MSI MAG 274CXF 27-inch Curved
Score: 79/100
Sceptre C248W-FW100T
Score: 76/100Rankings
The MSI MAG 274CXF is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor that delivers an ultra-high 280 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response for esports, with strong contrast and wide color coverage, but it lacks ergonomic adjustments and true HDR performance.
The Sceptre C248W-FW100T.A1 is a 24-inch curved VA gaming monitor with a 100 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time and full sRGB coverage. It offers eye-comfort features and built-in speakers but has limited ergonomic adjustments and no HDR or USB-C.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24 inches | |
280 Hzbest | 100 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.5 msbest | 1 ms |
300 nitsbest | — | |
4,000best | — | |
123.3 %best | 100 % | |
2best | 2best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24 inches |
Panel Type | Rapid VA | VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 280 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 0.5 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 123.3 % | 100 % |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | false | true |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its 280 Hz refresh, rapid VA panel and high contrast, while noting the lack of G-Sync, limited ergonomics and only HDR Ready certification.
Users love the speed and immersion, calling it "Best monitor ever even for a crumbed one," but complain about early hardware failures and missing ergonomic features.
“Best monitor ever even for a crumbed one”
“The speed is unmatched for esports”
“Early hardware failures are concerning”
Professional reviewers highlight the C248W-FW100T.A1 as a solid value proposition, praising its smooth 100 Hz performance, immersive curvature, and full sRGB coverage while noting trade-offs such as limited stand adjustability and a lack of premium features like HDR or USB-C.
Everyday users appreciate the buttery-smooth 100 Hz gameplay, the subtle curve for immersion, and eye-comfort technologies, but commonly mention challenges with HDMI 100 Hz setup, a basic stand, weak speakers, and the need for color tweaking out of the box.
