HDMI 2.0 port and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode support. It also includes dual 1-watt speakers and a smart cover that doubles as a multi-position stand. The portable monitor weighs 1.54 pounds and is 0.38 inches thick, making it easy to slip into a laptop bag.
It’s hard to argue with a portable monitor that includes such specs and features for less than $50. While it may not offer a blazing-fast 120 Hz refresh rate or a fancy OLED panel, the price is definitely right for people who just want extra screen real estate without emptying their wallets. — Brandon Hill
This 180 Hz IPS Asus gaming monitor is just $99 — 25-inch Tuf Gaming VG259Q3A returns to its all-time low
Not everyone can afford a fancy OLED gaming screen with bleeding-edge refresh rates, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get a good gaming experience without spending several hundred dollars. This 25-inch Tuf model (VG259Q3A) is back down to its lowest-ever price on Amazon, of $99 – a price we haven’t seen since early January.
The Tuf VG259Q3A only rated to 250 nits of (typical) brightness, but brightness doesn’t seem to be a common complaint among the 7,071 Amazon reviews. Multiple people describe the screen as bright. But regardless, 250 nits is fine for gaming, especially in a dimly lit room.
Despite this being a gaming monitor, Amazon says it also ships with three free months of Adobe Creative Cloud. That’s not something that would make me consider this monitor over others, but it’s still a pretty good value-add if you were considering paying for that service anyway. — Matt Safford