Samsung’s 32-inch 1440p gaming monitor plunges to $180, its lowest price | usagoldmines.com

If you launched WoW Forever today and realized you deserve a bigger, crisper monitor to see those zhevras more clearly, then this deal came at just the right time for you. Amazon is selling Samsung’s 32-inch Odyssey G51F gaming monitor for just $179.99 right now. That’s a hefty 40% discount and the first time it has dropped this far down from its original $299.99.

This gorgeous monitor delivers a 2560×1440 resolution, which means your games will look great and you’ll have plenty of space for productivity if you also work on the same PC. 1440p has been the sweet spot for gaming these past few years, offering a better experience than 1080p but not so demanding on your PC as 4K, and it’s a no-brainer at this price.

The G51F also has a 180Hz refresh rate, which means a smooth and responsive experience when working and when gaming at high frame rates. Paired with a 1ms response time, quick movements and high-action scenes stay clean with less blur. Sync it to your graphics card with AMD FreeSync and cut down further on stutter, lag, and screen tearing.

Samsung’s Odyssey G51F is a solid budget-friendly entry into 1440p gaming. But a few caveats before you pull the trigger. Its VA panel isn’t as color-accurate as IPS or OLED, so it’s not the best choice for image or video work. The pixel density is only 93 PPI, so text is slightly fuzzy, which can be an issue if you’re reading on screen for hours every day. And though it says it supports HDR10, the lack of local dimming and limited peak brightness means you won’t be getting a true HDR experience.

All of those downsides are reasonable for a $179.99 monitor, so if none of them bother you, this is a great deal to jump on. If you want to explore more options, see PCWorld’s picks for the best gaming monitors.