AOC G3 Series 25G3ZM/BK 24.5" black, red 2023

240Hz for under EUR 135 is a ridiculous deal, even if the stand is a glorified brick. If you're a competitive gamer on a budget, this is your monitor.

The 240Hz refresh rate is the headline act, and it lands in the top tier of our database for performance. That 0.5ms response time is aggressive for a VA panel, and while VA panels usually struggle with ghosting compared to IPS, AOC has clearly tuned this thing for motion clarity. The 3000:1 contrast ratio is a nice bonus for darker scenes, giving you deeper blacks than most IPS competitors at this price. What surprised us is that a monitor this fast costs this little. The 300 nits brightness is fine for indoor gaming but won't wow anyone in a bright room.

Against the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, you're trading size and likely better color for raw speed and a lower price. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a completely different beast, ultrawide and more expensive, so it's not a direct fight. The Dell S2725QC is a 4K productivity monitor, not a gaming panel, so skip that comparison entirely. If you want 240Hz without spending a fortune, the AOC wins on price. If you want better color and a bigger screen, the LG or Acer Nitro XV272U are worth the extra cash.

At EUR 108 to EUR 134 across German, Spanish, French, and Italian listings, this monitor is a steal for 240Hz. The spread between vendors is real, EUR 26 is not pocket change, so shop around. The best deal we're seeing is at the lower end of that range, and if you can snag it near EUR 108, you're getting top-tier speed for budget-tier money. Just make sure you're buying new, not a returned unit.

The AOC 25G3ZM/BK is a 240Hz gaming monitor that punches way above its price tag when it comes to raw speed. You're getting a 24.5-inch 1080p VA panel with a 0.5ms response time, and that combo is basically built for competitive shooters. The one thing to know? This is a speed-first monitor. Everything else, color, ergonomics, features, takes a back seat.

If you're looking for a monitor for photo editing, video work, or just watching movies, this isn't it. The color accuracy out of the box is mediocre and the feature set is barebones. Go get an IPS panel like the Acer Nitro XV272U or the LG UltraGear instead. You'll lose some speed but gain a much better all-around display.

Buy this if you play fast-paced games and don't care about color perfection or fancy stands. The AOC 25G3ZM/BK delivers elite-level refresh rates at a price that makes 240Hz actually accessible. It's not a monitor for content creators or people who want a beautiful display for movies. It's a tool for winning matches, and at this price, it's hard to argue with.