By Okay, people, this is the cheapest new OLED display I’ve seen in a long time. Not even on Prime Day 2 (what I like to call Amazon Boogaloo) did any of them fall below $450. A Redragon 27-inch, 1440p OLED display is currently available on Amazon’s closeout website, Woot.com, for just $409.99. The selling price is reduced by over $200.
I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a monitor with this branding before; Redragon is a low-cost company that makes gaming keyboards and mice. However, the specifications of the OLED panel—27 inches, 2560 x 1440 resolution, 240 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms reaction time, and AMD FreeSync support—indicate that it uses the same rather generic component that LG has been producing in large quantities. This implies that it will be bright, have amazing contrast, and have adequate speed to compete in fast-paced gameplay.
The fact that the monitor has a few extras, most notably a USB-C connector with 65 watts of power delivery, shocked me. This makes it a fairly good laptop companion, although a powerful model may not be able to receive the fastest charging. For a low-cost design, you also get two USB-A connections, two HDMI, and two DisplayPort connectors. Unlike previous Woot bargains, it’s on sale for the next few weeks or until the stock runs out.
One thing in particular makes me hesitate. The Woot website states that this monitor is covered by a 90-day guarantee, which is typical for reconditioned items. Despite this, it is marked as new rather than refurbished. Someone at Woot hasn’t looked into this specific listing, so I’m assuming it’s a boilerplate problem. Redragon’s official store claims to provide two years of warranty coverage, but only for purchases made directly from the store.
One thing in particular makes me hesitate. The Woot website states that this monitor is covered by a 90-day guarantee, which is typical for reconditioned items. Despite this, it is marked as new rather than refurbished. Someone at Woot hasn’t looked into this specific listing, so I’m assuming it’s a boilerplate problem. Redragon’s official store claims to provide two years of warranty coverage, but only for purchases made directly from the store.
Therefore, if lifespan is a concern, this is a bit of a gamble. With a three-year screen guarantee, this AOC model—which I assume uses a nearly identical OLED panel—might be worth the additional $40. However, it’s your money; a VESA monitor arm, which this device supports, costs only $40. If neither of these monitors appeals to you, have a look at the bestcomputerfinder compilation of the top monitors available.
