Acer Nitro 27-inch
Score: 76/100
Sceptre 24.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro ED270R is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor with a high 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response, delivering smooth gameplay. Its limited brightness and Full HD resolution reduce sharpness and visibility in bright environments. Best suited for budget-focused esports players who value speed over pixel density.
The Sceptre C255B-FWT240 is a 24.5-inch curved VA monitor delivering a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response for competitive play. Its low brightness, basic tilt-only stand and subpar built-in speakers limit its suitability for bright environments and long sessions. Ideal for budget-focused esports enthusiasts.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24.5 inches | |
165 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
— | 99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.9 kg | 3.13 kgbest |
1best | 1best | |
2best | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24.5 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.9 kg | 3.13 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 610.1 mm | 558.5 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 445.8 mm | 416.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers emphasize the monitor's ultra-smooth motion and strong dynamic contrast, praising its high refresh rate and FreeSync implementation while noting the limited brightness and Full HD resolution as drawbacks for a 27-inch display.
Everyday users generally praise the Nitro ED270R for its affordable price, immersive curve, and smooth gameplay, but repeatedly mention the low pixel density, weak speakers, and occasional ghosting as common pain points.
“upgraded from older 1080p 60 Hz feels transformative”
“Value for the price, curve immersion and smooth FreeSync”
“Excellent upgrade from older TN panels.”
Professional reviewers commend the Sceptre 24.5-inch curved monitor for delivering a rare combination of 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time at a budget price, highlighting its immersive 1800R curve and vibrant 99% sRGB color coverage. They appreciate the thin bezels, solid construction, and lack of backlight bleed, but criticize the weak built-in speakers, limited tilt-only ergonomics, and the VA panel's inherent color-accuracy and ghosting drawbacks, especially in bright environments or at 60Hz.
Everyday users celebrate the monitor's smooth high-refresh performance and immersive curvature, often calling it an excellent value upgrade over older TN panels. Praise centers on the vibrant colors, solid build, and clean visuals, while recurring frustrations focus on the low-quality speakers, lack of ergonomic adjustments, VA ghosting, and insufficient brightness for bright rooms or console use.
