Best gaming monitor under $300 for competitive gaming?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   KKTC 25M1—5 pts

   GPT #1

   24.1-inch 1080p 400Hz panel, excellent motion clarity for CS2/Valorant/Apex, very low perceived latency, rare sub-$300 access to near-360Hz-plus esports speed

   To stay #1 Replace the TN panel with a fast IPS panel without losing the 400Hz price advantage

2. 2
   AAlienware AW2525HM—4 pts

   GPT #2

   25-inch 1080p 320Hz IPS, strong low-latency esports performance, better color and daily-use quality than most TN options, good stand and connectivity for the price

   To rank higher Reduce motion blur/overshoot enough to match the cleanest 360Hz-class panels

3. 3
   Dell G2524H—3 pts

   GPT #3

   24.5-inch 1080p 280Hz Fast IPS, dependable response tuning, low input lag, strong ergonomics, often far cheaper than premium esports monitors

   To rank higher Move to 320Hz or higher while keeping the same response quality

4. 4
   ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM—2 pts

   GPT #4

   24.5-inch 1080p IPS with 280Hz overclock, ELMB Sync, good ergonomics, proven competitive-gaming tuning and broad availability

   To rank higher Update the panel to modern 320Hz-plus performance with lower overshoot

5. 5
   VViewSonic XG2431—1 pts

   GPT #5

   24-inch 1080p 240Hz IPS, excellent Blur Busters-tuned backlight strobing, unusually clear motion at fixed high frame rates, strong choice for players who value clarity over raw Hz

   To rank higher Upgrade to 300Hz-plus while preserving its strobing quality

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