Samsung and LG gaming monitors go on sale at Amazon and Walmart

Several major gaming monitors from Samsung and LG are being offered at steep discounts this week, presenting a range of options from budget models under $200 to high-end displays near $1,000. Retail listings on Oct. 14 showed multiple models reduced across Amazon and Walmart as retailers continue post-sale promotions.

Amazon listed the Samsung Odyssey G5 34-inch curved monitor at about $260 after a $140 discount. The monitor features a 1000R curved VA panel, 1440p resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDR10 support, and compatibility with AMD FreeSync Premium. Connectivity includes HDMI, DisplayPort, a USB-A port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

A lower-cost Samsung model, the Odyssey G3 32-inch, was listed on Amazon with a Prime-exclusive price of $299, down from a list price near $429. That model uses a Full HD 1920 by 1080 panel and emphasizes fast performance with a 180Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and AMD FreeSync Premium to reduce screen tearing when paired with compatible graphics hardware.

At the top end of the market, Amazon showed the LG UltraGear 45-inch curved OLED gaming monitor discounted to about $997, a reduction of roughly $702 from a typical list...