Buy a Samsung G6 or G9 gaming monitor and get a free JBL gaming headset
No matter which of these two displays you choose, you'll get the JBL Quantum One gaming headset — featuring active noise cancellation, head-tracking 3D audio, epic audio quality, and an ergonomic design with a regular price of $200 — for absolutely free. You're going to have to hurry with your purchase though, as there's no telling how much time is remaining until the price cuts and the offer for the free gaming headset expire.
27-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor — $700
$900
22% off
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 gaming monitor meets all the requirements of gamers, as discussed in our computer monitor buying guide. The 27-inch screen falls within our recommended range, and its 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time will enable smooth animations and quick reaction times — both of which are important for fast-paced gameplay. The gaming monitor, which also features OLED technology and QHD resolution, is on sale with a 22% discount for savings of $200. Don't forget the free JBL gaming headset!
49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 gaming monitor – $1,000
$1,800
44% off
We tagged the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 as the best 32:9 gaming monitor in our list of the best gaming monitors, with those numbers referring to the aspect ratio on its 49-inch screen. You'll enjoy incredibly immersive gameplay with the best PC games on this massive display, which also offers a 240Hz refresh rate and a 0.03ms response time. The QD-OLED technology combines the best of QLED and OLED with perfect black levels with intense brightness, and you can get this gaming monitor with an $800 reduction at 44% off (and of course the free headset).
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