Asus VG248QG
Score: 82/100
Sceptre 24.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The ASUS VG248QG is a 24-inch TN gaming monitor delivering a blistering 165 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time, making it ideal for competitive esports. Its trade-off is limited color accuracy and viewing angles due to the TN panel, plus modest ergonomic adjustments. Best suited for fast-paced gamers prioritizing speed over visual fidelity.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 24.5 inchesbest | |
165 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 msbest | 1 ms |
350 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
— | 99 %best | |
1,000best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.216 kg | 3.13 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Display(5) | ||
Panel Type | TN | VA |
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 24.5 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 165 Hz | 240 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 0.5 ms | 1 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 300 nits |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 5.216 kg | 3.13 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 560.9 mm | 558.5 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 358.9 mm | 416.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers and ASUS editors commend the VG248QG for its blistering 165 Hz overclock, 0.5 ms response, and seamless G-SYNC/Adaptive-Sync integration, which together deliver tear-free, ultra-smooth gameplay. They also highlight ELMB and GamePlus features as esports-focused enhancements, while noting the trade-off of a TN panel's limited color accuracy and the stand's minimal ergonomics.
Everyday users love the monitor's lightning-fast response and easy Adaptive-Sync setup, describing it as "blazing fast" and great value for a 1080p high-refresh experience. Common complaints revolve around the TN panel's color shift at side angles, the lack of height or swivel adjustments, and occasional coil-whine or backlight bleed issues.
“Excellent upgrade from older TN panels.”
“Not the best by far, use headphones instead.”
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.
