Buying good monitors is a game-changer for some and crucial for many. A budget monitor is easy on your wallet and caters to your needs. Budget monitors can provide an excellent overall user experience for both gamers and people searching for an office monitor with a smaller size, simpler designs and fewer extra features.

Even when you are buying budget monitors you do not have to compromise much on basic speculations. The resolution, aspect ratio, size, refresh rate, curvature, viewing angle, response time and synchronisation technology are some specifications that we have looked into. Here are six budget monitors you should look at. Please note that the actual price might vary from market to market.

Xiaomi Redmi 1A

Price: Tk. 13,900

Display: 23.8"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: 60Hz

Response time: 6ms

Display type: IPS

Interface type: HDMI/VGA

Contrast ratio: 1000:1

Colour: 16.7M

The 24-inch screen is the standout feature, with an IPS panel for brilliant colours, HDMI and VGA inputs, as well as 16.7 million colours to choose from. For most people, a refresh rate of 60HZ is sufficient. It is ideal for games where a fast response rate is not required, as 6ms can put players at a disadvantage.

LG 22MK430H-B

Price: Tk. 13,900

Display: 22"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: 75Hz

Response time: 5ms

Display type: IPS

Contrast ratio: 1000:1

Colour: 16.7M

The display is designed for gaming but it may also be used for other purposes. It has a 75Hz refresh rate panel, which is not significantly faster than 60Hz but feels slightly smoother when seen closely. Response time is 5ms which gives you an extra edge if you are a gamer on a budget. It has an IPS panel that produces vibrant colours with AMD Freesync included.

SAMSUNG LF22T350

Price: Tk. 15,500

Display: 22"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: Max 75Hz

Response time: 5ms

Display type: IPS

Contrast ratio: 1000:1

Colour: 16.7M

Another amazing monitor for the money. It offers beautiful colours, requires very little tuning once out of the box, is wall-mountable and has an IPS display with a 75Hz refresh rate. The top, right and left borders are quite thin. This has HDMI compatibility as well. Good for gaming, workplace and colour-accurate jobs like Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom and Premiere Pro, among others.

Asus VP229HE

Price: Tk. 16,000

Display: 21.5"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: 75Hz

Response time: 5ms

Display type: IPS

Contrast ratio: 1000:1

Colour: 16.7M

It is essentially a combination of Xiaomi Redmi 1A and  SAMSUNG LF22T350. Asus VP229HE delivers incredibly sharp imagery with its frameless IPS panel for wide-angle viewing. Its 75Hz response rate and adaptive Freesync technology eliminate tracing and ensure crisp video playback. Expanded Vision with a 178° IPS wide viewing angle panel gives consistent accurate colour at any angle to minimise the colour shift and give you a better viewer experience. It is safe to say that it is highly favoured for gaming and work purposes.

LG 22MK600M

Price: Tk. 15,900

Display: 21.5"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: 75Hz

Response time: 5ms

Display type: IPS

Contrast ratio: 1000:1

Colour: 16.7M

It is similar to the SAMSUNG LF22T350. LG's 22MK600M high-definition monitor features an IPS liquid crystal display for realistic colour reproduction. A comfortable viewing experience helps to lessen eye fatigue for office work and is ensured with improved full HD quality. Gamers may enjoy flawless fast-paced games with the Radeon FreeSync option.

Asus VZ229HE

Price: Tk. 15,800

Display: 21.5"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Refresh rate: 75Hz

Response time: 5ms

Display type: IPS

Contrast ratio: 80000000:1

Colour: 16.7M

This one is similar to LG 22MK430H-B but offers better colours out of the box. It is not the best option for gaming but it is a great option for colour grading and colour correction. It does not include AMD Freesync.

If you are looking for decent home and office monitors that do not break the bank try to go for a 22-24 inch 1080p IPS or VA panel. If you are able to stretch your budget a little more, go for a 27 inch 1440p IPS or VA panel. Whether you are looking for a monitor for home or business work, low-impact gaming or a replacement, there are a plethora of capable and some very fascinating monitors available. Having a good monitor is a great help when you are spending a hefty amount of time in front of a desktop. It is even better when it does not break the bank.