I mean, just browsing the Costco webpage there's a few that are a lot cheaper, have IPS, have speakers. Curved monitors are a personal preference, if you like it then you should look for one but for graphics work I think flat is preferred.
https://www.costco.ca/benq-gw2480---...100480842.html - this one has speakers. Again, built in speakers tend to be ass so as long as you're ok with that...