Updated November 2026 with current Indian retail prices.
For most people, the MSI MAG 255F E20 is the gaming monitor to buy under ₹10,000: 24.5-inch 200Hz Rapid IPS, 100% sRGB and two HDMI ports for ₹8,599. Want a stand that moves up and down? The LG UltraGear 24GS65F (₹9,799). On a GTX 1650, the Acer EK240Y P6 (₹6,589) is all the monitor you need.
Key facts
- 6 monitors from ₹5,999 to ₹9,917, all in stock on Amazon.in on 3 Nov 2026
- 2 run at 200Hz and 2 at 180Hz, all four IPS; only the LG adjusts in height
- 3 have two HDMI ports, so a PC and a console can stay plugged in
- Our old top pick, the Dell SE2425HG, is out of stock on Amazon.in
Under ₹10,000 now buys 144Hz IPS for under ₹7,000 and 200Hz IPS for under ₹9,000, which is plenty for Valorant and CS2 on a budget GPU, and 120Hz for a PS5. Need a monitor under ₹10,000 for study, office work or coding as well? Every IPS pick here doubles as a sharp work screen.
Here are six that were in stock on Amazon.in on 29 Oct 2026, from ₹5,999 to ₹9,917, sorted by what you need. Every price is dated and every spec comes from the listing or the brand’s spec page.
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Best gaming monitors under ₹10,000 compared
Prices checked on Amazon.in on 3 Nov 2026. They change often, so check the live price before you buy.
| Pick | Monitor | Price | Panel | Best for | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | MSI MAG 255F E20 | ₹8,599 | 24.5″ Rapid IPS, 200Hz | Valorant and CS2 on a GTX 1650 to RTX 3050, plus a console | Amazon |
| Best stand | LG UltraGear 24GS65F | ₹9,799 | 23.8″ IPS, 180Hz | Long sessions at a desk, often named on Reddit | Amazon |
| With speakers | Acer Nitro VG240Y X1 | ₹9,588 | 23.8″ IPS, 200Hz | A desk with no room for speakers | Amazon |
| Widest colour | AOC 24G4E | ₹9,917 | 23.8″ Fast IPS, 180Hz | Gaming plus photo and video work | Amazon |
| Cheapest 144Hz we found | Acer EK240Y P6 | ₹6,589 | 23.8″ IPS, 144Hz | GTX 1650 owners, first high refresh upgrade | Amazon |
| Tightest budget | Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD | ₹5,999 | 24″, 100Hz | Integrated graphics, casual use | Amazon |
Best gaming monitor under ₹10,000 overall: MSI MAG 255F E20
For most people, this is the gaming monitor to buy under ₹10,000. The 24.5-inch Rapid IPS panel runs at 200Hz, and MSI lists 0.5ms (GtG, minimum), 100% sRGB and 300 nits, brighter than the 250 nits on the Acer Nitro. 24.5 inches is the size used by most tournament esports monitors, a little bigger than the usual 23.8 inches.
It also has the ports to share a desk: MSI’s India datasheet lists two HDMI 2.0b ports and a DisplayPort 1.2a, so a PC and a PS5 can both stay plugged in. There are no speakers, only a headphone jack, the stand only tilts, and the box has either a DisplayPort or an HDMI cable, not both.
MSI MAG 255F E20: 24.5-inch 200Hz Rapid IPS
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
Best stand: LG UltraGear 24GS65F
The 24GS65F comes up again and again in Indian gaming threads on Reddit at this budget, and it has the most ratings of the 180Hz and 200Hz picks here, 754 at 4.4 stars. It is the only pick with a stand that moves up and down and turns to portrait, which matters more than a few hertz if you sit at the desk for hours. The 180Hz IPS panel lists 99% sRGB and 300 nits, and LG names it G-Sync Compatible.
The catch is one HDMI port next to the DisplayPort, so a PC on DisplayPort and one console on HDMI is the limit; a second HDMI device means swapping cables. At ₹9,799 it costs ₹1,200 more than the MSI for less refresh rate; you are paying for the stand and LG’s name.
LG UltraGear 24GS65F: 180Hz IPS with height and pivot
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
200Hz with speakers: Acer Nitro VG240Y X1
The Nitro is the only 200Hz pick here with speakers built in, basic 2W x 2 speakers; most gamers will still want a headset. Otherwise it matches the MSI closely: 200Hz IPS, 99% sRGB, two HDMI 2.0 ports plus a DisplayPort, and an HDMI cable in the box.
It costs ₹989 more than the MSI (prices checked 3 Nov), and that money buys the speakers, not a better panel. The MSI is brighter on paper (300 nits against 250) and a little bigger.
Acer Nitro VG240Y X1: 200Hz IPS with built-in speakers
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
Widest colour: AOC 24G4E
AOC India lists the widest colour gamut of the six for the 24G4E, 130.4% of sRGB on the CIE1976 scale (93.4% DCI-P3), which suits photo and video edits as much as games. It is a 180Hz Fast IPS panel with two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.4 according to AOC India, plus HDR10 support and a crosshair overlay.
Wide gamut is not the same as accurate: without calibration, colours can look oversaturated in sRGB content, so use a low saturation or sRGB style picture mode, if your unit has one, for normal work. At ₹9,917 it sits right at the top of this budget, and the stand only tilts (Amazon’s listing mentions height adjustment, but AOC’s own spec page lists tilt only).
AOC 24G4E: 180Hz Fast IPS with a wide colour gamut
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
Cheapest 144Hz IPS we found: Acer EK240Y P6
The EK240Y P6 is the cheapest 144Hz IPS monitor our Amazon.in searches turned up, with 1,100 ratings at 4.4 stars, the most of the IPS picks. It has a frameless design, a 99% colour gamut on the listing and Acer’s 3-year warranty. For a first PC build on a GTX 1650, it makes more sense than anything else at this price.
Know the ports before you buy: one HDMI and one VGA, no DisplayPort. HDMI is its only digital input, so 144Hz runs over HDMI. What you lose is flexibility: one device at a time. And with no DisplayPort, an NVIDIA card such as a GTX 1650 cannot use G-Sync Compatible on it; FreeSync over HDMI works with AMD cards.
Acer EK240Y P6: 23.8-inch 144Hz IPS
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
Tightest budget: Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD
The ZEB-A24FHD is for the tightest budget: a screen for study plus casual gaming, with 100Hz, built-in speakers and a wall mount option. The Amazon.in listing shows a 3-year carry-in warranty, and it has the most ratings on this page, though the lowest score, 3.8 stars.
The 14ms response time is slow for fast shooters, so this is not a competitive gaming monitor. Neither Zebronics nor Amazon.in lists the panel type. Check the box contents too: the Amazon.in listing puts a VGA cable in the box, while Zebronics’ own page lists an HDMI cable.
Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD: 24-inch 100Hz with speakers
Amazon price checked 3 Nov 2026Sold by Clicktech RetailIn stock when checked
Match the monitor to your GPU before you buy
These are rough esports ranges at 1080p on low to medium settings, not our tests, and they vary with your CPU and settings.
| Your GPU | Rough esports fps | Refresh rate to buy | Our pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated (Vega 7, Iris Xe) | Well below 100fps in most games | 100Hz is enough | Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD |
| GTX 1650 | Around 120 to 180fps | 144Hz is the sweet spot | Acer EK240Y P6 |
| RX 6500 XT / RTX 3050 | Often past 150fps | 180Hz to 200Hz is well used | MSI MAG 255F E20 |
| RTX 4060 and above | Higher still | Look past this budget | Our under ₹15,000 guide |
Which monitor works with your setup
A tick means the listing or the brand’s spec page names that feature. A dot means neither does, so don’t count on it.
| Monitor | HDMI ports | DisplayPort | Stand | Speakers | Wall mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MAG 255F E20 | 2 (HDMI 2.0b) | ✓ | Tilt | · | ✓ |
| LG UltraGear 24GS65F | 1 (HDMI 2.0) | ✓ | Tilt, height, pivot | · | ✓ |
| Acer Nitro VG240Y X1 | 2 (HDMI 2.0) | ✓ | Not listed | ✓ | ✓ |
| AOC 24G4E | 2 (HDMI 2.0) | ✓ | Tilt | · | ✓ |
| Acer EK240Y P6 | 1 | · | Tilt (listing) | · | ✓ |
| Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD | 1 | · | Not listed | ✓ | ✓ |
Best monitor for PS5 and Xbox under ₹10,000
The MSI MAG 255F E20 is the console pick too: two HDMI 2.0b ports, so a PS5 or Xbox and a second device stay plugged in, with the PC on DisplayPort. The Acer Nitro and AOC 24G4E also have two HDMI ports.
A PS5 or Xbox Series X outputs 1080p at 120Hz over HDMI 2.0, so any pick here with an HDMI 2.0 input should run 120Hz in supported games; two HDMI ports just let a console and a second device stay plugged in. VRR is different: a PS5 needs HDMI 2.1 for VRR, and none of these six has it, so a PS5 runs at 120Hz without VRR. Xbox Series X and S can use FreeSync over HDMI, so an Xbox may get VRR on the FreeSync monitors here.
Mistakes to avoid with a budget gaming monitor
Leaving it at 60Hz. Windows often starts a new monitor at 60Hz. Open Settings, System, Display, Advanced display, and pick the highest refresh rate, then turn on FreeSync or G-Sync Compatible in your GPU’s control panel.
Using the wrong cable. For 180Hz or 200Hz, use DisplayPort or a Premium High Speed HDMI cable (18 Gbps). An old HDMI cable from a set-top box can cap the refresh rate.
Trusting the headline response time. 0.5ms and 1ms figures on budget monitors are best-case MPRT or minimum GtG numbers; real panel speed is usually slower. The Zebronics lists 14ms, which is slow for fast games.
Expecting real HDR. HDR10 on a 250 to 300 nit monitor accepts an HDR signal, but it cannot show HDR the way a bright TV can.
Skipping the panel check. Inside Amazon’s return window, look at full-screen white, black, red, green and blue images for dead or stuck pixels and backlight bleed. Raise a return early if you see a problem.
Can you get a 4K, 1440p or curved monitor under ₹10,000?
Not one worth buying for games. Our Amazon.in searches on 29 Oct 2026 found no 4K monitor under ₹10,000. The one 1440p option was a Frontech 27-inch QHD at 100Hz for about ₹9,049, rated 3.6 stars, and the curved ones were 100Hz panels like a Frontech 24-inch for about ₹6,567. Proper 1440p and fast curved gaming monitors start just above this budget, around ₹11,000 (the LG 24U631A QHD and Acer Nitro ED270 X0 curved 200Hz were ₹10,999 that day). If that is what you want, see our best monitor under 15000 guide.
What about 27-inch 1080p? It exists at 200Hz under ₹10,000 (the Lenovo LOQ 27-10 was ₹9,499, with few ratings so far), but 1080p at 27 inches is about 82 pixels per inch against about 92 on a 24-inch, so text and HUD look softer. For competitive games, 24 inch is still the right size here.
Using one with a gaming laptop
All six work with a gaming laptop. Plug into the laptop’s HDMI port: for 144Hz and above it needs HDMI 2.0 or newer, which most recent RTX laptops have. A USB-C port only drives a monitor if it carries DisplayPort, and none of these six has a USB-C input, so you would use a USB-C to DisplayPort cable on the MSI, LG, Nitro or AOC. If you want a single USB-C cable, the BenQ GW2490C (24-inch, 144Hz IPS with USB-C) was about 8,999 rupees on Amazon.in when we checked, with far fewer ratings than our picks.
Buying one in India: seller, warranty and returns
All six were sold by Clicktech Retail on Amazon.in when we checked, and all list 3-year warranties (carry-in for the Zebronics). Keep the invoice, recheck the warranty line on the listing, and look up the brand’s service centre for your city first.
Which one at your budget
Under ₹6,000: Zebronics ZEB-A24FHD, for integrated graphics and casual use. ₹6,000 to ₹7,500: Acer EK240Y P6, the cheapest 144Hz IPS we found. Under ₹8,000 or ₹9,000: MSI MAG 255F E20, our top pick; if it sells out, the Lenovo LOQ 24-10 (₹7,999) is a 200Hz IPS fallback with two HDMI ports, but far fewer ratings. ₹9,000 to ₹10,000: the Nitro for speakers, the LG for the stand, the AOC for colour.
How we picked
On 29 Oct 2026 we read the Amazon.in listings our searches turned up under ₹10,000 (Mumbai pincode), plus our old picks and the models Indian gamers recommend on Reddit and TechEnclave. We kept those in stock and sold new, preferred IPS at 144Hz and above, checked ports and stands on the brands’ spec pages where we could reach them, and ranked by strengths and ratings. We haven’t used these monitors ourselves.
Our old top pick, the Dell SE2425HG, was showing currently unavailable on Amazon.in, so it is off the list. We passed on a few 180Hz monitors with only one left in stock, and 200Hz ones with fewer ratings than our two 200Hz picks.
Decision time
Frequently asked questions
What is the best gaming monitor under 10000 in India?
For most people, the MSI MAG 255F E20: a 24.5-inch 200Hz Rapid IPS monitor with 100% sRGB, two HDMI ports, AMD FreeSync Premium and a 3-year warranty. For a stand that adjusts in height, the LG UltraGear 24GS65F. Prices were checked on Amazon.in on 3 Nov 2026.
What is the cheapest 144Hz monitor in India?
The cheapest 144Hz IPS gaming monitor our Amazon.in searches found in stock was the Acer EK240Y P6. It lists a 99% colour gamut, AMD FreeSync and a 3-year warranty, with one HDMI port and no DisplayPort.
Can I run PS5 at 120Hz on a monitor under 10000?
Yes. The MSI MAG 255F E20, Acer Nitro VG240Y X1 and AOC 24G4E each have two HDMI 2.0 class ports; MSI names PS5 and Xbox support, and the others should take 1080p 120Hz over HDMI 2.0 too. PS5 VRR needs HDMI 2.1, which none of our picks have, so expect 120Hz without VRR on a PS5.
Which monitor under 10000 has two HDMI ports?
The MSI MAG 255F E20, the Acer Nitro VG240Y X1 and the AOC 24G4E all have two HDMI ports plus a DisplayPort, so a PC and a console can stay plugged in. The LG 24GS65F, Acer EK240Y P6 and Zebronics have one.
Should I stretch my budget to a 1440p monitor?
If your GPU is an RTX 3060 or faster and you play more single-player games than esports, 27-inch 1440p is worth saving for. On a GTX 1650 or RTX 3050, stay at 1080p: the GPU would struggle to drive 1440p at high frame rates.
Does FreeSync work with an NVIDIA graphics card?
Usually yes. NVIDIA’s G-Sync Compatible mode works with most FreeSync monitors over DisplayPort; turn it on in the NVIDIA Control Panel. It needs DisplayPort, so the HDMI-only Acer EK240Y P6 and Zebronics get no adaptive sync on an NVIDIA card. The LG 24GS65F and AOC 24G4E are listed as G-Sync Compatible by their brands.
Is a 27 inch monitor under 10000 worth it?
Usually not for gaming. The Lenovo LOQ 27-10 brings 27-inch 200Hz IPS under 10,000 rupees, but 1080p at 27 inches looks softer than at 24 inches. Buy 24-inch now, or save for 27-inch 1440p.
Can a GTX 1650 push 144Hz at 1080p?
In esports games like Valorant and CS2 on low to medium settings, a GTX 1650 often runs well over 100fps, so 144Hz gets used. In heavier games it drops much lower, where 144Hz adds little.
Do these monitors come with an HDMI cable?
The LG, the AOC and both Acers list an HDMI cable in the box. The MSI includes either a DisplayPort or an HDMI cable. For the Zebronics, the Amazon.in listing says VGA cable while Zebronics’ own page says HDMI cable, so check the listing before you order.
Have you tested these monitors?
No. We picked them from their Amazon.in listings, the brands’ spec pages, ratings and what buyers recommend, on the date shown. We haven’t tested them hands on.
