Top Best 10 Refurbished Monitors For Sale in December 2021

I own two of these, one new and one refurbished. I can't tell the difference between the two.

Pros:

Vibrant Colors

Thin Bezels

Tilts and pans on stand nicely

Cons:

Bleeding on the edges during very dark scenes that is a problem with most IPS monitors, isn't noticeable during most gameplay.

Refurb but like new and great price. No defects are signs of use when recieved and no problem setting up.

I don't know why I got the monitor without the original packaging. it is delivered in a plain cardboard box. there was no original packaging.

Was blown away by smoothness of this G-Sync monitor. Added new life to games.

Great monitor, still working very well with no issues!

This is the ultimate gaming monitor for those looking for the best in picture quality while being able to play games at high refresh rates and ultra smooth gameplay thanks to the G-Sync technology built inside this beast monitor. Fair warning though - if you want to be able to push this monitor to its limits, you will need a GTX1080Ti, RTX2080, or RTX2080Ti ;-)

PROs:

- G-Sync dynamic refresh rate technology

- High refresh rate @ 165Hz

- IPS panel with excellent sRGB color gamut

- Excellent resolution (2560 x 1440) for 27-inch 16:9

- The option to use Ultra Low Motion Blur (ULMB)!

- Gaming reticle available within the OSD that can be used for those with less than perfect aim :D

- Multiple color and gaming configurations can be saved within the OSD; up to three unique configurations can be saved.

- VESA compliant for those wanting to use an adjustable monitor desk mount stand

CONs

- Cost; G-Sync monitors always cost more than their AMD FreeSync counterparts, but the technology is far superior

- Doesn't support High Dynamic Range (HDR) lighting

- Requires the use of a Nvidia graphics card certified to officially support G-Sync technology

- Light bleed and IPS glow is visible in the corners and borders in very dark scenes

- Monitor stand is a bit ugly I have to admit...lol

I was incredibly lucky to find this monitor refurbished and for quite a bit cheaper than it normally would be. the IPS 2k screen is great, I tried and I just cant go back to tn panels. The colors look so dull by comparison. The G-sync is nice, but not necessary now, since Nvidia announced they're accepting the cheaper freesync for 10xx series cards up.

The monitor has been great, mostly using it for work and some gaming. It arrived in a nondescript box in the time bb said it would. It is so n great shape no sign of wear or damage. Probably more monitor than I need since I don’t do a lot of gaming that needs the high refresh rate. Happy it came with a display port cable. I had to use a different HDMI cable to connect to another laptop. Very pleased with purchase.

Bought as a second screen for Surface Pro 7. If using for Surfacr Pro, you will have to buy the appropriate adapter separately for connecrion, based on Surface Pro model. Perfect picture, size, and quality. Bought as refurbished, but appears and operates as new. No missing parts. Make sure to look at contents of description before buying refurbished, as not all come with all parts.

Bought for my ps5 picture is great sucks it doesn’t run 120fps even on 1080p but non the less it’s a great monitor the curve is just perfect not too much curve. Only thing that’s missing is the 120fps can’t wait for the Ps5 to support 1440p

Has a down and upscaler built in. Purchased for my wife since she works from home and she mirrors her 1080p laptop from work to it. When she turned the monitor on it upscaled to 1440p.

Curve isn’t too drastic either. I think it’s perfect.

I have the Gigabyte WQHD 34" monitor and needed a monitor to complement it but without being as wide and this monitor was the perfect choice and looks stunning. Had a 1080p before and it just didn't seemed right next to the 1440p but with this monitor being the same 1440p my view is what I was exactly looking for

This monitor is a good budget 2k gaming monitor. Currently using 2 of these in my setup.

HDR looks good, the curved screen is cool, and games look great on this monitor. It’s a must buy

Great quality and is above what I expected. Pretty decent price for what u are getting

Gorgeous display! Picture settings we're tricky to get dialed in at first but it is perfect once you get it dialed in. Great for my editing and gaming!

Great product at a decent price! Best Buy is awesome! Beautiful screen!

Yes they are slighting overpriced. But you get what you pay for.

Color is awesome, latency is top notch and the clarity is bar none excellent.

Very little black light bleed and always top notch displays come from Alienware. At least in my experience.

No tearing because of Nividia Gsync. I love the panel and the OSD controls. You can also charge phones and tablets from the small hub on it, even without it being connected to the pc.

Its a great monitor. Is it worth it for the price? Only if you really want it to match with other Alienware accessories, or you can get it on sale.

No question about the quality though.

Calibration Setting (From RTINGS.com) - Works best IMO

Picture Mode: Custom

Brightness: 29

Contrast: 75

RGB: 100-96-93

PROS:

+PRICE: Total Access Member Here: Like you, I thought Total Access gets first dibbs. Now, I'm like I might as well keep it. Up to 2 years of free insurance (with deductible)? Why not buy open box excellent everything? Currently this is $200 off + $50 off with Open Box Excellent. Total Access Protection Check.

+Upgraded from the AW2518H (TN 240 Hertz). WHAT A DIFFERENCE between IPS and TN. Like many out there, I was extremely skeptical of performance. However, the input lag on this IPS panel ACTUALLY BEATS the TN. Seriously, like HUH?

+IPS VS TN: IPS will always win but the problem was it didn't meet TN performance levels before. However, tech changed and IPS has beaten TN. I still am in shock about that but it is 100% true.

+360 Hertz is amazing if you can reach it. I play CS:GO more than any game out there logging over 2000 hours. 360 hertz is worth it to me. Is it worth it to you? Honestly, you can only get 360 hertz on some games (not new ones). If you are buying this for other higher requirement games, there's no point to get 360 hertz because you'll never reach it. Maybe with Alder Lake + 3090...we will see but doubtful.

+New tech is better. This one actually looks better than my AW3420DW despite them being the same ish tech. RTINGs gave this monitor super high marks in all but contrast (IPS, blacks don't look black). I'm hoping one day OLED will hit this spec or better as OLED is the future once they figure out how to do 360 hertz with it and low ms.

CONS

-Ghosting: Extreme Mode has ghosting for sure. Super Fast and Fast are great but it isn't 1ms. I stuck with Super Fast.

-360 hertz is a niche game market. It only works with older games if properly matched with good CPU + GPU. Otherwise, honestly you don't need it.

Great performing monitor but best geared for FPS enthusiasts. Image quality is good to very good for me stops short of excellent. HDR is just average. If you’re looking for the fastest monitor for esports or FPS shooters, this is the monitor for you.

I have mine paired with an Alienware M15R2 with a 2080 max Q. My laptop can not muscle this thing past 200fps with settings turned down. But I don’t run it that way. For those wondering about how it might impact your laptop performance - I’d say I gained about 5-6% due to the fact that using the display port on laptop bypasses the Intel GPU and runs soley on the 2080. For that reason alone an external monitor is worth the add to your gaming laptop.

The 360Hz monitor is the monitor with the highest refresh rate in the market at present. Although the eyes cannot distinguish different frequencies well, the screen with a higher refresh rate always has its reasons for existence. As the monitor for the League of Legends Global Finals in 2021, this monitor also provides me with a better reason to buy it

I absolutely LOVE this monitor!!! Paired my monitor with a Ryzen 7 3700X, NVIDIA RTX3080. I haven't been playing long on it but I can see a huge difference vs my 144Hz monitor. The only part that bothers me is the large base that takes lots of desk space. Definitely look at getting a vesa mount.

Bought this for my boyfriend for his birthday for gaming Dota. He loves it! It does require a large (deep) desk because the base is very large, but we love that it turns and the height can be adjusted. It now serves as the tv for our bedroom as well. I obsess over large purchases, and read every review before I make a decision. I am pleased I chose this one.

I'm using a 3070 system with a i910850k and I think it's a great match for some games but I literally mostly only play CSGO

in CSGO at 1080p all maxed out I get around 320-400 fps all the time..

Sometimes though depending on the setting I'll get some choppy movements outta nowhere... strange flickering almost

I've used it with G-sync, ULMB, and without any of them at 360hz

and I've gotta say it runs the smoothest at ULMB 240-300Hz

at 360hz I get random glitches not a lot but they annoy me at times...

I'm still giving it some time on deciding to return or keep because it is a pretty awesome monitor nonetheless

Very great gaming monitor, I do believe they should have some updates on this new monitor because it needs some work.

Amazing 360h ips monitor. Can't go back to 240hz now.

Great gaming monitor perfect for PS5 and Xbox series x

The monitor is very nice and so much better than my old one. It works great for my gaming. I have noticed a few blocky views in certain areas of my game but I think it is just because I do not know how to properly change the setting for the best performance.

The only negative i have is that the legs come out a bit too far and sometimes interferes with my mouse movements but that would not be an issue if my desk with bigger so the monitor could sit back a bit further. Overall I am very happy with the product and feel like it was a good purchase!

Love it! The quality resolution are amazing for my PS5!!! Love that it’s 144 Hz and 1 ms response time! This my first monitor with those specs and it makes a HUGE difference when play League Play!!!

I use this as my 2nd monitor as on a vertical mount with my Lg gn950b, fantastic for multi tasking!

Holy cow, this monitor is amazing for the price. I have no negatives yet. Just keep in mind there are no speakers but it does have a headphone jack. The colors and the overall picture and controls are excellent.

bought it for my ps5 and it works great i love the built in crosshairs feature and so does my brother we use it for fps and the refresh rate is good for us if we decide to switch to pc. there is a slight wobble but it’s great otherwise

Not a bad thing to say about this Monitor. The colors are all beautiful and the blacks are rich and deep!

No regrets here this thing has great picture quality! If you are looking for an upgrade on a budget, do not overlook this monitor!

Absolutely love this UltraWide! Very bright, crisp image with multiple ways to connect. Mounting offers flexibility. Stable base included should you need.

The monitor is simple to set up. I'm overall happy with it.

My only complaint is that under "Specifications" and in the "Included" section the Best Buy website indicated that a DisplayPort cable was included in the box. NOPE. Only the power cord and HDMI were included. I had to return to Best Buy and purchase a $20 cable. This wasn't the end of the world; but I'm just saying if the product description says something comes with the purchase, INCLUDE IT or remove it from the description.

Really enjoying this monitor, I use a USB C and have tried HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort but prefer USB C. The only downside to this monitor is that the power delivery (PD) will not charge my MacBook Pro so I do have to have my MBP plugged into both the monitor and a power source to keep it charged. Other than that I enjoy the quality of the screen, great for 4k movies, and its easily adjustable with one hand both in height and angles. If you are on the edge about getting the 35 inch curved display this is a great alternative.

I’ve had this monitor for months and it hasn’t let me down yet. I use this monitor for streaming and I love how bright and colorful the screen is when I’m playing games. Also the customization options are extensive so anyone can fine tune the monitor for there needs! Would recommend!

This thing is great, My first ultrawide ... I got it so I could exp. my new 3060 GPU at its fullest. I know there are much much much better setups but as some one who has been a console gamer their whole life this is a world of difference, it feels like i discovered a whole new world.

Anyways I also got an amazing deal, was able to score an open box that had legit nothing wrong with it, still had the protective film on it. Open box + sale combined I scored this bad boy for about 280 after tax.

If your looking for 1080 p at its best this has got you covered.

I purchased this monitor with my new mac m1 and the connection works great with humidity and usb c. Easy to unpack and get set up. Screen size is perfect for having multiple full size pages up at once. Great for a developer. I would recommend anyone looking for a high quality monitor for business purposes.

I am using this product for work. I have my laptop connected to it and its fantastic! No need for two monitors. Great picture quality. It checks off all yhr boxes for me including usb-c connectivity. Cant really speak about gaming as i have not tried that as of yet.

If you use your laptop a lot for work, you’re likely wanting a large screen to view two or three screens a lot.

This works.

This brightness matches a Macbook Air M1 with 400 nits. LG makes a model $50 cheaper, but the brightness is noticeable (250 nits).

The monitor is easy to set up and it works great with the new apple Mac-mini

Worth for what you pay. Highly recommended for anyone interested.

Display was defective when connected. Tried multiple PCs and cables. Now I get to spend time returning it.

I am pleased so far with this monitor. I had no problems getting it to connect to my laptop. The screen size is great. I do wish that you could swivel it around without having to turn the whole monitor, but I knew that it didn't before I purchased it and it is not too heavy too move.

Bought 2 of these for when i go back in the office. My work is terrible about supplying us with nice things even though they are a billion dollar company. I tried these because they were a nice size for all the spreadsheets i use and a good price. They are great. I am currently using them at home until we go back in the office but can't wait to have them at work and can actually see what i do! I dont know if i would use them for gaming but for work... they are perfect! Very happy.

Great BIG screen with great quality and colors are good. Only complaint is that I can’t make it taller or shorter, it’s set at one size.

These are probably the best monitors I’ve owned, I have purchased almost 20 of them for my workplace and everyone loves them.

They picture is crisp and easy on your eyes, highly recommended.

One drawback is that you can’t mount these without a custom modification.

This item was much better than my old monitor which was a decent amount smaller and isn’t as bright as this product. This product is also wider and bigger which was a big plus. Great product for its cost.

I use this as a second monitor for work. I have hooked up a Nintendo Switch and my macbook to it as well to see how games and video look. It's a solid monitor depending on what you want to do with it. Unless you're looking for ultra elite graphics, then this is a great monitor for most things.

The monitor must not be compatible with the Mac Mini M1. The resolution is horrible, and pixelated, I've never seen such bad resolution on a monitor since around the year 2000 when flat screen monitors were first coming out. I'm thinking it's a compatibility issue with Mac.

The monitor I got is perfect for my needs. I was initially thinking about a wrap-around, or curved screen, but a helpful BestBuy sales person helped me decide that that was not the best choice for my specific needs. So I am grateful for that. Unfortunately, there was only one of my preferred monitors left in the store and we couldn't find it. But he persisted and finally tracked it down. Thank you!

Built a new desktop P/C and decided to replace old speaker system with this Insignia 3 piece Bluetooth speaker set. Was pleasantly surprised with the ease of set up and the quality of sound. The LED lighting on the speakers was an extra touch.

They Didn’t have the Monitor on sale in stock so I went for this model. It’s a nice screen and I’m happy to have a new monitor.

This is a nice monitor. Replaced a older HP and you can tell the difference. Would recommend

Great picture , we got it as a larger screen for our laptop. Only downside is the joystick control on the bottom of the screen.

Nice and clear monitor. Two HDMI ports and 3.5 mm audio jack. Exactly what I needed.

Refresh rate do not match what is advertised with big sticker. I have a Q27q-10 and the refresh rate is 75 Hz but on Q27q-1l is just 65 Hz on both inputs HDMI or DP.

Color is accurate on this display and i was able to extend just fine, gaming on it is good with a AMD card 75 hz though could be a bit brighter but performs well just wished more gaming monitors were this thin for QHD 1440 -2K content at 144hz and this monitor would be solid.

Crisp color. Works good. So far no issues.

Stand not adjustable though.

Great Screen and Quality. Not too crazy about the stand though

The monitor is great! Totally recommend it! It’s my second monitor from Lenovo.

It may have been me, BUT I was not able to do anything with this monitor. I used the HDMI cable it came with and was trying to use it as a 2nd monitor for my new HP Desktop. No matter what I did the Lenovo screen would not turn on. I tried to Duplicate and Extend with no response from this monitor. I then tried it on my Lenovo laptop using a Hub and still no luck. I tried adjusting my settings and no device was found. This was way too difficult and I finally gave up. The monitor did not come with any instructions other than downloading drivers, which I did. This all was an ordeal I choose not to have in my life right now. It has been returned. With no troubleshooting and no support from Lenovo, I gave up.

Been using for almost a week and so far couldn't be happier. Great picture quality and the low blue light has been easy on my eyes for days of 10+ hours in front of a screen. Very affordable monitor with great return on value.

Decent picture quality. Good Value for money.

Has HDMI cable included

Best Buy should be ashamed of their refurbishing process. I ordered 3 of these and not a single one was in acceptable condition.

The first one was the most promising, everything turned on, picture was good, but there was no audio.

The second one shows no power when the power is plugged in, so it's completely dead.

The third one is the worst, being physically broken. The power button/joystick was completely broken off, and when plugged in, it also had no power.

It is obvious the refurb department doesn't actually exist, it is just a reboxing department...