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What Black Friday monitor deals can I expect in 2024?

There are often good Black Friday monitor deals to be had, and some retailers start the sales even earlier in November, so you can grab a discount early. There are also comparable or better deals to be had on Back Market at any time of year, so shopping around is essential. You might find that the best price for a gaming monitor on Black Friday is similar to - or even more than - the best price for a gaming monitor on Back Market. If you’re in need of a new monitor, take the time to research where the best prices can be found rather than jumping on a deal just because it’s the end of November – you may be pleasantly surprised.

The average Black Friday monitor deal will save you somewhere between 15% and 30% on the RRP. At Back Market, you can see discounts of around 50% or more on leading brand names at any time of year.

Is Black Friday the best time for deals on monitors?

For certain products, Black Friday could well be the best time to buy. However, a lot of hype is attached to this particular sale day, and you don’t always get the best deals. In fact, a survey from Which? found that only 2% of Black Friday sales were the cheapest those products had been within a year (six months either side of the 2022 Black Friday event). Price trends fluctuate throughout the year and often depend on whether a manufacturer is launching a newer product and trying to sell off old stock.

With Back Market, you can access discounts of around 50% or even more by buying refurbished, fully guaranteed technology instead of buying new. Black Friday monitor deals are often the same price as Back Market offers year-round – often not even as low.

Should I look for a Black Friday monitor deal?

If you need a new monitor around the end of November, then it is certainly worth checking out what gaming and PC monitor deals Black Friday sales are offering. However, if you are only looking to get a discount but don’t actually need to upgrade, then rushing to buy something in this sale could be counterproductive. Not only can you access offers that are better than many Black Friday monitor deals all year round, when shopping on Back Market, you also help the environment. Refurbished tech reduces the amount of e-waste, which means buying used helps to protect the planet as well as your pocket. You also get to miss out on the frenzy of Black Friday shoppers and have a stress-free purchasing experience.

What’s the cheapest price for a monitor on Back Market?

*Prices last updated 22/11/24 – prices subject to change

Back Market recommends…

Back Market’s top monitor pick for 2024 is the 24-inch Lenovo ThinkVision T24d, with prices starting from £80.00 before trade-in (RRP £199.99). If you have unused tech that you no longer need, you could trade it in for an even higher discount.

What should I look for when buying a monitor on Black Friday?

You should know that there are many kinds of monitors available. The differences between all the technology can be a little complicated, but here's a quick and easy breakdown:

📏 Size matters: Monitors are available in many different sizes and resolutions. 24 inch 1080p (Full HD) monitors are some of the most popular types. Similarly, 27 inch 2560x1440px (Quad HD) monitors are a great upgrade if you can afford the cost and added desk space. If you want something even bigger, you can look at curved wide screens. These are great for multitasking and gaming, and they're usually available in the greatest 4K and 6K resolutions. Just be aware that their price will reflect all that greatness too!

📺 Display panel technology: There are many types of display panels, but the most common are TN, IPS and VA. Their specs and quality vary between specific models, and unfortunately, it's not easy to say when one is better than the other. Here’s a table comparing a few entry-level options and some averages on their specs. Do note this isn’t always true, but it is fair to relative cost!

• TN panels are affordable and have high refresh rates, but they don't always have the best colours or viewing angles.

• IPS panels tend to have the best display quality, but they're often slower in response and refresh rate. They can also get pretty expensive.

• VA panels are somewhat in between the two, with good refresh rates and colour reproduction and the best contrast ratio.

🎮 Gaming monitors: If you game on PC or want to hook up your video gaming console, you'll be happy to learn that gaming monitors are some of the most popular kinds. Gamers will appreciate monitors with adaptive sync like G-Sync, FreeSync and Open Adaptive Sync which supports variable refresh rates. A high 144hz refresh rate will also allow you to react quicker and have a smoother playing experience.  

🤝 Compatibility with computers: PCs have a few different kinds of connection ports like HDMI, USB-C or Thunderbolt and DisplayPort -- and they also have different graphic abilities. It's important you check those things before you try to get any monitor deals. They won't be low-cost budget monitors if you can't even use them with your computer!

If some of that went over your head -- don't worry about it. Just make sure you get a monitor that fits your needs and that works with your computer.

The bottom line on Black Friday monitor deals

Black Friday deals can sometimes be worth waiting for. However, many retailers artificially raise prices over the summer so they can make the autumn discounts look better. This means you might not get the best monitor deals on Black Friday, as the deals you see might not be as good as they seem. On top of that, this is perhaps the most stressful and busy time of the year to go shopping – bargain-hunters plus Christmas shoppers means crowded town centres and things selling out fast online. 

With Back Market, you can buy refurbished modern tech with a warranty for at least one year and a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can make sure the product you buy is just what you want. While Black Friday monitor deals may offer good discounts in November, Back Market offers the same discounts, if not more, all year round. Buying refurbished also means you can reduce your e-waste footprint – an added feel-good factor.